15 h. ago Homemade Bounty bars, savoury granola and flapjacks: Melissa Hemsley’s recipes for healthy sweet treats

Coconut bars with matcha, a nutty rubble for soups, sandwiches or toast, and super-simple almond butter flapjacksI love a Bounty, although I call them paradise bars. I also love matcha (and not only for its health-supporting benefits). Though my partner doesn’t enjoy drinking matcha tea, when I mix it into the sweetness of the coconut filling, even he’s on board. Then, a very munchable and grabbable savoury granola, and flapjacks that you can throw together in minutes for a week’s worth of on-the-go snacks. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago The lovestruck killer and the prison officer he called 'babe'

Convicted killer Mitchell Ingham used an iPhone to message a prison officer and family while serving his life sentence

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34 h. ago Call the Midwife star says 'it's lovely' as she opens up on co

Rebecca Gethings has played Sister Veronica in the BBC One period drama for four years and has opened up on her relationship with her co-star

Politics

35 h. ago Call the Midwife star says 'I've loved building relationship' with co

A Call the Midwife star's character has gone through an emotional journey during the latest series of the BBC show

Politics

54 h. ago Love Island star calls for new show rule after 'gross' scenes

Love Island: All Stars has been hit with complaints following 'uncomfortable' scenes in recent episodes

Culture

55 h. ago ITV star calls for Love Island rule ban after 'disgusting' scenes

A former Love Island star has called for ITV bosses to put an end to one 'gross' show detail

Culture

58 h. ago Carol Vorderman, 65, LOVES being called a MILF and slams 'stigma' around being sexy in midlife

Carol Vorderman has discussed the stigma around racy dressing in midlife and proudly admitted she loves being called a MILF, having reclaimed the word. 

Politics

61 h. ago Love Island's Casey O'Gorman exposes bombshell Samie Elishi calling show 'a joke'

Love Island All Stars winner Casey O'Gorman has shared a throwback video of Samie Elishi branding the ITV2 dating show 'a joke' after her third appearance

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61 h. ago Love Island's Casey exposes bombshell Samie calling show 'a joke' in now

Love Island All Stars winner Casey O'Gorman has shared a throwback video of Samie Elishi branding the ITV2 dating show 'a joke' after her third appearance

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62 h. ago The end of an era: Allan Massie reflects on 50 years as literary critic for The Scotsman

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Politics

3 d. ago Carol Vorderman, 65, teases 'toyboy boyfriend, 45' saying she won't 'grow old gracefully'

The former Countdown star has opened up about her romantic relationships

Politics

3 d. ago Carol Vorderman, 65, says she has no desire to settle down after admitting she has five 'special friends' who she has relationships with

The former Countdown presenter, 65, has been single since she split from journalist Des Kelly in 2007, after being married twice.

Politics

4 d. ago Carol Vorderman, 65, insists 'I won't apologise' and teases 'toyboy boyfriend, 45'

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Politics

4 d. ago Carol Vorderman, 65, addresses 'toyboy boyfriend, 45' saying 'I won't apologise'

EXCLUSIVE: The TV star opens up about her dating life, 'special friends' and living fearlessly in midlife as she fronts JD Williams' latest campaign

Politics

5 d. ago Love Island All Stars viewers stunned by 'messy' bombshell calls out 'worst islander'

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Events

8 d. ago George Clooney hits out at Quentin Tarantino’s Paul Dano criticism: ‘I don’t enjoy watching people be cruel’

Oscar-winning actor called out ‘Pulp Fiction’ director and said he would love to work with Dano

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8 d. ago 'Premium' smart watch reduced from £130 to £24 is 'similar' to Apple at a fraction of the price

"Call quality is excellent, a really lovely looking watch, very similar to the Apple Watch but a fraction of the price. Battery life seems to be very good, would recommend this to anyone looking for an affordable smart watch."

Economics

9 d. ago Search for 'hugely loved' footballer last seen entering river called off

Police said they have done 'absolutely everything' to try and locate Kurtis Brooks, 30, who has been missing since January 4

Sport

1 week ago How to dress for work without spending a fortune – or sacrificing personal style

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