11 h. ago 'You turned our little idea into a place full of laughter, and we can't thank you enough'

The Pink Rhino cocktail bar, on Market Street in Ramsbottom, has been a staple of the town for close to five years

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12 h. ago Liam Rosenior addresses Chelsea ‘noise’, Pascal Gross seals Brighton return: football news – live

⚽ Read Jacob Steinberg on Maresca’s Chelsea departure⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Email JohnEddie Howe is having none of the idea that Newcastle have no plan B, reports PA Media, and rejected suggestions they were under the cosh in their win at Burnley.Howe bristled at suggestions they had come under an onslaught at Turf Moor and there was nothing they could do about it. He said: “An onslaught? What, against us? Have you seen the stats of the game? You must have been watching a different game then. There was no onslaught.“Yes, we had moments, of course. We had moments the other way. I would never describe it as that. If it was an onslaught, I’d give you my opinion and say, ‘Yes, I thought it was’. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago First picture of man at centre of Bury murder investigation as tributes paid to 'amazing friend'

One pal said he 'filled people's lives with love and laughter'

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14 h. ago Jasen Kaplan death: Kelly Osbourne leads tributes after death of Finding Prince Charming star at 46

‘Thank you for all the love, laughter and joy you brought my life,’ Osbourne wrote

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14 h. ago Liam Rosenior on Chelsea ‘noise’, Füllkrug joins Milan on loan: football news – live

⚽ Read Jacob Steinberg on Maresca’s Chelsea departure⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Email TomEddie Howe is having none of the idea that Newcastle have no plan B, reports PA Media, and rejected suggestions they were under the cosh in their win at Burnley.Howe bristled at suggestions they had come under an onslaught at Turf Moor and there was nothing they could do about it. He said: “An onslaught? What, against us? Have you seen the stats of the game? You must have been watching a different game then. There was no onslaught.“Yes, we had moments, of course. We had moments the other way. I would never describe it as that. If it was an onslaught, I’d give you my opinion and say, ‘Yes, I thought it was’. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Ingrid disappeared on an Indonesian island in 1976. Now we know what really happened

The first surfers at Nias were joined by a backpacker who got sick and vanished. When a film about their ‘discovery’ of the spot screened in Australia, the woman’s remarkable story finally came to lightWhen Ingrid LeFebour woke up on a concrete slab, covered in a sheet in the morgue on the remote Indonesian island of Nias in 1976, she had no idea how she got there.Nor did anyone else know her fate – some believed she had died in bizarre circumstances. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Chelsea manager latest, Füllkrug joins Milan on loan, and more: football news – live

⚽ Read Jacob Steinberg on Maresca’s Chelsea departure⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Email JohnEddie Howe is having none of the idea that Newcastle have no plan B, reports PA Media, and rejected suggestions they were under the cosh in their win at Burnley.Howe bristled at suggestions they had come under an onslaught at Turf Moor and there was nothing they could do about it. He said: “An onslaught? What, against us? Have you seen the stats of the game? You must have been watching a different game then. There was no onslaught.“Yes, we had moments, of course. We had moments the other way. I would never describe it as that. If it was an onslaught, I’d give you my opinion and say, ‘Yes, I thought it was’. Continue reading...

Society

29 h. ago The world’s gone barking mad. In this era of canine exceptionalism, can humanity stage a comeback? | Farhana Dawood

From pawdicures to designer rainwear, the cult of the dog is expanding with impressive speed. Why must we tolerate it?I’m becoming concerned that we as a species have gone to the dogs – quite literally. Somewhere between the rise of boutique pet grooming and private members’ clubs for canines, dogs appear to have become our preferred species for social interaction.Parks, beaches, cafes – even offices and yoga studios, which in the past were areas for human exclusivity, or at least priority – are all frequently shared zones. That means you must joyfully tolerate being sniffed or enthusiastically pranced at. Your belongings, likewise, are subject to dog paws and noses. Object, and you’ll be met with looks of discord, as though you’ve confessed to disliking sunlight or laughter. Or the pet person thinks you must be frightened and insists “He/She won’t hurt you!” Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Traitors bosses had NO IDEA stars Ross and Netty were secretly friends when they cast them for series four

TRAITORS bosses had no idea Faithfuls Ross and Netty were old friends when they cast them for series four. In a thrilling opening episode full of surprises, one twist was when nursery teacher Netty exclaimed “Oh my god Ross!” when they came to face-to-face outside Ardross Castle.  The pair explained they met some 15 years...

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39 h. ago Tacita Dean on witnessing Ceal Floyer’s final work of art: ‘She gave death the middle finger’

The Royal Academician celebrates an extraordinary moment as her friend, the artist Ceal Floyer, approached the end of her life last month• Read more: Ceal Floyer obituaryIt is very hard to describe a work by the British conceptual artist Ceal Floyer because description overburdens it. Her practice was so finely wrought that it existed only in the experience between a work’s idea and its absorption. Ceal handled this equation deftly and with perfect poise, but it was a perilous and naked process with little or no place to hide, or none.Resolving the relationship between an idea’s inception and its manifestation became increasingly fraught for her and many works never made it to fruition. Therein lay her courage. This is why I wanted to add something to last month’s obituary of her by Jonathan Watkins. Continue reading...

Events

41 h. ago 'I hated my January birthday so much that I changed it when I was 12'

A woman has shared the reason she decided to celebrate her birthday in a different month when she was 12, and people are calling it a genius idea for those who hate their birthdays

Politics

41 h. ago How to talk dating like gen Z: 51 (hyperspecific) terms for love, sex and bad behavior

As young people take on a messy dating landscape, they’ve created their own lexicon to match. Here’s like what phrases ‘bird theory’ and ‘monkey branching’ meanThis year marked a decade since the term “ghosting” hit the mainstream. At the time, the idea that someone could abruptly cease communication with a lover without explanation seemed like the peak of indignity. How naive we were. In the 10 years since, finding a partner has only become more confounding – an oftentimes fruitless exercise in humiliation that is increasingly pigeonholed by social media jargon.Gen Z, a cohort who came of age during a loneliness epidemic, a masculinity crisis, and a coordinated attack on the rights of women and the LGBTQ+ community, faces a far messier landscape than their millennial predecessors could ever imagine. And so their dating glossary has grown longer and more deranged, with phrases like “Shrekking” and “monkey branching” testing the limits of your sanity.Red flags – Behavioral quirks ind...

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42 h. ago 'I changed my January birthday as a child and it's the best thing I ever did'

A woman has revealed why she chose to celebrate her birthday in a different month at just 12 years old, with many calling the idea a genius solution for people who dislike their birthdays

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66 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star says 'you have no idea' as they issue devastating plea

Strictly Come Dancing professional Lauren Oakley has been part of the BBC show since 2022

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3 d. ago The Guardian view on the new Monroe doctrine: Trump’s forceful approach to the western hemisphere comes at a cost | Editorial

Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today, how US foreign policy has dramatically – and alarmingly – turned towards Latin America and the CaribbeanDonald Trump is not generally noted as a student of history. Yet over the past year, his decisive reorientation of US foreign policy towards the Americas has revived a playbook dating back two centuries, to the fifth president, James Monroe. Now the 47th is doubling down. An anti-interventionist is having second thoughts. Remarks that sounded at first like bad jokes or random outbursts from the presidential id have become more sinister through repetition or accompanying actions. Only a fool would take all of Mr Trump’s comments literally – but they should certainly be taken seriously.He has refused to rule out using military force to take control of Greenland and repeatedly floated the idea of making Canada the 51st state. He threatened to seize the Panama canal. He has imposed swing...

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3 d. ago Threesomes, rough towels and ‘lesbian bed death’: 23 of the best Sexual Healing columns

The Guardian’s sex advice column is coming to an end after 20 years. Here are some of the most memorable questions and answers• Pamela Stephenson Connolly on two decades of solving readers’ sex problemsMy wonderful new wife is everything I have always looked for in a woman. The issue is that she is openly and proudly bisexual. When we first became involved, she even joked that she didn’t want me getting mad when it was time for her to visit her friend on girls’ trips. A threesome with a bisexual woman has always been my fantasy. She even gave me permission to go online and find a “unicorn” for us. But when I set up a meeting, she didn’t seem to want to follow through with it, so I stopped looking. Recently, on holiday, she made a sexual comment about a girl in a bikini, so I again brought up the idea of a threesome. But she said she might have grown out of that phase of her life and just wants to be with me. She also said that adding another person would ruin the marriage, and I wor...

Events

3 d. ago 'I'm selling all the cheap rubbish family got me for Christmas – they have no idea'

Carla Bellucci, 44, from Herts, sells unwanted gifts including body lotions, chocolates and socks online, saying she deserves "nicer things than cheap rubbish"

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3 d. ago Identical triplets given 'joke names' by nurses and passport bosses 'think they're lying'

Quentin, Andrew and Joel Meloff born within 45 seconds of each other and given the names A, B & C to signify birth order after hospital staff suggested the quirky idea to their parents

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3 d. ago Why Dry January is a BAD idea: Expert warns the popular craze leads to a 'binge or bust' approach to drinking

After one too many drinks on Wednesday night, many will wake up and swear off alcohol for the month.

Events

3 d. ago Houseplant hacks: should I use ice cubes to water my plants?

Ice cubes offer a slower form of watering, reducing the risk of soggy soil – but are not suitable for most tropical houseplantsThe problem Many a houseplant is killed with kindness; watering every time you look at them can be terminal. Using ice cubes for watering promises slower, more controlled hydration. But does it work?The hack Place one or two ice cubes on the soil. The idea is that as the ice melts it slowly releases water, giving the roots time to absorb it and avoiding soggy soil. Continue reading...

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