21 minutes ago Scientist says we've been cooking steak all wrong and should be microwaving

A scientist claimed we're all cooking and eating steak the 'wrong way', and we should be cooking our steaks in the microwave

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18 hours ago Oliver Bonas to open new store inside former restaurant in Greater Manchester suburb

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45 minutes ago Crystal Palace to make England starlet first January transfer in £14.5m swoop

Crystal Palace have pushed ahead with a move for Millwall talisman Romain Esse in a bid to beat a host of other Premier League clubs to the teenager's signature

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2 hours ago Mikel Arteta targets FA Cup glory in front of Arsenal fans after 2020 triumph

Gunners supporters could not celebrate due to Covid restrictions

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44 minutes ago Russell Howard looks back: ‘Am I peculiar? You’d struggle to find anyone who does standup who isn’t a bit weird’

The comedian on mining his very large family for material, avoiding the celebrity circus, and being an unashamed standup fanboyBorn in Bath in 1980, Russell Howard is one of the UK’s most successful comedians. He started his career on the standup circuit while studying economics at the University of the West of England in Bristol. Television beckoned; he was headhunted for TV show Mock the Week in 2006, and from 2009 to 2015 had his own show on BBC Three. Howard now has a podcast, Five Brilliant Things, and his new standup special, Russell Howard Live, will be available to stream on his website from 15 January. He lives in London with his wife and their baby son.This photo was a happy memory: I was two and outside my nan and grandad’s house in Midsomer Norton – a place filled with magic. I was playing with my grandad’s cigarettes, and afterwards I’d go and play football with him. He’d probably make his amazing toast later – he used really thick slices of bread and we named it Granda...

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2 hours ago Lottie Moss wows in a pink satin dress and faux fur coat as she enjoys boozy night out in London to celebrate

Lottie Moss wows in a pink satin dress and faux fur coat as she enjoys boozy night out in London to celebrate  Daily Mail

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19 hours ago I thought I was suffering lingering symptoms of a cold... but it was a sign of cancer

Anson Mackay, who lives in London , initially contacted his GP in January 2020 after suffering a symptom he assumed was the result of the aftermath of a cold.

Science

29 minutes ago Jude Bellingham's logo trademark bid revealed as England ace aims for off

The Real Madrid icon’s firm has submitted an application to trademark the 'JB' logo for an array of products including toothbrushes, pillowcases, tea cosies, bins – and even clothing for animals

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19 hours ago Scottish bar and restaurant with ‘great service and delicious food’ to close and be demolished

A long standing Scottish restaurant and music venue will close at the end of the month, due to plans to demolish the building.

Society

67 minutes ago 'I picked up £2.59 Too Good To Go bag from Greggs – and what's inside is wild'

The woman was left wondering whether the Too Good to Go bag was actually worth it - but someone pointed out there was around £20 worth of food in the 'crazy' haul

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2 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! New Arsenal target; Man Utd hijack Spurs bid; Chelsea want Kvaratskhelia; Rashford latest

January window in full flow for Premier League giants

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55 minutes ago Met Police officer sacked after sexual assault allegations in Travelodge room

Detective Constable Kamal Baldeo denied the allegations.

Events

23 hours ago Must watch Apple TV series about plane hijack that flew under the radar

Idris Elba's Hijack is a show that will require your suspension of disbelief — because there are so many crazy things that happen on this seven-hour hijacked flight from Dubai to London

Culture

26 hours ago Stanton Williams to Design Fleming Research Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom

Stanton Williams to Design Fleming Research Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom  ArchDaily

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44 minutes ago Cowboy Roundup: Top offseason priority, Dallas could play 2025 London game

Cowboy Roundup: Top offseason priority, Dallas could play 2025 London game  Sports Illustrated

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20 hours ago BBC Food's 'simple and delicious' leek and potato soup recipe is 'ready in 15 minutes'

This classic and comforting leek and potato soup is the ultimate winter warmer. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, is full of flavour and has a dreamy, creamy texture

Society

8 hours ago Roasted glazed carrots recipe costs less than £1 and is bursting with flavour

Carrots can often taste bland, but Eager has shared a simple roasted orange glazed carrot recipe that will make you want to eat the veggie more often

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3 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Barcelona enter Rashford race, Liverpool consider bold bid, Man City want Marmoush

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

59 minutes ago When are the next train strikes? Avanti West Coast walkouts to run until summer

On strike days about one train in four is running, during limited hours, between London Euston, the West Midlands and northwest England

Events

25 hours ago O'Donnell + Tuomey draws on Stratford's industrial past for London dance theatre

O'Donnell + Tuomey draws on Stratford's industrial past for London dance theatre  Dezeen

Culture

44 minutes ago ‘There are a lot of bitter people here, I’m one of them’: rust belt voters on why they backed Trump again despite his broken promises

Many in Youngstown, Ohio, believe the president-elect will tackle the town’s decline this time. Others are worried about his character flaws. Their concerns help explain how he returned to power – and how his second term might play outThe last time Donald Trump was president, he travelled to Youngstown, Ohio, among the most depressed of America’s rust belt cities, and promised voters the impossible.The high-paying steel, railroad and car industry jobs that once made Youngstown a hard-living, hard-drinking blue collar boom town were coming back, he said. “Don’t move. Don’t sell your house,” he crowed to a rapturous crowd in 2017. “We’re going to fill up those factories – or rip ”em down and build brand new ones.” Continue reading...

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20 hours ago Night clubs and bars say tax rise could force dance venues to close in London, Manchester, Liverpool, and more

UK nightclubs are fighting for survival as rising costs and tax hikes threaten closures 🎶

Society

14 hours ago Greggs customers outraged as fizzy drinks spotted 'locked up' days after menu price hike

Footage shows the fizzy drinks at a Greggs store in London now behind a large padlock leaving to further frustration for shoppers after they saw a price hike on a favourite menu item

Economics

4 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal turn to Gomes; Man Utd hijack Tottenham bid; Chelsea plot Kvaratskhelia move

January window in full flow for Premier League giants

Sport

77 minutes ago Steak restaurant announces sudden closure due to 'performance challenges' leaving staff shocked

Brothers Steak and Seafood Restaurant said they would return with a 'fresh and entirely new offering'

Events

44 minutes ago What is No Trousers Tube Ride? Bizarre reason you'll see loads of people with no pants on

This weekend marks the annual 'No Trousers Tube Ride' day, which is something that would probably give a nun a heart attack. We take a closer look at the London 'sausage fest' (some may say)

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21 hours ago LIVE: London and Wall Street sink as US jobs report blows past expectations

LIVE: London and Wall Street sink as US jobs report blows past expectations  Yahoo Finance UK

Society

15 hours ago People in Swansea can have say on how hundreds of millions of pounds are spent

Cabinet members have approved budget proposals and also changes to social service charges - but final decisions will come later

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4 hours ago 'I would have my first drink during the girls' bath time': Made In Chelsea star MILLIE MACKINTOSH reveals the darkest days of her alcohol addiction

Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh reveals the darkest days of her alcohol addiction, and the terrifying night that forced her to confront it

Sport

69 minutes ago Karren Brady believes new boss Graham Potter can win trophies at West Ham

Potter was installed at the London Stadium this week after the Hammers sacked Julen Lopetegui.

Politics

24 hours ago Spending less time on X (Twitter) has 'vastly improved my mental health', says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

The Cabinet minister said that reducing her time on Twitter meant she also better understood ‘what really matters to the country’

Society

17 hours ago London Stock Market Loses Again As Alliance Pharma Agrees To $427 Million Takeover

London Stock Market Loses Again As Alliance Pharma Agrees To $427 Million Takeover  Forbes

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20 hours ago Nemanja Matic Manchester United reunion chance emerges as January transfer bid prepared

The ex-Man United midfielder has been linked with a January transfer to Ipswich Town, who are managed by someone he knows well in Kieran McKenna.

Sport

3 hours ago What happened to The Sixth Sense's Haley Joel Osment? Child star and brother of Hannah Montana alum disappeared from Hollywood for 15 years after he was charged with drink driving and drug possession

Instead of perusing a career in acting like his famous sister, Haley decided to step back from Hollywood after often finding it 'aggressive, predatory and relentless'.

Events

1 hour ago Mary Berry's incredible chicken and potato dinner takes just 30 minutes to make

British Bake Off star Mary Berry has shared another fantastic recipe for chicken lovers. She has revealed how to make her honey and mustard chicken with rustic potatoes

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25 hours ago Family awarded £1m after doctor left bleeding woman to ‘go for a drink’

Malaysian judge rules woman died due to negligence soon after giving birth five years ago

Society

19 hours ago The Jellycat 'black market': How toy brand with 'cult following' has driven a surge in selling second hand that may be linked to shoplifting

The fuzzy multicoloured teddies have evoked a cult following online, with thousands of videos on TikTok revealing dizzying hauls of the toys - though Jellycat has a darker side.

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22 hours ago NFL announces Jets, Browns, Jaguars will play games in London during 2025 season

NFL announces Jets, Browns, Jaguars will play games in London during 2025 season  5GOATs

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3 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean bid emotional farewell in shock update

Dancing on Ice judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have announced that they will be skating together for the final time on the upcoming series of the ITV show.

Events

2 hours ago Sailor Moon creative discusses challenges of bringing musical based on Japanese manga to the London stage

EXCLUSIVE Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live is set to make its London debut in February and could pave the way for more shows in other cities

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30 hours ago BBC Morning Live doctor says drink with 'healing powers' boosts immune system

Dr Punam said that the drink is a "healing hug in a mug"

Society

21 hours ago My boyfriend spent £10k for 'sunset villa' Maldives trip despite knowing it was rainy season... and all we got was howling winds, four hours of sun and weather as bad as London

Diana Gorenco, from London, says her partner forked out £9,220 for the two of them to stay in a 'Over Water Pool Villa' from November 25 until December 2.

Economics

27 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Araujo bid; Man Utd eye Kvaratskhelia swap; Kolo Muani to Tottenham imminent

January window is getting busy as Premier League giants plot big signings

Sport

3 hours ago 'I live on 'Poo Mews' where it's been flooding with sewage and dead rats for 30 years'

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Sewer flooding on Sandcliff Road in Erith, south-east London, a street now known as "poo mews" has become so bad that it was featured in the 2015 documentary Britain’s Horror Homes

Events

2 hours ago You've been storing your eggs wrong as expert settles debate on correct way

Egg experts revealed where you should store your dairy to keep them fresher for longer and make sure they do not develop bacteria which could harm you if ingested

Politics

21 hours ago Londoners won't have to foot £150m bill to pedestrianise Oxford Street, vows Sir Sadiq Khan

Mayor’s new budget due next week could see his share of council tax bills hit £500

Economics

29 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal eye Araujo bid; Man Utd fight Liverpool for Kvaratskhelia; Kolo Muani to Tottenham

January window is getting busy as Premier League giants plot big signings

Sport

4 hours ago THE TRAITORS' Diane: 'I love a fizzy rose, even though it's the drink that killed me'

The Traitors star, 64, tells Scarlett Dargan about lethal fizz, her take on Irish coffee and the G&T that would make her dad proud

Events

3 hours ago Nick Frost: ‘I’d like to say sorry to my mum. She was an alcoholic and I spent a lot of time hating her’

The actor and comedian on being a people-pleaser, the benefits of looking after himself, and his celebrity crushBorn in London, Nick Frost, 52, was working in a restaurant when he met Simon Pegg. The pair appeared in the Channel 4 sitcom Spaced from 1999 to 2001, and went on to make films such as Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and Paul, which they co-wrote. Frost wrote, produced and stars in the comedy horror Get Away, which is available on Sky Cinema. He lives with his partner in London and has three children.When were you happiest? Now. Five years ago, I started looking after myself a bit more, emotionally and spiritually, and it’s paid dividends. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago Drugs courier found with £20,000 after travelling from London to south Wales

Erjon Xhika, 34, was involved in a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs through his membership of a crime gang and played a part in the transportation of 15kg of high-purity cocaine.

Economics

32 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's Alexander Isak plan emerges as Man Utd move for target

Arsenal suffered a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final with an FA Cup clash against Manchester United up next

Sport

4 hours ago The Traitors hit by bullying claims as fans accuse star of picking on Freddie

BBC show The Traitors has been hit by a bullying row after fans accused one star of unfairly targeting fellow, Freddie, player in uncomfortable scenes

Events

3 hours ago How one alcoholic drink impacts your body as experts explain immediate effects

Experts have lifted the lid on the impacts that alcohol can have on your wellbeing, and how giving it up - even just for Dry January - can be beneficial

Politics

24 hours ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks continue to slide as UK borrowing costs rise again

FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks continue to slide as UK borrowing costs rise again  Yahoo Finance UK

Economics

5 hours ago Severance: it’s a gorgeously odd return for this surreal drama – if you can work out what’s happening

The clever, idiosyncratic satire of workplace culture returns for a visually stunning second season. But don’t expect its mysterious plot to go easy on viewersIn my early 20s, I worked for a pub that was half drinking establishment, half massive children’s soft play area. While adult intoxication and parties for under-10s sounds like an odd commercial pairing (or does it?), it did mean that the pub’s employees had to work hard, serving pints for the adults and, for the chosen few, dressing up as a giant bear and waving to the kids assembled for little Jack’s seventh birthday party. I bring this up because I still remember a poster on the wall of the bleak staffroom that read “A smile costs nothing”. We were sweating under a synthetic bear’s head while serving soggy chips for minimum wage, so surely I was the one to be the judge of that.Severance is that poster brought to life as prestige TV. The first season was a clever, original and surreal examination of bland yet passive-ag...

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3 hours ago Chef's genius hack for 'perfect' poached eggs in 44 seconds without a saucepan

Chef Erica Wides, who is known as @chefsmartypants on TikTok, has shared the ultimate cooking hack on how you can poach an egg in less than a minute using just a microwave

Politics

24 hours ago Tesco makes major change to 50 supermarket stores in bid to stop shoplifters

The supermarket chain has introduced keypad-opened cabinets into 50 more of its stores' alcohol aisles with the cabinets containing champagne and other sparkling wines

Economics

7 hours ago One man dead after being stabbed in ‘targeted attack’ in Melbourne park

Police called after reports of a group of people fighting in Wyndham Vale on FridayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has died after he was ambushed and stabbed during a late-night knife fight at a park in Melbourne’s west.Police were called to reports of a group of people fighting in a park on Haines Drive, Wyndham Vale, about 11.30pm on Friday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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4 hours ago 'It's sexy as hell' says TOM PARKER BOWLES about this new West London spot

Tom savours a new spot in West London where the cooking's all about fire and fresh zing

Politics

24 hours ago Dine out for under £20: 10 of London's very best meals for an austere January

From British-Italian comfort food to proper Malaysian laksa, here’s where to eat out on a budget

Economics

13 hours ago New London cop on leave over domestic violence arrest violated protective order, police say

New London cop on leave over domestic violence arrest violated protective order, police say  Danbury News Times

Events

4 hours ago Man Utd predicted XI for Arsenal FA Cup clash as Ruben Amorim announces decision

Ruben Amorim is ready to play his big hitters as Manchester United look to upset the odds when they travel to Arsenal in the FA Cup as he targets a trophy which could salvage the club's season

Politics

25 hours ago Alleged shoplifter begs for freedom 'offering sexual acts and cash' in alarming new trend

Law enforcement in Texas turned down the woman's allegedly lewd offer of 'sexual acts and cash' in return for her freedom before she was hauled off to meet justice

Economics

13 hours ago Millie Mackintosh recalls terrifying incident as she woke up with person 'on top of her'

Millie Mackintosh has revealed a traumatic teenage experience that shaped her struggles with alcohol. The former Made in Chelsea star reflected on how the incident marked the start of her complex journey with drinking and self-worth.

Events

5 hours ago Trainspotting Tiktoker inspired by Francis Bourgeois discovers hidden gems while visiting every tube stop

He noticed that nobody else had explored all the London tube stops so decided to share his journey on social media

Politics

25 hours ago Customers 'gutted' as Mumbles takeaway they've used for decades shuts with 'heavy heart'

It has thanked customers for their loyal support which it described as its 'guiding light', but some people have been using it since the 80s and can't believe it's gone

Economics

14 hours ago Brit schoolboy, 12, killed in horror Belgium BMW crash as five family members in hospital

The 12-year-old boy from north London died and five members of his family were rushed to hospital after a BMW X5 with a British number plate overturned onto its roof on the E40 motorway in Belgium

Events

7 hours ago The utterly plausible case that climate change makes London much colder

The utterly plausible case that climate change makes London much colder  Financial Times

Politics

26 hours ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'is considering scrapping her £27million divorce bid and had moved him back into the family home

The England and Manchester City star, 34, was kicked out of the family home after secretly fathering a second child with his ex Lauryn Goodman, 33.

Economics

14 hours ago Puerto Rico's chief for natural resources shelves investigation targeting governor's in

Puerto Rico’s new natural resources secretary has shelved an investigation into allegations of illegal construction in a protected area on the island’s southwest coast

Events

8 hours ago Mary Berry's chicken and red wine casserole recipe is the ultimate winter

Mary Berry's chicken and red wine casserole recipe is the perfect winter-warmer, combining succulent chicken with a rich red wine sauce - and it's easy to make, too

Politics

26 hours ago London Underwriters (LU) Announces Partnership with Draftrs Insurance on LU ONE to Deliver Professional Liability Coverage for Small Business Professional Service Firms

London Underwriters (LU) Announces Partnership with Draftrs Insurance on LU ONE to Deliver Professional Liability Coverage for Small Business Professional Service Firms  Coverager

Economics

14 hours ago Efforts continue to stabilize area where Pennsylvania woman fell to her death in sinkhole

A sinkhole where a Pennsylvania woman fell to her death last month is now being filled with hundreds of cubic yards of grout in a bid to stabilize the site

Events

11 hours ago The unusual drink you've never heard of that helps weight loss and diabetes

A study says it can help people "overcome health problems" related to lifestyle-associated diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and skin problems

Politics

27 hours ago Elon Musk 'world's best hope' for £18trn mega tunnel connecting London and New York

Elon Musk 'world's best hope' for £18trn mega tunnel connecting London and New York  Express

Economics

15 hours ago Suspended New London officer accused of violating protective order during domestic incident

Suspended New London officer accused of violating protective order during domestic incident  Hartford Courant

Events

11 hours ago BlockBUSTED: Prince William was 'banned from his local video shop at university for returning films too late

Prince William was allegedly banned from his local rental video store during his time as a university student at St Andrews because he handed back films too late. 

Politics

27 hours ago Sainsbury’s give workers surprise pay increase after huge Christmas sales

Sainsbury’s told shareholders it is on track to increase its profits for the year, in line with previous targets.

Economics

15 hours ago Michelle Keegan 'being targeted for TV show with Mark Wright' after pregnancy bombshell

Brassic star Michelle Keegan and Heart Radio host Mark Wright shared with fans last month that they're expecting a baby together, with it now teased they could do a docuseries

Events

15 hours ago London woman wins big on Kentucky Lottery's online 'Juicy Wins' jackpot

London woman wins big on Kentucky Lottery's online 'Juicy Wins' jackpot  WDRB

Politics

28 hours ago ‘Heartless’ fraudster stole £1m from bank customers to fund Porsche sports car and lavish lifestyle

Adam Raja used more than 100 mobiles and SIM cards to contact unsuspecting victims from his bedroom in Croydon

Economics

17 hours ago Emmerdale Anthony's sickening next target 'revealed' after worrying comment

Emmerdale teased one or two young characters could be targeted by abuser Anthony Fox on the ITV soap, after a clue in the latest episode sparked concern

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