5 h. ago This huge Oodie sale slashes 70% off 'snuggly' hoodies now cheaper than M&S rivals

The Oodie has launched a huge sale with up to 70% off selected items, including iconic Oodies that are now cheaper than Marks & Spencer's cosy alternatives

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6 h. ago Whimsical cookware: Best alternatives to the Le Creuset pumpkin dish

The chicest augurs of autumnal cooking on the market

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9 h. ago Cheap, healthy, sustainable and delicious – why mussels are a no

Fans say they’re the perfect food. No wonder they’re having a moment on restaurant menus. But how hard is this shellfish to prepare at home?It might be that they’re cheap. It might be that they’re healthy. But, in all likelihood, it’s “because they are just delicious”, says seafood chef Mitch Tonks. Whatever the reason, mussels are having a moment. Where once moules meant marinière (the classic French dish with white wine and parsley), now you can find them skewered, popcorned, pickled, barbecued, and even breaded and served in a burger bun.Mussels are making waves not just along the coast of Britain but in restaurants and recipes across the land. And they are being greeted with growing excitement, too, because, unlike the majority of food that becomes a fad, creating spikes in demand that cannot help but damage a group of people or their environment, there are no downsides to going mad for mussels. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Starbucks drops new Pumpkin Spice drink which fans say is like 'autumn in a cup'

The wait is finally over, as Starbucks has officially launched its Pumpkin Spice menu - and this year there's a new addition which fans can't wait to try

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13 h. ago Cringe or comfort? Why some Black people ‘code switch’ their accents

Dialects are powerful identifiers, especially when you’re from an ethnic minorityDon’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThere are times on The Long Wave desk when a conversation sparks a sort of group therapy session. A few weeks ago, Jason came back from a reporting trip to Barbados and made a comment about how some Bajans thought he was from the Caribbean, because his accent changed when he was there. This was fascinating to me. The ensuing discussion made me realise that all of us had shifted our accents at various times, which got me thinking about all the unconscious ways in which we “code switch”, alternating between different identities. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Exact date Greggs' autumn menu with 14 items and pumpkin spice latte returns

It's almost pumpkin spice season.

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14 h. ago Starbucks fans 'can't wait' to try brand new Pumpkin Spice drink which is 'autumn in a cup'

You know it's autumn when Starbucks announces the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, but this year there's a new addition to the menu which fans can't wait to try - and it looks seriously good

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14 h. ago Greggs unveils new autumn menu but fans plead for two menu items to return

Fans are excited as Greggs are rolling out brand new and improved menu items from tomorrow for autumn – including sweet treats, a new pizza, toasties, a pumpkin-themed coffee and more

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15 h. ago Alison Hammond's GBBO denim dress sold out but there's a 'versatile and flattering' alternative

Alison Hammond looked sensational in her denim midi dress during the new The Great British Bake Off, and although its sold out we found the perfect 'versatile and flattering' lookalike

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15 h. ago Europe’s population crisis: see how your country compares – visualised

How anti-immigration politics across the EU clashes with demographic realityAnti-immigration politics is on the rise across Europe. France’s National Rally and Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) each have significant representation in their country’s legislatures, meanwhile the UK’s Reform party is topping the polls.But the rise of the far-right could speed up the population decline of Europe, projections show, creating economic shocks including slower growth and soaring costs from pensions and elderly care. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Aldi's new pumpkin spice candle collection marks the official start of autumn

Aldi has launched a new range of pumpkin-themed candles from £4 for the autumn season, and it's already proving popular

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16 h. ago Tesco recall popular chicken product due to contamination with TWO deadly allergens

It is feared the dish may contain hidden traces of egg and mustard, which is not featured on the label and poses a risk to those with an allergy or intolerance.

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19 h. ago Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta wanted to sign alternative to Martin Zubimendi

Arsenal were able to get a deal for Martin Zubimendi over the line in the summer but their sporting director Andrea Berta had other players on his radar that he may have preferred

Sport

19 h. ago Turn mangoes into a rich, spiced curry with this recipe from Karnataka

In Karnataka’s Udupi cuisine, mangoes aren’t just for desserts. In this recipe from Camellia Panjabi’s new book ‘Vegetables: The Indian Way’, they’re transformed with tamarind, jaggery and spice into a dish that’s sweet, sour and deeply satisfying

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29 h. ago The 'one in 30 million' delivery from Scotland to Bolton Market

He was named Pumpkin - and is now in quarantine

Economics

31 h. ago Patrick Bamford to Celtic transfer 'enquiry' launched as Kelechi Iheanacho alternative emerges

The striker is a free agent after agreeing to terminate his Elland Road contract but Hoops will need to move fast to meet UEFA deadline

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32 h. ago Man United's alternative Premier League position is impossible for Ruben Amorim to ignore

Manchester United can do no more to improve their squad now so Ruben Amorim must work with what he has got until the January transfer window

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33 h. ago Michelle Keegan's clover necklace is over £2k but we've spotted a £60 alternative

Michelle Keegan was spotted out and about wearing a luxury clover necklace, and we've found an alternative version for thousands less

Economics

33 h. ago 'I asked chefs the 1 dish they would never order out—all of them gave the same reply'

A chef has shared the one thing they would never order when eating out at a restaurant, saying it's "risky"

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33 h. ago 'I asked chefs the one order they always avoid at restaurants—they all agreed'

Chefs have shared the one food they would never order at a restaurant, and it's a very common menu item. They've also shared their tips for spotting a bad dish.

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