67 minutes ago Storm Ashley strikes! Threat to life warning as weather bomb hits with 80mph winds and heavy rain

After an unseasonably hot week for October, Storm Ashley is due to sweep across Northern Ireland , Scotland, parts of Wales and northern England.

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4 hours ago The Scots doctor called ‘Long Strider’ by Inuit who discovered grisly fate of Franklin Expedition

Joe Rae found himself attacked by Charles Dickens after his private report that some members of the Franklin Expedition had resorted to cannibalism before they died was accidentally made public

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4 hours ago Their son died at 25. Then they discovered his extraordinary secret life online

Robert and Trude Steen assumed their late son led ‘a wasted life’ – until the discovery of his alternate identity as a muscular nobleman on the internet. And it should transform how we talk about digital personas, writes Matthew Neale

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5 hours ago Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony has a poignant vibe this year

The Rock & Roll Hall Fame induction ceremony on Saturday night promises to be starry, jamming — and bittersweet

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5 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 Drake Maye has tough New England Patriots task to finally replace Tom Brady

Drake Maye is hoping to lead the New England Patriots to a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley as they look to get their season back on track

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9 hours ago Britain braces for Storm Ashley 'weather bombs': Met Office issues amber weather warning ahead of 80mph winds battering the country

After an unseasonably hot week for October, with some parts of the UK reaching 20C, the first named storm of the season is due to batter Britain.

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10 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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10 hours ago The tunes that help us heal: Listening to music can speed up patient recovery from surgery, research finds

Experts have discovered that putting on some of your favourite tunes - whether it be through headphones or a speaker - can reduce levels of pain and anxiety after an operation.

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