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France's wine harvest devastated by heatwaves as Champagne production halves
France is facing one of its poorest wine harvests in 30 years, with output in the Champagne region set to halve from 2025, the farm ministry said on Monday. The shortfall follows shrinking vineyards alongside severe heat and drought that damaged…
HK wine traders tap innovation to survive market shrink
Facing sober youth, cooling domestic spending, and shifting consumer habits, wine and spirits merchants in Hong Kong are reinventing their playbooks, betting on product innovation to stay afloat. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The annual…
French wine yields drop to new historic low after searing summer heat
French wine production this year is expected to fall 6 percent from 2025 after a summer of unprecedented heatwaves and drought, the agriculture ministry said on Monday, predicting the most paltry harvest for some 70 years. France, the world's…
Woman broke into city business and stole wine and cash
A burglar broke into a Newport city centre business and stole cash and bottles of wine. Nicole Clarke, 33, admitted to stealing the goods from a business in Millennium Walk on Tuesday, August 25. Clarke pleaded guilty to burglary and also admitted…
Brooklyn Beckham Defended His Wife's Weight Last Week - This Week He Grabbed Her Bum Over Red Wine in Venice
Books connect our company's digital roots with our love of traditional book publishing. Our books are designed as beloved art pieces. We publish work we love. Days after Brooklyn Beckham publicly defended his wife against critics of her weight, the…
Compagnia del Gusto acquires wine delivery firm Winelivery
Italian food-and-drinks group Compagnia del Gusto Holding has continued its buying spree with a deal for local wine delivery firm Winelivery. Financial terms were not disclosed. The gold standard of business intelligence. Combine business…
Cost of store bought beer, wine and spirits to rise in Wales within weeks
The minimum unit price for alcohol in Wales is set to increase within weeks. Senedd members voted in February to raise the minimum price of a unit of alcohol in Wales from 50p to 65p. The 50p rate had been in place since March 2020. The new rate…
Drink-driver who'd had bottle of wine and vodka 'couldn't remember' driving
A drink-driver who had a bottle wine and small bottle of vodka admitted he had no memory of getting behind the wheel. A concerned member of the public dialled 999 to report a suspected intoxicated driver on the A69, near Bardon Mill, in…
10 Forgotten Mecha Anime That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
There's been a rich relationship between anime and the heightened theatrics of mecha storytelling that goes all the way back to Tetsujin 28-go from the 1950s. Mecha titles have always been a reliable means of sci-fi chaos and action that…
Brand news: Top trends in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and culinary
The holiday season inspires a desire for a refreshed look that moves effortlessly between elegance and a laid-back, carefree vibe. Castro's new holiday collection manages to capture this exact spectrum with versatile pieces for all-day wear. In the…
Book festive winter breaks for 2026 with TUI: Christmas markets and Lapland holidays
Hoping to bring some festive magic to the colder months? From the promise of snow to a romantic wintery setting or a memorable family holiday that everyone will enjoy, TUI has travel inspiration for your next trip covered. If you're dreaming of…
The Top Tech Trends at IFA Berlin 2026
IFA Berlin has often been a place to see cutting-edge tech, cool concepts, and interesting prototypes (or should we say weird ?). While there certainly have been some of those this year, like iRobot's Roomba Duo, various humanoid demos, and a…
Fairwinds Estate Winery Sells for $12.8M in Calistoga
The fire-scarred Fairwinds Estate Winery property at 4550 Silverado Trail in Calistoga has sold for an estimated $12.8 million, and its new owners are turning the site into a private, members-only grape-growing estate called The Calistoga Club. A…
Beyond the tourist traps: How top chefs are revamping London's South Bank
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I'm struggling to move on after calling off my wedding
I was supposed to be getting married last month, but I called it off in June, which was obviously late in the day, after finding out by chance that my fiancé had cheated on me with someone who was going to be a guest at our wedding. I was so…
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