5 h. ago Where authors gossip, geek out and let off steam: 15 of the best literary Substacks

More and more writers are publishing newsletters – but which are worth your time? From Margaret Atwood to Hanif Kureishi, George Saunders to Miranda July, here’s our guide to the bestA peculiar aspect of the dawning of the digital age is that it has, in some respects, returned literary life to the 18th century. A hullabaloo of pamphleteers, the effective abolition of copyright – and a return to patronage networks and serial publication. In this context, then, the way in which literary writers are now turning to Substack – a platform that allows authors to send emails to a list of subscribers, and allows those subscribers to interact in comment forums – seems entirely natural.Literary Substacks don’t follow a single pattern. For some, it’s a way of getting new work into the world, whether publishing a novel in serial form or hot-off-the-keyboard short stories; for others, it’s a way of interacting directly with readers (while building a handy marketing list); for still others, it’s a...

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6 h. ago 'I tried the Kopari SPF setting spray that sold out multiple times to see if it’s worth the hype'

Shoppers are hailing the product as a ‘must buy’ - here's my honest opinion after trying it

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3 d. ago MP James McMurdock quits Reform PERMANENTLY after taking 'specialist legal advice' ahead of probe into Covid business loans worth £70,000

Mr McMurdock resigned the whip on Saturday, shortly before The Sunday Times published a story about loans worth £70,000 given to two businesses -  one of which had no staff.

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7 d. ago Emotional Oasis fans laud reunion tour's Cardiff opening night as 'greatest rock show of all time' as brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher proved it was worth the 16

Oasis fans were blown away as the iconic band reunited after 16 years and delivered an electrifying set, packed with energy and nostalgia.

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1 week ago Olivia Attwood swears by this 'genuinely transfer proof' to keep her makeup in place for filming

Olivia Attwood just gave fans a look at the beauty products she uses to keep her makeup in place while filming - including this viral setting spray

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1 week ago Olivia Attwood uses this viral setting spray to lock in her make

Olivia Attwood just gave fans a peek into the make-up she uses ahead of filming her TV show, and amongst the beauty products was one affordable setting spray that went viral on TikTok

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2 w. ago The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders swear by this setting spray as the ultimate heatwave essential

The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders are known for their flawless hair and make-up. And now, we've discovered the setting spray that keeps their glam intact during the Texas heat

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2 w. ago Britain on track to lose 'unprecedented' 16,500 millionaires in 2025 amid high taxes and non

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3 w. ago I’ve tried Charlotte Tilbury vs Urban Decay setting sprays in a heatwave, here’s which is best

Can the bestselling setting sprays stop my make-up from melting away?

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3 w. ago Sali Hughes on beauty: want your makeup to last all day? A setting spray could be the answer

New setting mists that provide a cool and comfortable finish are perfect for summerI have never known a category soar as suddenly as setting spray. It existed for aeons, with the best of them (Urban Decay’s All Nighter, £29.50, which still has second-to-none longevity) rarely threatened by anything new. But countless sprays have launched in the past year, all of them promising to significantly increase the lifespan of makeup.There’s an argument that “fixing sprays” and “setting sprays” have different purposes (locking down makeup versus providing a more unified, less powdery finish, respectively), but I dismiss it because it’s based on the generous assumption that the marketeers who name products according to popular Google search terms give a hoot for semantic nuance. Here, I mean sprays that do all of the above, drastically reducing makeup fade and wear, even during dancing, hot flushing or perspiring. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Nintendo Switch 2 launch games rated: The first must buy games and ones to avoid

Nintendo Switch 2 arrives alongside some great ports and a big headliner in Mario Kart World, but which games are worth your time? We’ve got you covered.

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3 w. ago UK's biggest £208million EuroMillions jackpot will be won this week, operator says

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3 w. ago Ready or Not makes jump to PS5 and Xbox next month – here's why it's worth your time

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3 w. ago Multiple pies sold at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda recalled over health concern

Find below the full list of 10 flavours affected by the urgent recall.

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3 w. ago World's richest footballer is worth £20billion – 40 times more than David and Victoria Beckham

David Beckham was recently knighted for his services to football and charity, with the former England captain and his wife Victoria boasting an estimated net worth of £500million

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3 w. ago David and Victoria Beckham's net worth is 40 times less than billionaire richest footballer

Sir David Beckham has been officially knighted, and although his fortune is estimated at £500million, it is modest when compared to the wealth of the world's richest football star

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David and Victoria Beckham saw their net worth leap up, with the former having also received news of a knighthood, but their wealth is dwarfed by the world's richest footballer

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