All posts tagged: posh

Dad jailed over Birmingham brothels after police find ‘scantily clad’ women in posh apartment blocks

Dad jailed over Birmingham brothels after police find ‘scantily clad’ women in posh apartment blocks

Published by Sam Flores

A dad who stayed in the UK illegally has been jailed for running two brothels hidden in housing blocks in Birmingham. Police found Dongping Xiao at properties in Alfred Knight Way in Edgbaston and the Abacus Building apartment block on Alcester Street, Deritend. Two scantily clad women were present at both premises along with items associated with sex work such as baby wipes and oil in the bedrooms. READ MORE: Birmingham woman spent 16 years in prison for a ’21-month’ crime – now she’s in jail again Xiao, 42, is a Chinese national and an illegal overstayer in the UK. He pleaded guilty to two charges of running a brothel but it was believed he was doing so for someone else higher up the criminal chain, a court heard. Xiao was sentenced to 12 months at Birmingham Crown Court. The apartment block at Alfred Knight Way Police attended the address at Alfred Knight Way on September 30 last year. Prosecutor Gary Cook said Xiao made ‘conspicuous efforts for them to talk to him outside the …

Don’t steal ‘posh’ supermarket eggs – raise your own hens instead, say readers

Don’t steal ‘posh’ supermarket eggs – raise your own hens instead, say readers

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 Shoppers swapping cheap eggs for “posh” ones may think they’re getting a bargain, but our community knows the secret: nothing beats the taste and experience of keeping your own hens. From collecting fresh eggs to watching birds roam and forage, keeping hens offers a string of small daily pleasures, say many Independent readers. Many described how even tiny flocks can provide eggs for themselves, friends, or to sell locally, with a freshness and flavour that makes shop-bought eggs taste bland by comparison. For several readers, raising hens is more than a hobby – it’s a way of life. The joy comes as much from observing their antics and routines as from the eggs themselves. Keeping chickens, they said, is about more than just eggs. …

Why shoppers are stealing ‘posh eggs’ – supermarket prices, Clarence Court and the premium egg myth

Why shoppers are stealing ‘posh eggs’ – supermarket prices, Clarence Court and the premium egg myth

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free Eggs, for most of modern supermarket history, have occupied the same mental category as salt or bin bags – things you buy absent-mindedly, rarely linger over and almost never covet. Which makes the recent reports of shoppers discreetly transferring “posh” eggs into cheaper cartons less a petty crime story than a curious cultural shift. Somewhere between the rise of heritage breeds, rich yolks and artfully pastoral packaging, the humble egg appears to have undergone an unexpected promotion: from kitchen staple to small, brown status symbol. They’re not the only ones. Salt used to be just salt. Now it’s Maldon, Himalayan or something smoked and hand-harvested from a Scandinavian fjord. Olive oil is the same: Waitrose stocks no fewer than 73 different bottles online (I counted). Oil from Italy, Spain, Greece, infused with chilli, garlic, basil, in plastic, tins, pouches and sprays. It’s no longer just …

Jess Cartner-Morley’s January style essentials: from posh slippers to French-Girl hairpins | Fashion

Jess Cartner-Morley’s January style essentials: from posh slippers to French-Girl hairpins | Fashion

Published by Sam Flores

Are we ready for 2026? Ready as we’ll ever be, right? We’ve got this, team. Time to turn the page and kick things forward, with the help of a few key pieces to nudge mind, body and soul into the onwards and upwards. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Making your wardrobe a little more 2026 is a surprisingly effective strategy for activating fresh-start mode. Read on for your new-year primer: the cosiest moon boots, the sleekest hair pins, and where to get a quarter-zip – high fashion’s latest obsession – on a post-Christmas budget. Feel cosy, look polished in a button-through sleeveless knit Albaray Chunky rib waistcoat from £85 Chunky rib waistcoat £85 at Albaray £85 at M&S Finding it hard to haul yourself out of sofa mode and into something a little more “front of house”? Let me explain exactly why you need a button-through sleeveless knit. It looks just “fashion” enough to be intentional, but you can throw it …