4 h. ago Backyard chickens: Floridians start raising hens to combat rising egg prices

Despite conflicting laws, a wave of amateur homesteaders have started keeping fowl in the spirit of self-sufficiencyKatie Whalen’s backyard in the Florida city of Port St Lucie is testament to her journey towards a life of self-sufficiency. She grows mangoes, avocados, starfruit, jackfruit and coconuts. She is cultivating a tropical tree spinach known as chaya.What she really wants, however, is a chicken coop and hens to provide eggs that are becoming increasingly unaffordable in stores. As bird flu worsens across the US and commercial suppliers struggle to keep up with demand, the keeping of fowl and production of eggs in home environments, has surged in popularity, and Whalen is keen to join the revolution. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Secrets of the furniture flippers: how to turn trash into treasure

Amateur furniture restoration is a social media phenomenon – with DIY enthusiasts showing how to save mid-century and other antique furnishings from the dumpA coffee table lies discarded on a grassy kerb. Thick black paint obscures how chipped and decrepit the wood underneath might be. Passing by, the best thing for it seems like the local tip. But along comes a young woman. She takes it and, with a healthy dose of sanding, stripping, wood-filling and revarnishing, turns what was a bit of street junk into a beautifully restored mid-century treasure. It’s sold on for a healthy profit.Welcome to the world of online furniture flipping – where interiors enthusiasts show how they have transformed pieces obtained for little or no money back to their original glory. Some are so good at it, they have quit their jobs to do it full-time.One of Erin Shuford’s projects Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Black pudding in the hole and buttery chicken curry – Gill Meller’s recipes for next level traybakes

Dishes that are easy, all in one and soon to be your new favourite midweek mealsI love this combination, but feel free to switch up the black pudding for some nice herby pork sausages, or a decent handful of firm chestnut mushrooms, if you’d like to keep it all about the veg. Once you’ve added the batter, don’t be tempted to open the oven door for at least 20 minutes, as this will help things rise as they should. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Netflix show boss' devastating real life cancer struggle after his character faked condition

Sick Note creators James Serafinowicz and Nat Saunders have become a Netflix sensation for their black comedy about faking cancer - and revealed their thoughts on the show after James was diagnosed with the disease a couple of years later

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7 h. ago Chain, chain, chain: political theatre confirms Elon Musk’s Maga hero status at jubilant CPAC

Emboldened and exultant, speakers put less emphasis on baiting liberals and more on spreading the Maga gospelWhat do you give the man who has everything? A ballroom full of cheering conservative activists found out this week when Elon Musk was presented with a chainsaw by Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, who has used the power tool as a symbol of his push to impose fiscal discipline.Wearing sunglasses, a black Maga baseball cap and a gold necklace, Musk giddily wielded the chainsaw up and down the stage. “This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy!” he declared. Members of the audience shouted: “We love you!” Musk replied: “I love you guys, too!” And he quipped: “I am become meme.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori covers up for screening of their nudity

The rapper, 47, attempted to keep a low profile as he arrived at the premiere with his spouse, 30, who was dressed in a black headpiece and a matching dress.

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7 h. ago Nigel Slater’s recipes for sausages with spinach and cannellini beans, and artichokes, potatoes, cheese and cider

Hearty warming dishes which make the most of the best seasonal vegThey were hidden between bouquets of parsley and coriander on the green grocer’s display. Fat bunches of true spinach so fresh they stood up by themselves, their leaves as sharp as a Stone Age arrow, tied up with rubber bands. The sort of crisp-stemmed spinach that would laugh in the face of those flabby, round-ended leaves incarcerated in cellophane at the supermarket. I bought four bunches.It was a sausage-and-beans kind of night. Fat sausages from a traditional butcher, coarse-textured and freckled with thyme and black pepper. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Huge fire breaks out at battery recycling centre as 'explosions' heard for miles

A huge fire has broken out at a battery recycling facility, with locals reporting seeing 'explosions' and a black cloud of smoke gushing into the air.

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9 h. ago Wythenshawe fire: Huge blaze seen for miles as 'popping sound' explosions heard

A local posting footage of black smoke being coughed into the sky above Wythenshawe said they heard "explosions popping off", and that the blaze was visible for miles

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9 h. ago Woman sues IVF clinic after giving birth to baby that wasn't hers that she had to give up

Krystena Murray is suing Coastal Fertility Specialists in Savannah, Georgia after she gave birth in December 2023 to a black baby through IVF, a lawsuit claims

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12 h. ago The damning level of winter energy debt revealed in briefing to Scottish Parliament

The average energy debt of those seeking help in Scotland this winter is £2,500 and even higher for those from rural communities, a key support agency has warned.

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13 h. ago Banish toilet limescale without bleach using 70p method that 'breaks it down'

We all know how unsightly toilet limescale is, causing brown, black, yellow and white stains on your bowl

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13 h. ago Mirror Shops– monochrome style essentials to make your wardrobe and home more chic

Have a monochrome moment with our pick of stylish black and white buys from £23

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17 h. ago Baby Reindeer's Nava Mau and Jessica Gunning stun in black as they win big at Independent Spirit Awards 2025

Baby Reindeer stars Nava Mau and Jessica Gunning made a triumphant duo at the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, lighting up the red carpet before claiming well-deserved honors.

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17 h. ago Lottie Moss wraps up in a black faux fur coat as she joins glamorous Frankie Bridge and Ashley Roberts at London Fashion Week

Lottie Moss, Frankie Bridge and Ashley Roberts were all spotted at the Helen Anthony show on Saturday during London Fashion Week.

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18 h. ago Lottie Moss wraps up in a black faux fur coat as she joins glamorous Frankie Bridge and Ashley Roberts at Lond

Lottie Moss wraps up in a black faux fur coat as she joins glamorous Frankie Bridge and Ashley Roberts at Lond  Daily Mail

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18 h. ago Dmitry Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev for undisputed light heavyweight championship – live reaction

Bivol wins rematch by MD 12 (114-114, 116-112, 115-113)Parker blasts out Bakole by KO 2 in co-feature attractionStevenson stops Padley to retain WBC lightweight titleReach Bryan on Bluesky at @BryanAGraham or emailThe fighters have been announced by ring announcer Michael Buffer. The final instructions have been given by the British referee Kevin Parker, the seconds are out and we’ll pick it up with round-by-round coverage from here!The fighters are making their ringwalks for the main event. First it’s Dmitry Bivol, who canters down the runway wearing a silver robe with black trim to группа крови by the Russian rock band Kino. Now it’s Artur Beterbiev’s turn. The unbeaten champion is in an equal hurry to reach the squared circle, wearing a black T-shirt and matching shorts as Вперед Ахмат by Dagestani singer Rizavdi Ismailov plays. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

‘I just don’t know how that’s a penalty,’ says head coachSteve Borthwick: ‘They found a way to win the game’Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially denied them another historic Calcutta Cup victory. Gregor Townsend feels his team were unlucky to concede the crucial second-half penalty kicked by Fin Smith that ultimately proved decisive and doubts have also been raised over the solitary English try, scored by Tommy Freeman.Townsend was particularly unhappy about the crucial penalty given against Rory Darge and Tom Jordan for lifting Ben Curry out of a ruck. “I’m going to go through the game two or three times to see whether we could have got better decisions,” said Townsend, the head coach. “I did feel the decision that counted against us for the winning three points where we cleared someone out of the ruck I just don’t know how that’s a penalty. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Trump brags of ‘liberating’ America in meandering CPAC speech

Trump has been a constant presence at the right-wing conference since he burst onto the Republican political scene by attacking the country’s first Black president

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22 h. ago Rose Byrne showcases her incredible figure in dazzling black gown at The 75th Berlin International Film Festival

The Bridesmaid actress, 45, dressed to impress as she showed off her ageless good looks at the 75th Berlinale International Film Festival on Saturday.

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