66 m. ago I made soup thicker with 1 simple ingredient chefs love using — it’s not flour or pasta

Adding a thickener to soups is essential when making them, and it's really easy to do.

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5 h. ago BBC’s Kingdom series gets viewers ‘into the action’ with TV drama techniques

New David Attenborough show’s use of drones and moving cameras creates immersive experience like Adolescence David Attenborough’s new BBC series Kingdom has broken ground by using elements from TV dramas, such as cliffhangers and drone and moving-camera shots, to immerse viewers “into the action” like the hit Netflix drama Adolescence did.Since the advent of streaming services, there has been an increase in natural history TV shows thanks to the worldwide appeal of the genre popularised by Attenborough and the renowned BBC Studios natural history unit (NHU). Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Britain's retail giants including John Lewis and Aldi release Christmas ads

It's the beginning of November, so naturally it means the start of the festive season as far as advertisers are concerned - get ready to have your heartstrings and wallets pulled

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11 h. ago Judge rejects plea deal for funeral home owner accused of stashing nearly 190 decaying bodies

Jon Hallford withdrew his guilty plea and is scheduled for trial

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13 h. ago ‘We’ve planted the apple that fell on Newton’s head’: the artists striking back against the climate emergency

From cultivating a spiral-shaped orchard to finding lost glaciers and dressing up as a landmark bird, on 4 November artists around the UK will participate in Remember Nature, a day of activism to offer hope for the futureBack in 2015, well into the twilight of his life, the artist and activist Gustav Metzger decided to embark on one last big project. Best known as the inventor of auto-destructive art – a response, he said, to the destructive horrors of the Holocaust – Metzger had also, over the course of a long career, been an inspirational teacher to Pete Townshend of the Who and campaigned for numerous causes including nuclear disarmament and vegetarianism. Now, on a video message barely three minutes long, he was making one final plea.“I, Gustav Metzger, am asking for your participation in this worldwide call for a day of action to remember nature on November 4th, 2015,” he began, appealing to creatives to take a stand against the ongoing erasure of species. “Our task is to remin...

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14 h. ago 'I visited Natural History Museum after dark for special reason and it blew my mind'

The Natural History Museum in London holds a special place in the heart of everyone who has visited.

Culture

14 h. ago Chilli con carne 'tastes like it's been simmering all day' if you add 1 unexpected ingredient

It's the perfect meal for Bonfire Night but one ingredient elevates it, says Gousto chef Sophie Nahmad

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14 h. ago Putting his foot in it! Royal Mail postman leaves homeowner furious after walking through freshly laid cement

A Royal Mail postman has left a homeowner in Romford 'furious' after walking through freshly laid wet cement on their driveway.

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14 h. ago New M&S creation lands in stores, leaving shoppers saying 'I can't breathe'

The national chain has launched a new cauliflower cheese product in its Foodhall stores - although it's not going to be for everyone due to the extra ingredient

Politics

15 h. ago Prince William says he 'thinks constantly about the world his children will inherit'

Prince William launched the £50 million Earthshot Prize with naturalist David Attenborough in October 2020

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16 h. ago Dubai’s neighbour that offers visitors untamed nature and wild mountains

Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai’s wilder, more rugged neighbour, is an adventure-lovers’ paradise

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17 h. ago My sister was a force of nature, but kept a secret that ended up killing her

Clare Burns was murdered by her partner after previously reporting him for abuse

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17 h. ago Never clean 3 areas of your home with white vinegar, cleaning expert issues advice

White vinegar can be a saviour when you're trying to clean your home on a budget – but there are three areas of your home you should avoid when using the affordable ingredient

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18 h. ago French chef says you should add one simple ingredient to your porridge

French chef Joel Mielle has shared his blueberry and banana porridge recipe - and there's one ingredient he says you should add to your breakfast dish

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18 h. ago Make porridge tastier with one pinch of simple ingredient French chef loves

A French chef has shared a simple way to make your porridge even tastier - and it's as simple as sprinkling a little flavour enhancer on top

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18 h. ago Stockport to welcome new Asian supermarket in town's historic quarter

Owners have said the new shop will sell a wide range of Asian products, including ingredients and products from China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia

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18 h. ago Bali halts construction of glass lift at iconic Kelingking beach after public outcry

Activists and local communities say glass structure will spoil natural beauty of Kelingking’s dramatic cliffs and cause ecological damage

Society

19 h. ago ‘I can’t go on anymore’: Mazón resigns as Valencia leader and acknowledges mistakes during deadly 2024 floods – Europe live

Mazón faced daily calls for his resignation after flooding in October 2024 killed 229 peopleFor more on the anger towards Mazón and the calls for consequences after Spain’s worst natural disaster this century, it’s worth reading this report from our Spain correspondent, Sam Jones.Resigning his post, Mazón said “I can’t go on anymore” as he lamented “brutal” criticism he faced, while “acknowledging” mistakes made in an “unprecedented” situation. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago 'I worked for the late Queen and was told I'd be fired for my comments to Andrew'

Dickie Arbiter was the ultimate royal insider – handling Queen Elizabeth II's public affairs for 12 years – and has now spoken out on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's nature behind closed doors

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20 h. ago Yorkshire puddings will be taller and softer with James Martin's extra ingredient

Yorkshire puddings are a staple on roast dinners, and James Martin has shared a simple recipe that gives a 'beautiful' rise

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