Aldi Christmas Showcase 2025 items to look forward to
Here's all you need to know about what to look forward to from Aldi for the end of 2025. Aldi Christmas food & drink to look forward to in 2025Christmas dinner is sorted at Aldi thanks to its huge options for roasts, such as the classic Ultimate British Free-Range Whole Turkey (£13.49), which is arriving from December 19. Tiger Prawns and Bao Buns are among the party snacks Aldi is offering this Christmas(Image: Newsquest)Meanwhile, there is an abundance of sweet treats to look forward to, including various Christmas Puddings. Aldi Christmas Specialbuys to look forward to in 2025Aldi's Christmas Specialbuys include their extensive wooden toy collection, which is in stores at the time of writing. Aldi's Festive Clothing will be back in November(Image: Newsquest)Many will be looking forward to the Aldi Mania Christmas clothing collection, which begins from November 13.
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October 11, 2025 21:07 UTC
In This Pageant, the Ugliest Face Wins
Adrian Zivelonghi crossed his eyes, stretched his lower lip over the tip of his nose and revealed his twisted face to a panel of judges, who meticulously scrutinized each contortion. Then came his clincher: The 58-year-old odd-jobs man popped out his dentures and wiggled them in his mouth, triggering a roar of approval from the audience. The facial gymnastics — known as “gurning” — are the focus of the World Gurning Championships, a reverse beauty pageant of sorts and an ancient tradition in the town of Egremont, in northern England’s Lake District. The rules are simple, if odd. Competitors must make their face through a horse collar, known locally as a “baffin.” They are not allowed to use their hands, artificial aids or excessive makeup.
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October 11, 2025 20:53 UTC
Bill Bryson: Things are bad in Britain. But America is worse
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October 11, 2025 20:34 UTC
Don’t fall for this Netflix text scam — it could drain your account fast
Netflix scam warningLive EventsProtect Netflix accountFAQsas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelAlmost 90 million Netflix users in the US and Canada are being warned about a new scam text. The text pretends to be from Netflix and says your payment failed. Common lines include “payment method declined,” “account suspended,” or “update required to continue service.”The message contains a link that looks like Netflix, but the URL is fake. Scam emails often come from fake addresses like ‘support@netflix-payments.info’, not official Netflix domains.
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October 11, 2025 20:25 UTC
The joy of Bookbanks, the charity bringing books to food banks
We might be at a literary festival, but in fact we’re at a food bank in northeast London, where eager readers have just collected emergency food parcels. AdvertisementHolly started coming to the food bank two years ago when she needed help and now volunteers there herself. “If Bookbanks wasn’t here, obviously the food bank would still run but you would notice, you would feel it. £1,500 could cover the set-up costs for Bookbanks to open in a new food bank. It costs, on average, £500 per month to run a weekly two-hour Bookbanks stall inside a food bank.
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October 11, 2025 19:01 UTC
Times letters: Gaza peace deal and Trump’s eye on the prize
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October 11, 2025 18:50 UTC
Lake District among best places for autumn UK wild camping
One of the UK's premier naturalistic locations, the Lake District, has been named by the outdoor experts at Blacks as one of the best for wild camping in the UK. The Cumbrian tourist hotspot was ranked fourth in the UK, with an average score of 7.49. They’ve also provided tips on how to wild camp properly and stay safe. The Lake District was ranked fourth in the UK(Image: Blacks)Ethan Moreland, author and wild camping enthusiast at Blacks, said: "When heading out, remember one of the most important rules of wild camping is to leave no trace. Stick to camping by yourself or in a small group and keep all noise to a minimum.
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October 11, 2025 16:06 UTC
Counter-protesters arrested at pro-Palestinian march in London
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October 11, 2025 16:01 UTC
Lord Crewe Arms Blanchland, Northumberland named in Times
The Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland, Northumberland, right on the County Durham border, has been featured by The Times in its list of the “25 most irresistible autumn escapes”, praised for its fireside comfort, rich history and “atmospheric” setting. The accolade adds to Blanchland’s growing reputation as one of the prettiest villages in northern England. Visit Northumberland describes Blanchland as a “storybook, small village” that “seemingly hasn’t changed since medieval times". The Lord Crewe Arms itself, one of the oldest hostelries in the country, was originally the Abbot’s Lodge and once sheltered Jacobite leader General Tom Foster behind its great fireplace during the 1715 rebellion. Blanchland joins destinations in the Cotswolds, East Sussex and Whitby in The Times’ celebration of the very best seasonal getaways across Britain.
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October 11, 2025 13:03 UTC
King’s College London drops two places in Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
16 hours agoKing’s College London has dropped two places in the Times Higher Education World University rankings for 2026. The annual rankings assess research universities around the globe across five distinct categories, including teaching, research environment, research quality, and industry. King’s scored the highest in the international outlook and research quality categories, achieving a score of 96.9 and 95.5 respectively. However, despite this result, in the Times Higher Education UK rankings King’s did place in the 6th position above renowned Russell Group universities including London School of Economics, the University of Manchester and the University of Bristol. The university also did well in other rankings this year including placing 19th nationally in rankings compiled by the Complete University Guide, being amongst the top five best UK universities in the QS world rankings as well as the top 25 best UK universities in The Guardian’s 2026 university rankings.
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October 11, 2025 12:28 UTC
Stoke-on-Trent café with fry-ups and acai bowls opens today
Stoke-on-Trent café with fry-ups and acai bowls opens todayIt's promising 'great British food'View Image The Corner Cafe, in SmallthorneA café is opening for the first time today. The Corner Cafe is on Ford Green Road, in Smallthorne, and opens on Saturday 11 October. It comes as Tesco opened its latest convenience store on Ford Green Road earlier this month. We believe in good vibes and great British food. As a family-run café, we are passionate about creating a space that feels like part of the neighborhood - where every sandwich and sweet treat is made fresh.
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October 11, 2025 11:16 UTC
Lake District: The Cottage in the Wood fig leaf custard tart recipe
I own The Cottage In The Wood in the Whinlatter Forest near Keswick. When my wife and I were looking to get married, the Lake District was the natural choice for such a monumental event. So, if you have a neighbour with a fig tree, ask for a few leaves and give this a go! Then line the tart shell, leaving 2cm around the edge and return to the fridge so the pastry case can set. In a small pan, add the fig leaves to cream and heat until just before it starts to boil.
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October 11, 2025 11:05 UTC
5 horror films you can see in UK cinemas this October
Here are the five horror films you can see in UK cinemas during October 2025. 5 spooky horror films you can see in UK cinemas in October 2025The Conjuring: Last RitesThe fourth and supposedly final instalment of The Conjuring franchise was released back at the start of September, but its strong box office performance has seen it stick around for October. Black Phone 2Releasing on Friday, October 17, Black Phone 2 is the sequel to the 2022 film, which was adapted from the short story by Joe Hill. Family Pass is a digital member programme where families can sign up to access discounts at thousands of restaurants, attractions and activities across the UK. You can search for all the offers at locations near you on the Family Pass website and app.
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October 11, 2025 10:06 UTC
Cambridge climbs to third in world Uni rankings
Princeton University shared third place with Cambridge University with a joint score of 97.2, while MIT took second place with a score of 97.7, and Oxford University claimed the top spot with 98.2. Released yesterday (09/10), the THE rankings are based on eighteen categories, including teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook. The rankings have been published annually by Times Higher Education, a British magazine, since 2004. They are regarded as one of the most prestigious global university rankings alongside QS University Rankings, contrasting over 2,000 institutions across 115 countries. This year was the first year in which less than 50 UK universities were featured in the top 500.
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October 11, 2025 09:35 UTC
Prince Harry launches fresh bid for taxpayer funded security
Prince Harry has launched another bid to get taxpayers to fund his securityPrince Harry has written to the Home Secretary in an apparent bid to be given taxpayer-funded state security despite losing a legal battle against having his automatic police protection removed. Ravec had previously ruled that because the prince is an infrequent visitor to the UK, his security should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Prince Harry does still get police protection in the UK, but it is not automatic and he has to give plenty of notice of visits. Prince Harry lost his bid in the courts to secure state securityA government spokesperson told the Times: “The UK government’s protective security system is rigorous and proportionate. The royal was escorted by his own private security for the event, as well as Metropolitan Police officers who carried out a security sweep of the site.
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October 11, 2025 09:07 UTC