41 m. ago Tommy Freeman starts in new position as England name team for Australia test

Freeman will shift from the wing to outside centre to face the Wallabies as George Ford wins the fly-half race

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92 m. ago Experts say broadband should cost no more than £30 a month – how to check if you’re overpaying

Money Saving Expert says most households are overpaying for broadband – but switching to the right full fibre deal can save hundreds a year.

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97 m. ago The fall spice essential to pumpkin spice lattes and mulled wine that can help kill bacteria in your body

That piece of pumpkin pie just got sweeter

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1 hour ago Six ways to stay warm at night without having to turn on central heating, according to expert

If you're struggling to stay warm during the night as the temperatures are dropping ahead of winter, there are six clever ways you can stay warm without having to use your central heating

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1 hour ago Major UK supermarket knocks price of 1L Baileys to £11 ahead of Christmas

Baileys is an Irish cream liqueur made from whiskey, cream, and a hint of cocoa and vanilla

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2 h. ago Are solar panels worth it in the UK? An expert guide on how they work for your home

We explain how solar panels work, who they’re right for, how much you could save and the grants that may help you get started

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2 h. ago A strange brew: the case of the man behind an audacious Scottish tea fraud

A charismatic, tweed-wearing grower from Perthshire falsely claimed to be able to create thriving tea plantations in Scotland. His elaborate deception took in luxury hotels, media outlets and tea growers across the countryWith its large silver pouch, artistic label and delicate leaves, Dalreoch Scottish white tea might be expected to grace elegant cups with saucers, perhaps with a scone served on the side. Instead, it is nestled with an array of numbered polythene packets in a room just off a laboratory at the University of Aberdeen.This is not an ordinary afternoon tea but evidence in a crime that science helped solve. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Sweet dreams? Healthy ways to put pudding back on the menu | Kitchen aide

Our expert panel delivers the answers to levelling up your dessert without undoing your healthy eating effortsI eat healthily, but my meals are never really complete without pudding. Yoghurt and stewed fruit aside, do you have any suggestions for what will hit the spot without verging too far into the unhealthy? Wendy, by emailThe truth is, you can’t often have your cake and eat it – or not a big piece, anyway. “My main piece of advice, which maybe isn’t all that welcome, is to keep to small portions,” says Brian Levy, author of Good & Sweet, in which his recipes contain no added sugar. “My grandma would keep many chocolate bars and have just one, but that’s never really worked for me.”’Tis the season for stewed fruit, but have you tried Melissa Hemsley’s banana slices sandwiched together with peanut butter, half-dipped in melted chocolate and put in the freezer? (FYI the same tactic also works like a dream with dates.) “You can’t beat frozen grapes, either,” says baker Lily Jon...

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2 h. ago Vet recommends six things pet owners should do to lower expensive bills

The expert explained how pet owners could save money on vet bills by taking the precautions

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2 h. ago Koblenz is the cosy German city that welcomes visitors like locals

On the search for the perfect autumn break, Katie Mather finds intriguing history, traditional restaurants and delicious wine on the banks of the Mosel and Rhine

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2 h. ago Supermarket giant is opening 250 ‘daily’ stores across England after axing 103 shops, cafes and pharmacies

A SUPERMARKET giant is set to open 250 new ‘daily’ convenience stores across England - just months after announcing plans to shut more than 100 shops, cafés and pharmacies. The new stores will focus on smaller, local shopping experiences - offering essentials, fresh food and on-the-go options. The retailer says the move is part of...

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2 h. ago Salmon will be extra juicy and tender with 1 extra ingredient loved by French chefs

Salmon is a versatile fish that can be cooked in many ways, and French chef Joel Mielle shared a great way to elevate it and make it restaurant-quality

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2 h. ago Salmon will be juicy and tender if you add 1 ingredient to the dish

The fish is a popular choice for lunch or dinner and can be easily elevated with the correct preparation. A French chef has shared his method for making the ultimate salmon dinner

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2 h. ago Polish 'stalker' who claimed to be Madeleine McCann tells court 'American psychic Fia Johansson kept her captive in US after arranging for her to appear on Dr Phil show'

Julia Wandelt said Fia Johansson also made her 'hand over' her social media accounts after promising to help her get a DNA test to prove she was Madeleine.

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2 h. ago Embrace stew season with 25% off our favourite slow cooker at Amazon

Cook up delicious winter-warmers for less with this tried-and-tested appliance

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3 h. ago 18 best champagnes taste tested by a wine expert, from supermarket to luxury fizz

From Lidl to Laurent Perrier, these are the finest bubbles for any occasion

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3 h. ago Why did Halloween seem to start earlier this year? A business expert explains

What’s changed isn’t just when we celebrate but how: Halloween has evolved from a simple folk tradition to a commercial event

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3 h. ago House of Dynamite writer ‘respectfully disagrees’ with Pentagon’s complaints about nuclear missile thriller

Noah Oppenheim responded to complaints from the Pentagon over the accuracy of the film’s depiction of the US’s defence systemsNoah Oppenheim, the writer of Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear-missile thriller House of Dynamite has responded to complaints from the Pentagon over the accuracy of its depiction of the US’s defence systems, saying he “respectfully disagree[s]”.In an internal memo dated 16 October obtained by Bloomberg, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said: “The fictional interceptors in the movie miss their target and we understand this is intended to be a compelling part of the drama intended for the entertainment of the audience,” but results from real-world testing “tell a vastly different story.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago 7 chocolate favourites hit by 'shrinkflation' before Christmas

Consumer group Which? asked shoppers to share some of the worst examples of shrinkflation they had seen at the supermarket in recent months

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4 h. ago Expert shares which room of the house to dry bedding in so it dries much faster

The cold weather is back with a vengeance, making it that much trickier to get clothing and bedding dry on an airer but there's one area of the home which may have unexpected drying benefits

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