5 h. ago Cook boiled eggs 'perfectly' by adding 1 thing to the water for a 'flawless soft yolk'

A chef has shared her simple trick for getting the perfect soft-boiled egg every time - and it's all to do with the way you add the eggs to the pan

Society

6 h. ago Cook the most delicious fried egg in 40 seconds without a frying pan

A woman has shared her simple hack for cooking the perfect fried egg in just 40 seconds without the need for a pan.

Politics

30 h. ago Adding one fruit to your water each day could boost hydration and digestion

A doctor has shared the benefits of adding one fruit to a glass of water every day, which he claims will help boost hydration and digestion, as well as providing several other health benefits

Politics

34 h. ago Stir one ingredient into pot of boiling water to easily peel eggs every time

A woman has shared a simple hack for making boiled eggs that are easy to peel every time. The trick involves adding one ingredient to the water before boiling the eggs

Events

37 h. ago You're making gin and tonic all wrong! Expert reveals the proper way to make the cocktail

While many pour of gin over ice before adding tonic water and a slice of lemon, Sarah McDonald, brand manager at Caorunn Gin, a premium gin from Scotland, has claimed otherwise.

Politics

64 h. ago Chef shares simple method to make perfect poached eggs in just one minute

A chef has shared her simple trick for making perfect poached eggs in just one minute - and it's all to do with using a microwave

Politics

65 h. ago Chef makes perfectly cooked poached eggs using easy method that takes one minute

A chef has revealed an easy step-by-step guide on how we can use one everyday kitchen appliance to make the perfect poached eggs in just one minute

Politics

5 d. ago Chef shares 'foolproof' way to make perfect poached eggs every time and it's so easy

Chef Kelly Scott has been praised after sharing how she makes the perfect poached eggs every single time - as people admit they've been struggling with the right technique for years

Politics

6 d. ago Method to check your boiled egg is cooked perfectly every single time

The average person in the UK eats 175 to 200 eggs a year - and many of them are eaten boiled. But people often still get it wrong

Politics

9 d. ago Do you really need to wash your legs? Taylor Swift has admitted she doesn't... so we ask the experts

Advocates for avoiding leg washing have long argued that soapy water that naturally washes over the body in the shower is enough.

Politics

9 d. ago Mary Berry's method will have poached eggs in a perfect 'oval shape'

Mary Berry has shared her top tips for making the perfect poached eggs, and it turns out the key is all in the preparation.

Politics

1 week ago Advocates raise alarm over Pfas pollution from data centers amid AI boom

Tech companies’ use of Pfas gas at facilities may mean data centers’ climate impact is worse than previously thoughtData centers’ electricity demands have been accused of delaying the US’s transition to clean energy and requiring fossil fuel plants to stay online, while their high level of water consumption has also raised alarm. Now public health advocates fear another environmental problem could be linked to them – Pfas “forever chemical” pollution.Big tech companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon often need data centers to store servers and networking equipment that process the world’s digital traffic, and the artificial intelligence boom is driving demand for more facilities. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Advocates raise alarm over Pfas pollution from datacenters amid AI boom

Tech companies’ use of Pfas gas at facilities may mean datacenters’ climate impact is worse than previously thoughtDatacenters’ electricity demands have been accused of delaying the US’s transition to clean energy and requiring fossil fuel plants to stay online, while their high level of water consumption has also raised alarm. Now public health advocates fear another environmental problem could be linked to them – Pfas “forever chemical” pollution.Big tech companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon often need datacenters to store servers and networking equipment that process the world’s digital traffic, and the artificial intelligence boom is driving demand for more facilities. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Storm Amy live updates: London’s royal parks closed due to strong winds; Scotland hit by power cuts and travel disruption

Weather and flood warnings are in place across the UK and Ireland, where a man has been killedThe Environment Agency has issued two flood alerts where “flooding is expected” for Keswick Campsite in the Lake District and locations near the River Ure, particularly around Boroughbridge Camping and Caravanning Site in North Yorkshire.“Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water,” it advises. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Cook scrambled eggs 'perfectly' in 75 seconds without mess or a frying pan

It's a classic breakfast favourite, but scrambled eggs can be a bit fiddly to make. However, there is a 75-second microwave recipe that will leave you with the perfect, fluffy scrambled eggs - and zero washing up

Politics

2 w. ago Aliens hiding in ‘five or six’ underwater UFO bases off the Bahamas, says top politician

Congressman Tim Burchett says advanced extraterrestrial ‘entities’ may be living in deep-water zones because mankind knows more about Moon than the depths of Earth's oceans

Politics

2 w. ago Mum left speechless as teachers at her son’s school take extreme action to prevent kids drinking squash instead of water

A MUM has been left speechless after her six-year-old son told her his teachers SNIFF students' water bottles at school. Sam admitted she "can't get her head round" the extremes the teachers allegedly go to in order to ensure none of the children have squash or flavoured water in their bottles. "I actually cannot believe...

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2 w. ago Environmental damage is putting European way of life at risk, says report

EU officials warn climate breakdown and wildlife loss ‘are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy’The European way of life is being jeopardised by environmental degradation, a report has found, with EU officials warning against weakening green rules.The continent has made “important progress” in cutting planet-heating pollution, according to the European Environment Agency, but the death of wildlife and breakdown of the climate are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy.More than 80% of protected habitats are in a poor or bad state, with “unsustainable” consumption and production patterns driving loss of wildlife.The EU’s “carbon sink” has declined by about 30% in a decade as logging, wildfires and pests damage forests.Emissions from transport and food have barely budged since 2005, despite progress in other sectors.Member states have failed to adapt to extreme weather as fast as risk levels have risen.Water stress already affects one in three Europeans and will worsen a...

Events

2 w. ago What is loaded water? New health trend that 'promises' weight loss and to curb cravings

There are so many wellness tips out there - and one that is surging in popularity is 'loaded' water where people are adding all sorts of ingredients to their water to give a little boost

Politics

2 w. ago Fried eggs will be wonderfully crispy with a runny yolk with chef's easy method

Fried eggs are a breakfast staple but making them can be tricky if you want them to be perfectly crispy on the outside and runny in the middle

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