Read on to find out where you can get your hands on one of these cuddly toys in 2022. What is a Squishmallow?Squishmallows are squashy plush kids’ toys that come in a range of sizes, and there are over 800 different characters to choose from. Many characters are extremely rare and sort-after by Squishy super-fans, with only a limited number produced. They’re deemed to be safe for children of all...
But his on-field prowess has been coupled with the off-field distractions of his contract status, which Salah himself has fueled at times with statements such as: “the fans know what I want” and “not everything [is] about the money at all.” Recent reports suggest the last statement is not entirely the case, with his status as the world’s best no doubt desired to be reflected in any contract offer...
If you could murder a pint but do without the trudge to the pub, an at-home beer tap is the perfect addition to your night in. With only 15 per cent of surveyed drinkers feeling pub prices are affordable, it’s no wonder that at-home drinking is a booming business. But gone are the days of a warm can of bitter or a lager straight from the bottle. Now, drinkers are fast becoming savvy to creating...
Not long ago, talk of whisky would have brought to mind the peaty, smoky scents of scotch, the smooth, golden notes of Irish whiskey, or, at a push, the honeyed vanilla and oak of American bourbon. These days, however, you’re as likely to hear whisky lovers rhapsodise over the Japanese version of the drink – and for good reason. The historic distilleries of the east Asian nation are having a real...
McDonald’s has delivered sad news for breakfast bagel and wrap lovers, announcing that the popular food items have been removed from its menu permanently. In a statement shared to its Instagram account on Monday 24 January, the fast-food chain said its breakfast bagels and breakfast wraps will not be returning to stores. The items had been temporarily unavailable during the pandemic, when the...
People have told stories about the end of the world for as long as they’ve gathered around the fire at night. There’s a strange thrill in imagining the very worst. In fact, the apocalypse is something of a hobby for the hardcore preppers who get together and catastrophise. Tom Linden, a 62-year-old prepper from Yorkshire, says he and his friends like to argue about cataclysmic possibilities...
Residents in Shanghai are struggling to access food during the coronavirus lockdown currently confining most of the city’s 25 million inhabitants to their homes. Complaints about food shortages began in China’s most populous city last week, after soaring infections saw plans for a four-day closure of certain districts quickly evolve into a staggered shutdown, followed soon after by an indefinite...
Ever since it first went on sale 30 years ago, M&S’s Colin the caterpillar cake has become somewhat of a British institution. The chocolatey treat is a failsafe for all ages and occasions, from kids’ and adults’ birthday parties (David Beckham and Dame Judi Dench are big fans), to farewell work dos. In fact, it’s proved so popular that M&S has launched an entire range of spin-offs: Colin...
Whether you’re hoping to fan the flames of love or simply want to hunker down with your housemates, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to celebrate with your nearest and dearest, and tuck into some tasty food. Want to give busy restaurants and overpriced menus a miss this year? The good news is that it’s never been easier to enjoy a slap-up meal from the comfort of your own home. Supermarkets...
Whisky is dark art, an alchemy that relies on innumerable variables: from the mash, to the barrel, all the way down to the glass that you drink from. It all matters. If you aren’t a whisky enthusiast, you could be forgiven for thinking that whisky glasses don’t matter. They are the spirit-based cousin of the mythical instagram filters that are beer goggles. But they are an important part of...