2 hours ago 'I became a Man Utd icon – but Sir Alex Ferguson met me at school to give me hairdryer'

Nicky Butt has opened up on a time when Sir Alex Ferguson gave him the hairdryer treatment after he was caught misbehaving at school, with the Man Utd legend even threatening to axe him

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2 hours ago Marina Hyde on Strictly’s latest row; the father who lost his daughter in the Sandy Hook school shooting – then faced years of abuse; and Philippa Perry on mismatched sex drives – podcast

Strictly Come Dancing is no longer just a dance show – it’s a battlefield for culture wars, says Marina Hyde. The extraordinary story of Robbie Parker facing down right-wing provocateurs after losing his child. Philippa Perry offers advice to a reader whose partner wants more sex and more enthusiasm Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Food chiefs warn another spate of allergy recalls is likely after 'mustard chaos' caused dozens of products to be removed from supermarket shelves

The Food Standards Agency said it was continuing to work with businesses and local authorities to investigate the contamination of mustard products with peanuts.

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7 hours ago Ask Ottolenghi: how can I use up nigella seeds or dried shiitake mushrooms?

Sprinkle nigella seeds on anything you like, from eggs to filo. Shiitake, meanwhile, will add a chewy umami to stocks or use as a meat substituteHow can I use up nigella seeds or whole dried shiitake? I bought both recently to make specific recipes (the nigella for an Indian-inspired dish and the mushrooms for a Chinese one), but I don’t know what to pair them with in my simpler everyday cooking. Audrey, Montreal, CanadaOne thing I love to do with nigella seeds is to mix them with other seeds, spices and nuts that also need using up. Pair nigella with white sesame seeds, chilli flakes, onion and garlic granules, and flaky sea salt to make what I call “everything seasoning”. I sprinkle that on leafy salads or toss some with cubed bread that’s destined to be salad croutons.Nigella and nut...

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8 hours ago Transgender teachers should be able to use staff school toilets that align with gender identity, governors told

The National Governance Association (NGA), which runs training for school governors and trustees, makes the suggestion in advice for its equality and diversity course.

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8 hours ago 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall will make his debut 50 days after being shot in the chest

San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall will be activated and make his NFL debut against Kansas City 50 days after he was shot in the chest

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8 hours ago Kentucky woman who allegedly killed, cooked mother was aspiring actress, family says

Fields reportedly was involved in a motorcycle accident that left her injured and unable to recall her name, according to a family member

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10 hours ago Callers responding to a false election claim overwhelm Oregon officials

Oregon election officials are screening phone and email messages after receiving a barrage of out-of-town calls from people responding to a false claim that the state’s voter pamphlet doesn't include Republican nominee Donald Trump

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11 hours ago The moment corrupt detective Andrew Talbot's world came tumbling down outside daughter's school

The Detective Constable had a secret life dealing class A drugs. He has now been jailed

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