4 d. ago Champagne taste, cider budget? Try these fizzes | Hannah Crosbie on drinks

You don’t need a champagne supernova for your bash to go off with a bangBad news for me: I turn 28 this week, and I don’t feel particularly wiser. I do feel older, though. So, as you read this, you can be sure that I am probably quite drunk on sparkling wine. There’s scarcely a better excuse than a birthday, but I think we can agree that what you’re likely to be drinking at any such event will vary greatly, depending on whether or not the birthday in question is your own.It’s always good to start off with something sparkling, which is why, for the past few years, I’ve treated myself to a bottle of Billecart-Salmon in bed, but I think I might try something a bit different this year. My mind turns to Sip Champagnes, an independent, online retailer that connects consumers with the grower champagnes of the region. It even has a sub-£45 section, which, considering that many of the grandes marques are now pushing or exceeding £50 (eek!), provides a chance to taste something new for the sa...

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5 d. ago Glasgow to celebrate Sir Billy Connolly as part of city's 850th anniversary

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6 d. ago Sir Billy Connolly to be celebrated as part of home city’s 850th birthday events

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1 week ago Billy Connolly reveals pal Elton John inspired his latest venture as he reveals new work

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The comedian said the scammers reach out to fans and ‘create multiple deceptive social media and email accounts’.

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner ends Terence Atmane’s dream run to reach Cincinnati Open final

World No 1 wins 7-6 (4), 6-2 on his 24th birthdayQualifier Atmane in his first ATP Masters 1000 semiJannik Sinner, the top seed and defending champion ended the French qualifier Terence Atmane’s dream run at the Cincinnati Open with a 7-6 (4), 6-2 win to reach the final of the US Open warm-up event.Sinner, playing on his 24th birthday, won a remarkable 91% of his first-serve points, did not face a single break point during the 86-minute match and converted two of five break points in his first career meeting with Atmane, the world No 136. Continue reading...

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