1 hour ago Pancake Day: What is Shrove Tuesday and why do we celebrate with pancakes?

Find out why we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday 🥞

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3 h. ago Prayers for the pope and Putin as a Bond villain: photos of the day – Tuesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

27 h. ago Pancake Day UK 2025: When is it and why is Shrove Tuesday so late this year?

We usually celebrate Pancake Day in February 🥞

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3 d. ago ‘Traditional flavours and modern ideas’ turn Swedish buns into a TikTok delight

The ‘fantasticallly delicious’ semla has gone from a simple Nordic springtime favourite to a Noma-approved delicacyThe earliest version of the Swedish semla was a 16th-century plain bread bun served in a soup of warm milk eaten only on Shrove Tuesday in preparation for the 40-day fast of Lent.It is a far cry from this year’s hit varieties, which include Dubai chocolate (the chocolate bar with a knafeh and pistachio filling that became a TikTok trend) and chokladboll (based on a Scandinavian oat, cocoa and butter ball – a popular fika item). Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Pancake Day recipes: Eight top chefs share their tips for nailing Shrove Tuesday

Eight chefs, eight twists: not all heroes wear crepes

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6 d. ago 'Stalker' who left Emma Raducanu in tears during Dubai match 'handed her a letter at a hotel the day before' and showed 'fixated behaviour'

A man whose 'fixated behaviour' towards Emma Raducanu left her in tears at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday had handed her a letter at her hotel the previous day.

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7 d. ago Watch: Aftermath of Delta plane crash after flight 4819 flips over in Toronto

Watch scenes of the wreckage of a Delta Airlines passenger jet at Toronto Pearson Airport on Tuesday, 18 February, one day after the plane flipped upside down upon landing with 80 people on board.

Events

7 d. ago Watch live: Aftermath of Delta plane crash after flight 4819 flips over in Toronto

Watch live morning scenes of the wreckage of a Delta Airlines passenger jet at Toronto Pearson Airport on Tuesday, 18 February, one day after the plane flipped upside down upon landing with 80 people on board.

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7 d. ago Why is Pancake Day in March? As raging Brits wonder why Shrove Tuesday is 'so late'

Pancake Day is on the minds on many Brits looking for an excuse to indulge. However, you might have noticed Shrove Tuesday isn't in February this year - we have a look as to why

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