53 m. ago Paul McCartney announces new book about the history of Wings

‘Starting from scratch after The Beatles felt crazy at times,’ says McCartney

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54 m. ago Everyone has gone nuts for pistachios. But they’re just an upmarket green peanut, aren’t they? | Emma Brockes

Encased in chocolate, blended into martinis, baked in a croissant – tasty, maybe, but let’s not kid ourselves about the health benefitsOn my desk as I write this I have a packet of shelled, unsalted pistachios, a snack about which I have no particular feelings beyond the fact they’re better for me than Hula Hoops and, like so many things I’ve been persuaded to buy by my doctor, can be integrated into a “heart healthy diet”. Pistachios are also, it turns out, having a moment. We’ve been here before, with pomegranates and acai and, a few years ago, bone broth and anchovies. Now it’s the turn of the upmarket green peanut (oh look, I do have an opinion), which, once you start noticing it, you’ll find appears to be everywhere.It started last year with the rise of what is informally known as Dubai chocolate, the so-called confectionery invented by the British-Egyptian entrepreneur Sarah Hamouda, that took over the world – and that became, according to Deliveroo, one of last year’s top ite...

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59 m. ago Lorna McClymont makes strong start in latest Sunshine Ladies Tour event

Milngavie player sits one shot off lead in Jebra Ladies’ Classic in Cape Town

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59 m. ago Outcry as White House starts dictating which journalists can access Trump

Even Fox News correspondent decries move that journalists say will ‘tear at independence of a free press’ in USThe Trump administration announced it will take control of the White House press pool, stripping the independent White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) of its longstanding role in deciding which journalists have access to the president in intimate settings.The move has immediately triggered an impassioned response from members of the media – including a Fox News correspondent who called it a “short-sighted decision”. Continue reading...

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62 m. ago Bus station to remain closed following huge fire at derelict bingo hall

The building went up in flames at the start of the week, prompting emergency services to close off the area

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73 m. ago Daredevil: Born Again star issues warning about Marvel character’s ‘traumatic’ return

Charlie Cox teased the series starts off in a ‘brutal’ way

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90 m. ago England chasing 326 to defeat Afghanistan: Champions Trophy cricket – live

Champions Trophy updates from Lahore, 9am GMT startRead this week’s edition of The Spin | And email JimIs Livingstone living on a prayer?Yes, says John Starbuck:Hi. Unless he produces a whizzo performance today, I suspect Livingstone will be omitted from Saturday’s game, in favour of the (now) extra spinner. What do you reckon? Continue reading...

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1 hour ago YouTube Rules Out Return To Originals Despite TV Set Viewing Boom: “We Have No Interest Whatsoever In Producing Our Own Content” — MIP London

YouTube Rules Out Return To Originals Despite TV Set Viewing Boom: “We Have No Interest Whatsoever In Producing Our Own Content” — MIP London  Deadline

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1 hour ago The ultimate signs of wealth: do you most covet a kitchen island – or early retirement?

Forget a Porsche and a Rolex. A new survey has thrown up some interesting signifiers of what it means to be wealthy todayName: Wealth signifiers.Age: We know from cave paintings and burial sites that Homo sapiens started to live a more settled life about 35,000 years ago – not just hunting and gathering, but trading, too. The ones who had the most tools, weapons, food and baskets were seen as the wealthy ones. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Henry Kelly’s wild career moments and most iconic catchphrases on Going For Gold

Presenter Henry Kelly rose to fame after his gameshow appearances in his 30s, despite having started out his career in newspaper journalism. His family confirmed he died "peacefully" on Tuesday evening aged 78

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1 hour ago 'It's the best of Britain': Sam Thompson reveals why he 'loves' the Tube

EXCLUSIVE The next time someone tries to start a conversation with you on the London Underground, look up as it may well be the former I’m A Celebrity winner

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2 h. ago Foxtons accused of culture of sexual harassment with woman, 21, groped by senior colleague

One former female worker alleges she was groped and sent explicit messages by a co-worker, and told to start an OnlyFans account.

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2 h. ago 'I've lived in them since the start'—Shoppers rave about 'amazingly comfy' Skechers on sale

There's a pair of trainers causing quite the stir among savvy shoppers as they're hailed 'so cute and so comfortable' - and they've been axed to 'an absolute steal' thanks to this sale

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2 h. ago Foxtons accused of culture of sexual harassment with woman, 21, groped by senior colleagues

One former female worker alleges she was groped and sent explicit messages by a co-worker, and told to start an OnlyFans account.

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2 h. ago ‘Safe Harbor’: ITV Among Buyers Of Drug Trade Drama From ‘Ozark’s Mark Williams — London TV Screenings

‘Safe Harbor’: ITV Among Buyers Of Drug Trade Drama From ‘Ozark’s Mark Williams — London TV Screenings  Deadline

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3 h. ago Royals face fresh humiliation as Trump's Republicans demand release of Epstein files

The development will come as a blow to the palace and King Charles, who had hoped the scandal surrounding the Duke of York's friendship with his paedophile pal was starting to end

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3 h. ago Foxtons staff claim they were sexually harassed and racially abused by colleagues

One former female worker alleges she was groped and sent explicit messages by a co-worker, and told to start an OnlyFans account.

Events

3 h. ago ‘Trump gold card’ to offer rich foreigners route to US citizenship for $5m

President says new visa program would be open to Russian oligarchs, some of whom ‘are very nice people’Wealthy foreigners willing to pay about $5m, Russian oligarchs potentially among them, will soon be able to apply for a visa to live in America courtesy of what is being billed as the “Trump gold card”.Donald Trump announced the new visa program from the Oval Office on Tuesday night, saying it could start in about two weeks. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago McDonald’s delivery driver brawl in car park outside fast food restaurant

McDonald's branded the brawl as "unacceptable" after several delivery men became started to lunge at one another during a brawl outside a busy restaurant in London

Society

4 h. ago 49ers role in Rangers sacking Philippe Clement 'revealed' as Ibrox involvement starts before takeover

The Belgian saw his spell as boss come to an end on Sunday with defeat to St Mirren proving one step too far

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