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Kintsu, Colchester: Thoughtful Cooking in a Restored Essex Gem

Chef Paul Wendholt's Kintsu in Colchester delivers thoughtful, precise cooking across an eight-course tasting menu at £90 per head. After closing in May 2025, the restaurant reopened four months later in a restored Grade II-listed building, offering refined regional dining.

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Tiramisu Mania: How a Classic Dessert Became 2026's Biggest Food Trend

Tiramisu has evolved from a beloved dessert into a full-blown cultural phenomenon, with dedicated cafes, record-breaking attempts and products spanning ice-cream to hot cross buns. The trend reflects our appetite for nostalgia and indulgence during economically uncertain times.

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Rosina, Wandsworth: Refined Italian Dining in South London

Rosina, Adam Byatt's new Italian neighbourhood restaurant in Wandsworth, combines refined Emilia Romagna-inspired cooking with accessible pricing. The kitchen delivers from simple, layered pastas to rich risottos and exceptional desserts.

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Outstanding Podcasts of 2026: Comedy, Crime and Cultural Voices

Standout podcasts from the first half of 2026 showcase comedy, true crime, cultural history and intimate interviews. From Harry Hill's surreal video podcast to investigative series examining criminal justice, these series demonstrate the medium's range and depth.

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Why Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman Was Quietly Dropped From DC's New Universe

Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman was one of DC's few successes, yet she was quietly dropped from James Gunn's new universe without formal notification. The decision raises questions about the studio's strategy for the reboot.

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UK's Eurovision Curse Is Now Part of Our National Identity—MPs' Inquiry Won't Fix It

A parliamentary inquiry into the UK's Eurovision failures misses the point: our poor record is now part of national identity, and no selection process can overcome the damage to British credibility at the contest.

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After 10 Years, Playground Games Revives Fable with British Comedy and Player Choice

Playground Games reveals its decade-long effort to revive Fable, the British fantasy RPG, with a release date of 23 February 2027. The reboot features combat with tactile weight, a cast of British comedy talent, and a world of 1,000 handcrafted NPCs shaped by player choice.

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Can You Solve the Fish Tank 3D Puzzle Challenge?

A spatial reasoning challenge asks readers to determine the top-down view of a fish's path through a tank using only front and side perspectives. Solutions arrive at 5pm UK time.

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Strictly returns with trio of new hosts as celebrity pairings revealed

Strictly Come Dancing launches its 24th series with new presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe. The show drew 5.3 million viewers as 15 celebrities discovered their professional dance partners through innovative reveal routines.

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Kid, Soho: Turkish Fire-Grilled Cooking in Perfect Balance

Chef Sertaç Dirik and restaurateur David Carter's new Turkish restaurant Kid has opened in Soho with live-fire cooking and Central Anatolian-inspired dishes. The signature kid goat with fig leaf and freekeh and the blackened Galata mackerel exemplify their approach to fire-grilled cuisine.

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Strictly Come Dancing 2026 launch: new hosts, new format, new era begins

Strictly Come Dancing launched its 2026 series with new presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe, a reimagined pairing format, and 15 new celebrities. The show aired on 19 September with more dancing than ever before.

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Japanese culture celebrated at 30th anniversary festival in Belfast

The Japan Society in Northern Ireland celebrated its 30th anniversary with a family-friendly matsuri festival at W5 Belfast, featuring performances, workshops and cultural demonstrations. Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki attended, highlighting the economic partnership between Japan and Northern...

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