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From grilled olives to £7 crisps, restaurants are suddenly cashing in on ‘snacks’ and we’re all paying the price. Hannah Twiggs on the rise of the luxury ‘picky bit’ that used to come for free Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/features/restaurant-snack-trend-olive-chicken-nugget-b2936252.html Author : Hannah Twiggs Publish date : 2026-03-16 11:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Ireland narrowly missed out on winning the Six Nations title on Saturday, and Andy Farrell has been linked with a return to Saracens Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/andy-farrell-ireland-future-six-nations-b2939257.html Author : Edward Elliot Publish date : 2026-03-16 10:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The BBC’s new adaptation puts the beleaguered, bespectacled Mary of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ front and centre – and she makes for a delightfully awkward protagonist Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/other-bennet-sister-review-mary-jane-austen-cast-b2939154.html Author : Helen Coffey Publish date : 2026-03-16 07:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Zelensky says Washington had proposed hosting a meeting but Moscow refused to send a delegation to take the talks forward Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-live-trump-putin-zelensky-drones-peace-b2939115.html Author : Arpan Rai and Nicole Wootton-Cane Publish date : 2026-03-16 05:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

From Kevin O’Leary’s confusing NBA card necklace to ‘Sinners’ star Jayme Lawson’s candlestick-shaped dress, these were the most divisive looks on the carpet Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/oscars-red-carpet-celebrity-looks-fashion-b2937323.html Author : Brittany Miller Publish date : 2026-03-16 01:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament as games are set to begin this week Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/us-sport/ncaa-bracket-mens-tournament-teams-b2939019.html Author : Eddie Pells Publish date : 2026-03-16 00:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Follow along for the latest updates as ‘Sinners’, ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ prepare to duke it out Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscars-2026-live-latest-updates-nominees-b2938549.html Author : Adam White,Louis Chilton and Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2026-03-15 21:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

War between US-Israel and Iran enters third week as leaders on both sides signal a push to continue conflict Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/iran-us-israel-war-donald-trump-oil-b2938891.html Author : Rebecca Thomas Publish date : 2026-03-15 19:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

From green lemonade at Raising Cane’s to the chance to win a ‘Lucky’ pass at Krispy Kreme, St. Patrick’s Day deals are already in the works Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/st-patricks-day-food-deals-b2938322.html Author : Amber Raiken Publish date : 2026-03-15 14:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Both sides are looking to land a potentially vital three points as the battle for Champions League places heats up Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/man-united-aston-villa-live-stream-score-result-premier-league-b2938521.html Author : Chris Wilson and Flo Clifford Publish date : 2026-03-15 14:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Harry Styles returned for his second stint as guest host on Saturday Night Live Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/harry-styles-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-snl-b2938796.html Author : Dave Clark Publish date : 2026-03-15 10:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Around 12,000 people are expected to attend the al-Quds Day demonstration in London on Sunday Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/al-quds-day-met-police-iran-protest-london-b2938774.html Author : Ted Hennessey Publish date : 2026-03-15 09:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and JFK Jr’s public screaming match is one of the most infamous in history. And it turns out that outdoor arguments can actually be great for relationships. Lydia Spencer-Elliott finds out why Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-story-arguing-public-carolyn-bessette-kennedy-jfk-jr-b2937040.html Author : Lydia Spencer-Elliott Publish date : 2026-03-15 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

England produced their best performance of the competition as they fell to a late 48-46 loss to France, which saw them finish in fifth with one win. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/steve-borthwick-england-france-six-nations-b2938717.html Author : Duncan Bech Publish date : 2026-03-15 02:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Montana-set series has received lukewarm reviews across the board Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/the-madison-reviews-michelle-pfeiffer-b2938682.html Author : Ellie Muir Publish date : 2026-03-14 22:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

US president urged the UK, China, France and others to send ships to end the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-trump-live-updates-oil-kharg-island-b2938426.html Author : Bel Trew,Shweta Sharma,Rachel Dobkin,Maira Butt and Nicole Wootton-Cane Publish date : 2026-03-14 22:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Singer opened up about her mental health while defending Chappell Roan’s confrontation with the paparazzi earlier this week Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/doja-cat-borderline-personality-disorder-b2938588.html Author : Brittany Miller Publish date : 2026-03-14 16:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Can Arsenal maintain their healthy lead at the top of the Premier League table? Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-everton-live-stream-score-result-premier-league-b2937958.html Author : Chris Wilson Publish date : 2026-03-14 17:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Jo Whiley apologised to Fearne Cotton for "not supporting" her more during her time on BBC Radio 1. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/culture/bbc-jo-whiley-fearne-cotton-apology-b2938554.html Author : Holly Patrick Publish date : 2026-03-14 14:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Tax advisers receiving wave of calls from rich British national wanting to leave UAE but trying to swerve big bill Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-tax-dubai-iran-us-gulf-war-b2938487.html Author : Rebecca Thomas Publish date : 2026-03-14 12:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Experts estimate that outdoor pet cats have lives at least two to three years shorter than the population of contained pet cats Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/cats-lifespan-road-accidents-fighting-catio-b2938453.html Author : Mike Calver,Heather M. Crawford and Trish Fleming Publish date : 2026-03-14 07:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Sabalenka will seek her first Indian Wells title against her Australian Open conqueror Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/indian-wells-result-aryna-sabalenka-elena-rybakina-b2938443.html Author : Janina Nuno Rios Publish date : 2026-03-14 07:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The public can now vote on which of the shortlisted artists should make the creation Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/sycamore-gap-tree-national-trust-artwork-competition-b2938195.html Author : Rebecca Speare-Cole Publish date : 2026-03-14 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘I said that’s either the biggest mosquito bite in history or I just got shot,’ President Donald Trump recalled Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-jake-paul-assassination-attempt-butler-shot-b2938398.html Author : Graig Graziosi Publish date : 2026-03-14 02:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.