The Guardian Europe
Skof Restaurant Review: Proof That Fine Dining Can Be Magical, If You Can Get a Table
A restaurant so popular the reviewer couldn't get in, then finally did, and found Michelin-starred magic worth the wait.
2026-05-31
The Guardian Europe
2026-05-21
The Guardian
Manchester's Deprivation Takes a Historic Nosedive, Andy Burnham Ready to Export 'Manchesterism' to Rest of UK
Manchester's inner-city deprivation fell 17 percentage points since 2010, the biggest drop of 63 cities - and Andy Burnham is ready to take that show on the road to replace Keir Starmer.
2026-05-17
BBC Business
Swatch Stores Close for Second Day After Crowds Prove That a £335 Pocket Watch Is Worth a Human Stampede
Swatch stores close for a second day as crowds go feral over a £335 pocket watch that's already being resold for sixteen grand, because nothing says 'safety considerations' like a stampede for a timepiece.
BBC Politics
Government Asks Northern England: 'Would You Like to Host the Olympics, Perhaps?'
The UK government is exploring whether the north of England can host the 2040 Olympics, because London had one and it's someone else's turn to deal with the budget overruns.
The Good Times
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