1 hour ago ‘Turning into a little Finland’: chilly New Zealand gets the hots for beachside saunas

Once confined to upmarket spas and grimy gyms, saunas are popping up across the countryOn a clear winter morning on the coast of New Zealand’s capital, a procession of steaming bodies emerge from a small shed-like building to throw themselves into the frigid sea.Dripping wet, they return to sit in its 100 degree heat and wait for their skin to gather a patina of sweat before bolting back to the cool waters. Back and forth between the extreme temperatures they go, until an hour later they depart dreamy-eyed. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Stereophonics Kelly Jones says band 'wasted years' after mistake over their fans

Stereophonics have reflected on their successful career as they rock the headline act at the iconic Isle of Wight Festival – but admit there was one thing they wished they realised sooner

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4 h. ago Princess Andre leaves dad Peter in tears after heartbreaking realisation

Princess Andre has shared her plans for milestone 18th birthday, and what she's got lined up next in her career amidst speculation about a huge TV show

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5 h. ago LIZ JONES: With this As Ever launch, Meghan's finally found a money

Finally, after all her activism about racism and poshism and all sorts of other isms, Meghan has given women what they really, really want. A damn good rosé.

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6 h. ago Protests outside Iran embassy in London descend into violence as seven arrested

This morning, Metropolitan Police officers responded to reports of an altercation outside the Iranian Embassy in London. Two people were injured in the incident and seven arrested

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7 h. ago Best meal replacement shakes: Great tasting diet drinks to help with weight loss

Easy and convenient dieting solutions

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7 h. ago St Mirren handed opening day trip to champions Celtic amid tough start

The SPFL released the fixtures for next season this morning and the Buddies are off to the east end of Glasgow.

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7 h. ago Naga Munchetty accused of 'bullying female BBC Breakfast colleague and making off

The BBC morning show’s editor has already taken an extended leave of absence amid bullying allegations

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8 h. ago Meghan Markle announces As Ever rosé with release date imminent

The new drink will be launched later this summer

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8 h. ago 'I drank an energy drink every morning until I realised what it really was'

A woman was left horrified after she explained her husband thought he was drinking an energy drink each morning - but it was actually something much stronger he was having

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8 h. ago Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway reveals she had bailiffs turn up at her door while her late husband Derek Draper was in a coma in hospital

During Friday's instalment of Good Morning Britain , the presenter, 58, opened up on the tough situation she faced while her husband was stricken in hospital.

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8 h. ago US supreme court divided as fossil fuel industry wins in car pollution case – live

The conservative-dominated supreme court voted seven to two to back a challenge by oil and gas companiesFuel firms can challenge California’s emission limits, supreme court rulesDonald Trump is once again repeating unfounded claims that the results of the 2020 presidential election were fraudulent, saying that the evidence is “massive and overwhelming” but not providing any of it. The president called for a special prosecutor to be appointed to the case.He wrote on Truth Social this morning: Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Person airlifted to hospital after incident near Scots primary school

Emergency services included a trauma team, two ambulances and an air ambulance rushed to the scene on Firthview Terrace, Ardrossan at 9.32am this morning.

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8 h. ago Easy ginger shot recipe that can 'save your immune system' with 3 ingredients

A gut health expert who has been sharing his experiences on the Mediterranean diet for the last few years now, says there is an easy way to make energy shots at home.

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8 h. ago Holly Willoughby looks almost unrecognisable as she debuts new look

Former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has shown off a new look and her fans are loving it

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8 h. ago ‘I’ve never been so obsessed with a band’: readers’ best albums of 2025 so far

Bad Bunny blasting bigotry against Puerto Ricans, Davido’s uplifting vibes and a blast from trip-hop’s past. Here’s what has caught your ear this year• Read the Guardian’s best albums of the year so farConstellations for the Lonely is a fabulous return for Doves: textured, layered and, as ever, occupying a space and sound all their own. From the futuristic reflection of Renegade to the soulful Cold Dreaming to the thought provoking A Drop in the Ocean, and the devastating realisation of loss in Last Year’s Man ... This is a band confronting the past, to channel hope and find redemption by coming through challenges that can only be overcome through genuine friendship. Steven, Wolverhampton Continue reading...

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9 h. ago AD FEATURE: A celebration of food, drink, and music is coming to Tatton Park this summer

Experience the taste of the Loire Valley without leaving Manchester as Vins de Loire takes part in the Foodies Festival

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9 h. ago Mike Lynch’s superyacht Bayesian raised from seabed off Sicily

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter were among seven killed when vessel sank during storm last AugustMike Lynch’s superyacht, Bayesian, has been resurfaced for the first time since it sank during a violent storm off the coast of Sicily in August last year, killing seven people including the tech tycoon and his teenage daughter.The white top and blue hull of the 56-metre (184ft) vessel emerged from the depths of the sea in a holding area of a yellow floating crane barge, as salvage crews readied it to be hauled ashore for further investigation. The Italian coastguard said the recovery was scheduled to begin on Saturday morning. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Incredible drone footage shows moment dog is found after vanishing during walk

Roxie ran away when they encountered a couple with two large dogs, and was found by a drone pilot in the early hours of the morning

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9 h. ago Serious injuries suffered after suspected drink and drug driving incident near Tenby

Officers are appealing for information to help with their investigation into the crash which happened on Thursday evening

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