9 h. ago Chanel and JW Anderson show their resistance to global luxury downturn

Chanel’s Paris show harked back to brand’s first boutique, while JW Anderson pivots to lifestyle and homewaresThere was no designer to take a bow after Chanel in Paris, but the creative director, Matthieu Blazy – whose first show will take place in October – had already been at the sketchbook. “It is not his collection – but it is not happening without him either,” said Bruno Pavlovsky, the president of fashion at Chanel, before the show. “You will see his touch.”Inside the Grand Palais sat fashion’s favourite popstars, Lorde and Gracie Abrams, alongside the outgoing Vogue editor Anna Wintour. But instead of Karl Lagerfeld’s elaborate Warholian sets, the show space had been transformed into a salon based on Chanel’s first boutique, with butterscotch carpets and floor-to-ceiling mirrors. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Met Office gives exact date third heatwave of 2025 starts this week

The Met Office has revealed when Brits can expect heatwave conditions to hit the UK as temperatures soar

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42 h. ago From creaking IT systems to your dirty pants: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon

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3 d. ago Wimbledon's best dressed celebrities including Olivia Dean's butter yellow maxi dress

Wimbledon 2025 is almost a week in, and we've rounded up the best dressed celebrities who are serving up some amazing courtside looks including Olivia Dean and Mary Berry

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4 d. ago Rachel Reeves says she cannot rule out autumn tax rises after ‘damaging’ week

Exclusive: Chancellor says she never considered resigning and warns ‘there are costs’ to welfare bill U-turnRachel Reeves has said it is impossible for her to rule out tax rises in the autumn budget and insisted she never thought about quitting despite a turbulent week for her and the government.In an interview with the Guardian, the chancellor said “there are costs” to the watering down of the welfare bill and acknowledged it had been a “damaging” week for Downing Street. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Cocktail of the week: Síbín’s clandestine – recipe | The good mixer

This elderflower margarita shakes hands with a champagne cocktail, and then gives her a big sting in the tailHow better to welcome the arrival of summer proper than with a refreshing champagne cocktail with a spicy Mexican twist?Guilherme Vieira, bars manager, Síbín Speakeasy at Great Scotland Yard hotel, London SW1 Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Sports quiz of the week: Wimbledon, Euro 2025, Club World Cup and Lions

Have you been watching the football, cycling, cricket, tennis, rugby union, basketball and Formula One? Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Wimbledon's best dressed celebrities including Louise Thompson's strawberry punnet handbag

Wimbledon 2025 is almost a week in, and we've rounded up the best dressed celebrities who are serving up some amazing courtside looks including Abbey Clancy and Louise Thompson

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4 d. ago Excitement builds ahead of Castle Douglas Civic Week and Douglas Day 2025

Everything from fun runs and discos to football camps and quizzes will be taking place in the build-up to Douglas Day itself on July 19.

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4 d. ago Know your risk: experts warn to protect your sight this Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025

Half of UK glaucoma sufferers remain undiagnosed as Optical Express urges eye tests for early detection

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4 d. ago Week in wildlife: a lucky osprey, a miraculous hare and a political fox

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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5 d. ago “From morality to materiality” – Highlights from London Climate Action Week 2025

“From morality to materiality” – Highlights from London Climate Action Week 2025  The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

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6 d. ago P Diddy 'pumps fists and claps' as rapper cleared of serious charges in trial

P Diddy was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution [on 2 July 2025] after an eight-week trial, but has been cleared of the most serious charges he faced

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7 d. ago The Breakdown | Farrell’s five selection posers in big week for Lions hoping to make Test squad

Time is short in Australia to make an impression on Andy Farrell and be one of the 23 in Brisbane on 19 JulyThe British & Irish Lions have barely started their trek around Australia, but the all-important Test series is fast approaching. Some definitive selection calls will soon have to be made and this week’s games will be pivotal for certain individuals. The Breakdown takes a look at the five main areas of debate. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Volatility to value creation: Five key takeaways from London Climate Action Week 2025

Volatility to value creation: Five key takeaways from London Climate Action Week 2025  ERM - Environmental Resources Management

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7 d. ago TRNSMT 2025: 5 artists tipped to perform secret sets at Glasgow Green

With secret sets promised, what names are being banded about ahead of TRNSMT 2025 next week?

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8 d. ago From HS2 to an aeroplane toilet: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon

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1 week ago Lottie Tomlinson poses with brother Louis and girlfriend Zara McDermott at Glastonbury

Glastonbury 2025 got underway this week and plenty of famous faces have already been seen out and about at Worthy Farm – including Louis Tomlinson and his new girlfriend Zara McDermott

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1 week ago Zoe Ball spotted holding hands with mystery Fatboy Slim lookalike at Glastonbury

Glastonbury 2025 has kicked off this week and plenty of well-known faces have already been spotted in and around Worthy Farm, including former BBC Radio DJ Zoe Ball

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1 week ago Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl 'spotted' at Glastonbury as anticipation builds for Neil Young gig

Glastonbury 2025 has kicked off this week and music enthusiasts can expect to see some of their favourite musicians across the festival

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