1 hour ago The fisherman aesthetic: anglercore is everywhere – but does it suit me?

Waders you could wear to a gallery opening, vests cropped weirdly short and laden with pockets. I tried the biggest trend in fashion to find out why so many non-fishers are wearing itIt was, in the end, a fashion trend awaiting better weather. Now that summer is here, the “fisherman aesthetic”, long heralded as one of the key looks for 2025, has finally arrived. Or has it? Standing on the beach at Hastings, with a stiff wind blowing into my face, I am adding one layer of fishing gear on top of another while holding my fisherman’s hat on my head, gently overheating under a hazy sky.I’m not sure this is what Vogue had in mind when it predicted that “the menswear customer will take to water, embracing the ‘fisherman aesthetic’” earlier this year. I can’t see anyone else on the beach embracing it. Then again, I can’t see anyone else on the beach. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Children in England ‘living in almost Dickensian levels of poverty’

Children’s commissioner says any Labour strategy to tackle deprivation must scrap the two-child benefit capChildren in England are living in “almost Dickensian levels of poverty” where deprivation has become normalised, the children’s commissioner has said, as she insisted the two-child benefit limit must be scrapped.Young people said they had experienced not having enough water to shower, rats biting through their walls, and mouldy bedrooms, among a number of examples in a report on the “crisis of hardship” gripping the country. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Scottish loch crowned 'most scenic lake' in UK blowing Lake District out the water

Six lochs have been named among the most picturesque across the UK.

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2 h. ago Gardeners urged to move plants away from specific spot this week

If you have multiple plants in the direct firing line of the sun now is the time to move them, as the country is expected to boil once again in temperatures of 30C and higher

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3 h. ago Europe’s ‘best hidden gem’ is underrated city with 'most beautiful castle' and huge lake

Tomar, a Portuguese town of 20,000 that sits slap in the middle of the country, may not deliver the simple seaside charm of some of the country’s better-known holiday hotspots, but has plenty else to offer

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3 h. ago Seven beautiful drought resistant plants that thrive with little to no water

As temperatures continue to swelter, you might want to try your hand at growing this selection of gorgeous plants that an expert reveals can withstand dry weather

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3 h. ago Amazon reduces 'beautiful' £96 designer perfume that 'lasts all day' to £20

Amazon Prime Day 2025 has arrived - shoppers are praising a 'beautiful' perfume that's been reduced

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4 h. ago Gardeners urged to 'spare a few minutes' for key job this month

As we settle into early July, gardens across the country are reaching their vibrant summer peak. The longer days and warmer temperatures have flowers and bedding plants bursting with colour

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5 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: US to resume shipments of weapons for Ukrainian defence

Deaths as Kharkiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia come under attack; Ukraine hits Russian warhead plant. What we know on day 1,231 Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Gardeners urged to make urgent change to 3 vegetables growing in July

As July is expected to bring more hot temperatures in the coming days, gardeners are being warned over the extra TLC their veggie plants need

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7 h. ago Texas flooding death toll exceeds 100 as 5 million remain under flood watch – latest updates

At least 84 bodies recovered in Kerr County, according to officials; Donald Trump will travel to Texas later this weekTexas floods kill more than 100 people as more victims expectedTexas flood survivors question planning and responseResidents of Kerr County began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties as they recounted harrowing escapes from rapidly rising floodwaters late Friday.Reagan Brown said his parents, in their 80s, managed to escape uphill as water inundated their home in the town of Hunt. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Texas flooding kills more than 90 people as 5 million remain under flood watch – latest updates

Donald Trump will travel to Texas later this week as Texas senator Ted Cruz defends response to floodingCamp Mystic confirms 27 children and counsellors died in floodsTexas flood survivors question planning and responseResidents of Kerr County began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties as they recounted harrowing escapes from rapidly rising floodwaters late Friday.Reagan Brown said his parents, in their 80s, managed to escape uphill as water inundated their home in the town of Hunt. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Texas flooding kills 91 people; White House confirms Trump will visit state – latest updates

Texas senator Ted Cruz defends response to flooding as risk of new deluge remains high with more rain forecastCamp Mystic confirms 27 children and counsellors died in floodsTexas flood survivors question planning and responseResidents of Kerr County began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties as they recounted harrowing escapes from rapidly rising floodwaters late Friday.Reagan Brown said his parents, in their 80s, managed to escape uphill as water inundated their home in the town of Hunt. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Italy is hit by deadly 'water bomb' floods while southern France, Greece and Turkey battles ferocious wildfires as Europe's wild weather continues

Tragically, one woman lost her life in Lombardy, northern Italy, after a furious storm caused a tree to come crashing down to the ground.

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11 h. ago Texas flooding kills nearly 90 people; White House confirms Trump will visit state – latest updates

Texas senator Ted Cruz defends response to flooding as risk of new deluge remains high with more rain forecastCamp Mystic confirms 27 children and counsellors died in floodsTexas flood survivors question planning and responseResidents of Kerr County began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties as they recounted harrowing escapes from rapidly rising floodwaters late Friday.Reagan Brown said his parents, in their 80s, managed to escape uphill as water inundated their home in the town of Hunt. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland's coast is a breakthrough for tidal energy

Submerged in about 40 meters of water off Scotland’s coast, a turbine has been spinning for more than six years to harness the power of ocean tides and generate electricity

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13 h. ago This is why so many women are suffering from chronic UTIs, the factors that make them worse and the startling link to sepsis: CHRISTA D'SOUZA

Most women know the pattern. The tell-tale ache in your kidney. The vain hope it's in your head, then the frantic drinking of water to flush out the suspected infection.

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13 h. ago The beautiful Scottish island you 'must visit' where ponies roam freely

It is located in the Outer Hebrides, between South Uist and Barra.

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14 h. ago London's 'super sewer' exec gets £600,000 pay rise whilst Thames Water customers foot the project cost

Thames Water customers are expected to foot the bill for the project through bills increases

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14 h. ago Mashed potatoes will be packed with flavour if you ditch water for 1 cupboard staple

Mashed potatoes are a staple side dish, but they can sometimes be lacking in flavour. A cooking expert has shared a simple tip to take your mashed potatoes to the next level

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