2 h. ago I swapped my expensive blender for this one £480 cheaper and it makes soups in seconds

I've been using a blender for almost 10 years for souping, smoothies and purees, but as its performance began to dwindle, I wanted to try out a more affordable model

Economics

2 h. ago ‘I swapped my £600 blender for this £110 one and it makes perfect soups in seconds’

Beauty and wellness editor Laura Mulley put this multitasking blender to the test to see how well it whizzed up her favourite winter soups – and it's currently on sale

Economics

2 h. ago Swap traditional Christmas crackers and baubles for these beauty alternatives

These little treats might look dainty, but don’t be fooled - they pack serious beauty power inside

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4 h. ago Argos shoppers snapping up Call of Duty Black Ops 7 for £44 in major deal

Treyarch is back with the newest iteration of Black Ops - and we've found a way to get it cheaper on PS5 and Xbox

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4 h. ago Supperdrug is selling 'dupe' of popular Lush spray that's £26 cheaper

The bargain buy is only available in Superdrug, and will cost members half the usual price at the minute, making it a much cheaper option than the original Lush spray

Economics

6 h. ago Alex Lawther on swapping the horror of Alien: Earth for cosy Leonard and Hungry Paul

Alex Lawther is having a big year with two wildly contrasting roles in epic horror Alien: Earth and sweet comedy Leonard and Hungry Paul

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6 h. ago Don’t pour that olive brine down the drain – it’s a flavour bomb | Waste not

There’s more to that salty umami aroma than kickstarting a dirty martini. Use it to give your focaccia a perfect flavourful crustWhen I taste-tested olives for the food filter column a few months ago, it reminded me that the brine is an ingredient in its own right. This intensely savoury liquid adds umami depth to whatever it touches, and, beyond seasoning soups and stews, it can also be used to make salamoia, the aromatic brine that’s traditionally used to top focaccia and create that perfect salty crust. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Amazon shoppers swap Shark and Dyson for 40% off 'truly exceptional' cordless vacuum

Amazon has knocked more than £70 off a vacuum cleaner that rivals Shark and Dyson in an early Black Friday deal, with buyers saying they 'cannot rate it highly enough'.

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6 h. ago I tried sourdough from Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco — 1 was cheaper and better than Jason's

Sourdough bread is a great alternative to white or wholemeal bread, and it's also a great option for those who are trying to reduce their ultra-processed food intake. So I decided to find out which supermarket version tasted the best.

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11 h. ago We've just found a John Lewis version of Meghan Markle's very expensive satin dress

Meghan Markle is on a stylish roll this festive season as she promotes her As Ever Christmas special, set to premiere on Netflix on December 3.

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14 h. ago Supply boom in cheaper renewables will seal end of fossil fuel era, says IEA

Watchdog’s flagship report says rise in low-carbon electricity will make transition ‘inevitable’, despite Trump’s calls to carry on drillingRenewables will grow faster than any major energy source in the next decade, according to the world’s energy watchdog, making the transition away from fossil fuels “inevitable”, despite a green backlash in the US and parts of Europe.The world is expected to build more renewable energy projects in the next five years than has been rolled out over the last 40, according to the flagship annual report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Continue reading...

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16 h. ago James Van Der Beek forced to auction off Dawson's Creek keepsakes amid 'expensive' colon cancer treatments

The actor, 48, who was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer last year, famously played Dawson Leery on the beloved teen drama, that aired from 1998 to 2003.

Economics

18 h. ago Trump 'obesity ban' preventing overweight foreigners from entering the US revealed in bombshell leak

The directive, part of several the Trump administration have floated to crackdown on unwanted travel to the US, names obesity as part of several medical conditions that could come at an expense.

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25 h. ago Government issues update on leasehold extension ahead of major reform

Major changes will make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to extend their leases and lower ground rent

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27 h. ago Lingo: Simple food swaps that can dramatically improve glucose stability

Lingo works to enhance glucose stability and assist individuals in making improved dietary choices.

Events

29 h. ago Drivers urged to do easy task before driving in autumn to avoid expensive damage

Driving in autumn comes with some hazards – so here's one task you should always complete before heading out on the road. It's been highlighted by professionals

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30 h. ago Same sheet, different dish: how to use up excess lasagne sheets

Smash them up and put them in soup or serve with pasta sauce, says our overstocked panel of pasta pundits• Got a culinary dilemma? Email feast@theguardian.comI’ve accidentally bought too many boxes of dried lasagne sheets. How can I use them up? Jemma, by email This is sounding all too familiar to Jordon Ezra King, the man behind the A Curious Cook newsletter. “It’s funny Jemma asks this,” he says, “because I was in this exact same situation earlier this year after over-catering for a client dinner.” The first thing to say is there’s no immediate rush, he adds: “It sounds obvious, but you can keep the boxes for a long time.” Fortunately for Jemma and her shopping mishap, however, lasagne sheets are also flexible, and their shape doesn’t have to dictate what you do with them.With this in mind, soupy things are good to get on the weekly dinner rotation, be that pasta e ceci or minestrone, the latter being the go-to of choice for Mattie Taiano, chef and co-owner with Ravneet Gill of Gi...

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30 h. ago Citroen C5 Aircross review: Comfortable, practical and sensible

The latest Citroen C5 Aircross is a much-improved all-rounder with an effective plug-in hybrid drivetrain, but top-spec trim is expensive.

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31 h. ago London visitor goes ‘all in’ to win all expenses paid trip to Las Vegas after ‘face off’ with Johnny Vegas in King’s Cross showdown

Commuters, tourists, and poker fans were treated to a unique showdown as Vegas took over King’s Cross Station for GGPoker’s latest live stunt - All In or Fold

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31 h. ago Man wins all expenses paid trip to Las Vegas in face off with Johnny Vegas

Man wins all expenses paid trip to Las Vegas in face off with Johnny Vegas  Surrey Live

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