56 m. ago Black History Month is a reflection of the political moment, so how do we revamp it?

The aim is to address systemic and institutional racism but those efforts need the space to expand not shrink• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt’s Black History Month in the UK, and it feels like it’s time for a rethink. Over the years, an event that started out as a celebration and reminder of history, culture and the connections between global Black communities, has taken on a corporate feel, expanding to include events where Black people are paid to talk to white audiences about “unconscious bias” and “allyship”. The 2020s Black Lives Matter protests created a surge in the business of demonstrating racial awareness. But even that moment has passed. The wave has crested, leaving a sort of hollowed out legacy of what raising awareness is for. Continue reading...

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63 m. ago Apple's new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro M5 hit UK shelves with 90p

Apple has launched its new MacBook Pro M5 and iPad Pro M5, with retailers including Amazon, Sky and EE

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96 m. ago 'Lovely' Dusk bedding that 'washes and irons well' now only £17 in huge sale

This elegant bedding set, that provides 'ultimate comfort', is now 50 per cent off.

Economics

97 m. ago Meghan Markle is mocked for sharing recipe for a breakfast 'sandwhich'

The Duchess of Sussex , 44, took to Instagram earlier this week to share a picture of her 'elevated' morning breakfast from her Montecito mansion, including a 'sandwhich' made from her crepe mix.

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1 hour ago Aldi's £25 item that will heat your room for 53p an hour is on sale on Thursday

The Oscillating Ceramic Tower Heater is a Specialbuy this week and it can help to heat your home for less

Economics

1 hour ago 'We pitted three '1p to run' heated blankets against one another'

They're all on sale at Boots right now

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1 hour ago The north west national park crowned ‘the most picturesque’ in the world

It beat the Grand Canyon in the USA and Banff in Canada to bag the number one spot

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1 hour ago Keanu Reeves has held discussions with DC Studios about Constantine sequel

‘I’ve discussed it on and off’ says James Gunn despite not reading a script

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2 h. ago Billie Shepherd's jewellery collection features adorable 'mini me' necklaces for mums

Billie Shepherd has launched a new jewellery collection with Abbott Lyon, and it includes the perfect 'mini me' Christmas gift for mums and their daughters

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2 h. ago Will Hotel Chocolat’s velvetiser be on sale for Black Friday 2025?

The sale could be your chance to bag a discount on the viral hot chocolate maker

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2 h. ago Halloween in Scotland: Here are 20 fascinating pictures showing how Scots celebrated Halloween in the 1950s and 1960s

Halloween celebrations looked a little different in Scotland more than six decades ago.

Culture

2 h. ago ‘At night, his guitar comes into my mind’: Amadou and Mariam’s surviving singer on life after losing her husband and musical partner

As Amadou and Mariam, the blind couple tenaciously carved out a career as one of Africa’s biggest global acts. Now, after Amadou’s death this year, his wife tells the story of their first posthumous albumOn 4 April, Amadou Bagayoko died suddenly, aged 70, in Bamako, Mali. The country’s ministry of culture announced the news. Thousands attended the funeral, including former collaborators Manu Chao, Youssou N’Dour, Malian–French rapper Mokobé and Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa, all paying homage to a man they knew as an uncle, a blues-guitar giant, a leader, a friend.“I miss him so much,” says Mariam Doumbia, his wife and musical partner of 44 years in the duo Amadou and Mariam. “We did everything together. We travelled together. We composed together. The sound of his guitar is always between my two ears. Especially at night, it comes into my mind. Even right now, I just heard it.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Billie Shepherd’s new jewellery collab includes the perfect ‘mini me’ Christmas gift for mums

Billie Shepherd and Abbott Lyon have teamed up for an adorable range of 'mini me' necklaces that are perfect for Christmas gifting

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2 h. ago The UK’s ‘poshest train’ is coming to Manchester this Christmas with tickets from £395

There are still tickets available for the luxury train journey which includes a seven-course meal and champagne

Economics

3 h. ago Star Trek’s Chris Pine to make London theatre debut in Ivanov next summer

The Hollywood actor will star in a new version of the Chekhov classic by writer-director Simon Stone at the Bridge theatre from JulyStar Trek’s Chris Pine will boldly go to the Bridge next summer but the actor, best known for playing James T Kirk in the sci-fi reboot, is swapping the starship for the stage.For his London theatre debut, Pine has been cast in the title role of a new version of Chekhov’s early play Ivanov by Australian writer-director Simon Stone. Produced by London Theatre Company, Ivanov will open in July at the Bridge theatre, where Stone’s update of Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea is now running. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Bitter John Terry says 'it is difficult to fathom' why nobody will employ him as a manager while old team

Terry departed Villa in the summer of 2021 and it was widely expected he would move into management, with the former defender linked to roles at several clubs, including Newcastle.

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3 h. ago 'I'm a beauty writer and Aldi's £20 Lacura advent calendar is ideal for bargain hunters'

Beauty Writer Rachel Williams got to try out Aldi's upcoming Lacura Advent Calendar before it goes on sale - this article contains affiliate links.

Economics

3 h. ago What happened to the original James Herriot from All Creatures Great and Small?

The original James Herriot was played by Christopher Timothy.

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3 h. ago Piers Morgan brands This Morning star 'ridiculous victim' as he reignites feud in fiery row

Ex ITV star Piers Morgan was cut off by This Morning hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley as he launched into a fiery row with contributor Ashley James live on air today

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3 h. ago Revealed: The simple gesture that suggests your partner is a PSYCHOPATH

People with dark personality traits including psychopathy use a certain behaviour to manipulate their partners, report scientists in New York.

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