3 h. ago Why Swifties are going crazy for the 'Easter Eggs' in her new album Life of a Showgirl

As the planet shifts on its axis under the gargantuan force of the Taylor Swift album released, some have taken issue with the quality of her songs. But for many 'Swifties', they're entirely missing the point.

Culture

6 h. ago M&S smart autumn coat that ‘looks more expensive than it is' less than £70

"Perfect for autumn days when it’s not cold enough for a wool coat, or warm enough for a jacket"

Economics

7 h. ago Mourners line the streets as Jimmy 'The Weed' Donnelly is laid to rest

The 84-year-old was a founding member of Manchester's notorious Quality Street Gang

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8 h. ago Arsenal: Bukayo Saka could have been left out of latest England squad, Thomas Tuchel reveals

The Three Lions head coach had hoped to keep Noni Madueke in the camp at his Arsenal team-mate’s expense

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12 h. ago Michelle Mone told us ‘business isn’t easy’ during Covid. How are things now, your ladyship? | Marina Hyde

After a company she was linked to was ordered to repay £122m it made from pandemic deals, the baroness has embarked on a masterclass in victimhoodBy their own accounts, there have been two Westminster-adjacent victims of inflammatory language this week. One is the Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, hurt to the point of requiring smelling salts by some politically commonplace words spoken by the prime minister. And the other is legally besieged bra baroness Michelle Mone, who has always been performatively sensitive, with chaos as her rising sign.Alas, far from their shared victimhood drawing our two snowflakes closer together, in Michelle, we may have finally found the Tory from whom Nigel would not accept a defection to Reform. Which really means something, considering Britain’s would-be next prime minister currently has precisely zero peers in the House of Lords. Like the PPE she provided during the pandemic, Michelle would be deemed incredibly expensive and absolutely unusable.Marin...

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12 h. ago Hundreds of Primark shoppers 'running' for 'cutest ever' £6 slippers

The retailer has seriously impressed shoppers with the 'adorable' new product

Economics

14 h. ago Kate Middleton leaves royal fans stunned as she pulls off tricky move on latest outing

The Princess of Wales wore her signature high-heeled stilettos while on a visit to RAF Coningsby - and it seems the shoes didn't stop her from pulling off an incredible move

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15 h. ago Popular toy recalled over 'exploding' fears as people told to 'stop using it immediately'

Primark has warned parents to stop their children playing with a water toy it has previously sold by over fears of it exploding and causing 'injuries'.

Politics

17 h. ago Kate Middleton leaves royal fans 'in awe' as she effortlessly climbs down aircraft boarding stairs backwards in heels

Kate, 43, appeared in high spirits as she visited RAF Coningsby, impressing onlookers with her ability to flawlessly strut up and down an aircraft's boarding stairs in her navy stilettos from Stuart Weitzman.

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17 h. ago Hundreds of Fife homes set for clean up thanks to record £8 million contract

“We are thrilled to be starting this partnership with Fife Council and look forward to contributing positively to the quality of life for residents across Fife” – Emilia Ferenc, MD

Economics

19 h. ago Vast £59 million development will provide hundreds of student flats near historic Edinburgh park

“The addition of 298 high quality, affordable student bedrooms in Edinburgh will help to improve supply, while also freeing up much-needed privately rented homes for families and young professionals” – Joe Lister, Unite

Economics

21 h. ago Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversibleAir pollution increases the likelihood of people becoming frail in middle and old age, according to an international review of studies.People are living longer and, while this is often painted as a challenge to healthcare systems, it is also something to celebrate. There are many opportunities to increase the quality of life in old age, maximise independence and minimise the amount time spent being ill. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago ‘The Simpsons has been in decline as long as I’ve been alive’: why it’s time for the show to end for good

Despite a dreadful fall in quality, the second movie has just been announced. From poor voice acting to bad characterisation, one fan explains why their beloved show has to goIf I had to pick a specialist subject, it would be The Simpsons. I reference it incessantly. I can recall episode names and showrunners by heart. I annoy my friends and loved ones by reciting lines as they play out on the TV. I love The Simpsons.It’s also the worst thing on television. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago How an afternoon at glossy Christmas attraction Lapland UK has become more expensive than a day trip to the REAL Lapland

Started by Alison and Mike Battle in 2007, Lapland UK has become the celebrities' Christmas attraction of choice - but its premium four-hour tickets now cost more than an actual trip to Lapland.

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29 h. ago Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home review – an extremely moving look into the rock icon’s final months

This fly-on-the-wall documentary was meant to follow the couple as they left LA for Buckinghamshire. It turned into a compellingly intimate memorialAs sad as it was, there was something undeniably poetic about Ozzy Osbourne’s death in July, 17 days after his final performance with Black Sabbath in their native Birmingham, and only four months after he moved back to the UK. Consider Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home the explanatory notes accompanying that eerie, strangely elegant verse; a documentary following the rock icon’s final months as he reflects on his life, roots, work, ill-health and impending death. As for that last one, the 76-year-old didn’t believe in heaven or hell. And he was incandescent at the prospect of dying in his adopted home of America and lying for eternity in a “McDonald’s version of a cemetery”.Ozzy had been suffering from a slow-progressing form of Parkinson’s disease for the past two decades, which in conjunction with a 2019 spinal injury significan...

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31 h. ago Taylor Swift fans in a frenzy as The Life of a Showgirl seemingly LEAKS hours before release

Swifties lit up social media overnight with posts claiming the tracks had surfaced on Discord and other platforms in low quality audio, but enough to get listeners buzzing.

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33 h. ago Taylor Swift fans panic as The Life of a Showgirl seemingly LEAKS hours before release

Swifties lit up social media overnight with posts claiming the tracks had surfaced on Discord and other platforms in low quality audio, but enough to get listeners buzzing.

Politics

34 h. ago Citroen C5 Aircross review: A comfort king with mighty range

Citroen’s new flagship SUV offers dream-like ride quality, decent tech and a cavernous interior for not that much money

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34 h. ago 'Subtle but outstanding' Dusk duvet set that is 'soft to touch' gets 50% price slash

'Beautiful item – the detailing is lovely, the quality is excellent, and it looks really smart'

Politics

35 h. ago AD FEATURE: Vernon Kay says 'too funny' as Strictly wife Tess Daly makes unexpected move with lookalike daughter

Vernon missed out on all the fun as Tess enjoyed some quality time with their eldest daughter, Pheobe

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