35 minutes ago London revellers dealt blow as popular Winter Wonderland closes after Storm Bert wreaks havoc on capital

Three of London’s top attractions forced to close as Met Office wind warning persists

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40 minutes ago Storm Bert latest updates: Danger to life and homes submerged as close to month’s rain falls in 48 hours

Severe disruption as Storm Bert brings torrential rains and winds to UK

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54 minutes ago The Moon Under Water: from where did George Orwell get the name for his perfect pub?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsWhat is the origin of the pub name the Moon Under Water? George Orwell adopted it to describe his “ideal of what a pub should be”, but where did he get it from? Mike Jones, by emailPost your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday. Continue reading...

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55 minutes ago The truth about salt: how to avoid one of the world’s biggest hidden killers

Most of us consume far too much, which can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. But there are some simple ways to retrain your palate and reduce your intakeLast Tuesday, I bought lunch on the go. I fancied something hot, tasty but healthy, so I chose a vegan ramen from the Japanese-inspired chain Wasabi. The soup was packed with turmeric noodles, vegetable gyozas, mushrooms, bean sprouts, pak choi, pickled ginger and sesame seeds, in a soy and miso broth. It was delicious. In fact, it was so delicious, I was suspicious. I checked out its nutritional information online. Only 342 calories, low in saturated fat Aha! Salt: 5.07g a portion.The World Health Organization recommends that adults eat less than 5g of salt a day. One noodle soup had exceeded my entire daily intak...

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55 minutes ago Jamie Oliver reveals huge Christmas shopping list you need to start buying now

Kitchen aficionado Jamie Oliver wants to make sure everyone has all the ingredients they need for an amazing Christmas dinner and has listed every item you'll need on a shopping list

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58 minutes ago Why you should never sleep with the heating on – even when it's cold outside

Winter is here and many of us have been tempted to leave the heating on overnight - but experts warned it can be bad for your health and even lead to long-term issues

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75 minutes ago Celtic force pundit to say the quiet part out loud as Scales beats Hoops 'target' to top award

It was a perfect Saturday for Celtic and one pundit thinks the title race is now over

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82 minutes ago Storm Bert: Met Office yellow wind warning as wild weather to spark power cuts and travel chaos in London

At least three deaths on British roads with more than 200 flood alerts in place

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83 minutes ago Earl Spencer's estranged wife Karen admits moving out of Althorp House hasn't 'been easy' and admits 'it's been a challenging time' following their split

Charles Spencer 's estranged wife, 52, is leaving Althorp House, located in Northampton, and said it has not been an easy transition.

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1 hour ago London revellers dealt blow as Winter Wonderland closes due to Storm Bert's dangerous winds

Three of London’s top attractions forced to close as Met Office wind warning persists

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