83 m. ago Erin Patterson trial live updates: mushroom cook’s murder trial continues in Victoria’s supreme court

Victorian woman has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and attempted murder relating to a beef wellington lunch she served at her house in South Gippsland in 2023Hello and welcome to Guardian Australia’s live coverage of the Erin Patterson trial, which is expected to restart at 10.30am this morning.Patterson is accused of murdering her in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson by feeding them a beef wellington dish allegedly laced with death cap mushrooms in July 2023. The lunch took place in the regional Victorian town of Leongatha, in Australia’s south-east. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago 'Youth in a pot' L'Oreal cream with SPF that 'definitely reduces wrinkles' is now half

This viral and best-selling anti-ageing cream from L'Oreal is a hit with shoppers for it's visible results when it comes to fighting stubborn fine lines and wrinkles - and right now it's 50% off

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7 h. ago ‘I can see a difference in my fine lines already’—L’Oreal anti

This L'Oreal anti-ageing cream is a winner among skincare shoppers seeking to reverse visible fine lines and wrinkles, and right now it's half-price - but you'll need to hurry

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7 h. ago Inside TV cook Fanny Cradock's former home up for sale at £5 million

The Grade-II listed property was where the UK's 'first celebrity TV chef' lived and filmed from its kitchen

Economics

10 h. ago Ninja shoppers 'ditch BBQs' for sale gadget that takes homemade pizzas to 'another level'

"Forget lukewarm, slightly soggy homemade pizzas - this oven is a beast when it comes to pizza"

Economics

10 h. ago Debenhams £470 parasol with wheels that's 'perfect for garden shade' drops to £130

This three metre umbrella has received a £340 price slash in the midst of Debenhams' spring sale.

Economics

10 h. ago Cardiff hotel with stunning city views put up for sale for £5m, but there's a huge catch

City centre hotel and restaurant hits the market

Economics

11 h. ago Stunning tiny hamlet of cottages and cabins has half its homes up for sale for £975,000

The hamlet of Brithdir is just outside the village of Rhydlewis in Ceredigion, West Wales, in the lush green valleys near to the coast.

Economics

12 h. ago Major stationery chain closing store next month as shoppers say 'this is rubbish!'

The store is being shut down because the lease has expired and the retailer has launched a 50% off sale to help clear stock

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13 h. ago Scientists reveal the unexpected ingredient for cooking the perfect pasta

We’ve been making pasta wrong. Here’s how to avoid a lumpy mess

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13 h. ago Inside iconic 'haunted' Scottish Highlands castle with £1.5m cut from sale price after trans owner row

The “haunted” castle situated near Ardgay in the Highlands has come back on the market

Economics

14 h. ago Sky flash sale cuts TV and Netflix pack with double broadband speed to record low price

Sky's spring sale has seen an Essential TV and fibre broadband package slashed and boosted with 300Mbps for the price of 150Mbps

Economics

15 h. ago Amazon and Argos slash Hisense 4K TV to record low price in rival sales

The 43" Hisense Smart 4K UHD LED Freely TV is now on sale for its lowest price ever at Amazon and Argos and shoppers say it's 'incredible value'

Economics

16 h. ago Boden reduces £125 'flattering' dress that's 'perfect for a summer's day' to £56

Boden shoppers are praising the "flattering" and "stylish" dress that's currently on sale

Economics

17 h. ago Iconic department store holds 'Rachel Reeves closing down sale' as it closes its last outlet after 144 years with boss blaming Chancellor's budget hikes

Large yellow posters with the Chancellor holding her red Budget box have been splashed all over the windows of the Beales store in Poole, Dorset.

Economics

18 h. ago Amazon shoppers say this cooling fan is 'better than Dyson' and it's on sale for £68

The Dreo tower fan is a hit with Amazon shoppers who say it's 'better than Dyson' for staying cool in the heatwave - and it's currently been slashed in price to £68

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18 h. ago Shoppers rush to buy ‘better than Dyson’ cooling fan amid heatwave as it’s slashed to £68

The Dreo tower fan has been hailed ‘better than Dyson’ by several Amazon shoppers and is ideal for cooling down your home during the heatwave – and it’s on sale for £68

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18 h. ago Major UK high street store launches 'Rachel Reeves closing down sale' as it shuts for good

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Politics

20 h. ago Carême review – a sexy French romp about a chef who’s too spicy to handle

It’s hard to resist this moreish story about Napoleon’s renegade pastry chef (who is also a spy). Orgies, opium and tantalising fun with whipped cream are all on the menuMuch like the desserts whipped up by its titular cook, Carême is a rich, moreish and knowingly indulgent treat. This swashbuckling French period drama follows the “world’s first celebrity chef” Antonin Carême as he cavorts around Paris in the early 1800s under the watchful eye of first consul Napoleon Bonaparte, whom he has sworn to hate as he holds him responsible for the death of his adopted sister. It is about as understated as a 12-course tasting menu. But as it scoffs and seduces its way through the Napoleonic era, it’s hard not to fall for the extravagant charms of the Bake Off: extra spice.Carême (a twinkly-eyed Benjamin Voisin, in full rock-star mode) is a principled young renegade and preternaturally talented pastry chef who makes his disdain for Napoleon clear from the beginning. Despite being midway throu...

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21 h. ago Idyllic Scottish Borders cottage with 'beautiful gardens' for sale

The garden features a lovely timber summerhouse.

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