2 hours ago Anthony Martial shows true colours after Man United vs Brentford with brilliant message

Hojlund scored a delicious winner for United as Erik ten Hag's side came from behind to beat Brentford

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3 hours ago The crunch, the flavours, the rituals: how crisps became a British snack obsession

From morale boosters in the blitz to comfort food in the pandemic, a short history from ready salted to oyster and vinegarIn May, the UK government launched its “Prepare” emergency awareness campaign, ominously encouraging people to stock up on things such as bottled water, a wind-up radio and non-perishable foodstuffs. I’ve collected a few cans of soup but, more successfully, I’ve quietly been stockpiling the Co-op’s sea salt and chardonnay wine vinegar crisps (in the big bags), just in case. Like millions of British people, when I say I love crisps, I really mean it.Crisps are the ideal survival product, sealed and salted, but a great packet can also function as a private restaurant where you dine alone, crisp by crisp, intensely scrutinising the crunch, flavour and execution, li...

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3 hours ago Nigel Slater’s recipes for sea bass with beans and tarragon, and pistachio tarts with blackberries

Autumn appetites call for a little more time in the kitchenI am not ready for winter food yet, but I need dishes that are more substantial than what has been on the table over the last few weeks. Time, I suppose, to get the jars of beans down from the cupboard, switch the oven on and get the baking recipes out.This week I had an autumnal dish of sea bass and beans on the hob. Scented with rosemary and tarragon, this was the first of the autumn fish dishes, more robust than grilled fish, but less hearty than a traditional fish pie. There was the herb-freckled broth, too, for which we needed deep-bowled spoons. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Ninja's 'massive' 10.4L air fryer that 'makes the oven redundant' now £53 off

"Game changer. Nothing not to like. Have a practically redundant pair of ovens. Never been a fan of sausages until I cooked in the Ninja"

Economics

8 hours ago Tour operators urged to leave out major Hebridean visitor site over fears of erosion from overtourism

The standing stones were forecast to have 200,000 visitors next year.

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10 hours ago X Factor star Craig Colton unrecognisable after 4 stone weight loss amid surprise engagement

X Factor star Craig Colton, who shot to fame in 2011 and competed against Little Mix during the live shows, looks completely unrecognisable 13 years later after a transformation

Politics

15 hours ago 'Suburban' BBC chief Tim Davie fights homes plan near his £4m farmhouse

Mr Davie said in a Royal Television Society lecture in 2015: 'My base wiring is Blue Peter, suburban Britain. The BBC was absolutely part of what I was.'

Society

18 hours ago I've gone into battle with the MoD... to win justice for ALL our war heroes

As insurgent rockets rained down on his Army base in Basra, Southern Iraq , Major Charles Milroy took heed of the ear-splitting 'take cover' sirens, strapped on his helmet and body armour.

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22 hours ago Jamie Oliver's 'ultimate' smash burger recipe that makes the perfect weekend dinner

If you're looking for a delicious recipe to make this weekend, burgers are always a good shout - and this Jamie Oliver one takes just 12 minutes

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