Top Australian Sparkling Wines for Every Budget
Discover the best Australian sparkling wines, from a $25 Prosecco to a premium Tasmanian rosé. Expert picks for every table this Christmas and New Year.
Discover the best Australian sparkling wines, from a $25 Prosecco to a premium Tasmanian rosé. Expert picks for every table this Christmas and New Year.
Take on The Guardian's festive cartoon challenge. Can you identify 20 famous faces from 2025's news in Stephen Collins' latest illustration? Find the answers and relive the year's biggest moments.
Marks & Spencer offers a little-known budget wine range from £5.25. Our review highlights two great mid-week options for savvy shoppers looking for value.
A journalist's quest to break a UK record by eating Dave's Hot Chicken's Carolina Reaper tenders in Soho leads to searing pain and a cautionary tale about extreme spice. Discover the full fiery story.
Tackle the latest hard Sudoku puzzle, number 7145. Sharpen your logic and test your problem-solving skills with this classic brain teaser. Can you solve it?
Angela Rayner is writing a memoir detailing her journey from poverty to Deputy PM and her resignation over a stamp duty row. The book, set for 2026, fuels talk of a future Labour leadership challenge.
Tired of tawny port? Discover expert wine pairings for Christmas pudding, from recioto della Valpolicella to demi-sec champagne. Elevate your festive dessert course.
A High Court judge will decide in the new year whether a judicial review challenging trans access to Hampstead Heath's single-sex ponds can proceed. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
Struggling for a last-minute Christmas present? A Laithwaites fine wine subscription offers a thoughtful, flexible gift that delivers joy month after month. Discover the perfect solution.
Organiser of Greedozer Invasion Day rally launches legal fight against Victoria's new CBD search powers. Could this set a precedent for protest rights in the UK? Read the full analysis.
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
A seasoned drinks professional with 24 years' experience shares his ultimate gift guide for wine enthusiasts, featuring unique presents to avoid common pitfalls. Discover the perfect present.
A head-to-head test of the UK's top wine subscriptions reveals a clear winner for quality and gifting. Discover which service offers the best bottles and value for your money this Christmas.
Ruby Miligan's new wine venture lands her in hot water with Charity Dingle and Jai Sharma. As she struggles, Charity offers a deal, but Ruby's past with Anya could unravel everything. Read the latest spoilers.
Wine expert Hannah Crosbie reveals her perfect festive drinks pairing guide for Christmas Day 2025, from sparkling wine to the ultimate mulled cocktail. Plan your celebration now.
Can you conquer The Guardian's notoriously hard Sudoku puzzle #7128? Test your logic skills with this classic brain teaser. Grab a pen and give it a go!
Master of Wine Jane Masters shares the ideal wines for key festive moments, from presents to the King's Speech, helping 47% of Brits boost their wine knowledge.
Discover Ling Ling's, the acclaimed nomadic Chinese kitchen now in residence at Godet wine pub in Islington. Chef Jenny Phung's Cantonese-inspired dishes are a must-try.
Discover the best wine subscription services in the UK. We review top boxes for taste, value, and convenience to help you find your perfect monthly pour.
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Aperol brings a Florentine-style 'Festive Spritz Window' to London's Mayfair, offering free cocktails to shoppers from 2-4 December. Find the pop-up in St Christopher's Place.
A London cardiologist explains the complex truth about wine and heart health. Discover the risks, the minor benefits, and the safer alternatives like grapes and berries. Read the expert advice.
Felicity Ashely thought stomach cramps during her 3000-mile Atlantic row were dehydration. The truth was bowel cancer. Read her inspiring survival story.
Discover The Terrace, a stunning wine hotel in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Featuring a 1,100-bottle library, nightly tastings, and acclaimed dining. A perfect UK staycation for couples and foodies.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 returns to Elstree with six couples facing the first-ever Instant Dance Challenge. Live coverage from 6.05pm on BBC One. Follow all the action!
Aldi's new premium wine range includes a £6.29 Stellenbosch Chardonnay that outperformed a £125 restaurant wine in blind tasting. Discover the best bottles for Christmas.
Tackle the Guardian's latest Killer Sudoku 998. Apply normal rules and solve dotted-line shapes. Find the solution in the next issue. Challenge your mind today!
Tackle the notoriously difficult Sudoku 7121 hard puzzle. Discover solving strategies and test your logical thinking skills with this brain-teasing challenge.
A British mother-of-three faces 50 years in US prison after allegedly orchestrating an elaborate £30,000 wine theft from a Virginia restaurant while posing as an event planner.
Discover why wine experts recommend magnum bottles for Christmas celebrations. Better aging, perfect sharing size, and enhanced festive experience. Upgrade your holiday wine selection!