26 h. ago Why 'elixir of youth' found in dark chocolate isn't quite as good as it sounds

It may sound like an excuse to indulge over the festive season, but it’s actually not

Politics

44 h. ago Get 'indulgent' M&S coffee and cake gift set for £5 instead of £20 in new deal

The letterbox-sized gift box can be bought for considerably less with this deal stack

Economics

49 h. ago From ‘glacier aesthetic’ to ‘poetcore’: Pinterest predicts the visual trends of 2026 based on its search data

If search interest holds, glitchy glam, cool blue, aliencore and gummy bear aesthetics are among the vibes set to rock the creative world next yearNext year, we’ll mostly be indulging in maximalist circus decor, working on our poetcore, hunting for the ethereal or eating cabbage in a bid for “individuality and self-preservation”, according to Pinterest.The organisation’s predictions for Australian trends in 2026 have landed, which – according to the platform used by interior decorators, fashion lovers and creatives of all stripes – includes 1980s, aliens, vampires and “forest magic”. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Pity Keir Starmer – he’s the fall guy for a Labour right that’s ready to cast him aside | Owen Jones

The PM is the face of failure, but he is not solely responsible. As the Blairite ideologues mass behind Wes Streeting, we should hold them to account tooThere have been far too few defences of Keir Starmer in the British press of late. Time for a modest redress. As the last rites are muttered over his premiership, his colleagues want you to know that this is all his fault. The humiliation is complete: even Labour Together – the outfit that quietly plotted Starmer’s leadership bid – is now sharpening its knives. It is polling members on who should replace him, indulging the comforting fantasy that swapping captains will somehow stop the ship from sinking.The Tory experience of regicide should offer a caution: do not depose a king unless you have already settled on a prince who understands why the kingdom is in crisis. The Tories toppled Boris Johnson and installed Liz Truss, whose zeal to slash taxes for the wealthy detonated the markets and sealed her party’s fate. Why? Because they...

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3 d. ago Dogs could need 'Christmas trip to the vets' if you feed them 3 popular festive foods — not chocolate

While many owners love to let their dogs indulge in the festive season, certain popular holiday foods can pose serious risks

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6 d. ago 'I tried Green Chef's Christmas 2025 menu which takes the faff out of festive cooking'

EXCLUSIVE: From indulgent classics to low-carb alternatives and plant-based twists, the range is broad enough to satisfy everyone at the table - and most importantly, there's no faff

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6 d. ago Americans try Toby Carvery for the first time but say 'one thing is missing'

American, Amber Kacherian shared a review of her first ever Toby Carvery experience after visiting the restaurant chain for the first time and indulging in a large roast dinner

Events

7 d. ago Five ideas to help you save on your favourite seasonal tipples this Christmas

ONE of the best parts of the festive period is indulging in your favourite seasonal tipples. However, the cost of alcohol can give you a budget hangover. Here are a few ideas to help you save on the sauce . . . IRISH CREAM: Baileys is the drink of Christmas for many. Supermarkets often put it on offer,...

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8 d. ago A GP shares eight simple, free hacks for keeping healthy this festive season

The Christmas holidays are full of joy, presents and, let's be honest, plenty of indulgent food.

Politics

1 week ago 10 toxic foods that could kill your dog this Christmas: Everything you need to know

As the festive season is upon us, many people will start to indulge in foods and meals they might not normally be eating, many of those might not be safe for dogs

Events

1 week ago The bizarre rise of 'convent dressing' as Lily Allen and Sydney Sweeney lead celebrity fashion trend of dressing up as nuns

Lily Allen , 40, was the latest to indulge in a spot of 'convent dressing', wearing a nun's habit and smoking a cigarette in a music video on her new album, West End Girl.

Culture

1 week ago The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism

Washington’s Putin-appeasing plan for peace in Ukraine has failed, but many heard death knell sounded for European reliance on US protectionKaja Kallas, the European Union foreign policy chief, asked her officials this week to dig up the number of times Russia had – in its various guises – invaded other states in the 20th and 21st centuries. The answer that came back was 19 states, on 33 occasions. Kallas, the former Estonian prime minister, was not just indulging in some form of historical mathematics. She was seeking to make a point that lies at the heart of the dispute between the US and Europe over Ukraine’s future, a dispute that has again revealed the chasm across the Atlantic about the true nature of the Russian regime.Kallas reads history books as a leisure activity and – drawing on her own country’s history of Soviet occupation – has long maintained that the Soviet Union fell, but its imperialism never did. “Russia has never truly had to come to terms with its brutal past o...

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2 w. ago Four British comfort food recipes, from chicken pie to spotted dick

As London leans back into hearty, old-school cooking, head chef Mike Reid of the new Liverpool St Chop House shares four dishes that capture British comfort at its most indulgent

Society

2 w. ago Thanksgiving goes Hollywood as Ariana Grande, Sydney Sweeney and Lindsay Lohan lead stars celebrating

Sydney Sweeney filled her downtime by indulging her passion for wakeboarding, posting an Instagram video of the excursion.

Culture

2 w. ago The Super Bowl Shuffle at 40: how a goofy rap classic boosted the Bears’ title run

A new documentary charts how a song that featured a 335lb rapper and bad dancing went viral in the pre-internet era The Chicago Bears are 8-3 and soaring in this season’s NFL standings. For a fanbase that’s grown accustomed to looking up at the division rival Green Bay Packers and looking ahead to the next season’s prospects, it’s reason to smell the roses and indulge in some light strutting. But even as fans find themselves looking forward to the Bears’ first playoff berth in five years, something that once seemed unthinkable with a second-year quarterback and a rookie head coaching helming a squad that managed only five wins last year, no fan is thinking the 2025 Bears have a Super Bowl run in them – not without a rap song to lay the marker down.Before the 1985 edition of the Bears romped to victory in Super Bowl XX, they tempted fate by recording The Super Bowl Shuffle. Although the song only peaked at 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, the accompanying video came to rival Micha...

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2 w. ago Five signs you are cringe dressing this Christmas party season (and what to wear instead)

The shops are full of sequins and glitter, but there is a way to indulge in festive fashion without looking like a Christmas bauble, says Olivia Petter. Here are 2025’s rules to style out the season – effortless sparkle guaranteed whatever the occasion

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2 w. ago Bonnie Blue goes viral Down Under during Schoolies celebrations with extra security drafted in

The controversial adult star was banned from entering Australia so is Facetiming fans from Bali, while Schoolies are indulging in 'chaotic' celebrations as they try to get their hands on Bonnie merch

Events

2 w. ago The most unhealthy Christmas coffees on the high street revealed

Experts warn against indulging too often in these 'secret sugar bombs', as many of them contain significantly more than the NHS recommended daily sugar intake.

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2 w. ago Scots issued warning over favourite festive drink amid Christmas countdown

Experts say that you could be doing serious harm to your body if your indulge in this festive treat.

Events

2 w. ago Mexican restaurant Tortilla unveils indulgent new winter menu with £2 dessert deal

Tortilla's new Winter Edit features rich, warming flavours including BBQ Adobo Chicken and a Dessert Quesadilla available for just £2

Economics