25 of the most unexpected items of 2020
From Dominic Cummings’ staff and milk frothers to Connell’s chain and – of course – face masks: how the stuff that people used, and occasionally bought, in 2020 tells the story of a year like no other
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The Christmas taste test challenge: the chef v the critic
Ravinder Bhogal and Jay Rayner eat their way through the supermarkets’ mince pies, cheese, chocolates and more. Whose verdict do you trust?
Playhouse by Smartech – A first of its kind playground meets gaming shop
A first of its kind playground meets gaming shop, curated by Smartech, launched in the iconic Corner Shop
‘Butter makes anything taste amazing’: why Michelin-starred chefs dollop it on
You’ll be hard pressed to find a professional cook who doesn’t swear by butter – lashings of it make so many dishes, from roast veg to banana bread, better
‘Let’s bring joy into the house as early as possible’ – why Britain is already celebrating Christmas
At the end of a truly difficult year, Christmas lights, trees and decorations are springing up, and even the shuttered shops haven’t slowed the present buying. What’s behind this race to begin the festive season?
Belfast to the Causeway Coast: five of the best holidays in Northern Ireland
With its dreamy combination of striking mountains, stunning beaches and charming towns, Northern Ireland is a destination that ticks all the boxes. And the best part? It’s just a short flight or ferry ride away