35 h. ago Home Bargains item sparks debate as people either 'love it or hate it'

People were in two minds about the item that's common at most birthday parties - but others backed it as a tasty bargain

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39 h. ago Internet star Slutty Cheff on sex and food: ‘How do you learn about love? You sleep with more people’

The anonymous chef won fans and followers with her scandalous stories of sex, love and drugs in London’s top restaurants. Ahead of the release of her new memoir, already being adapted for telly, she speaks to Lydia Spencer-Elliott about sexism, dating and whether she’ll ever reveal her true identity

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41 h. ago Left turns: How a terrible war injury led to the birth of one

After losing his arm in the first world war, pianist Paul Wittgenstein commissioned extraordinary new works that he could perform with just his left hand. I’m aiming to keep his incredible legacy alive at this year’s PromsI love talking to people about piano music written for the left hand. It’s a corner of the repertoire that’s often seen as a mysterious niche – yet it comprises a handful of hidden gems for solo piano and a few celebrated concertos too.With most people, the conversation quickly turns to Ravel’s legendary Piano Concerto for the Left Hand (1929-30). This masterwork, a favourite among pianists, has been performed by some of the world’s greatest keyboard titans and – as a pianist born without my right hand – holds a special place in my own output. But there are a great deal more pieces for the left hand out there. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘People always say, “I love you, Gramps”’: why these seniors love video games

Adults in their 60s, 70s and 80s represent nearly 28% of roughly 205 million US gamers and are becoming more visible in the mainstreamMichelle Statham’s preferred game is Call of Duty. It’s fast and frenetic, involving military and espionage campaigns inspired by real history. She typically spends six hours a day livestreaming to Twitch, chatting to her more than 110,000 followers from her home in Washington state. She boasts about how she’ll beat opponents, and says “bless your heart” while hurtling over rooftops to avoid clusterstrikes of enemy fire. When she’s hit, she “respawns” – or comes back to life at a checkpoint – and jumps right back into the fray.The military shooter game has a predominantly young male user base, but Statham’s Twitch handle is TacticalGramma – a nod to the 60-year-old’s two grandkids. Her lifelong gaming hobby has become an income stream (she prefers to keep her earnings private, but says she has raised “thousands” for charity), as well as a way to have ...

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3 d. ago ‘Murky’ Air India crash report deepens uncertainty for owner Tata

Preliminary findings spark debate over actions of pilots ahead of loss of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that killed 260 people

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3 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson's pub has visitors 'floored' over cost of grub and a pint

A woman has taken to social media to share her experience of dining at Jeremy Clarkson's pub, The Farmer's Dog, and while she gave the food a glowing review, the prices sparked debate.

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3 d. ago Woman spends £1 on charity shop outfit but is floored to discover its real worth

Danielle was left stunned when she discovered the true value of an item she'd picked up for a bargain price. The outfit was only £1 at a chairty shop, and people think it's "gorgeous"

Economics

4 d. ago Couple who split over man's 'disturbing' clown collection sparks viral debate... would YOU have done the same?

The man asked the internet if he was in the wrong for telling his now-ex to 'suck it up' after she complained about his love of clowns - and it left people all across the web divided.

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5 d. ago BBC Bargain Hunt guests left in tears after beloved item sells for more than '100 times its value'

BBC Bargain Hunt star Irita Marriott was left consoling the overwhelmed guest on her Discovery+ Show

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5 d. ago ‘I felt pure, unconditional love’: the people who marry their AI chatbots

The users of AI companion app Replika found themselves falling for their digital friends. Until – explains a new podcast – the bots went dark, a user was encouraged to kill Queen Elizabeth II and an update changed everything A large bearded man named Travis is sitting in his car in Colorado, talking to me about the time he fell in love. “It was a gradual process,” he says softly. “The more we talked, the more I started to really connect with her.”Was there a moment where you felt something change? He nods. “All of a sudden I started realising that, when interesting things happened to me, I was excited to tell her about them. That’s when she stopped being an it and became a her.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Bargain Hunt star leaves guest 'gobsmacked' as item sells for 'incredible' price

Bargain Hunt expert Irita Marriott had a guest in tears after their item was auctioned off for a staggering price

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6 d. ago Bargain Hunt star leaves guest in tears as item sells for more than '100 times its value'

Bargain Hunt star Irita Marriott was left consoling a guest on her Discovery+ show The Derbyshire Auction House

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8 d. ago Wimbledon fans left outraged as Hugh Grant falls asleep in Royal Box during match

Actor Hugh Grant has sparked a heated online debate after being caught on camera seemingly dozing off in Wimbledon’s Royal Box during a key Novak Djokovic match

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8 d. ago New Superman movie struggles to soar as critics voice disappointment and director sparks debate

The first reviews are in with some calling the latest incarnation of the Man of Steel ‘woke’ and ‘pointless’

Culture

9 d. ago Home Bargains shoppers 'obsessed' with latest 'girly' range from £1.49

People were quick to fall in love with the latest bow-themed items available at affordable prices

Economics

1 week ago 'Irrational' mum returns puppy to breeder just one day after adoption

A mum has sparked a fierce debate on social media after revealing she returned her new puppy to the breeder after just one day.

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1 week ago Alice Evans jokes she has a 'new man' after 'falling in love' while visiting her brother as she insists she'll 'never give in against people treating her badly' following bitter Ioan Gruffudd divorce

The actress, 56, took to her Instagram on Monday to share a slew of snaps of her cuddling up to the adorable little pooch, as she paid a visit to her brother Tony in Bristol.

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1 week ago 'I've found God and ditched racy career after Love Island – people think I'm lying'

Katie Salmon shot to fame on Love Island back in 2016 but has now revealed how she has transformed her life after finding God - and made the decision to leave her job as an adult star

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1 week ago It's the vacation paradise Americans love to visit. But spate of people vanishing have tourists terrified

Two tourists arrived within weeks of one another, seeking sun, sand and escape.

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1 week ago LGBT artists decry Supreme Court ruling as tens of thousands turn out for rainy London Pride parade

‘Trans people right now, they need our support and love more than ever’, says musician and actor Olly Alexander

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