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

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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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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.

4 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

3 mins

You'll find actor Gemma Arterton at Liberty or, perhaps, driving erratically around Pall Mall

I LOVE THE HAND IN HAND IN WIMBLEDON OR THE LEDBURY, WHERE MY HUSBAND PROPOSED

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