5 h. ago This chicken caesar dip is filthy, crunchy and dangerously scoopable

All the best bits of a Caesar salad, but in dip form – with chicken, bacon, croutons and a whole lot of mayo. Sonali Shah’s recipe is messy, moreish and made for sharing (or not)

Politics

5 h. ago This coconut, strawberry and rose dip is basically brunch in disguise

Technically a dessert, but no one’s stopping you from spooning it onto cinnamon toast at 11am. Sonali Shah’s floral, fruity dip is whipped, roasted and ready to impress – whether you brunch, snack or go full pudding

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5 h. ago How Sonali Shah left the City, fed Ben Affleck and found her flavour

After walking away from a career in finance, Sonali Shah found herself cooking on film sets, throwing supper clubs and writing a cookbook all about dips. Camilla Foster meets the food stylist who followed her gut — and ended up feeding the stars

Politics

22 h. ago Wrexham's wild promotion party sees star left in A&E as players turn up in city pubs

Wrexham secured a third consecutive promotion with victory over Charlton on Saturday, sparking wild celebrations in the Welsh town as fans and players partied into the night

Sport

23 h. ago Pep Guardiola shows playful side as he left Wembley amid firm message from Man City hero

Rico Lewis has sent a clear message to Pep Guardiola over his future role, having struggled to hold down his preferred midfield position this season.

Politics

3 d. ago Man City will be back competing for biggest prizes next season – Pep Guardiola

After four-successive Premier League titles and treble in 2023, City are left challenging for Champions League qualification and the FA Cup this term.

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4 d. ago Stirling cattle farmer spared jail after five cows left to starve

He left the animals in a field near the city without checking on them during a drought in spring and summer 2023 - but was spared jail and dodged a cattle-keeping ban.

Events

4 d. ago Man City have something they've been missing this season as crunch time nears

Manchester City left it late to beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Premier League on Tuesday night.

Events

6 d. ago Pep Guardiola revels in Man City masterstroke as Unai Emery left to regret blunder

The Manchester City boss was absolutely delighted after his substitution swung the game in his side's favour, whereas his Unai Emery's switch had the opposite effect

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6 d. ago Premier League issue explanation on Man City VAR decision that left Pep Guardiola furious

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was shown a yellow card for his furious protestations after Aston Villa were awarded a penalty for a foul by Ruben Dias on Jacob Ramsey

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9 d. ago Omar Marmoush ignored Pep Guardiola advice and it almost cost Man City dear in Champions League chase

Manchester City left it late to beat Everton at Goodison Park with Pep Guardiola's frustration at his forwards clear.

Sport

1 week ago Pep Guardiola sends James McAtee transfer update amid Man City future question

James McAtee has just over a year left on his Manchester City contract and is trying to fight his way into Pep Guardiola's plans.

Politics

1 week ago BBC Escape to the Country's Sonali Shah issues 'word of warning' to couple over dream home

Escape to the Country host Sonali Shah was on hand to help find a couple find their dream home.

Events

1 week ago Weather tracker: sandstorm turns Iraqi skies orange and empties the streets

Thousands go to hospital with respiratory problems after massive dust cloud blows in from Saudi ArabiaIraq was hit by its most severe sandstorm of 2025 this week, turning skies from blue to an orange haze. Visibility dropped to less than half a mile, causing travel disruptions, with two major airports halting flights, and streets in Basra, the largest city in southern Iraq, left deserted. Respiratory problems sent thousands to hospital. The storm also affected Kuwait, where wind gusts exceeded 50mph, and visibility in some areas was diminished to zero.This massive dust cloud originated in Saudi Arabia before being blown into Iraq. While dust storms are common in Iraq, climate change is expected to intensify them across the region in the future, fuelled by desertification in Saudi Arabia and Syria. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Unite is accused of 'grandstanding' after upcoming conference agenda fails to mention Birmingham bin strikes once... while mentioning Gaza 16 times

The union is spearheading the strikes which have left rubbish pilling up in the streets of England's second city, but the issue does not make the preliminary agenda for a forthcoming conference.

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1 week ago Chef Sonali Shah on the dish that is a staple at every dinner party

A ‘daunting’ career change led Sonali Shah to become a trained chef, food stylist and recipe writer who has been able to travel the world

Politics

1 week ago Ice deports Venezuelan teen despite reportedly knowing he was not a target

Merwil Gutiérrez sent from New York to El Salvador prison although family says he has no criminal history or gang tiesA 19-year-old Venezuelan in New York City reportedly was apprehended by Trump administration immigration authorities and deported to El Salvador despite agents’ realizing he was not whom they meant to arrest in a targeted operation.Merwil Gutiérrez, whose family opened an asylum case after arriving in the US, was deported from the Bronx to the notorious Cecot prison in El Salvador despite his relatives’ insistence that he has no gang ties or criminal history, according to Documented, a newsroom dedicated to telling the stories of immigrants in New York City. The Gutiérrez family says it has been left without information or answers. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Man City given double fixture boost in Champions League chase

Manchester City have six games left to get Champions League football and can take advantage of fixtures in the coming weeks

Sport

2 w. ago BBC Escape to the Country buyers miss out on dream home after pointing out major 'deal breaker'

Sonali Shah was on a mission to help a potential buyer to find her 'dream home'

Economics

2 w. ago Birmingham council's top executive jetted to Cannes for business trip as city was gripped by bin strikes that left 21,000

Joanne Roney, who is the managing director of the council, jetted off to the French Riviera for an investment conference in the same week bin workers began an all-out strike last month.

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