4 h. ago Ben Duckett sets tone as England thrash West Indies to continue perfect run under Harry Brook

A thrilling total of 248-3 equalled the record score on English soil

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6 h. ago The holiday destinations Welsh tourists can fly to for under £50 this month

There are five locations you can get to for less than £50 from Wales at the time of writing - but some of these deals may not be around long

Economics

9 h. ago Dunelm's 'excellent little table' that is 'perfect indoors or out' slashed to £20

"Pretty little folding table. Very pleased with this - it's versatile and unobtrusive and does a very useful job"

Economics

10 h. ago Kate Middleton just stepped out in the perfect power suit for summer

Today the Princess of Wales made a surprise solo appearance the new V&A East Storehouse wearing a chic Alexander McQueen navy suit which she previously wore in 2023 .

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10 h. ago Shoppers in love with 'slimming' Roman dress that's perfect for special occasions

The stunning dress features a waist cinching detail, short sleeves and a floor-sweeping skirt, available in nine prints

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10 h. ago ‘I bought 5 Nobody’s Child dresses for a posh event and this one got so many compliments’

With a formal awards ceremony in the calendar, I turned to one of my favourite high street fashion brands to see if I could find the perfect dress without breaking the bank

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10 h. ago Guinness Nitrosurge Device for 'luxury pints' slashed on Amazon for Father's Day

"Perfect results everytime, worth the investment if you want a luxury pint o’th black stuff at home."

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11 h. ago Mum's cinema hack 'perfect for summer holidays' saves her family £70 per visit

Families were seriously impressed by the mum's 'genius' hack when she showcased her money-saving tip online

Economics

12 h. ago From Hadestown to Hercules: ancient myths are the gods’ gift to musicals

Newly arrived in the West End, Disney’s demigod is the latest mythological A-lister to knock out showtunes. Why are deities such as Hermes and the ‘half-blood’ Percy Jackson having a moment in musical theatre?Ancient Greek dramas have long thrived on the West End stage. In recent times: Sophie Okonedo’s electrifying Medea, Brie Larson’s high-wire Elektra and Mark Strong’s smoothly political Oedipus. But the likes of Hades and Eurydice are less often found belting out big numbers alongside a dancing ensemble. Until now, it would seem. Mythological musicals are on the rise: Disney’s Hercules opens this month and Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown is in its second year at the Lyric while The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is going on tour this summer.“Greek theatre has influenced every facet of our lives, from athletics to religion,” says Cedric Neal, who plays Hermes in Hadestown. “What better than for it to be translated to the stage with music, choreography and dance?” Neal has...

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12 h. ago New Aldi and Starbucks to be built on empty land in Welsh town

It is hoped the project will contribute to creating a more viable ‘destination’ for shoppers

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12 h. ago Indonesia stops nickel mining operations at top tourist diving destination

The Indonesian government says they have suspended four nickel mining operations in one of the country’s top tourist destinations for diving and snorkeling

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12 h. ago Britain’s voters can’t resist a messy drama. How fortunate for Nigel Farage and Reform | Marina Hyde

Former party chair Zia Yusuf was out – then he was back in. But the chaos won’t dent the party’s poll ratings one tiny bit It was a busy week for on-again off-again Reform chair Zia Yusuf, whose job over the past 11 months had been to reform Reform. (I know.) Zia quit on Thursday. Had his job split on Friday. Returned on Saturday. Chilled on Sunday. The job split seems to have endured though, as Yusuf will now run a UK version of Doge – as we know, the perfect role for highly emotional men – while this very morning, Nigel Farage was unveiling a new chair: Dr David Bull. David brings extensive experience with witchcraft, ghosts, spirits and beasts from his time as presenter of paranormal reality TV show Most Haunted Live, where he packaged the wailings of reekingly obvious charlatan/compelling spirit medium Derek Acorah for a studio audience. I can’t imagine what this CV could do for Reform, but Nigel Farage must have seen something in it.Derek Acorah crossed permanently to the spiri...

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13 h. ago 'Extraordinary' beach that 'feels like a Mediterranean paradise' is just hours from UK

For those wanting a picturesque location without committing to a long-haul flight, Croatia might be the perfect solution.

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13 h. ago Chef's 'two secret steps' to make perfect scrambled eggs every time

Professional chef Frank Proto has shared his secret to making the perfect scrambled eggs, and it all comes down to two crucial steps - beating the eggs and cooking them

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13 h. ago Gorgeous Greek island is 'best place to avoid crowds' in Europe during summer

Symi is a hidden gem known for its brightly coloured harbour, historical architecture and turquoise waters - making it a must-visit for anyone looking for a holiday away from the crowds

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14 h. ago ‘They tell you every minor inconvenience’: bartenders on which generation has the worst behavior

Gen Z patrons have stopped opening bar tabs and can’t order quickly, but older customers’ etiquette isn’t perfect eitherGen Z are used to headlines about the things they’ve “killed”: writing in cursive, getting their driver’s licenses, knowing how printers work, wearing skinny jeans. Their latest offense, according to a recent New York Times article: opening bar tabs.Bartenders and drinkers alike spoke to the Times about young people’s hesitancy to leave their credit cards behind the bar, instead preferring to close out and pay after every single drink – no matter how many rounds they order. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago ‘They tell you every minor inconvenience’: US bartenders on which generation has the worst behavior

Gen Z patrons have stopped opening bar tabs and can’t order quickly, but older customers’ etiquette isn’t perfect eitherGen Z are used to headlines about the things they’ve “killed”: writing in cursive, getting their driver’s licenses, knowing how printers work, wearing skinny jeans. Their latest offense, according to a recent New York Times article: opening bar tabs.Bartenders and drinkers alike spoke to the Times about young people’s hesitancy to leave their credit cards behind the bar, instead preferring to close out and pay after every single drink – no matter how many rounds they order. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Calling a colleague a 'weirdo' is discrimination as it may 'violate their dignity', tribunal rules

A staff member who complained he couldn't work with background music was asked in jest why he couldn't be 'ordinary and perfect like the rest of us'.

Events

15 h. ago Luxury British car makers like Aston Martin and Morgan facing rocky future as headwinds mount, industry warns

Small-volume car makers are being hit by a perfect storm of new challenges which threatens one of the UK automotive sector's most important export products.

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15 h. ago M&S is back online are we are ordering these perfect everyday Barrel Leg Trousers

Marks & Spencer is back online following the cyber attack and the good news is it’s better than ever.

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