74 m. ago Inside the Scottish factory which has made 100s of unique objects for the Winter Olympics

A SCOTS firm will play a part at next year’s Winter Olympics — after shaping 60million-year-old granite blocks into curling stones. Kays Scotland workers spent months handcrafting 164 rocks to be used at the sporting spectacle in northern Italy. The stones were quarried from the tiny island of Ailsa Craig then shaped at the 174-year-old...

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3 h. ago I went to the new Shoreditch restaurant where you can eat, work AND play

I went to the new Shoreditch restaurant where you can eat, work AND play  Richmond & Twickenham Times

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4 h. ago Infant playpen sold on Amazon recalled over risk of ‘death from suffocation’

No injuries from the recalled Play Yards sold on Amazon have been reported as of Friday

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4 h. ago I'm a Celebrity star Martin Kemp's wife admits fears over James Bond audition

Shirlie Kemp has revealed she had concerns when the Spandau Ballet singer auditioned to play 007

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5 h. ago Man agreed to let lover chop off his penis and eat it then watch him die

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. When Armin Meiwes's crime was uncovered, it led to one of the most extraordinary trials in German history given the defendant's unique defence - that he had his victim's consent

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7 h. ago Santa Monica’s shine has dimmed – can a bold reset revive the beach city’s fortunes?

Years of hollowed out shops, safety worries and stalled leadership have left the famed coastal city searching for a way backSanta Monica is a city that would seem to have everything. A glorious, wide sandy beach. A fabled pier framed by palm trees and views of the southern California mountains. An aura of Hollywood magic, with a native honor roll that runs from Shirley Temple to Sean Penn. Streets that smell like the Mediterranean, filled with restaurants, cafes and interesting one-off shops.And yet, for the past several years, almost nothing has gone right for a beach resort known and envied in the Los Angeles area for its beauty, its excellent public schools, and a progressive political culture that has sought to keep the city accessible and affordable to people of all income levels. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Voices: Why Rothermere’s £500m Telegraph takeover exposes a digital power play – and a dilemma for Starmer

The Mail-Telegraph merger is raising fears about monopolies and influence, but the motivations behind it lie in online subscriptions, says Chris Blackhurst – leaving the prime minister and the watchdogs struggling to keep up

Economics

11 h. ago You've been eating sushi wrong – top chef reveals 6 golden rules you must follow

Naomichi Yasuda, who opened up arguably New York's most celebrated Japanese restaurant Sushi Yasuda, has revealed the most common mistakes Westerners make when eating the delicacy

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11 h. ago I spent day on ‘UK’s unhealthiest street’ – I smashed through around 7k calories for £30 shopkeeper’s words baffled me

THE Las Vegas Strip and London’s Oxford Street make up some of the most iconic high streets in the world — and now joining their ranks is Stockport Road, dubbed 'the UK’s unhealthiest street'. Armed with just £30, we headed to the three-mile stretch of high street, fittingly sandwiched by two McDonald’s restaurants, to see...

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11 h. ago Radiohead live in London: returning heroes shut up and play the hits

Radiohead live in London: returning heroes shut up and play the hits  Rolling Stone UK

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12 h. ago You're probably eating sushi wrong, legendary chef has six golden rules to follow

A sushi master has shared six tips that could completely change how you eat the Japanese delicacy – so here's everything you need to know about the etiquette

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12 h. ago New London restaurant Akì serves Kobe beef amongst Art Deco interiors

New London restaurant Akì serves Kobe beef amongst Art Deco interiors  wallpaper.com

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13 h. ago Betfair Casino Bonus: 50 No Deposit Free Spins + Play £10 To Get 100 Free Spins

Everything you need to know about the latest welcome offer from Betfair’s online casino, the gaming branch of one of the UK’s best-known betting sites

Economics

17 h. ago Tiny Welsh seaside village with only one road in and out has 'first class' bistro and ‘best coastal pub'

Picturesque and 'unspoilt', the hamlet is a 'peaceful haven' with a top-rated seafood restaurant plus the 'best' local pub — and the Welsh coastal spot is still served by a local fishing fleet

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19 h. ago The 4 World Cup dream groups Scotland could land as best case scenario revealed by Jury

We're on our way to USA and the Jury has some thoughts on who we'd like to play when we get there

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23 h. ago Breaking Dad! Bryan Cranston put through the wringer in this tale of family despair: PATRICK MARMION reviews

MARMION: Bryan Cranston stars in a new staging of Arthur Miller's 1947 play about a wily World War II businessman whose eldest son has been missing in action for three years.

Society

23 h. ago Rachel Reeves to plough millions into children's playgrounds after years of Tory neglect

A Treasury source told The Mirror: 'This funding will breathe new life into play areas across England, creating safe, exciting spaces for thousands of children'

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24 h. ago Tottenham coach Thomas Frank votes to banish ‘traitors’ in Arsenal team ahead of north London derby

The Spurs boss coached both David Raya and Christian Norgaard at Brentford. The pair now play for Arsenal

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25 h. ago Spurs news: Thomas Frank sends warning to owners over 'big headlines' cash injection

Tottenham should have money to play with in the January transfer window

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25 h. ago Glam 'dine and dash' influencer accused of skipping bill at Michelin

Pei Chung, 34, flaunts a lavish lifestyle of designer handbags and expensive dinners in Michelin-star restaurants but she has been accused of refusing to pay her food bills

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