11 h. ago BRYONY GORDON: Last week I spent two days in floods of tears because my friend didn't invite me to a dinner party. You may think I'm stupid, but this is the hidden reason for my breakdown

The other week, I spent two days in tears. From the moment I woke up to the moment I went back to bed, I couldn't stop sobbing.

Events

35 h. ago Ho, ho, hold ups: 'It's rare I leave the house on a weekend night

Since when did it take 50 minutes to get into town from south Manchester?

Politics

39 h. ago London's unmissable gigs and club nights this weekend, from The Last Dinner Party to Jamiroquai

Maddy Mussen rounds up the hottest music nights in London this week

Society

51 h. ago Freddy Brazier hits back at pregnant girlfriend after she publicly accused him of engaging in drug

Holly, 22, spoke out about life with Freddy this weekend - labelling it 'a nightmare' and saying she now wants to focus on raising her unborn child alone.

Events

3 d. ago Ravneet Gill and Mattie Taiano’s recipes for a Friendmas sharing menu

The husband and wife team cook up a winter storm with lamb shoulder, dauphinoise and brown sugar meringues – just don’t ask them who’s doing the cleaning upWhen I first started seeing Mattie, there was a constant dinner party at his mum’s house,” recalls pastry chef Ravneet Gill. “There were loads of people there all the time, being fed with massive bowls of home-cooked food and a big block of parmesan.” There was an open-door policy, with pastas and roast meats on heavy rotation, confirms her now-husband and fellow chef, Taiano. And it’s this sentiment that has carried through to the couple’s restaurant, Gina, which opened in Chingford, east London, earlier this year, a process they documented in their newsletter, Club Gina.Named after Taiano’s late mother, it is very much a neighbourhood joint, Gill points out, with the food – from pithiviers and vol au vents to Gina’s pasta with tomato sauce, half a roast chicken with little gems and aioli to share on Sundays, and slabs of “Ravi’...

Politics

4 d. ago European city just two hours from London with magical Christmas markets and £20 flights

Vienna is a city that is perfect for a long weekend away, and as the nights draw in and the temperature drops, it could be the perfect time to visit the Austrian capital

Economics

5 d. ago ‘Yo, you look so bad’ – Lewis Hamilton reveals F1 rival’s shock at how bad Ferrari’s car looked at Qatar GP

LEWIS HAMILTON has revealed Alpine ace Pierre Gasly left him gobsmacked after strolling over post-sprint to tell him just how awful Ferrari’s car looked in Qatar. Ferrari’s weekend got off to a nightmare start, with Charles Leclerc crawling home 13th in the sprint and Hamilton slumping to 17th in a car both drivers say has...

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5 d. ago 'Sexy and glamorous' £105 YSL perfume 'perfect for a night out' is now £52 this Cyber Weekend

The YSL Black Opium perfume has been reduced by 50% in the Cyber Weekend sales, and it's 'perfect for a night out' making now the perfect time to snap it up

Economics

6 d. ago Add to playlist: Storefront Church’s cinematic baroque pop and the week’s best new tracks

Californian singer-songwriter Lukas Frank is picking up rave reviews for his second album’s epic choruses and lush orchestrationsFrom Los AngelesRecommended if you like John Grant, Scott Walker, Father John MistyUp next A cover of Duran Duran’s The Chauffeur is out now, with another single due in FebruaryAfter several years of perseverance, things are happening for Storefront Church. The audience at this month’s sellout gig at St Pancras Old Church in London included Perfume Genius and members of the Last Dinner Party and the Horrors and their self-released second album, Ink & Oil, is picking up rave reviews. One used the term “emotional flood” to describe the album’s epic, baroque pop, big pianos and drums, sweeping choruses and Travis Warner’s lush, cinematic orchestrations. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Premier League news, Europa League reaction, previews and more – football live

The latest football updates and reactionMail Rob | Read Football Daily | Ten things to look out forHello, good morning and welcome to our Friday football blog. Think of it as the guy behind the guy, the other guy being the actual football that takes place over the weekend. And the football that was played last night, to which we’ll have reaction and comment. So maybe it’s the guy between the guys.Enough of the confused metaphors. Here’s a full list of this weekend’s Premier League fixturesBrentford v BurnleyManchester City v LeedsSunderland v BournemouthEverton v Newcastle (5.30pm)Tottenham v Fulham (8pm)Crystal Palace v Man Utd (midday)Aston Villa v WolvesNottm Forest v BrightonWest Ham v LiverpoolChelsea v Arsenal (4.30pm) Continue reading...

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7 d. ago KWAJO TWENEBOA: '172,000 British kids will wake up on Christmas without a home'

"There are moments when a statistic stops you in your tracks. For me, it is this one. More than 172,000 children in the UK are living in temporary accommodation. Not for a night or a weekend. For months. For years. For entire childhoods"

Politics

8 d. ago Part of nightclub demolished after possible arson sparks major fire

The former Jak's nightclub erupted into flames last weekend

Events

8 d. ago George Bowie set to bring GBX Anthems to Ayrshire night club this weekend

The iconic DJ is set to bring his crate of floorfillers to town.

Politics

1 week ago Bitter rows and overnight talks: how a fragile Cop30 deal was agreed – podcast

After bitter arguments, threatened walkouts and heated all-night negotiations, delegates eventually reached a deal this weekend at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil. To unpick what was achieved and what was left out, Madeleine Finlay hears from the Guardian’s environment editor, Fiona Harvey, who has been following every twist and turnEnd of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoffSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Lewis Hamilton takes Beyonce on 200mph hot lap at Las Vegas Grand Prix as F1 WAGs and Brooks Nader stun

Formula One has been taking over Sin City this weekend and the excitement for one of the biggest nights in the racing calendar hit fever pitch on Saturday.

Sport

1 week ago David Beckham showed true colours with gesture at Gordon Ramsay’s dinner party

David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay have been close friends for nearly 20 years with the former England captain making a big impression at a dinner party hosted by the chef

Politics

1 week ago David Beckham's telling gesture at Gordon Ramsay's dinner party as true colours are revealed

David Beckham, who is known to be good pals with Ramsay, did something rather surprising at one of the chef's dinner parties

Politics

1 week ago Ruben Amorim points finger of blame for not being granted his Man Utd wish

Ruben Amorim's Manchester United side will host Everton on Monday night as the Portuguese head coach admits his hopes for a weekend game are at the mercy of the TV deals

Politics

1 week ago David Beckham's gesture at Gordon Ramsay's dinner party speaks volumes about who he really is

David Beckham did something other guests didn't while dining at Gordon Ramsay's house

Politics

1 week ago Arctic snap brings coldest November night for 15 years as temperatures plunge below

Thermometers dropped to -12.6C (9.3F) overnight at Tomintoul in northern Scotland which was the UK's lowest temperature since January 11 and the coldest November night since 2010.

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