The Independent’s writers look back on the literary year and select the very best books to gift your loved ones this festive season
Gravy can make or break a Christmas dinner. From infusions to finishing touches, here are expert tips to ensure yours is smooth, rich, and packed with flavour
Scaling back on Christmas presents isn’t a bad thing, but is it going to send shockwaves into the heart of my family Christmas, asks Charlotte Cripps – and backfire on me disastrously?
No, your calendar does not have an error – it is that time of year again. Thankfully, Adele Cardani has prepared a selection of interior design presents that will elicit squeals of delight well beyond the 25th...
From investigations into digital algorithms and the impact of smartphones to a history of Victoria’s Secret, there’s something for everyone in Katie Rosseinsky’s edit of 2024’s best non-fiction
With the festive season in full swing, everyday cooking often takes a backseat. But in ‘Mary’s Foolproof Dinners’, the nation’s favourite cook serves up effortless recipes that prove delicious meals don’t have to mean extra effort – just what you need to reclaim calm in the kitchen
Tommy Conway discusses Middlesbrough's Ben Doak and his relationship with Emmanuel Latte Lath
Author Elisa Cordina signing copies of her first poetry book at Bargate Bookshop in Victoria. Photo: Charles Spiteri
Those suffering from the victim syndrome have a negative outlook on life, which makes them transform every setback into a major drama. They are also masters of manipulation. Photo: Shutterstock.com
Attendees at the KPMG AML Roundtable.
Janelle Brown isn’t buying ex Kody Brown’s excuses. During the Dec. 1 episode of Sister Wives, Janelle threw a graduation party for her and Kody’s youngest daughter Savanah Brown, opting not to...
Many people struggle to keep their poinsettia alive throughout the festive period, but there is just one place in particular that you should avoid placing them.
Fires in homes often start by accident with a blaze most commonly occurring inside the kitchen - but it turns out one household item can be your saviour.
With Christmas approaching, drivers thinking about giving loved ones a lift have been urged to avoid one habit that could put them at risk of big penalties.
These deals are going, going.... almost gone!
Clothing group Mosaic Brands went into administration in late October with debts of at least $249 million.
Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei has opened up about feeling "really lonely" as she tries for a baby with her partner Jordan Brook ahead of their new MTV documentary Every Woman
Manchester United splashed out £36million to bring Joshua Zirkzee to Old Trafford in the summer, but the striker continues to be linked with a swift return to Italy in January
The Government has issued a travel warning for 18 countries, including popular holiday hotspots, due to "ongoing hostilities"
The homeless man's incredible transformation left TikTok viewers in tears after a kind stranger's gesture. It was posted on the Empowering Cuts page which boasts 492,100 followers
Rebekah Vardy has opened up about her brand new project which she is launching alongside her former I'm A Celeb co-star, Dennis Wise admitting the pair are 'like family'
Princess Charlotte was left in 'floods of tears' after her dad Prince William made a major and surprising change - and she was so upset he had to reassure her it 'would be ok'
The protest is being held to demand compensation and benefits related to agricultural reforms, including a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
The Indian team's pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide, starting December 6, will be the 23rd Test to be played under lights; and the Aussies have been the most successful team with the pink ball. With a record of 11 wins in 12 day-night Tests, Australia excels compared to India's three wins in four matches.
A major new scientific report was launched December 1, a day ahead of the opening of the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16). The report charts an urgent course correction for how the world grows food and uses land in order to avoid irretrievably […]