60 m. ago Splatter screens, strawberry pickers and 'magic' tin openers

While I tend to pass on a lot of these, there are some kitchen products I can't live without and some that I've reviewed that I wish I still owned.

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65 m. ago ‘It’s insanely sinister’: horror writers on the scariest stories they’ve ever read

Bloodthirsty ghosts, sadistic supercomputers, creepy childhood games ... Mariana Enríquez, Paul Tremblay, Daisy Johnson and others on the tales that kept them up at nightThe Summer People by Shirley Jackson I read this years ago and it’s a story that’s truly haunted me ever since. The titular “summer people” are the Allisons from New York, who rent the same off-grid country cottage each year. This time, instead of heading back to the city, they decide to extend their holiday for a month longer – something that seems to unsettle everyone in the nearby town. All pass on the same veiled caution that nobody has ever stayed at the lake beyond Labor Day. Nonetheless, the Allisons are determined to remain, and that’s when things start to get increasingly weird. The man who delivers the kerosene won’t sell to them. No one will deliver groceries to the cottage, and when the Allisons attempt to drive into town, the car won’t start. A storm gathers, the batteries in the radio fade, and as dark...

Events

2 h. ago How did we beat Nigel Farage and Reform in Caerphilly? We stood by our convictions | Rhun ap Iorwerth

Welsh voters have rejected Labour and Starmerite managerialism. By offering hope and not division we showed the populist right can be beatenRhun ap Iorwerth is the leader of Plaid CymruPlaid Cymru’s decisive victory in the Caerphilly byelection proves that Labour’s century of dominance in Wales is over. Voters now face a clear choice between two very different futures, and Caerphilly shows that it is Plaid Cymru’s bold, inclusive vision that carries momentum.Caerphilly was one of the safest Labour seats in Wales. Many London commentators expected the seat to fall to Reform – perhaps even hoped it would. It would have fit the narrative that post-industrial communities naturally drift to the populist right. We proved them wrong. A message built on fairness, community and national purpose resonated with voters, and a comfortable majority voted for it.Rhun ap Iorwerth is the leader of Plaid Cymru and the member of the Senedd for Ynys Môn. Prior to being elected in 2013 he was the chief ...

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3 h. ago Daisy May and Charlie Cooper’s NightWatch: their hilarious ghost show is a warm

The Bafta-winning siblings bicker, fart and squeal the night away in some of the UK’s ‘haunted as hell’ hotspots. But forget the ghosts – this is really just a golden opportunity to weep with laughterA full moon looms, a synthesiser gulps and – dun dun duuuuuuuun – we’re off to HMP Gloucester in a Skoda Octavia with Daisy May and Charlie Cooper’s NightWatch (Sunday 26 October, 9.30pm, BBC Two). Why HMP Gloucester? Because the former Victorian prison is, according to our hosts – the titular, Bafta-winning siblings behind peerless mockumentary This Country – “supposedly haunted as hell.” A fitting setting, then, for the first episode of a series that finds lifelong paranormal enthusiasts Daisy May (39) and Charlie (36) stuff their slippers into the aforementioned family hatchback and set off to spend a night bickering and farting “in some of this country’s spookiest places.”An opening montage offers further elucidation. “Some people want to climb Everest,” explains Charlie while a the...

Events

3 h. ago Aldi launches subscription free video doorbell to rival Ring, Blink and Nest and it's just £16.99

The budget supermarket’s option is battery-powered and supports micro SD cards

Economics

3 h. ago 'Most expensive' supermarket four months ago now cheaper than Aldi for basket of shopping essentials

It's the cheapest of all the supermarkets for one key item we all use

Economics

5 h. ago Tiny market town could be the best place to charity shop in the country

The town has a rich history and is home to a number of charities

Economics

8 h. ago How posh is YOUR garden? From the society verdict on 'neat lawns' to hot tubs, fountains and what you SHOULD be using your greenhouse for, this is the ultimate test

Looking at this month's Country Life magazine pictures of David and Victoria Beckham's country estate, it's hard to believe this is the same couple who sat on gold thrones at their wedding.

Society

10 h. ago Meghan Markle teases new As Ever product as 'save the date' has fans excited

Meghan Markle has teased her fans that another product in her As Ever brand could be just around the corner just weeks after the launch of her Sauvignon Blanc wine

Politics

10 h. ago Lithuania shuts airports and Belarus border after weather balloon incursion

Vilnius and Kaunas airports closed down after balloons drift into country’s airspace for third time this monthLithuania closed its two biggest airports on Friday and shut crossings on its border with Belarus after helium weather balloons drifted into its territory, the third such occurrence in the Baltic state this month.European aviation has repeatedly been thrown into chaos in recent weeks by drone sightings and other air incursions, including at airports in Copenhagen, Munich and the Baltic region. Continue reading...

Society

11 h. ago Fulham: Marco Silva sends record signing message after slow start

Forward was the Cottagers’ biggest outlay of the summer

Politics

12 h. ago Keith Urban managed to 'stay silent' on Nicole Kidman split for months during TV filming

Country music star Keith Urban reportedly kept silent on his marriage woes with actress Nicole Kidman before their split as he filmed brand new TV series The Road

Culture

12 h. ago I’ve found the best drugstore makeup products that rival high

Whether it’s concealer, lip liner, or a primer, these products deserve a spot in our routine

Events

12 h. ago 'Divine' beauty gift set shoppers 'can't wait to give to my sister' in new sale

Give Me Cosmetics has launched a selection of Christmas gift sets, and shoppers can save on a variety of beauty products perfect for beauty-lovers this festive season

Economics

12 h. ago Victoria Beckham loses trademark war against Norwegian beauty brand – because she’s not famous enough in the country

VICTORIA Beckham has lost a trademark war against a beauty brand — because she is not famous enough in Norway. Posh Spice argued that Norwegian firm Vendela Beauty’s VB logo would be confused with her global brand. She claimed both the designs were dominated by the ­letters VB, the layout was almost identical, and both...

Economics

13 h. ago ‘Match his movement, stay patient’: just how do you stop Erling Haaland?

Very few have worked out how to contain Manchester City’s striker. As past opponents attest, there are no easy solutionsNo coach has found a way to stop Erling Haaland in his past 12 matches, the striker scoring in each and 22 times in all competitions for club and country. Pep Guardiola knows most about the Norwegian’s talents and jokingly suggested a plan to keep him out: “Four centre-backs.” There are no straightforward answers, especially as so many have tried and failed.On Sunday Aston Villa and Unai Emery will be tasked with formulating a strategy to keep Haaland quiet. Not that the Manchester City player is particularly perturbed by not being involved for much of a match. His touches are infrequent but very often telling. The focus generally against Haaland is preventing the ball from reaching him but with City’s array of creative talents, that is easier said than done. Continue reading...

Science

13 h. ago Gogglebox star Sophie Sandiford ENGAGED to boyfriend of three years

GOGGLEBOX star Sophie Sandiford is engaged to her boyfriend of three years. The professional couch potato showed off her stunning sapphire engagement ring as she announced plans to wed Ben Mckeown. Sharing snaps on social media, Sophie simply wrote: "WE’RE ENGAGED." Her fans and Gogglebox co-stars have rushed to share sweet messages in the couple's...

Politics

15 h. ago Canada’s PM Carney courts Asia to cut economic dependence on US

Prime minister begins first visit to Indo-Pacific since taking office as country seeks to double its trade with rest of world

Economics

15 h. ago Coleen Rooney posts sweet tribute to husband Wayne to celebrate milestone birthday

Coleen Rooney took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt and loving birthday message to husband Wayne to celebrate his 40th birthday

Culture

16 h. ago US expands facial recognition technology at borders to track non

New regulation will allow US authorities to require non-citizens to be photographed at any point of departureThe US will expand the use of facial recognition technology to track non-citizens entering and leaving the country in order to combat visa overstays and passport fraud, according to a government document published on Friday.A new regulation will allow US border authorities to require non-citizens to be photographed at airports, seaports, land crossings and any other point of departure, expanding on an earlier pilot program. Under the regulation, set to take effect on 26 December, US authorities could require the submission of other biometrics, such as fingerprints or DNA, the document said. Continue reading...

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