29 m. ago Wetherspoon manager sacked for giving discount on halloumi fries

The fired employee took Wetherspoon to court - and the judge has ruled against the pub chain

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38 m. ago Inside Manchester's new Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Cafe with molten chocolate on tap

The flagship store is a first for the luxury chocolatier and cacao grower

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40 m. ago New skills needed for driving theory test and when exam will change

The new questions will be rolling out from early 2026, with official guides and learning material already updated

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41 m. ago 'We tried the beautiful riverside café on the edge of Stockport but there's one thing we could change'

The charming and scenic spot is tucked away out of sight but diners can enjoy a coffee and brunch on the terrace overlooking the water

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43 m. ago British tourist caught stealing stones from holiday hotspot faces huge fine

The 51-year-old, from Scotland, was reported to Italian authorities after a guide spotted him "picking up pieces of Pompeii pavement" during an evening tour

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44 m. ago The new Salford takeaway with a secret seasoning that foodies are flocking for

It sells chicken, smash burgers, pizzas and more

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1 hour ago This supermarket's make your own pizza is better than getting a takeaway

Asda and Morrisons are the only two shops in the UK that still have a 'make-your-own' pizza counter - and I wanted to see which was better

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3 h. ago 'Most beautiful' Italian town is frozen in time with hardly any tourists

Rocca Imperiale in Italy is a picturesque medieval town which is frozen in time with its narrow cobbled streets, colourful buildings and stunning views - and has hardly any tourists

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3 h. ago Bob Simpson, former Australia cricket captain and coach, dies aged 89

Simpson played 62 Tests across more than two decades after debut in 1957Australia’s first full-time coach helped guide team’s reemergence in 1980sFormer Australia cricket captain and coach, Bob Simpson, has died in Sydney aged 89.Robert Baddeley Simpson was an influential figure in Australian cricket for more than four decades as a player, captain and coach, and also made his mark on the game as a law-maker, referee and commentator. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Get 'extra smooth' mashed potato when you swap butter for one other ingredient

Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food, but one expert has shared a simple trick for making them extra smooth and creamy by swapping ingredients - it's so yummy.

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7 h. ago Kate Garraway raises a glass as she celebrates late husband Derek Draper's birthday

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway surrounded herself by her pals as she lifted a drink to her late husband Derek Draper following his tragic death last year aged 56

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8 h. ago Southwest Airlines pilot arrested as he was about to fly plane after drinking alcohol

A pilot was pulled off a flight by police moments before the plane was about to take off as officers suspected he was intoxicated.

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8 h. ago Excruciating Las Vegas drinks prices go viral as tourism tanks in city amid rip

Stunned Las Vegas partiers went viral after sharing the extortionate drinks prices vendors are charging in Sin City amid its tanking tourism industry.

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9 h. ago Meta faces backlash over AI policy that lets bots have ‘sensual’ conversations with children

US senator Josh Hawley opened investigation into the tech giant, which said it had removed the policy guidelinesA backlash is brewing against Meta over what it permits its AI chatbots to say.An internal Meta policy document, seen by Reuters, showed the social media giant’s guidelines for its chatbots allowed the AI to “engage a child in conversations that are romantic or sensual”, generate false medical information, and assist users in arguing that Black people are “dumber than white people”. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Fight to save historic city pub next to Apollo Theatre ramps up

"It has been a successful long term venture from the 19th century and we feel it would be sorely missed."

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12 h. ago As Netanyahu starves Gaza, there is a whole new battle to be fought in Israel – against complacency | Aluf Benn

Here in Tel Aviv, beaches and restaurants are packed. Amid that distraction, the PM is playing his power games and purging his generalsAluf Benn is editor-in-chief of HaaretzThe extreme heatwave that has hit our region this week does not distinguish between Israelis and Palestinians. But while we Israelis hide in our air-conditioned houses, offices and cars, the besieged residents of Gaza can only add the unbearable hot and humid atmosphere to their struggle to eat, drink and sleep, in constant fear of death. The starvation crisis that has exploded in Gaza this summer, following Israeli-imposed restrictions on the flow of humanitarian aid, continues to worsen despite mounting international pressure to allow in more food, medicine and critical supplies. And the killing has never stopped, while Israel is preparing for the next stage of the war to “annihilate Hamas”.Most Israelis are self-immunised to the horrors being endured by Palestinians in Gaza. Told by our government and mainstr...

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13 h. ago Value Scope: Each way horse racing tips from Steve Jones for Saturday on ITV

Our man has selections for Newbury and Ripon with seven races live on ITV Racing on Saturday, August 16. Marvelman is tipped to spring a surprise in the Group 2 Visit Malta Hungerford Stakes.

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13 h. ago Cut back on these two things to meet blood pressure guidelines

High blood pressure can lead to a life-threatening heart attack or stroke

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13 h. ago The Guardian view on France’s wine crisis: the answer to claret could be clairet | Editorial

Consumers are drinking less red wine than ever. Producers need to revive the fresher and lighter vintages that their medieval ancestors once harvestedThese are always anxious weeks in the Bordeaux vineyards, where 15% of France’s wine is grown, including in celebrated places like Chateau Latour and Chateau Mouton-Rothschild. In earlier years, this ritual anxiety among the region’s winegrowers had a pleasingly folkloric quality. In the middle of August, the grapes would ripen and their colour start to turn. About 45 days from now, tradition dictates, it will be time to start picking the 2025 vintage. As the wine writer Edmund Penning-Rowsell put it: “To pick or not to pick is the most momentous decision in the winemaking year in Bordeaux.”This once timeless rhythm is now collapsing. Part of the problem is the climate crisis. Bordeaux still benefits from its moderate Atlantic climate. But south-west France is getting much hotter and drier. Even in the Gironde region, maximum temperatu...

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13 h. ago Nieves Barragán Mohacho’s London: Where Does the Sabor Chef Eat?

Nieves Barragán Mohacho’s London: Where Does the Sabor Chef Eat?  MICHELIN Guide

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