5 h. ago Get 'extra smooth' mashed potato when you swap butter for one other ingredient

Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food, but one expert has shared a simple trick for making them extra smooth and creamy by swapping ingredients - it's so yummy.

Events

5 h. ago The Albanian small boat migrant who flooded the streets with crack cocaine after boasting about how easy it was to sneak into Britain

EXCLUSIVE: Elvis Zoto, 22, gloated on social media about entering the UK illegally and even posted a photo of his Home Office registration form showing his arrival in Dover in 2022.

Events

13 h. ago Boden's vibrant coatigan that 'complements and lifts so many outifts' reduced by £78

"Easy to dress up or down. Boden this is magic."

Economics

14 h. ago Moment Met Police arrests 'one of London’s most dangerous offenders' for multiple rapes and sexual assault

Clinton Easy was detained last year following an investigation led by Scotland Yard detectives

Events

15 h. ago Surprising habit warned to make you 'feel even hotter in a heatwave'

As the UK is hit by another heatwave, many Brits will be struggling to get a good night's sleep - but experts have warned that ditching your pyjamas might not help

Events

15 h. ago ‘Not in my hands’: diplomatic Howe has lost control of Isak’s Newcastle future

The £150m-rated Sweden striker has effectively gone on strike as he holds out for a transfer to champions LiverpoolAs a player at Bournemouth and Portsmouth Eddie Howe could invariably be found reading the foreign news pages of the then broadsheets while travelling to matches on the team bus.More than two decades on, the Newcastle manager’s ability to construct carefully worded, supremely diplomatic, sentences loaded with cleverly calibrated between-the-lines subtext make it easy to imagine him as some sort of international envoy. Continue reading...

Politics

17 h. ago Ed Sheeran's life from bullying and sweet love story to traumatic loss

Ed Sheeran is one of the UK's biggest stars but his life hasn't always been easy as he's opened up about being bullied, sleeping rough and his battle with drugs.

Events

19 h. ago My summer holiday by JD Vance, aged 41 years and a few days | John Crace

The US vice-president journals about his sleepover with David Lammy and Tory-dodging in the CotswoldsAfter landing at London Stansted, London, me and the family had an easy drive with our small security detail of 12 cars to David Lammy’s cabin down in Kent, England. Big Dave was there to greet us.“Welcome to Chevening, JD,” he said. Continue reading...

Politics

20 h. ago Think you don’t like asters in the garden? It might be time to change your mind

The easy-going, unfussy aster can still flower long into autumn, puffing up the garden with cloud-like blooms of lilac, white or wizard purpleOne of the things that makes gardening so perpetually, addictively interesting to me is how it challenges beliefs I’d previously held about myself – often on an annual basis. Some beliefs are big, others are smaller, such as my dislike of asters.Ask me in the middle of spring, when everything is new and fresh, and the tulip petals look as if they’ve been streaked with a fan-shaped brush, and I will confidently say I’m not an aster fan. Too fussy, too much lilac, too bushy. But scoot forward six months, and I regret I hadn’t planted a few in the gaps that appear at this time of year. Continue reading...

Politics

20 h. ago Karcher ‘portable and powerful’ pressure washer now under £50 for a limited time

Compact cleaner that's easy to store, move and use

Economics

20 h. ago 'Fast and really easy’ brow lamination kit costs less than one salon appointment

Shoppers have been praising this ‘fast and really easy’ to use £35 brow lamination kit that gets you three treatments for the price of one salon appointments

Politics

20 h. ago 'Easy to clean' £36 five piece cookware set dubbed 'great for uni students'

One shopper said the set 'includes all the basics you'll need without breaking the bank'

Society

21 h. ago Quick and easy 65p hack to stop your bins smelling this summer

When temperatures rise, so does the speed at which food waste breaks down - and that can lead to some pretty pungent smells coming from your wheelie bin. But there's a simple way to combat the issue

Politics

21 h. ago Premier League returns with Liverpool v Bournemouth; transfer news and more – live

Latest news and updates before Premier League openerPreviews | Barney Ronay on Premier League | Mail DavidFlorian Wirtz makes his Premier League debut tonight. With his control, vision, movement and weight of pass, he’s a delightful footballer and it’s easy to see why Liverpool paid the big bucks. Arne Slot is thrilled to have the German on board but offered a tinge of realism in his press conference. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Get extra camping space with 'easy to put up' driveaway awning that's now £245 off

The large driveaway awning has been praised for how roomy and 'easy to put up' it is, and its just been slashed by £245 ready for summer family camping trips

Economics

22 h. ago How to double your living space while camping with awning that’s now £245 off

If you’re planning a family camping trip but are worried about there being enough room for everyone, this ‘easy to put up’ driveaway awning is a must buy, especially now its £245 off

Economics

26 h. ago 'Quirky' fruit cake recipe is made and ready to bake in under an hour

This simple yet delicious fruit cake recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a hot summer's day. And a creamy element makes it even more unforgettable than your typical cake slice

Politics

26 h. ago Avoid hitting your tyre into kerb with driving expert's easy two

Whether you've been driving for a few months or years, getting out of a parking spot isn't always an easy task. Now here's a simple trick to help you master it every time

Events

28 h. ago Jamie Oliver's 'super simple' garlic chicken needs just five ingredients

If you're looking for something quick and easy to rustle up in the kitchen this week, Jamie Oliver's crispy garlic chicken recipe is your answer - taking just 15 minutes to cook from scratch

Events

29 h. ago Easy method stops avocado turning brown for days after being cut open

Avocados are a popular fruit that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes, but they can be challenging to store properly to prevent browning. Here's how to keep them fresh for longer

Politics