12 h. ago 'I tried every supermarket party food range to see which is best for Christmas'

For many, the Christmas picky bits are even better than the main Christmas dinner - but which supermarket Christmas party foods are the best? That's what one woman wanted to figure out in her test

Society

35 h. ago 'Tone deaf' toff throws 'council tax dinner' complete with Fray Bentos and Viennetta

An affluent lawyer has sparked a backlash after posting a get together with friends which had the theme 'council estate dinner' and also included chicken dippers and Sunny Delight

Politics

35 h. ago 'Tone deaf' toff throws 'council estate dinner' complete with Fray Bentos and Viennetta

An affluent lawyer has sparked a backlash after posting a get together with friends which had the theme 'council estate dinner' and also included chicken dippers and Sunny Delight

Politics

42 h. ago Solicitor sparks fury after hosting ‘council estate’ dinner party with Fray Bentos pies, turkey dinosaurs & oven chips

AN "INSENSITIVE" high-flying lawyer has been slammed after she posted online about hosting a "council estate dinner" party for her pals. Sophie Murgatroyd, 35, was accused of being "tone deaf" after boasting about the meal - which featured oven chips, beans and spam fritters. The solicitor, who lives in footballer-hotspot Knutsford in Cheshire, sparked fury...

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52 h. ago Solicitor sparks fury after hosting a 'council estate dinner' themed party with Fray Bentos pies, turkey dinosaurs and Viennetta ice cream

Sophie Murgatroyd was branded 'tone deaf' after sharing details of the meal on social media, where she wrote: 'I love cooking for my friends the theme of tonight's meal was 'council estate dinner'.

Politics

61 h. ago Strictly star Shirley Ballas shares rare insight into her childhood on a council estate

Strictly Come Dancing judge, Shirley Ballas, has opened up about her childhood and the importance of food for families in a candid chat with Hairy Bikers star, Si King

Politics

8 d. ago Angry Ginge mobbed by fans after I'm A Celeb victory as he lands in Manchester with Lisa Riley

I'm A Celeb winner Angry Ginge is getting used to another level of fame after being crowned King of the Jungle - as the council estate lad from Salford is set to earn millions

Sport

8 d. ago The Last Dinner Party at O2 Academy Brixton: 'Rock operatics with feeling'

The Last Dinner Party prove they are one of the best, and least classifiable, bands in the country

Politics

8 d. ago The Last Dinner Party at O2 Academy Brixton: They've earned their spot at the Indie top table

The Last Dinner Party prove they are one of the best, and least classifiable, bands in the country

Events

9 d. ago James McAvoy film set in Dundee council estate to close film festival

James McAvoy’s directorial debut was filmed in Dundee and Glasgow

Culture

1 week ago Angry Ginge’s incredible journey — from council estate kid to King of the Jungle

From growing up on a council estate to winning I’m A Celeb 2025, Angry Ginge’s life has been full of struggles, resilience, and surprising facts you need to know...

Politics

1 week ago Mary Berry's 'exceedingly good' fish pie recipe includes 2 ingredients for added flavour

Mary Berry's fish pie recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a dinner party

Events

2 w. ago Sarah Beeny holds showdown talks with council over her illegally built £3m 'mini

The presenter has been locked in a six-year battle with local residents and Somerset Council over planning applications to completely overhaul the rural estate she bought for £3million in 2018.

Economics

2 w. ago BRYONY GORDON: Last week I spent two days in floods of tears because my friend didn't invite me to a dinner party. You may think I'm stupid, but this is the hidden reason for my breakdown

The other week, I spent two days in tears. From the moment I woke up to the moment I went back to bed, I couldn't stop sobbing.

Events

2 w. ago London's unmissable gigs and club nights this weekend, from The Last Dinner Party to Jamiroquai

Maddy Mussen rounds up the hottest music nights in London this week

Society

2 w. ago Ravneet Gill and Mattie Taiano’s recipes for a Friendmas sharing menu

The husband and wife team cook up a winter storm with lamb shoulder, dauphinoise and brown sugar meringues – just don’t ask them who’s doing the cleaning upWhen I first started seeing Mattie, there was a constant dinner party at his mum’s house,” recalls pastry chef Ravneet Gill. “There were loads of people there all the time, being fed with massive bowls of home-cooked food and a big block of parmesan.” There was an open-door policy, with pastas and roast meats on heavy rotation, confirms her now-husband and fellow chef, Taiano. And it’s this sentiment that has carried through to the couple’s restaurant, Gina, which opened in Chingford, east London, earlier this year, a process they documented in their newsletter, Club Gina.Named after Taiano’s late mother, it is very much a neighbourhood joint, Gill points out, with the food – from pithiviers and vol au vents to Gina’s pasta with tomato sauce, half a roast chicken with little gems and aioli to share on Sundays, and slabs of “Ravi’...

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2 w. ago Add to playlist: Storefront Church’s cinematic baroque pop and the week’s best new tracks

Californian singer-songwriter Lukas Frank is picking up rave reviews for his second album’s epic choruses and lush orchestrationsFrom Los AngelesRecommended if you like John Grant, Scott Walker, Father John MistyUp next A cover of Duran Duran’s The Chauffeur is out now, with another single due in FebruaryAfter several years of perseverance, things are happening for Storefront Church. The audience at this month’s sellout gig at St Pancras Old Church in London included Perfume Genius and members of the Last Dinner Party and the Horrors and their self-released second album, Ink & Oil, is picking up rave reviews. One used the term “emotional flood” to describe the album’s epic, baroque pop, big pianos and drums, sweeping choruses and Travis Warner’s lush, cinematic orchestrations. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago I'm A Celebrity's AngryGinge pays emotional tribute to mum who 'worked three jobs on a council estate'

The latest instalment of ITV show saw the YouTuber, 24, open about how he got into streaming with the football pundit, 41.

Economics

3 w. ago Inside Hollywood's Thanksgiving curse: Tragedies, scandals and how stars like Kim Kardashian and Tiger Woods have suffered

Thanksgiving may be a American tradition - but for Hollywood, the holiday has a chilling reputation. While families settle in for turkey and pie, the stars find themselves hurtling into scandal and disaster.

Events

3 w. ago Hollywood stars who REFUSE to celebrate Thanksgiving over animal cruelty and its 'blood

While millions of Americans gather around the table for turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie each November, not everyone is raising a glass in gratitude.

Events