73 minutes ago A cold boiled egg pot may be a convenient shot of protein, but where’s the joy in that? | Lucy Dearlove

Somewhere between protein powders and chicken breasts in plastic containers, I fear the pursuit of wellness has become a thief of joyLast year, I needed to eat on the go between exercising and an evening class. Frequently, I would find myself striding up a hill in the dark eating cold boiled eggs from a plastic pot. The eggs had been cooked into submission, with a grey ring around the chalky yolk that plastered itself across my tongue and teeth. The whites were rubbery, and the bottom of the pot held a little pool of mysterious cloudy water that made me shudder.So why choose to eat the cursed eggs? I’m clearly not alone: Tesco recently revealed that boiled egg pots have ousted crisps from the top spot in its meal-deal league table (other retailers have reported equivalent growth in the snack’s popularity). It’s possible to read the “egg protein pot” as evidence of a joyless nation – a variation on the “joyless tubes”, the term the English writer Douglas Adams gave to sausages, bolst...

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2 hours ago We tried a fish and chip shop that's in the UK's top 50 and found a £5.50 'Super Barm'

The award-winning chippy has been named one of Fry’s Magazine’s 50 Best Fish and Chip Takeaways in the UK

Economics

14 hours ago Denis Law dead aged 84 as Scottish football mourns Manchester United and Scotland legend

Law is Scotland's joint all-time top scorer and passes away after a battle with Alzheimer's

Sport

2 hours ago Katie Price's sad warning about January surgery plans as friends' share fears

Katie Price is said to be going under the knife to have her 'pixie ears' fixed, but a plastic surgeon has issued a sad warning about the star's procedures

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6 hours ago Vue, Odeon, Cineworld and Showcase rules for bringing own food and drink into cinemas

The rules may surprise many cinemagoers

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17 hours ago iOS 18.3 release date: iPhone updates new features including a massive change to Apple Intelligence

At least eight new features or bug fixes are in the pipeline as Apple gets ready to launch its next major software update

Technology

11 hours ago A bargain holiday in Tuscany? Yes, really! How August week in Italy's rolling hills, sun

Consumer comparison site Which? has undertaken a survey of Brit's favourite travel destinations to try to uncover the cheapest week-long breaks for this upcoming August.

Science

22 hours ago Roman Roadchef! Archaeologists uncover a 'service station' in Gloucester where ancient travellers would have stopped for 'fast food' 2,000 years ago

Archeologists have discovered the foundations of a Roman 'service station' by the A147 in the Cotswolds, about five miles south of Cheltenham.

Transport

77 minutes ago 'Worrying increase' in kids taken out of school for cheaper term time holidays

Councillors in Bolton heard that while the 'difference in price can be tempting, the loss of valuable education to the child is concerning'

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6 hours ago Air fryer users stunned as 'perfect' poached eggs are cooked in just minutes

The notoriously tricky to cook poached egg can be perfected in the increasingly popular air fryer in only 10 minutes and you just need two basic ingredients - here’s how to do it

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3 hours ago Three supermarkets now cheaper than Aldi for basket of food essentials as budget retailer drops to fourth place

Aldi is the only retailer to increase in price in our weekly comparison of essentials like bread and milk

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16 hours ago Football legend Ian Wright pays surprise visit to Lioness star's Greater Manchester cafe

The "North's favourite Southerner" paid a visit to the popular Greater Manchester cafe

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3 hours ago Rami Malek on rebellion, racism, and still feeling like an outsider: ‘I’m white passing, but growing up in LA, we definitely didn’t fit in’

He was an unruly teenager in 90s Los Angeles, who became feted for his turns as Freddie Mercury and a Bond villain. Now he’s turning to Greek tragedy on the London stageRami Malek, in one graceful sweep, lifts the food delivery bags from an assistant and holds open the door of the photographic studio. He showers the room with greetings, asking names, responding to questions: he’s doing good, thanks; his Thanksgiving was good, thanks, his partner (actor Emma Corrin) threw a surprise dinner for him, trimmings and all, and he was blown away. He shakes hands with the crew, jokes about the music, apologises for being late. His fault, he maintains. But there’s something else. In all these small interactions, Malek is quick to flip focus on to the other person: no, but how are they? How is their Sunday? I wonder as I watch him, is this real? Is this who he is? I’d read that he liked the way Tom Hanks is attentive to all those he works with. That Malek learned this in 2010 while working on ...

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10 hours ago Texas woman thought she only bought an antique cabinet on Facebook marketplace — but discovers way more inside

‘Literally, no words,’ she says upon looking inside the cabinet and coming across a major surprise

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2 hours ago Meera Sodha’s veghan recipe for lemon mousse with fennel seed shortbread | The new vegan

All the freshness of a posset and all the cool crumbliness of a good shortbread – and all without the dairyI didn’t know there was shortbread beyond Walker’s until I was in my mid-20s and working (briefly) at the Dock Kitchen, where, under the guidance of chef Richard Blackwell, I whipped up a batch. Each mouthful was unlike any other biscuit; it was rich, buttery, crumbly and melted enthusiastically in my mouth. I imagine it’s for this reason that shortbread is often paired with sharp and creamy posset, a smooth set cream and citrus dessert on which today’s mousse is based. The fennel seed, with its sweet, green flavour, acts as an excellent chaperone, helping to ease any tension between mousse and shortbread. Continue reading...

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17 hours ago Mouthwatering air fryer recipes by JAMIE OLIVER. These meals are all quick and healthy

He's Britain's most popular TV chef - now let Jamie Oliver be the first to show you how versatile your air fryer can be. These recipes are from the chef's new book, Easy Air Fryer.

Society

4 hours ago 'I found a way to get Uniqlo's £35 cashmere beanie for under £10 with money

The 100% cashmere beanie is designed for 'softness, warmth and comfort' and is available in 13 colours including black, beige and navy - and it's been reduced in the Uniqlo sale

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19 hours ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe could be forced to sell the one Manchester United player he doesn't want to

Manchester United find themselves in desperate times but one shining light remains unblemished at Old Trafford

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9 hours ago DOJ accuses Walgreens of ignoring ‘red flags’ and driving opioid crisis with invalid prescriptions

Massive pharmacy chain has paid millions in opioid settlements already

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2 hours ago Katie Price's friends are 'worried' about her as star prepares for surgery

Katie Price is said to be heading to Turkey later this month to undergo ear surgery, however, friends of the former glamour model are said to be 'worried' about her

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19 hours ago 9 healthy foods to put in your child’s packed lunch according to the NHS

These meals are healthy and delicious 🥗

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4 hours ago Clydebank boss Gordon Moffat reveals Hibs Scottish Cup masterplan and why he'll shake Dwight Gayle's hand

Clydebank are eyeing an upset at Easter Road but boss Moffat knows they face a massive task to stop the high flying Hibees.

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11 hours ago Peter Murrell blocked by Lord Advocate from selling home after SNP police probe charges

EXCLUSIVE: The former SNP chief executive had the legal restriction taken out against him months after he was charged last year.

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3 hours ago Who spent 40% of last year at the top of the UK singles chart? The Saturday quiz

From the Companions of Artemis to The Rubber-Keyed Wonder, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Who spent 40% of last year at the top of the UK singles chart?2 What Japanese model is the best-selling car ever?3 The Rubber-Keyed Wonder is a film about which computer?4 Which dynasty gave its name to a distinctive jaw?5 Which network televises the proceeding of the US federal government?6 HO and OO are common scales of what?7 Which former English head of state died in 1712, aged 85?8 Which Asian country is known as the graveyard of empires?What links: 9 Helô Pinheiro; Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes; Astrud Gilberto?10 Pastoral; utility; working; toy?11 Benfica; Birmingham City; Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs; County Mayo?12 White (US); Blue (South Korea, formerly); Pink (Argentina)?13 Anne Boleyn; Edith Cavell; Olivia Colman; Diana, Princess of Wales; Elizabeth Fry?14 Companions of Artemis; East Sussex cliffs; Moscow skyscrapers; Tottenham trees?15 Ash; eth; ethel;...

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26 hours ago Celebrate the new year with 35% off food at iconic Thai restaurant, Chaophraya

Chaophraya, the iconic Thai dining destination renowned for its authentic and innovative cuisine, is offering diners the perfect way to kick-start 2025 with an exclusive January promotion.

Society

5 hours ago Home Bargains slashes price of 'elegant' £26 Air Wick item to only £3.49

Home Bargains is offering an amazing deal on a reed diffuser from a top brand that comes in an 'elegant' bottle

Economics

11 hours ago Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville lead Man Utd tributes to Denis Law after his death

Tributes have been flooding in after Denis Law, part of Manchester United's 'Holy Trinity', a Ballon d'Or and European Cup winner and Scotlands joint all-time leading goalscorer, died on Friday at the age of 84

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3 hours ago Major new rules for broadband and mobile bills have just been introduced

Ofcom has just introduced new rules for broadband and mobile price rises - and consumer rights expert Martyn James is here to outline everything you need to know

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26 hours ago First look inside 'stunning' Ardbeg House as island whisky hotel opens for bookings

The former Islay Hotel has been transformed into the home of Ardbeg.

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13 hours ago Shoppers 'ditch' Dyson for 'brilliant Amazon vacuum that’s a fraction of the price

"Much more powerful than the Dyson which only has two speeds."

Economics

11 hours ago One of football’s giants – tributes paid to Denis Law following death aged 84

Law helped Manchester United win the European Cup in 1968 and is Scotland’s joint record goalscorer.

Events

4 hours ago How to turn mango pits and peel into infused vodka – recipe | Waste not

A refreshing way to use up those last bits of mango that cling to the stone – cheers!There are countless guides online explaining how to prepare mangoes, from scooping out the flesh with a glass to cutting a criss-cross in each cheek before turning it into a “hedgehog”, yet none of them seems to solve the problem of removing the flesh around the seed. If you don’t mind getting sticky, the pit is great fun to gnaw on, which is one way to get those last sweet morsels. Alternatively, mango pit vodka is a fun way to make use of both the seed and the skin. Continue reading...

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28 hours ago 'Cheap to run' heated airer 'keeps washing off radiators' and is 'brilliant for drying clothes'

The Debenhams heated airer currently has a 60% discount, making the price more appealling

Society

14 hours ago Medicare announces 15 new drugs chosen for price negotiations, including popular weight loss drug Ozempic

Any negotiated prices will go into effect in 2027, federal health officials say

Economics

16 hours ago US lawsuit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores

A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one big-box retailer

Events

4 hours ago The Wales try that stunned everyone somehow happened exactly 50 years ago today

Graham Price's remarkable score for a prop was accompanied by an iconic piece of commentary

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29 hours ago Millionaire who bought $2M Nantucket beach house for just $200K reveals why it was a 'terrible investment'

A Connecticut millionaire who purchased a stunning $2 million beachfront home in Nantucket for just $200,000 is now reeling over his 'terrible investment.'

Society

15 hours ago Fitness fans rush to snag £15 Nutribullet blender 'perfect' for protein shakes

Shoppers have praised the gadget as a 'game changer' and the new deal gets it for less than half of its usual £40 price tag

Economics

16 hours ago Luke Littler crashes out of Bahrain Darts Masters as world champions suffers shock Gerwyn Price defeat

The Welshman produced a stunning showing in the quarter-final

Events

7 hours ago Teacher's shameful behaviour in Morrisons car park uncovered when colleagues noticed something odd

Rhian Williams, a former head of chemistry at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin in Carmarthenshire, has been banned from the classroom indefinitely after the incident

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17 hours ago Cheshire mum buys mystery Greggs bag for £2.19 and is bowled away by contents

Typically at Greggs you can get one food item for £2.50, so imagine this mum's shock when she opened a cheap mystery box and got some unbelievable items inside it

Economics

16 hours ago Landlords warn rents will rise ‘fairly significantly’ in response to Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill

The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill will bring in measures landlords will need to ‘price in’ to rents charged, claims an industry figure

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8 hours ago Seaside café famous for its huge sandwiches brings back breakfast menu that made it a must

They will be relaunching their iconic roast menu on Sunday, January 19 and their breakfast menu on Monday, January 20

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17 hours ago Debenhams slash 89% off 'beautiful' diamond watch as £2,895 timepiece now £320

The GV2 Milan Silver Dial Stainless Steel Swiss Quartz Diamond Watch from luxury brand Gevril has had its price cut by over £2,500

Economics

17 hours ago Warning to anyone storing milk in fridge door as major mistake could cost hundreds

Fridge manufacturer Beko has issued a major warning to homeowners. According to the experts, storing your food and drinks in the wrong place could cost you hundreds of pounds

Events

9 hours ago US accuses Walgreens of filling millions of illegitimate prescriptions, including for opioids

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit accusing Walgreens of filling millions of prescriptions for Americans over the last decade and more without a legitimate purpose, including for dangerous amounts of opioids

Politics

18 hours ago Sky TV, Netflix and broadband deal drops £120 to its cheapest price ever

Sky's January sales have seen price drops of a raft of TV and broadband bundles, but there's one particular deal which really caught our eye

Economics

18 hours ago US supreme court cites TikTok’s relationship with ‘foreign adversary’ in upholding sale

The supreme court has allowed to go into effect a law that will force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell its US business by Sunday, or face a banUS supreme court issues ruling upholding nationwide ban on TikTokCan Donald Trump circumvent a TikTok ban?Justice Neil Gorsuch expressed reservations about the TikTok sale-or-ban billThough Gorsuch voted to uphold the law, he did not express total certainty in it.There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community. But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary. For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners’ first amendment rights. Continue reading...

Events

10 hours ago Coronation Street scene drops major hint about who father of Daisy's baby is

A new Coronation Street scene for an episode next week may have dropped a massive hint about the identity of the father of Daisy Midgeley's unborn baby on the ITV soap

Politics

18 hours ago Home Alone mansion sells for $5.5 million after landing on market seven months earlier at a lower price

The iconic Home Alone mansion in Chicago has officially sold for more than the asking price after first being put on the market only seven months earlier for $5.25 million.

Economics

19 hours ago South African miner describes horrors as people starved to death underground

A miner who spent six months in a disused mine has spoken of the horror he experienced after a police operation cut off food and basic supplies to thousands

Events

11 hours ago Environmental group blasts Trump’s plan to roll back auto emissions regulations: ‘Everyone with lungs will pay the price’

Vehicles that run on gas emit greenhouse gases that warm the planet, resulting in drought and other consequences of climate change

Politics

18 hours ago Shark slashes £70 off 'perfect' cordless vacuum shoppers 'absolutely love'

This top-of-the-range vacuum is now available at a discounted price

Economics

19 hours ago 'I swear by my sunrise alarm clock for tackling winter blues and waking up more easily on dark mornings'

My Lumie sunrise alarm clock has been brilliant at helping me tackle SAD and wake up more easily on the dark winter mornings, and Amazon just slashed £30 off the price

Events

13 hours ago Katie Price breaks her New Year's resolution to stop vaping after just three weeks as she introduces fans to her 'three newborns'

The 46-year-old former glamour model opened up about her goals for the year while filming alongside her sister Sophie and boyfriend JJ Slater

Politics

19 hours ago Inside Katie Price's weight loss as fans beg star to seek help amid health fears

Katie Price has left fans concerned after she showcased her slimmer figure in a new video, with some urging the star to seek help. Here's all we know about her body alterations...

Economics

19 hours ago Ozempic, Wegovy and other new drugs are selected for Medicare's price negotiations

The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers

Events

15 hours ago Amazon slashes price of Lindt chocolates to 26p each and they're great for Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter around the corner, now is the perfect time to stock up on your favourite Lindt chocolate boxes as Amazon slashes prices

Politics

21 hours ago Home Bargains fans impressed by £4 'magic cream' that 'plumps and firms' skin

The budget retailer is selling an affordable version of one of the UK's most popular moisturisers - Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream

Economics

19 hours ago ‘In Gaza, a press vest makes you a target’: the journalists who have paid a price for reporting on the war

Under the Geneva conventions, media workers are not legitimate military targets, yet at least 166 have been killed in the conflict with Israel. As a ceasefire deal takes shape, we tell the stories of three of those killed or injured in the last yearAfter 15 months of relentless bombardment, the war in Gaza has been the deadliest on record for journalists – with at least 166 Palestinian media workers killed according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).As the world waits for the Israeli cabinet to approve the first phase of a ceasefire due to start on Sunday, press freedom organisations are now demanding unfettered access into Gaza for foreign journalists – who have so far been barred by Israel – and calling for accountability for Israel’s alleged war crimes, urging justice to replace a culture of impunity. Continue reading...

Events

16 hours ago Kristi Noem won’t say if she would withhold disaster aid if Trump asks: ‘Leadership has consequences’

Trump’s nominee for massive cabinet job rebuffs ‘hypothetical’ question as he threatens California fire relief

Politics

21 hours ago Traitors fans left baffled as sneaky shoppers place cloaked M&S Colin the Caterpillars in Aldi aisles amid Cuthbert cakes

Hilarious photos shared to social media show a singular M&S Colin the Caterpillar cake - draped in a signature Traitors-style dark cloak - placed on shelves of Cuthbert cakes in Aldi stores.

Economics

20 hours ago California wildfires: containment improves as winds recede and people begin return home

Two largest wildfires, the Palisades fire and Eaton fire, have become more contained, but dry winds could return next weekContainment of the massive wildfires in Los Angeles was improving as the extreme winds that made it challenging to fight the blazes continued to recede Friday and gave the city some relief during the ongoing disaster.Cooler air will continue to bring much-needed humidity to the region over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service’s latest forecast. But dry winds could return late Monday or early Tuesday. Continue reading...

Events

16 hours ago Luke Littler stunned as world champion exits Bahrain Masters in quarter

Luke 'the Nuke' Littler succumbed to his first defeat since he won the PDC World Championship title earlier this year, getting beaten by former champion Gerwyn Price

Politics

21 hours ago 'Lovely' M&S £10 perfume that's 'very similar' to popular £107 designer version

The sweet pistachio-scented perfume is perfect for spring - and it's a fraction of the price of a much more expensive favourite

Economics

20 hours ago Woman shocked after discovering how many free things you can get on your birthday

A woman named Yaz Moore documented all the food and products she managed to get for free from stores on her birthday, including goodies from Space NK, Marks & Spencer and Hotel Chocolat

Events

16 hours ago Trump inauguration to move indoors amid frigid temperatures in Washington – live

President-elect says festivities scheduled for his inauguration day will be held indoors – including the traditional paradeDonald Trump told CNN that he will decide what to do with TikTok once he takes office, after the supreme court upheld legislation that will ban it on Sunday unless its Chinese owner sells its US operations.“It ultimately goes up to me, so you’re going to see what I’m going to do,” Trump said in an interview with the network. Asked if he would try to reverse the ban, should it go into effect, Trump said: “Congress has given me the decision, so I’ll be making the decision.”It is not clear that the Act itself directly regulates protected expressive activity, or conduct with an expressive component. Indeed, the Act does not regulate the creator petitioners at all Petitioners, for their part, have not identified any case in which this Court has treated a regulation of corporate control as a direct regulation of expressive activity or semi-expressive conduct We hesita...

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21 hours ago Mum horrified as £2.50 SHEIN pencil cases 'ideal for teens' hid concealed knives

Ann-Marie Bennett bought two stationery sets as presents for her two children before they went back to school in January - but was left horrified when she discovered the hidden blades inside

Economics

20 hours ago 'Best jacket I've ever bought' Uniqlo down jacket that is 'very warm for winter' has 30% off

This Uniqlo Down Jacket is a perfect addition to your winter wardrobe. It's warm, water-repellent and windproof, and it's currently on sale for 30% off

Events

17 hours ago Destiny 2 Xur Exotics today: All items for sale and where to find him on January 17

Destiny 2's Exotic vendor, Xur, is back again this week – here's how to find him, what he's selling, and whether we recommend his offerings before he vanishes again

Politics

22 hours ago Beauty fans who spend £35 can get £95 worth of free products including REN and Laneige

The Glow 'n' Go Edit from LookFantastic is filled with eight skincare and beauty treats from big brands like REN, Shiseido and LANEIGE - all for a fraction of the price

Economics

20 hours ago UK police seize Cyberpunk Tesla Cybertruck at Morrisons petrol station over 'concerns'

The Tesla Cybertruck is a beast of a vehicle, but it is also a danger to other road users. The vehicle was seized by police in Greater Manchester and the driver was reported

Events

17 hours ago 'Perfect for Valentine's day' Lindt chocolates on sale for 26p each on Amazon

Whether you're a fan of milk, dark or white chocolate, Amazon has slashed the price of a selection of Lindt chocolate boxes and truffles which is ideal for gifting or as a treat for yourself.

Politics

22 hours ago GTA 6 could 'save' the games industry but huge '$80 plus' price comes at a cost for you

One analyst has predicted that pricing games higher would help the industry in the medium to long-term, and has suggested Rockstar Games' GTA 6 could be the game to do it

Economics

20 hours ago Huge fire breaks out as casino burns to the ground in front of horrified crowds

A massive fire has devastated a a casino in Culiacan, Mexico, with images showing huge plumes of smoke billowing up into the sky after people were quickly evacuated

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