30 h. ago Tim Dowling: life on the road was so much simpler than being at home

On tour with the band there were no snapping tortoises, no dog kerfuffles and certainly no peeping scaffoldersIt is early morning, the low sun is glinting off wet tarmac. I’m in a coffee shop next to a petrol station, across the car park from the Travelodge where I spent the night, somewhere just north of Brighton. The middle leg of the band’s autumn tour is complete, and I’m on my way home. But first I want coffee.“Can I take a name?” says the woman behind the counter. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago ‘I didn’t want to make it all about me’: Jake Weatherald on his path to an Ashes call

The opener is in line for an Australia debut after twice taking time away from cricket to protect his mental health and piling on the runs for TasmaniaJake Weatherald and Justin Galeotti travelled separately on the short journey from the coffee shop to the nets for their scheduled hit. They trained as usual and with Galeotti oblivious to the fact Weatherald had just fielded a life-altering phone call from Australia’s chair of selectors, George Bailey, telling him his baggy green dream had almost arrived. The uncapped Weatherald was in the 15-player Ashes squad for the first Test.“It lasted about two minutes,” Weatherald says about the call with Bailey. “I didn’t want to bring it up [with Galeotti] because I felt like it would distract from the net session. I didn’t want to make it all about me. We’d have been talking about it the whole time and not training.” Continue reading...

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46 h. ago This advent calendar is a must for coffee fans and makes barista

This selection box is the ideal advent calendar for any coffee fan, getting them fresh, quality drinks throughout December

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65 h. ago Amazon's £220 coffee machine that makes a 'great cup every time' gets £80 Black Friday discount

Shoppers can save 66% on this 'space saving' coffee machine.

Economics

3 d. ago Morphy Richards coffee machine price drop from £170 to £98 in pre

The compact espresso machine has a built-in milk frother and brews ESE pods and ground coffee

Economics

3 d. ago I tried lattes from 8 main coffee shops the worst 1 was nauseating

A coffee lover compared the lattes from a number of high street coffee shops to find out which one is the best, and the differences were pretty stark - some left writer Angela Patrone completely underwhelmed

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3 d. ago £118 Tassimo pod machine that makes 'great coffee every time' now £39 in limited time deal

Shoppers can save £79 on this 'space-saving' coffee machine.

Economics

6 d. ago Historic Scottish estate with adventure park and farmers' market perfect for autumn walks

One of Scotland’s oldest estates, it welcomes families and dogs, with a cosy coffee shop and scenic walks along the River Avon.

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8 d. ago Currys shoppers race to buy £55 coffee machine for just £7 online ahead of Black Friday

For many, coffee is a staple part of the morning routine

Economics

8 d. ago This charming market town has mountain walks, shops and a proper pub that celebs love

I'll admit it, I've got to an age where I love a jaunt to a lovely market town for coffee and cake, boutique shops and picturesque walks.

Economics

8 d. ago Cute coffee shop on a hill already has customers queuing out of the door

Its fresh pastries, cakes and sandos have had families flocking

Economics

8 d. ago Best coffee machines tried and tested by the OK! team and now in early Black Friday sales

We've tried and tested a range of coffee machines, from pod to bean-to-cup, and these are the ones that have impressed us the most – and they're all on sale right now

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8 d. ago Early Black Friday deals on coffee machines tried and tested by a former barista

Looking for a new home coffee machine? We've put some of the most popular models to the test – and they're all now currently reduced in early Black Friday sales

Economics

1 week ago The doubling of global coffee prices will soon hit London's coffee shops

The doubling of global coffee prices will soon hit London's coffee shops  South West Londoner

Economics

1 week ago Which London Starbucks Cafés Are Closing? Full List of Shut Coffee Shop Locations in the Capital

Which London Starbucks Cafés Are Closing? Full List of Shut Coffee Shop Locations in the Capital  Time Out

Politics

1 week ago Barking warehouses could become sports centre with sauna and coffee shop

Barking warehouses could become sports centre with sauna and coffee shop  This Is Local London

Events

1 week ago Pontypridd's old WH Smith store is going to become something totally unexpected

Plans have been approved to transform the vacant shop into a wellness studio, with its own café and coffee bar, along with a sauna and treatment rooms

Politics

1 week ago Manchester coffee shop owners 'truly sad' to announce closure of popular city centre branch

The last day will be Sunday, November 2

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1 week ago Full list of Starbucks 'shutting 10 UK stores' by end of October

Starbucks has confirmed it is closing a number of its coffee shops in the UK, with reports suggesting 10 will shut before the end of October

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2 w. ago 10 international kitchen staples most Americans haven’t caught on to yet

From French tea towels to Japanese knives, these international culinary finds will make you ask: ‘Why don’t we have that?’Travel essentials: eight items to pack for your next trip – and what to leave at homeSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsWhen I travel, I don’t just want to sample new foods, I want to see how they’re made. I love peeking into kitchens and observing the daily habits and techniques of local cooks, which always include some new-to-me gadgets or implements less common in the United States. After my first trip to France, for example, I convinced myself I needed a Nespresso machine and a breadboard for morning tartines and coffee. The habit stuck.Nowadays, if I am shopping for souvenirs, I’m likely browsing the shelves at a local culinary store to see what I can tuck into my luggage, or I am taking mental notes for what to search for when I get back home. But you don’t need to leave the country to find inspiration or g...

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