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Politics Home | Reform Councillor Claims Restore Britain Would Deport People “Just Because Of Their Colour”

Politics Home | Reform Councillor Claims Restore Britain Would Deport People “Just Because Of Their Colour”

Published by Sam Flores

George Finch, the 19 year old running two councils, told The House magazine Restore Britain were akin to the BNP. (Alamy) 3 min read43 min The teenage Reform UK councillor leading Warwickshire council has claimed that a Restore Britain government would deport people “just because of their colour”. George Finch, the 19-year-old councillor who is currently in charge of both Warwickshire County Council and Bedworth and Nuneaton Borough Council, said in an interview with The House magazine that Sikh and Gurkha communities in his area, who have “fought with us (Britain)” in wars, would be “gone” if Rupert Lowe’s party entered power. A Restore Britain spokesperson told PoliticsHome: “Finch is talking total bullshit.” His comments come as Restore Britain looks to challenge Reform UK’s position as the leading right-wing party in the UK. Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth, launched the party after falling out with Farage and being removed from Reform UK following accusations of bullying that he denies. Endorsed by the controversial billionaire owner of X, Elon Musk, Restore Britain is seen as to the right of Reform, …

9 ways to colour crush your interiors with vibrant shades

9 ways to colour crush your interiors with vibrant shades

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more If you see the beauty in brights, love to get your glow on, and don’t shy away from bold patterns, elevating your space with playful accessories is a fun way to reinvent your furnishings. Whether it’s topping your tablescape with Mediterranean-inspired stoneware, updating your lighting with a decorative lampshade, or creating an accent wall, using colour as a canvas for creativity puts the whimsy into the everyday. Here’s how to get your dopamine fix with fancy-free homewares… 1. Feathers Printed Window Film, from £12.51, Purlfrost (Purlfrost/PA) Inspired by brightly coloured parrot feathers, this beautiful window treatment will put the wow into a dreary view. With a stained-glass effect film, bouncing sunlight will make your pane of glass a joyous focal point. 2. Set of …

‘A cherry-cola colour and funky, acidic aroma’: the best supermarket balsamic vinegars, tasted and rated | Food

‘A cherry-cola colour and funky, acidic aroma’: the best supermarket balsamic vinegars, tasted and rated | Food

Published by Sam Flores

The old adage that you get what you pay for definitely applies to balsamic vinegar, no matter whether it’s an independent brand or a supermarket’s own-label. The best are made in Modena, Italy, and carry at least IGP (protected geographical indication) status. Though that’s not the strictest certification, it’s still a mark of quality, assuring the product has been made following certain guidelines. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. None of the vinegars I tested had PDO (protected designation of origin) status, which is a more coveted certification with strict guidelines and a 12-year ageing process, and which explains why it can cost upwards of £1,200 a litre. I tested these vinegars for viscosity and colour, then smell, before finally tasting. The products varied from more acidic, young vinegars with a low sweetness, resulting in harsher, less balanced but still delicious vinegar, through to the most syrupy balsamics with a sugar content as high as 80% (that is, 80g in every 100ml) …

Why the colour purple will appear in tonight’s Coronation Street

Why the colour purple will appear in tonight’s Coronation Street

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Coronation Street is set to weave the colour purple, a globally recognised symbol for domestic violence awareness, throughout its latest episode to underscore the pervasive issue. The ITV soap is currently depicting the harrowing ordeal of Todd Grimshaw, portrayed by Gareth Pierce, who has endured months of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his partner, Theo Silverton (James Cartwright). In the forthcoming instalment, viewers will witness Grimshaw finally report Silverton to the police following a “horrific beating” in a specially stylised episode that uses purple to visually represent those affected by domestic violence. A preview of Wednesday night’s broadcast reveals Weatherfield residents, including Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton), adorned in purple attire or accessories. Both Dobbs and Bolton have previously been central to domestic abuse storylines on the soap, and their inclusion, alongside other characters …

Victoria Beckham wows in slinky negligee – in a colour she almost never wears

Victoria Beckham wows in slinky negligee – in a colour she almost never wears

Published by Daniella Wilson

Victoria Beckham took to Instagram on Thursday evening to share a snapshot of herself wearing a pretty, negligee-style slip dress, designed in a striking baby blue. It appeared that the former Spice Girl’s try-on session took place in her style studio, located in the building she owns for her eponymous fashion label. Victoria looked lovely in her pastel blue dress The dress was quite a change for the 51-year-old. VB famously enjoys modern tailoring in bold colours such as black, white and navy, but this style had a coquettish lace-trimmed hem, a graduated skirt and feminine spaghetti straps. Designed in a delicate, springtime pastel blue, it’s a colour she doesn’t normally wear, but we think it suits her olive skin tone and petite frame. © Getty ImagesVictoria is known for her simple, tailored pieces, and the former Spice Girl wears a lot of black The mother-of-four teamed the style with high heels and wore her newly ombré hair in a loose wave. “Sunny day for fittings,” she penned alongside the shot. Recommended videoYou may also …

‘A kaleidoscope of colour and life’: readers’ favourite UK spring days out | United Kingdom holidays

‘A kaleidoscope of colour and life’: readers’ favourite UK spring days out | United Kingdom holidays

Published by Sam Flores

Winning tip: puffin-watching in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland Last April, I based myself in Oban and took my teenagers puffin-watching at Lunga, off Mull, in the Treshnish Isles, with an organised tour (Staffa Tours) by ferry and foot. It was a real delight. The guides were brilliant and helpful, especially with my mobility issues, and we were surprised and amazed at how tame and friendly the puffins were – allowing us to get great views of their faces from as near as 5ft or so. Next spring, we are going again as this is the best time to see them arriving in their thousands.April Profile Readers’ tips: send a tip for a chance to win a £200 voucher for a Coolstays break Show Guardian Travel readers’ tips Every week we ask our readers for recommendations from their travels. A selection of tips will be featured online and may appear in print. To enter the latest competition visit the readers’ tips homepage – Thank you for your feedback. Stunning architecture in the heart of Surrey ‘A …

Out of the blue? How the colour of light could be used to treat mental illness | Medical research

Out of the blue? How the colour of light could be used to treat mental illness | Medical research

Published by Sam Flores

At first glance, the psychiatric ward in Trondheim looks much like any other unit caring for patients in acute mental distress. But as evening falls, filters descend over the windows, and the lights shift to a soft amber glow. By removing blue wavelengths that interfere with the body’s internal clock, doctors here are testing an unusual idea: that the design of the ward itself could become a form of treatment. Light is the main signal regulating the body’s circadian rhythm – the roughly 24-hour biological clock that governs sleep and many other bodily processes. Mounting evidence links circadian disruption to conditions including depression, cardiovascular disease and dementia, and disturbed sleep-wake cycles are a long-recognised feature of mental illness, particularly bipolar disorder. “Increasingly, both anecdotal and experimental evidence suggests that bipolar people are quite sensitive to light, which can be unhelpful for them in terms of seasonal changes in mood and more manic relapses with the lengthening days in springtime,” said Prof Daniel Smith, a psychiatrist at the University of Edinburgh who leads the UK Circadian …

8 Outfit Colour Matching Combinations That Always Work

8 Outfit Colour Matching Combinations That Always Work

Published by Akaay

The number-one rule of getting dressed is to wear what makes you feel good. If you feel a million bucks wearing a hot-pink blazer and fluorescent green slacks, then hey, you do you. That being said, most people will agree that certain colour combinations work better together than others, and knowing how to use this to your advantage can help elevate your style to the next level. Like it or not, bad colour-matching signals to people that you either don’t know how to dress or don’t care. That may not bother you, which is fine, but if it is, this guide will help get you on the right track fast. Think of the page below as a sort of menswear colour-matching cheat sheet – a selection of go-to combinations that you can fall back on again and again, safe in the knowledge they’ll always look good. We’ve deliberately chosen colour pairings that are difficult to get wrong, so it doesn’t matter how you decide to style them – they’ll still work. Black And White Let’s …

UK weather: Temperatures to drop after hottest day of year – but ‘explosion of colour’ to come | UK News

UK weather: Temperatures to drop after hottest day of year – but ‘explosion of colour’ to come | UK News

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The UK could be set for an “explosion of colour” as warmer conditions bring flowers rapidly into bloom over the next two weeks – but not before temperatures drop following the hottest day of the year so far. Temperatures at Kew Gardens in London reached 18.6C on Wednesday – the hottest February day since 2019 – with parts of Kent and Suffolk topping 18C. Some areas experienced higher temperatures than in Spain and Malta – a pleasant change for many after an incredibly wet start to the year. Image: The highest temperature of 2026 so far was recorded at Kew Gardens in London. Pic: Reuters However, Sky News meteorologist Dr Christopher England expects it to “turn cooler” from Thursday, due to “a strengthening and increasingly westerly wind” that could bring cloud and rain “to most”. Dr England noted that “temperatures will remain above average for most”. But forecasts of mild weather, some sunshine and double-figure daytime temperatures over the next fortnight could lead to colourful spring displays, according to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Tim …

Meet the colour of the moment: apple green | Fashion

Meet the colour of the moment: apple green | Fashion

Published by Sam Flores

On the fashion colour wheel, green has long carried a reputation for being “tricky” – a shade that clashes with others and flatters only certain skin tones. Yet this year, a particular apple green has been steadily gaining popularity. It has appeared on catwalks and even on the red carpet, defying the old adage that red and green should never be seen. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Arriving at the Berlin film festival, Pamela Anderson wore an apple-green wrap by Carolina Herrera over a dress in tonal pinks and greens. Amal Clooney chose a green gown by Versace for a Golden Globes afterparty, while Rose Byrne wore green Chanel for the ceremony itself. With award season in full swing, there is speculation the shade could make a strong showing at the Baftas this Sunday. Rose Byrne with her Golden Globe award. Photograph: Alberto Rodriguez/Penske Media/Getty Images The fashion writer Natalie Hammond suggests it may be “the new tomato” – a bold …