75 m. ago UKHSA issues flu warning after 'early' spike as cases and hospital admissions rise

Health experts warn of a rise in positive tests for flu in the past week, with flu season coming early

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2 h. ago Flu season has come early, health experts warn as people urged to get jab

Cases of flu are up across all the datasets monitored by the UK Health Security Agency, particularly in children.

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3 h. ago Health chiefs say UK flu season 'arriving early' and advise 'stay home' with 4 symptoms

This afternoon the UK Health Security Agency sounded an alert and said if people with symptoms have to go out 'wear masks'

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47 h. ago Warning issued over flu season with five groups urged to get the vaccine

Recent vaccine policy changes have created some confusion, particularly around COVID-19 vaccines

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61 h. ago Best autumn recipes to cook now: From hasselback butternut squash to deep

Make the most of autumn’s bounty with these comforting, flavour-packed recipes – from Joe Woodhouse’s hasselback butternut squash to sticky aubergine noodles, deep-dish apple pie and clementine pavlovas

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4 d. ago Robins will flock to your garden when 1 healthy snack is left out

Robins natural food supplies start to dwindles in autumn, but there's one snack you can leave out in your garden to keep them coming back

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4 d. ago Robins will keep coming back to your garden if you leave out 1 healthy snack

Robins will need a helping hand as their food supplies start to dwindle in autumn, but there's one snack you can leave out garden to keep them coming back

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6 d. ago First flu death recorded of virus season... as more counties bring back mask mandates

Health officials in North Carolina revealed they had recorded the fatality.

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6 d. ago Gardeners urged to hang 1 item to stop magpies bullying robins out of gardens

As natural food sources decline in autumn, magpies are often seen at bird feeders - but they tend to eat eggs from other nests which can stop other birds from visiting gardens. However, there is an easy way to keep magpies away

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7 d. ago Who should avoid the flu jab? NHS issues guidance for two key groups as vaccine season unfolds

The NHS flu vaccination programme is underway but two groups may need to exercise caution or avoid the jab

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8 d. ago Butter bean and mushroom soup and squid toasts: Emily Roux’s autumn starters

Colourful autumnal starter-snacks of butter bean veloute with mixed mushrooms and pickled onions, and squid with padrón peppers, lemon zest and toasted almondsI have vivid memories of picking up fallen chestnuts with my mum, which was such a clear signal of autumn for me as a child. We’d kick through piles of leaves to find them, then bring them home to score and roast on the fire. I remember always burning my fingers as I tried to peel them, yet still I went back for more. To me, autumn is all about earthy flavours and a comforting sense of nostalgia. It also marks a new chapter in the kitchen, because the start of any new season is the most exciting time in a restaurant, when we get a whole new set of ingredients to work with. Today’s two first courses draw on those earthy, autumnal qualities, and work just as well for a light lunch as they do for a relaxed starter, with plenty of room for manoeuvre depending on how hungry you and your guests are. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Rick Stein's bangers and mash recipe is 'ultimate comfort food' for cold autumn nights

Renowned chef Rick Stein has shared his ultimate go-to comfort meal of sausages and mash, accompanied with a rich gravy - so having a hearty dinner in less than an hour has never been easier

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9 d. ago 9 of the best autumn Scottish walks that end with cosy bars and restaurants

It’s one of the best times to enjoy seasonal scenery in Scotland and these walks, which end with great food and drink, are an ideal way to do so.

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9 d. ago Three Lebanese comfort food classics to warm you through autumn

From smoky freekeh and tender mloukhieh to the golden vermicelli rice that anchors every meal, Lebnani chef Jad Youssef shares three recipes from his upcoming debut cookbook that capture the warmth and generosity of Beirut’s home cooking

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1 week ago Biryani and chunky chilli pumpkin: Maunika Gowardhan’s recipes for Indian

One-pot mushroom and squash biryani, and a chunky, savoury squash coated in spicesIt’s squash season and my favourite time of the year, not least for all the curries and other comfort food of autumn. Today’s Rajasthani stir-fry is one I cook often, and the combination of ginger, chilli and jaggery lends it a lovely balance of flavour. The biryani, meanwhile, is packed with whole spices, basmati and ghee, which give so much more flavour to the layers of rice and vegetables. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Autumn food staples could ward off flu season for your family, nutritionist says

With winter colds and flus on the horizon, experts are urging families to stock up their pantries with some ‘secret weapons’

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2 w. ago BBC Good Food's chicken pie recipe is perfect 'family favourite' for cold autumn nights

This BBC Good Food recipe for chicken pot pie makes for an "easy dinner" as it only requires 20 minutes of preparation time and can be kept chilled or frozen for a headstart on meal prep

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2 w. ago This walkable riverside city with wine caves, cobbled streets and food halls is perfect for an autumn break

This colourful city should be on your autumn bucketlist

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2 w. ago UK gardeners told to leave one common food item out for robins

Robins are a classic British bird that do not migrate south for the winter, meaning they need help all year round - and there's one type of food you need to leave out in autumn and winter

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2 w. ago The six best ways to boost your immune system as flu season approaches

Cold and flu season is upon us - here are the best ways to boost your immune system to avoid getting ill

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