53 m. ago Easter travel chaos warning as millions of Brits face delays on trains, flights and major roads

Travel misery could sweep the UK this Easter weekend as train services grind to a halt over major engineering works, while strike action is set to cause delays at one of the nation's busiest airports

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55 m. ago Move over, Med diet – plantains and cassava can be as healthy as tomatoes and olive oil, say researchers

Findings from Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region indicate traditional eating habits in rural Africa can boost the immune system and reduce inflammationPlantains, cassava and fermented banana drink should be added to global healthy eating guidelines alongside the olive oil, tomatoes and red wine of the Mediterranean diet, say researchers who found the traditional diet of people living in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region had a positive impact on the body’s immune system.Traditional foods enjoyed in rural villages also had a positive impact on markers of inflammation, the researchers found in a study published this month in the journal Nature Medicine. Continue reading...

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71 m. ago Everton fan, 62, slapped with lifetime ban from new stadium after filming himself stealing food

The stadium has not officially opened yet and will become the permanent home of Everton for the 2025/26 season

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76 m. ago Freddie Flintoff Top Gear crash seen in new trailer as star recalls horror accident

In a new trailer for his Disney+ doc, Flintoff, Freddie has opened up about the near-fatal Top Gear crash that left him with facial wounds and several broken bones

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81 m. ago Flintoff speaks of ‘frustration’ at injuries speculation in documentary trailer

The documentary documentary film Flintoff looks at the impact of his serious car crash when he was on the BBC motoring show in 2022

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86 m. ago Historic Greater Manchester pub amongst venues nominated in prestigious pub and bar awards

­­­The 2025 National Pub & Bar Awards shortlist has been revealed and includes a number of north west venues

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92 m. ago Helicopter crashes at Melbourne airport moments after takeoff

Two people – the pilot and a passenger – were on board at time of crash

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1 hour ago Freddie Flintoff says he won't hide Top Gear scars in bombshell new documentary

In the Disney+ teaser, Flintoff said: “I’ve lived under the radar for seven months, one of the real frustrations was the speculation, that’s why I’m doing this now.”

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1 hour ago Brits are BANNED from bringing meat and cheese back from Europe

The ban is part of a Government effort to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, a highly contagious virus affecting livestock, which has recently been detected in parts of Europe.

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1 hour ago Helicopter crashes just minutes after takeoff at Melbourne Airport

Photos from the scene reveal the aircraft's wreckage with the crash occuring beside a runway.

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2 h. ago Heartbreaking Gene Hackman footage reveals wife Betsy Arakawa's final hours

New CCTV footage has emerged of Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa's final hours as she went shopping for groceries and dog food in the hours leading up to her death

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2 h. ago 8 lessons I’ve learnt that other food allergy parents should know

While each family’s experience is different, here are some pearls of wisdom that can make life with food allergies a little easier.

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2 h. ago Voices: The bar for men is so low, an AI boyfriend is the only logical option

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

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3 h. ago Helicopter crashes just minutes after take off at Melbourne Airport as person rushed to hospital

The helicopter crashed just minutes after take-off at Moorabbin Airport in Melbourne, with photographs from the scene showing fire crews rushing towards the crumpled aircraft

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3 h. ago Brits are BANNED from bringing back meat and cheese back from Europe

The ban is part of a Government effort to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, a highly contagious virus affecting livestock, which has recently been detected in parts of Europe.

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3 h. ago United Airlines plane forced into emergency landing as it catches fire after 'rabbit sucked into engine'

One eyewitness described seeing fire shoot out from the plane from the ground, a local TV network reported

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3 h. ago Margot Robbie brings her newborn son home to Australia for the first time as she enjoys the holidays with her mother Sarie Kessler

Margot Robbie made a low-key arrival at Brisbane International Airport on Tuesday, returning home to Australia just in time to celebrate Easter with her family.

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3 h. ago Tiny airport with 424k passengers every year has main road running through it

This airport has become a tourist attraction in its own right, appealing to adventurous travellers eager to cross an active runway and hoping to score a selfie in front of the famous Rock of Gibraltar

Transport

3 h. ago Flight hack hated by airlines can save you £228 but there's a catch

A travel hack known as 'skiplagging' is saving passengers hundreds of pounds by missing their connecting flight, and airlines hate it - but there's a catch to it that you should be aware of.

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4 h. ago Ben Affleck shows off 'midlife crisis' makeover at The Accountant 2 premiere after shock flirting admission

Ben Affleck cut a handsome figure while attending The Accountant 2 premiere in Los Angeles on Wednesday. 

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