3 h. ago The River Island high neck mesh midi dress is the ultimate party dress for under £17

The River Island high-neck mesh midi dress is the perfect Christmas party dress.

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26 h. ago I've scoured the high street for the ultimate Christmas party dresses

It's time to dust off your high heels and wrangle that sparkly clutch bag from the back of the wardrobe, because Christmas party season is here, and it's the one time of year when we're guaranteed to go for all-out glamour.

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4 d. ago Athletics intent on joining sport’s Goliaths but knows it has long way to go | Sean Ingle

Jon Ridgeon is overseeing World Athletics’ reach for a younger audience but has to battle it out with football and F1It really is quite the scene. Midnight in Tokyo, Usain Bolt is DJing and the launch party for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships is in full swing. And then the World Athletics chief executive, Jon Ridgeon, walks up to me and says: “I read your recent Guardian column, and I thought it was very unfair.”Imagine Gary Lineker going in two-footed, having never picked up a yellow card in his career. This is the track and field equivalent. Ridgeon, a former world silver medallist over the 110m hurdles, is one of the smartest and most reasonable people in sport. He is saying, in a polite way, that he is really rather annoyed. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago ‘Your column was very unfair’: what happened when I met World Athletics | Sean Ingle

John Ridgeon believes I was downbeat about state of his sport. CEO may have a point so we thrashed out our differencesIt really is quite the scene. Midnight in Tokyo, Usain Bolt is DJing and the launch party for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships is in full swing. And then the World Athletics chief executive, Jon Ridgeon, walks up to me and says: “I read your recent Guardian column, and I thought it was very unfair.”Imagine Gary Lineker going in two-footed, having never picked up a yellow card in his career. This is the track and field equivalent. Ridgeon, a former world silver medallist over the 110m hurdles, is one of the smartest and most reasonable people in sport. He is saying, in a polite way, that he is really rather annoyed. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Your ultimate guide to looking good & feeling great this party season

From a genius skin-prep gadget to the perfect manicure, scent and lipstick, Rose Beer has you covered

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1 week ago Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media

Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls“It was Trumpian,” said Mark Mansfield, editor and CEO of Nation.Cymru, a small English-language Welsh news service. “It has perhaps given us a flavour of how a Reform UK government would behave towards the media.”Mansfield is referring to what he described as an attempt by a figure at Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party to “bully” his publication, but he believes a wider lesson might be learned. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The Princess of Wales confirms chandelier earrings are this season's ultimate party piece

Pairing emerald-green velvet and diamonds, the Princess of Wales provides the perfect party inspiration

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2 w. ago Your ultimate winter shopping guide. From everyday denim to your essential Christmas party outfit, our fashion editor has found the most stylish, confidence

Today marks the end of my transitional wardrobe. A glance at the forecast (or indeed out the window) tells me it's time to dress for actual winter.

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3 w. ago My ultimate guide to being comfortable and looking fabulous during party season... and you can even cover up your arms! HANNAH SKELLEY's fashion editor

The jeans-and-a-nice-top outfit combination is still very much approved by the fashion pack. As is relaxed, slouchy partywear. So there's no need to go bare-limbed.

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