91 m. ago Spa town's residents up in arms after thousands left without drinking water for more than a week

Under-pressure South East Water (SEW) bosses turned the supply back on to 24,000 homes after Keir Starmer hit out at the 'shocking' extended interruption, which started last Saturday.

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2 h. ago Zootopia 2 bucks trend for Hollywood releases in China as it breaks records for foreign animation

Now China’s highest-grossing foreign animation, the films, known as Zootropolis in some countries, comes amid a boom for domestic productionsA comedy about animal cops investigating a reptilian mystery has become the highest-grossing foreign animated film ever in China, bucking the trend of declining interest in overseas productions that has resulted in Hollywood films struggling in the Chinese box office.Zootopia 2 (called Zootropolis 2 in some European countries), a hotly anticipated and widely marketed sequel to 2016’s Zootopia, was released in China last week. In its first seven days, it made about 2bn yuan (£213m) in ticket sales, making it one of the best-performing films of the year. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Best perfume dupes to buy for Christmas presents including bottle that’s just like iconic YSL scent but £70 cheaper

SAVVY shoppers looking to save a bundle this Christmas can bag a fragrance that actually smells better than the designer version - and costs a fraction of the price. New tests from consumer champion Which? have revealed that you don’t need to splash out hundreds of pounds to smell expensive this festive season. In a...

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4 h. ago ‘Brilliant’ Ford dealership to shut after a CENTURY due to costs ‘impossible to overcome’

A LONGSTANDING family-run garage in Cromer is set to close its doors permanently this month, marking the end of an era after more than a century of service to the community. The East Coast Motor Company, a fixture in the coastal town since 1919, has succumbed to mounting financial pressures that have proven too difficult...

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6 h. ago How the UK's ancient stones are drawing renewed awareness of the sacred

On a gray afternoon in November, a group of 19 people took a walk through grassy fields to a remote Bronze Age stone circle in the southwestern-most U.K. county of Cornwall

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8 h. ago Garmin smartwatches reduced to £109 at Boots in huge Christmas gifting sale

While the Forerunner 965 starts at £499.99, it's possible to get cheaper models with similar features for much less

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13 h. ago Aldi just dropped a hot chocolate maker that's £150 cheaper than Smeg

Coming to Aldi’s middle aisle this weekend is the perfect addition to cosy nights in – a hot chocolate maker that rivals trending ones like Smeg and the Velvetiser for £150 less

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13 h. ago M&S shoppers get 'delicious' £20 festive afternoon tea for £5 in limited deal

The festive treat box is 75% cheaper than its usual price and packed with enough goodies to share

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14 h. ago Renewed fighting in eastern Congo threatens 'historic' peace deal brokered by Trump

Residents of eastern Congo say fighting has intensified despite a peace agreement signed by the Congolese and Rwandan presidents in Washington, D.C., with U.S. President Donald Trump in attendance

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14 h. ago ‘Systemic failure’: fury as tap water in Tunbridge Wells runs dry after outage

South East Water faces mounting criticism over latest supply failure

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15 h. ago Daggers, dervishes, Rego and the world’s most expensive egg – the week in art

The British Museum is infused with Sufi spirit, Henry VIII’s storied Ottoman dagger gets its own show, Rego’s art is renewed and a Fabergé sets a new record – all in your weekly dispatchHenry VIII’s Lost DaggerA curious quest for the Tudor tyrant’s lost, highly phallic dagger in the house where modern gothic began. • Strawberry Hill House, London, until 15 February Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Feeld in print: How to make an erotic magazine for modern lovers

AFM is a magazine which is aiming to combine sex with a literary sensibility for the modern era

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15 h. ago From Kate's wedding scent to Meghan's exact PJs, these are Royal Christmas gifts you can shop

We’ve rounded up the ultimate Christmas gifts that come with the coveted royal seal of approval– from Kate’s beloved Jo Malone scent to Meghan’s go-to blender

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16 h. ago Tesla cuts Model 3 price in Europe as sales slide amid Musk backlash

CEO Elon Musk says lower-cost electric car will reignite demand by appealing to broader range of buyersTesla has launched the lower-priced version of its Model 3 car in Europe in a push to revive sales after a backlash against Elon Musk’s work with Donald Trump and weakening demand for electric vehicles.Musk, the electric car maker’s chief executive, has argued that the cheaper option, launched in the US in October, will reinvigorate demand by appealing to a wider range of buyers. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Tesla launches cheaper version of Model 3 in Europe amid Musk sales backlash

CEO Elon Musk says lower-cost electric car will reignite demand by appealing to broader range of buyersTesla has launched the lower-priced version of its Model 3 car in Europe in a push to revive sales after a backlash against Elon Musk’s work with Donald Trump and weakening demand for electric vehicles.Musk, the electric car maker’s chief executive, has argued that the cheaper option, launched in the US in October, will reinvigorate demand by appealing to a wider range of buyers. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago India ignores pressure from Trump and signs deal to EXPAND trade with Russia, prompting boasts from Putin

Putin said he would continue 'uninterrupted shipments' of fuel to India, as New Delhi faces heavy U.S. pressure to stop buying oil from Moscow amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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17 h. ago Ukraine war live: Putin says ‘many agreements’ signed with Modi amid US trade pressure – latest updates

Putin, on visit to India, says Russia is ready to continue to provide uninterrupted fuel supplies to the countryAnalysis: Putin and Modi to meet amid politically treacherous times for Russia and IndiaRussia and India will reshape their defence ties to take account of New Delhi’s push for self-reliance, the two countries said in a joint statement after a summit between president Putin and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.“In response to India’s aspirations for self-reliance, the partnership is currently being reoriented toward joint research and development, as well as the production of advanced defence platforms,” the statement said. Continue reading...

Events

17 h. ago Barbican revamp to give ‘bewildering’ arts centre a new lease of life

Project will make the famously confusing London landmark easier to navigate and more accessible“Everything leaks,” says Philippa Simpson, the director of buildings and renewal at the Barbican, who is standing outside the venue’s lakeside area and inspecting the tired-looking tiles beneath her feet.Water seeps through the cracks into the building below and serves as a reminder of the job facing Simpson and the team who are overhauling the 43-year-old landmark. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Drug dealer who supplied heroin and cocaine told customers 'I love my Gs'

Jamal Hourrieh, 24, had previously been jailed for conspiracy to supply heroin and cocaine.

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19 h. ago Would it be cheaper for you to run an electric or petrol car with pay

This is Money has been crunching the numbers to reveal the impact eVED would have on annual electric car ownership bills - and how it compares to running a petrol equivalent.

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