75 m. ago M6 set to remain shut all day after woman found dead near busy motorway

Formal identification has yet to take place but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances, say Greater Manchester Police

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89 m. ago Are Trader Joe’s tote bags the last vestige of American soft power? | Dave Schilling

No one wants to visit us any more – but they might pay $50,000 for a bag you could get here for $3There aren’t many escapes from the grim onslaught of terrible news these days. You can stare at a blank wall, obsessively count the hairs on your arm, or, in a true moment of desperation, ponder the state of global fashion. I prefer the last one. I love being on the cutting edge of style, peacocking out in the decaying slopfest that is our planet. A crisp, well-made suit is a cure for all manner of emotionally trying times. I relish being hyper-aware of the goings-on of fashion, so I was one of the first sorry souls to learn of the current global obsession with flimsy canvas Trader Joe’s shopping bags.For those unaware, Trader Joe’s is an American grocery store chain known primarily for its affordable prices, whimsical tropical branding, and heart-attack-inducing parking lots – apparently designed to be small because the stores themselves are so tiny that they can’t justify more spaces....

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91 m. ago Exactly where Scots can expect snow bomb as up to 31 inches to fall in some areas

It's been a wild start to the year and we could be set for a nationwide whiteout before the month is out.

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1 hour ago ‘An attempt to break people’: Bucha holds out amid Russia’s weaponisation of winter

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power plants as severe frost set in have been described as ‘crimes against humanity’Outside the main pumping station for Bucha, three engineers, bundled up in parkas, are working on the emergency generator keeping the Ukrainian city supplied with water.One holds a heat gun to the generator’s filter in an effort to unfreeze it, his face reddened by blowing snow and a daytime temperature of -12C (10.4F). Watching attentively is the city’s mayor, Anatolii Fedoruk. The generator in his office is also frozen when the Guardian visits and he apologises for the lack of coffee. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Scottish Borders to host Tour de France bike race set in 2027 in historic first

"An amazing opportunity to witness one of the world’s biggest annual sporting events."

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2 h. ago Met Office forecasts rain and fog before cold snap set to return

Cold weather could make a return after a period of 'changeable' weather

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2 h. ago Home Bargains £20 'marble effect' table set could rival £160 high

Shoppers may be interested in the 'stylish' and 'practical' nest of tables offered by Home Bargains

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2 h. ago Gerwyn Price made Luke Littler feelings perfectly clear with message that showed true colours

Gerwyn Price has faced Luke Littler on numerous occasions, with just two wins out of a possible 10 against the teenager

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2 h. ago It's set to be a 'sneakerina' spring and M&S is leading the way with new £50 pair

Marks and Spencer has launched its take on the 'sneakerina' trend, dropping the latest £50 launch you'll be living in this spring

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2 h. ago Dusk's 'buttery soft' bedding reduced in the sale is 'hotel quality' say shoppers

"I've been looking for a red edge duvet set for ages, this doesn't disappoint. Beautiful soft cotton, feels so soft to sleep in."

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2 h. ago People with an invisible health condition could be eligible for a Blue Badge

If you are not automatically eligible, you may be able to get a Blue Badge under certain other circumstances.

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2 h. ago B&M's 'huge' £20 floral wreath that 'looks beautiful' leaves fans 'gobsmacked'

Shoppers love the 'gorgeous' wreath and think it is 'such a bargain' for the price

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2 h. ago Dusk's 'luxurious' duvet slashed to £44 hailed by shoppers for 'improving quality of sleep'

Available in multiple sizes and togs, one buyer declared: "Luxury but without the hefty price tag"

Economics

2 h. ago One of UK's 'worst' seaside towns in line for a £100million overhaul to restore its rundown and derelict 'Golden Mile'

The iconic beach resort - which was ranked as the eight worst seaside town in 2025 by Which? Travel - is set for a major £100m revamp that will bring about new retail space, a cinema, flats and a hotel.

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2 h. ago Katie Price facing boot from 'new Mucky Mansion' as angry neighbours complain about 'rats'

Katie Price has taken residence in a quiet Horsham home after leaving behind her infamous 'Mucky Mansion' last year, but neighbours are complaining about more mess supposedly piling up

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3 h. ago New Ayrshire Blue Lagoon chippy set to open with discount prices

Bosses at the branch are excited to have taken on the retail space, previously occupied by the Railway Cafe.

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3 h. ago Kate Hudson: 'You need more than fleeting success and fame to keep your soul'

Kate Hudson on growing up in an acting dynasty, her own rock’n’roll ambitions — and why she paused Botox, gained weight and ditched make-up for her hit new film

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3 h. ago Michael Carrick sack theory from Gary Lineker sums up 'bonkers' Manchester United

Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick is set to take charge of his first game against Manchester City, while Gary Lineker has teased what the new boss' future might look like

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3 h. ago Side street Northern Quarter chippy to be taken over by takeaway hailed ‘eighth wonder of world’

'How do I tip the chef of this 8th wonder of the world?'

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3 h. ago M6 set to remain shut all day after woman found dead by busy motorway

A woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the M6 motorway

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