The London Standard - January 09, 2025

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January 09, 2025

Her acclaimed short film might just land London director Portia A Buckley with an Oscar nod

It's shaping up to be a big week for Portia A Buckley, as the director finds out whether she can officially call herself a Bafta and Oscar nominee. Her exquisite short film Clodagh is among those to make the longlist for both awards, which are currently being voted on by the academies; the Bafta nominees are announced on Wednesday, with the Oscars following two days later. \"It's been really exciting,\" she says.

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London for a tenner

Champagne tastes on a beer budget? Here are some ingenious ways to enjoy the capital for less

8 mins

The insurgents are coming - this is the year of Reform

Nigel Farage has the Tories in his sights, and that's just for starters

5 mins

AI is stealing from Britain's creative industries

And Labour seems to believe that crime should be legal

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London is in the midst of the worst phone theft epidemic in Europe. We go on patrol with the elite police unit cracking down on this virulent strain of organised crime

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From female drill to escapist country pop - meet your new music crushes

The turn of a new year always brings fevered speculation over the great new acts primed to make a splash over the next 12 months. Last year marked huge musical breakthroughs from the likes of Chappell Roan, Doechii and Tyla. So who could fill their rising star boots in 2025?

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At the table - Queen of W1 expands empire with chic Italian

I understand it's not the done thing to compare restaurateurs to murderous mob bosses, given it's rude and, well, they're notoriously litigious. But when I think of Samyukta Nair, sometimes I hear Jack Nicholson's mutterings in The Departed, Martin Scorsese's Boston gangster flick. \"I don't want to be a product of my environment,\" Nichol- son says. \"I want my environment to be a product of me.\"

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On the sauce - Adiamondis forever, after all

Double Diamond was supposedly Prince Philip’s favourite beer. He’s said to have enjoyed a bottle, nightly.

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The Royal Academy's masterful show and mind-expanding surrealist paintings

Known for his intricate and stunning handmade tapestries, Siributr creates these vast hangings to explore his native Thailand past and present.

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Review - Adrien Brody's power and depth shine in this colossal epic

The Brutalist, director Brady Corbet’s third feature, is a movie of such colossal size and scope it may well have been carved from marble; an epic paean to the immigrant experience in America in the wake of the Second World War.

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Will Nick Clegg put a rocket under European tech now he's out of Meta?

Our former deputy PM has parted ways with Zuckerberg. Speaking to sources close to him, CHRIS BLACKHURST ponders what's next...

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Review - Wear your heart on your sleeve with this wizard fitness tracker

THIS SLEEK SMARTWATCH COULD STEAL THE CROWN FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR GENUINELY SMART ANALYSIS

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Inside the mind-bending new show that knocked Joe Rogan off the top of the podcast charts

An investigation into telepathic children is wowing the audiosphere. So what's it all about?

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You snooze...you most definitely win with our pick of the best earplugs

Tested best products for 2025

1 min

Seven trends you need to know now

Be your most stylish self with our killer guide

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The hottest beauty, fitness and health trends right now

The blank slate of a new year is a seductive time when it comes to beauty and wellness. As the December indulgence fades, many of us are tempted to press the reset button. So, here are the most exciting upcoming trends and developments in skin, health, fitness and general wellbeing this year. From supercharged water to red-light therapy for the body, here's what you need to know - these are the predictions really worth paying attention to.

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Dishoom's Kavi Thakraron why Mumbai is his inspiration

The best street food, fantastic markets and bars where the hours just disappear...the restaurateur shares his guide

5 mins

Secret tricks to make your house sell for more

From hiring a home stager to adding greenery, expert tips on how to get the best price for your property

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