22 h. ago Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of fraud over charity Christmas cake scandal

Social media star says ‘justice has been done’ in cases involving cakes and Easter eggs being promoted as charitable initiativesThe Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni has said “the nightmare is over” after being acquitted on fraud charges in a trial linked to Christmas cake and Easter egg charity initiatives.The social media star, 38, had been on trial in Milan accused of duping consumers in two separate fundraisers – one a Christmas campaign in 2022 promoting pandoro cake, an alternative to the more famous panettone, and the other selling chocolate eggs during Easter campaigns in 2021 and 2022. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Rough Trade celebrates 50 years with vinyl subscription club and special shows

The legendary music brand is celebrating its anniversary with some tantalising releases for vinyl fans and some special in-store shows

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26 h. ago The Coupe de France was short of magic – and then Paris FC beat PSG

In a weekend where most favourites triumphed, Paris FC beating the holders was a welcome win for the underdogsBy Get French Football NewsThis year’s Coupe de France was in need of a spark and Paris FC were on hand to provide it. Their league match against Paris Saint-Germain last weekend – the first derby between the clubs in 43 years – was somewhat anticlimactic. The rivalry between is tepid, bordering on amicable, and the difference in quality was stark as PSG ran out fairly comfortable 2-1 winners. Stéphane Gilli’s men are a long way off challenging the reigning European champions over a full season but, on Monday night, that was irrelevant. Paris FC returned to the Parc des Princes and won 1-0, progressing to the last 16 of the Coupe de France at their neighbour’s expense.It was a derby once again lacking in derby feel. Jonathan Ikoné scored the winner but did not celebrate against the club from whose academy he graduated. Luis Enrique even wished Paris FC “all the best for the ...

Politics

26 h. ago Energy minister rebuked by stats authority over Scottish NHS claims

Michael Shanks posted a video to social media last November accusing the Scottish Government of ‘doctoring’ NHS figures.

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67 h. ago Crystal Palace hold FA Cup victory exhibition on day they suffered biggest giant

HOLDERS Crystal Palace opened an exhibition about their FA Cup win a day before they suffered the most humiliating defeat in the competition’s history. The booked-out display ran from Friday to Sunday and celebrated the Prem club’s first major trophy win after a 164-year wait. Fans posed with the Cup and viewed recollections from May’s...

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3 d. ago Emma Louise Connolly's exact M&S coat is so 'luxe and premium' but under £100

The Scottish model and social media personality shared an image of herself wearing the coat on Instagram

Economics

3 d. ago S Club 8 then and now: What happened to Rochelle, Frankie and the band members?

S Club Juniors - later known as S Club 8 - shot to fame in the early 2000s and enjoyed a string of hit singles and their own TV show, but what are the members doing now?

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4 d. ago S Club Juniors now from famous husbands to sleeping pill heartbreak and TV feud

The S Club Juniors party came to an end in 2004 when Frankie Sandford, Rochelle Wiseman, Daisy Evans, Jay Asforis, Aaron Renfree, Hannah Richings, Stacey McClean, and Calvin Goldspink called it a day. But where are they all now?

Culture

8 d. ago Why Liam Rosenior’s time at Strasbourg was ideal preparation for Chelsea

The 41-year-old is at home with young players and, crucially, he is familiar with the demands of Chelsea’s ownersBy Get French Football NewsLiam Rosenior looks up at the towering Strasbourg Kop. He shouts and pleads as he points to his players, demanding the fans applaud them. Met with hostility, boos and jeers in the stands, he cuts a lone figure, one at pains to sow unity at a divided club. Strasbourg had just won the game, beating Le Havre 1-0 earlier this season, but the club’s fans were in no mood to celebrate.Behind an image are a thousand words, or three banners in this case. One called for the club president Marc Keller to leave Strasbourg; another criticised the bizarre Ishé Samuels-Smith back-and-forth transfer; and the one to which Rosenior took particular exception concerned his captain, Emmanuel Emegha. It read: “Emegha, pawn of BlueCo, after changing shirts, hand back your armband.” Emegha had agreed a deal to join Chelsea a few days earlier, once again confirming to S...

Economics

1 week ago John McGinn double sinks Forest and provides perfect tonic for Aston Villa

Aston Villa continue to surpass expectations as they bounced back from defeat by Arsenal to cement their place in the top three. Ollie Watkins celebrated his 250th appearance for the club with his fourth goal in three games and John McGinn added two more as Unai Emery’s side won their 11th straight home game.Villa’s ability to score out of next to nothing epitomises their season. They managed this game superbly, inflicting a fourth straight defeat on Nottingham Forest, but if the league table was made up of their expected goals difference, they would have started this weekend in 15th place. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Boris and Carrie Johnson celebrate New Year with ‘Pink Pony Club’ performance

Former prime minister Boris Johnson and wife Carrie celebrated New Year’s Eve with their own rendition of Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club”.

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2 w. ago Rampant Arsenal make a strong title statement and bury the Emery bogey | John Brewin

The fluent football of autumn returned against an Aston Villa team who have often caused Arteta’s side problemsShould Arsenal lift the Premier League trophy in May, the thrill of the chase will be remembered fondly, difficult forks in the road glorified. Here was a statement win to show that the pain and agony can be worth it. A champion team must often suffer to arrive at beautiful moments. Those scratchy wins over Wolves, Everton and Brighton can now be celebrated alongside a champagne evening to sign off 2025.The club’s familiarity with chasing the title as the league turns for home has bred an unavoidable anxiety. April and May have previously proved the cruellest months but December has been full of worries. In pre-match, “north London forever” was sung tremulously, fans seeking a collective warmth to ward off individual doubts about the dream. For 45 minutes, fans, players and manager alike were left alone with their private agonies, only for the second half where Arsenal play...

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2 w. ago Beyonce joins Taylor Swift and Rihanna in elite celebrity club

The Grammy winner is the fifth musician to join the billionaires club

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2 w. ago Teacup pigs are out and these 'real life plushies' are in: Rich Americans are paying thousands to get a Highland Cows as a pet

Once a rugged Scottish breed, Highland cows have gone viral, with social media fueling luxury demand, long waitlists and five-figure prices.

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2 w. ago Declan Rice feelings on Martin Odegaard clear after Arsenal moment spotted vs Brighton

Martin Odegaard was on target as Arsenal beat Brighton in the Premier League, and Declan Rice's celebrations speak volumes about how the captain is seen at the club.

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2 w. ago Jack Grealish's Christmas party! Everton star and Kyle Walker spotted in London for festive celebrations with night ending at strip club

Jack Grealish's Christmas party! Everton star and Kyle Walker spotted in London for festive celebrations with night ending at strip club  Goal.com

Society

2 w. ago Revealed: Scottish Labour MPs have spent thousands on external media spin doctors since general election

Scottish MPs have spent thousands in public money on external spin doctors since the general election.

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3 w. ago Martha Stewart becomes latest celebrity to invest in Swansea City FC

US lifestyle entrepreneur joins Snoop Dogg and Luka Modric by making minority investment in the Welsh clubThe American lifestyle personality Martha Stewart has become the latest celebrity to become a co-owner of Swansea City football club.Stewart will join the rapper Snoop Dogg and the footballer Luka Modric as a minority owner of the Welsh club, which plays in the second tier of England’s football pyramid. The announcement was made in a post on the club’s website by two of its owners, Brett Cravatt and Jason Cohen. The post did not disclose the size of the investment. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago UK fish and chip shop’s ‘downright delicious’ £8.99 deep fried yule logs drive food fans wild

A CHIPPY is giving festive diets a battering by rolling out deep fried yule logs. The limited edition gut buster is available for £8.95 over Christmas until the New Year to raise funds for a homeless charity. The quirky Crimbo chocolate dessert consists of three battered mini yule logs and comes with a scoop of...

Economics

3 w. ago Scottish Media Club celebrates talent and raises funds at Christmas

The event, the first of its kind in Scotland for decades, saw 130 people gather at the Virgin Hotel in Edinburgh earlier in the week

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