8 h. ago Miss Scotland Amy Scott flies out to meet Miss Vietnam ahead of global pageant

On a tour of Ho Chi Minh City – also known as Saigon – Amy Scott tried exotic fruit such as rambutan in the Ben Thanh Market and sampled spicy dishes at a local restaurant along with her host.

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57 h. ago Our wine expert reveals the best bottles of Riesling, including a £4.99 pick perfect 'for spicy dishes'

Charlotte's Riesling revelations

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3 d. ago Five bars that show off London’s status as ‘wine capital of the world’

Places to drink fine wines from the world’s top 250 wine and champagne houses – if you can afford itThis week, London was crowned “wine capital of the world”. It’s worth noting, perhaps, that this shiny new title comes from the annual Knight Frank Wealth Report, and is based on how many restaurants serve fine wines from the world’s top 250 wine and champagne houses. If this is what matters to you when looking at a wine list, this would put London’s wine offering ahead of New York, and even Paris.Below, the Guardian’s resident wine expert Hannah Crosbie lists a few old and new wine bars that you can walk into and order a bottle anytime. You don’t have to be rich to drink here (but I’m sure it helps). Continue reading...

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6 d. ago MacBook Air prices plummet as Apple teases new model may arrive this week

Now might be the perfect time to pick up a MacBook Air ahead of a new tease from Apple.

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6 d. ago 5 ways to pick the perfect paint colour for any room, according to an expert

Deciding what colour to paint different rooms can often seem overwhelming, which is why interiors expert Tash Bradley has shared five of her top tips that'll help you find the perfect colour

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9 d. ago Angela Rayner reveals she mistakenly drank whisky from bottle Keir Starmer wanted never to be opened because it was a gift from a dead friend

The Deputy Prime Minister said she had joined Sir Keir Starmer for a drink at his No 10 flat one evening when she made the calamitous mistake.

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9 d. ago Rayner reveals she mistakenly opened a bottle of whisky precious to Starmer

The Deputy Prime minister also said she and her boss’s bond had been strengthened in recent months.

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9 d. ago Our wine expert reveals the best bottles to pair with your pancakes

Charlotte Kristensen's pancake pairings

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1 week ago Frankie Bridge’s navy suit is the perfect way to nail office tailoring for spring

There’s nothing better than some timeless tailoring when it comes to spring workwear, and Frankie Bridge’s navy pinstripe suit is the perfect pick for new season office styling

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2 w. ago London’s natural wine scene: expert Mark Gurney’s insider guide

London’s natural wine scene: expert Mark Gurney’s insider guide  Financial Times

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