2 h. ago Winners of North Lanarkshire Council’s annual Christmas card competition announced

The creative pupils impressed judges with bright colours, big imagination and plenty of seasonal spirit.

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6 h. ago ‘Apocalyptically funny’: why The Mitchells vs the Machines is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers explaining their comfort watches is a celebration of 2021’s acclaimed animated adventureAnimation is a great way of allowing you to experience the world through the eyes of another, complete with the colour, energy, imagination and chaos that this can bring. It’s true whether you’re looking at the world from the perspective of a frustrated and talented teenage girl, or from that of a megalomaniacal rogue AI who dreams of blasting every human on Earth into space in tiny hexagonal pods (with free wifi!). Such is the chaotic and sensational combination of styles that fuels animated road-trip riot The Mitchells vs the Machines, a film that crams a father-daughter conflict, a techno-apocalypse, Olivia Colman, and every colour of the rainbow into a burnt-orange 1993 station wagon.Phil Lord and Christopher Miller produce with the same kind of free-spirited approach that characterised the likes of The Lego Movie and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. It’s...

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11 h. ago Green sleeves? Laundry detergent being tweaked owing to gen Z’s love of matcha

Japanese green tea named stain of the year as survey finds Aperol spritz and bubble tea are also leaving their markIt used to be curry sauce, egg yolk and red wine that ruined Britain’s clothes but in a sign of the times laundry detergents are being reformulated to tackle stains left by matcha lattes, Aperol spritz and bubble tea.In a month when year-end gongs are dished out, from BBC Sports Personality to Pantone’s Colour of 2026 (a white called “cloud dancer”), matcha has received the dubious accolade “stain of the year”.Matcha (39%).Aperol/Cocktails (38%).Lipstick/bronzer (37).Protein shakes/sports drinks (35%).Bubble tea (35%).Nail polish (35%).Sriracha/hot sauces (34%).Deodorant (33%).Makeup/foundation (32%). Continue reading...

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15 h. ago The 21 best knits on the High Street, picked by the Daily Mail's team of experts. From cocktail cardigans to the coolest cable knits and the M&S sellout style, this is exactly what to pick

Whether it's a cocktail cardigan in this season's hottest colour, a classic cable knit style, the Inspire team have gladly done all the hard work for you by tracking down the 21 best jumpers for Christmas.

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22 h. ago Peter Wright can't cage the monster as he stays Snakebite for Ally Pally

Scotland's two-time World champion is refusing to bin the alter-ego and will be in typical colours for Monday's opening clash

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24 h. ago I’m an interior designer & this is the colour that will become the Millennial grey – it’s so popular with my clients

CRUSHED velvet cushions, excessive minimalism and marble print everywhere - these are all interior trends that haven't stood the test of time. Amongst them is also the so-called Millennial grey, which became a default choice for millions around the late 2000s and 2010s. The neutral colour was everywhere - from our sofas to throws, walls...

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31 h. ago Next shoppers rave about set of 'soft' and 'warm' jumpers that work out at just £13.50 each

The jumpers are available in a pack of three and come in a range of different colour schemes, including brown, dark pink and cream and navy blue

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35 h. ago White Stuff £69 jumper with 'incredible pattern everyone compliments' now £42

'It is a fantastic jumper. Superb colour of blue, lots of wool content, crew neck and fit is great.'

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40 h. ago Win a £100 Deichmann gift card in this week’s Fabulous competition

WITH Christmas only a few weeks away, the holiday shopping season is in full swing. And whether you’re picking out presents for loved ones or treating yourself, a fresh pair of boots makes a great gift. These knee-high burgundy boots from Deichmann are a fantastic choice for the Christmas party season. The burgundy colour is...

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48 h. ago 'Spaceship' 3I/ATLAS dramatically changes colour as Earth approach just days away

As the world continues to be left baffled by the comet known as 3I/ATLAS coming to its closest point with earth, one boffin says it is anything but normal — according to new pics

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48 h. ago Liverpool fans show true colours with telling reaction to Mo Salah's early substitution

Liverpool fans have showed their true colours towards Mohamed Salah as he come off the bench in the 21st minute during their Premier League clash with Brighton

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50 h. ago King Charles showed true colours with 'unregal' response to senior aide's cancer remark

King Charles responded with humour rather than formality when informing senior aides of his cancer diagnosis, according to a royal expert

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55 h. ago Vivid, colourful meteor shower will be visible in our skies this weekend

People in Scotland are among those most likely to see the display

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57 h. ago 'I tried Maybelline's newest mascara colours and one in particular blew me away'

Beauty writer Eve Rowlands tested out three of Maybelline's newest mascara colours and one of them made her eyes pop

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57 h. ago 'Super soft and cosy' Dunelm bedding features delightful fleece feeling

This festive bedding set has two colour options, meaning shoppers can switch up their bedroom decor by turning over the print

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58 h. ago 'I tried Rick Stein's £100 luxury Christmas dinner box and one dish blew me away'

If the thought of dry turkey and endless potato peeling fills you with dread, Waitrose might just have the perfect alternative you are looking for. But does this chef-prepared seafood feast justify the luxury price tag?

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59 h. ago Meteor shower of 'vivid colours' set to peak in UK skies this weekend

The Geminids meteor shower is particularly unique because of its origin

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2 d. ago The Guardian view on Nnena Kalu’s historic Turner prize win: breaking a glass ceiling | Editorial

The UK art world is finally becoming more inclusive. But greater support must be given to the organisations that enable disabled artists to flourishThe Turner prize is no stranger to sparking debate or pushing boundaries. This year it has achieved both. For the first time, an artist with learning disabilities has won. Glasgow-born Nnena Kalu took the award for her colourful, cocoon-like sculptures made from VHS tape, clingfilm and other abandoned materials, along with her large swirling vortex drawings. Kalu is autistic, with limited verbal communication. In an acceptance speech on her behalf, Kalu’s facilitator, Charlotte Hollinshead, said that “a very stubborn glass ceiling” had been broken.Kalu’s win is a high-profile symbol of a shift towards greater inclusivity that has been happening in the UK arts world over the past five years. Last month, Beyond the Visual opened at the Henry Moore Institute, Leeds, in which everything is curated or created by blind and parti...

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2 d. ago 'Beautiful' bamboo pyjamas in 12 colours now 20% off ahead of Christmas

Pretty You has 20% off night and loungewear with a special discount code

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2 d. ago Phase Eight coatigan in 'lovely' colour 'selling like hotcakes' with reduction

"Lovely bright colour, can be dressed up or down"

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