17 h. ago ‘Bike lanes are great – I hope these issues get resolved’: Rafael Escobedo de la Riva’s best phone picture

On a street in Tenerife, an architect spotted a graphic composition - and evidence of drivers resisting changeRafael Escobedo de la Riva was heading home from his office in Santa Cruz de Tenerife when he took this image. New bike lanes had recently been installed and it seemed to be taking drivers time to adjust. “There was some resistance and a lack of understanding by local people of this new way of moving around the city,” Escobedo de la Riva says.He took this image in the aftermath of one particular incident and knew instantly that he’d captured something special. Many people get the impression of a red and white lighthouse against a blue sea, but his interpretation is far more grandiose: “I was actually more reminded of the work of Russian constructivism from the early 20th century,” Escobedo de la Riva, an architect, says “the strong geometrical architecture and composition” drew him to the scene in the first place, adding that he would “love for people to be inspired to ...

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44 h. ago Place Christmas cacti in 1 spot in your home to 'encourage flowering' in winter

Christmas cacti are a popular houseplant that produces pink, white, red or purple flowers that put on a festive flowering display in winter - but there's one way to encourage flowering

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3 d. ago Melanie and Janet behind the beauty store counter: Victor Wedderburn’s best photograph

‘Melanie was my then wife – I couldn’t earn enough from photography, so we got a bank loan and opened the shop, with Janet as a partner. My photos from that time feel important now because that community is gone’This picture was taken in our beauty shop in Bradford, called Shade. Janet (right) was a friend of my then wife Melanie (left). I’d spent a good two years taking photos and I enjoyed it, not that I thought my work was good enough to be shown in an art gallery. I couldn’t earn enough from photography to cover the costs of the materials, so we decided to get a bank loan and open the shop instead, with Janet as a partner.I first got into photography in 1983, aged 28, after I was made redundant from my truck-driving job. I had a friend who did photojournalism and I used to go and watch him develop black-and-white photos in his darkroom, where you have a red light on to see what you’re doing. So when I heard about someone who was selling a colour kit, I jumped at the chance. I th...

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4 d. ago Lily Allen leaves very little to the imagination in a lace bra at the CFDA Awards after sending secret messages to ex David Harbour with THAT hilarious Halloween outfit

Lily Allen made sure all eyes were on her as she bared all in a white lace bra as she posed on the red carpet at the CFDA Awards on Monday night. 

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5 d. ago Lily Allen leaves very little to the imagination in a lace bra at the CFDA Awards after sending secret messages to ex David Harbour with THAT hilarious Halloween outfit

Lily Allen made sure all eyes were on her as she bared all in a white lace bra as she posed on the red carpet at the CFDA Awards on Monday night. 

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7 d. ago The best supermarket wines to stock up on now ready for the festive season including Waitrose and Sainsbury’s

Make your Christmas parties feel effortless with a selection of red, white, or sparkling wines from the supermarket.

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1 week ago 'I'm a wine expert and found the best wines for Christmas on offer at Waitrose'

Waitrose shoppers can snap up a bargain with a new special deal that gives massive savings on wine

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1 week ago 18 best champagnes taste tested by a wine expert, from supermarket to luxury fizz

From Lidl to Laurent Perrier, these are the finest bubbles for any occasion

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1 week ago What you are ACTUALLY meant to do when a waiter pours you wine to taste at a restaurant

You've ordered wine at a restaurant and the waiter brings a small glass to taste. What should you do? A wine expert reveals exactly how to navigate the situation - what to do, and what to avoid.

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2 w. ago Saturday Kitchen wine expert's 'don't buy this' warning to Aldi shoppers

Saturday Kitchen's Helen McGinn shared a warning to viewers on the programme and online

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2 w. ago Saturday Kitchen's wine expert issues warning about 'horrible bottle'

Saturday Kitchen's wine expert Helen McGinn's comment led to a hilarious exchange.

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2 w. ago 'Best wine advent calendar on the market' according to expert is back for 2025

Expert Jada Jones said: "I've never been so impressed"

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3 w. ago Wine expert explains how long sparkling, red, white and rosé last after opening

Time is ticking as soon as oxygen gets into the mix

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3 w. ago Woke CNN guest sparks fury by suggesting ALL white people in red states are racist

She made the remark about racism as the panel discussed Vice President JD Vance's response to an explosive Young Republicans group chat.

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3 w. ago Wine advent calendar that's under £100 contains 24 bottles of red, white and fizz

From Prosecco to full-bodied reds and crisp whites, the Wine Advent Calendar is packed with 24 bottles of wine to enjoy throughout the month of December and it's under £100

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3 w. ago Maura Higgins shows off her incredible figure as she poses in a red bikini during trip to Marrakesh with Guess

The former Love Island star, 34, posed in a red bikini, which featured a cute white frill across the balconette top and side-tide bottoms.

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4 w. ago 'I'm a wine connoisseur and this wine advent calendar is the best I've found'

Our triple certified wine expert Jada Jones is hailing the calendar 'the best on the market'

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4 w. ago 'I'm a wine expert and this advent calendar is the best way to try a new tipple'

The Naked Wines advent calendar returns for the third year in a row, and our wine expert says it's the "best wine advent calendar on the market"

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