1 hour ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Raye, Haim, Pulp, Kneecap, Charli xcx and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, with Skepta replacing Deftones and Neil Young headlining the PyramidWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and ...

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2 h. ago Hayato Inamura to Celtic transfer on the brink as timeline for 'expected' Albirex Niigata arrival revealed

The Japanese youngster is reportedly on Brendan Rodgers' radar

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2 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Haim, Pulp, Kneecap, Charli xcx and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, with Skepta replacing Deftones and Neil Young headlining the PyramidWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and ...

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3 h. ago Nick Frost's crippling food 'addiction' which threatened to 'kill him' as he hit 35 stone

Nick Frost - who will play Hagrid in the new Harry Potter TV series - spoke about when he was at his heaviest after he gave up booze and drugs in 2018

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4 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Pulp confirmed as secret act, Kneecap, Charli xcx and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, with Skepta replacing Deftones and Neil Young headlining the PyramidWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and ...

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4 h. ago Pulp revealed as mystery band Patchwork as they appear for Glastonbury set

The Sheffield band appeared on the Pyramid Stage 30 years after their memorable headlining appearance at Worthy Farm.

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4 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Pulp confirmed as secret gig, Kneecap, Charli xcx and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, with Skepta replacing Deftones and Neil Young headlining the PyramidWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and ...

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6 h. ago James Bond hopeful reveals ‘dark’ 007 pitch that saw them dropped from Casino Royale auditions

‘He’s brilliant at killing people,’ actor said

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7 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Saturday with Kneecap, Charli xcx, secret act Patchwork and more – follow it live!

There’s a stacked bill on offer at Worthy Farm. We’ll be bringing reviews, news, pictures and more throughout the day, starting with sets from Kaiser Chiefs and Brandi CarlileWhen Ichiko Aoba was a child, experiencing loneliness and isolation, she lost herself in the fantasy worlds created by animation studios such as Studio Ghibli and Disney. The Japanese folk singer-songwriter further nurtured that interest in intricate world building as a form of escapism through creating her music – and despite its niche and experimental composition, she has found global popular appeal built up from a significant cult following.She sings entirely in Japanese so live I cannot dissect her lyrics, but you can parse her themes from the visuals and from her tone: the stage is draped with willows and Aoba’s airy vocals are atmospheric and expansive, bringing to mind the serene and tranquil ancient forests of Japan like Aokigahara or Yakushima. You half expect a deer to gallop on stage and be fed by he...

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9 h. ago See Olivia Rodrigo and Ed Sheeran Perform ‘The A Team’ Together in London

See Olivia Rodrigo and Ed Sheeran Perform ‘The A Team’ Together in London  Rolling Stone

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11 h. ago Barry Hills dies aged 88 as tributes are paid to trainer of more than 3,000 winners

Barry Hills had a brilliant career and he won four of the five British Classics at least once, before he handed over the stable's licence to son Charlie in 2011

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12 h. ago How to make coffee and walnut cake – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

What does our chief perfectionist choose as a birthday treat? This sumptuous coffee and walnut cake, which you, too, can whip up in less than an hourToday is my birthday, so I’m celebrating with a classic that, for all the sticky tres leches and sophisticated sachertortes I’ve enjoyed in recent years, remains my absolute favourite, my desert island cake: that darling of the WI tea tent, the coffee and walnut sandwich. The great Nigel Slater once named it his last meal on Earth, and I’m hoping to have it for tea.Prep 30 min Cook 25 min Serves 8 Continue reading...

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16 h. ago A snapshot of Manchester life in June captured through the years in brilliant photos

Looking back at special moments in Manchester in June from the '60s to the '90s

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17 h. ago Six great reads: Trump Island, Albania; DB Cooper revisited; and Alanis oughta know

Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Does it make sense to get an air conditioner in the UK amid rising temperatures?

As the country gets set for summer and the mercury rises, many of us are dreaming of the icy tang of AC. But is it a waste of money or a smart investment to futureproof your home? Helen Coffey asks the experts

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19 h. ago There’s a huge sale at Sephora and here are our top 6 best buys

There are some brilliant deals available right now

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20 h. ago Brits must add one 52p ingredient to fruit bowls to keep common pest away

Fruit flies will be raiding your homes during the summer looking for nutrients - and if you keep your items in a bowl on the side, there's one thing you can do to keep the pests away

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22 h. ago Supermarkets could be forced to ensure shoppers make healthier food choices in a bid by ministers to tackle the obesity crisis

Plans are being drawn up for supermarkets to promote fruit and vegetables instead of fattening items like crisps and chocolate. This will be done using nudge tactics to convince shoppers.

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22 h. ago A good deal or a good deal of waste? How to be more conscious about your consumption during sales periods

Understanding your brain on sale is the first step. Here are some practical measures to ensure you only buy things you need – or items that truly bring you joy in the long termChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comWhether the discount is offered on social media, via email or in a banner on your favourite website, if a business you’ve ever been a patron of is having a sale you can be sure they’ll find a way to tell you.“Temporary sales events are aimed at leveraging FOMO,” says Jason Pallant, a senior lecturer in marketing at RMIT University. “The idea is to make consumers feel like they will miss out on a great bargain if they don’t buy something right away.” Continue reading...

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22 h. ago When life gives you cumquats or kumquats make a marmalade and mezcal cocktail – recipe

Punchy and tangy, this winter cocktail is a household favourite for bartender Cara Devine. She shares her recipes for a Lady Marmalade and a ‘slapdash’ jamGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn our Melbourne garden, the only fruit tree that produces with any regularity is a cumquat. Bitter little things, cumquats – spelled kumquats outside Australia – are not quite as versatile as most other citrus. So, I say “when life gives you cumquats, make marmalade!” – then use it in a punchy and tangy cocktail.The Lady Marmalade is a late-night specialty in our household. You can make a non-alcoholic version by shaking up the marmalade with a tangy fruit juice. Grapefruit with a splash of lime works well; the marmalade adds texture and complexity that elevates the juice to mocktail status. Continue reading...

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