17 m. ago Mary Berry's perfect pancake recipe that nobody can get wrong

Are you ready for pancake day? Here’s a recipe to make the perfect stack of pancakes for your loved ones

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85 m. ago Woman who needed hearing aids at 30 only realised something was wrong after 'finger test'

A woman who got hearing aids at 30 had no idea anything was wrong initially, and it wasn't until she conducted a simple test that she realised she needed to see a doctor

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98 m. ago Council tax band: how to check my council tax bands online for bill reduction or pay discount

April’s bill hikes are coming – but one simple check could save you money 💸

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1 hour ago You're making pancakes wrong – add one ingredient to 'stop them sticking to pan'

A Michelin-starred chef has shared his top tips for cooking pancakes - and how to avoid them sticking to the pan. Plus, here's how to make the perfect batter too

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2 h. ago Millions issued warning over one simple thing that could be adding hundreds to your energy bill

An energy expert has issued a warning to millions of households over where they position their thermostat, which could be adding hundreds to their energy bills

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4 h. ago I'm the doctor who helped Donal McIntyre lose three stone in just three weeks WITHOUT Ozempic. Here's how my simple, cheap weight

As a leading nutrition and longevity expert, I often see patients who want my advice on whether they should start taking weight-loss jabs. My answer is look for a more natural option.

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5 h. ago 33 easy World Book Day costume ideas you can pull together at the last minute

Get set for the big day with these simple DIY and homemade costumes and characters

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5 h. ago Rachel Roddy’s recipe for hazelnut, spelt and butter biscuits | A kitchen in Rome

Introduce yourself to soft, nutty, slightly sweet spelt flour, and discover how it complements these hazelnut shortbreadsSeven years ago, I walked along Oxford Street in London with the baker and writer Henrietta Inman. I can’t remember where we’d been in order to be illuminated by Foot Locker and Muji at midnight, but I do remember we talked about spelt flour. Or, rather, Henrietta did, describing its flavour as soft and nutty, and all as part of our wider conversation about her decision to leave the subterranean pastry kitchen of a five-star London hotel and return home to Dorset, where she adapted her knowledge and skill to different ingredients, resulting in her book The Natural Baker.Back then, I knew a bit about spelt’s importance in ancient cooking (by various civilisations, including the Romans, who called it the marching grain), but I was confused as to what spelt actually was, which wasn’t helped by the translations: spelta, farro spelta, emmer, einkorn, dinkel wheat. Whil...

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6 h. ago ‘Instantly uplifts my mood’: why Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers paying tribute to all-time comfort classics is a recommendation of a 2001 Bollywood favoriteIt’s a lazy Sunday afternoon and you’ve just had a hearty lunch. You’ve settled in with the family for a little siesta and you put something comforting on TV – something that is cosy, reachable and the perfect companion to the wonderful feeling you’re wafting on. A giant bear hug that envelopes you and hits the sweet spot.That is what Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham evokes for me. I know every scene, every line, every lyric in this three-and-a-half-hour sappy, emotional juggernaut that makes me feel all the feels – happy, sad, upset, hopeful, nostalgic. Karan Johar, the director of the movie, created a spectacle where the characters may be larger than life, but are relatable in the most basic of ways. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago From the simple to the spectacular: the 20 best dessert recipes to comfort and delight

From crumbles to cheesecake, sticky toffee to tiramisu – the sweetest ways to finish any meal“For god’s sake, someone make me a proper dessert and quick,” Jay Rayner wrote in his paean to puddings in OFM, bemoaning the lack of care restaurants often give this essential course. There’s no question for us: the best, most comforting desserts, the ones that really hit that sweet spot, are made at home. Here you’ll find some of our favourites. Classics such as steamed pudding, creme brulee and profiteroles. Custard pie takes Greek form as galaktoboureko, rice pudding meets Indian spices, and Nigerian puff-puffs are the only kind of doughnut we want. We have the River Cafe’s famed lemon tart and Saltine’s should-be-famous sticky apple cake. Nigel Slater infuses jelly and ice-cream with grown-up flavours. These may not all be quick to make, but they are all proper. Grab a spoon. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Depuff your face every morning with this skincare hack using unlikely household item

A big beauty hack is making the rounds online: a simple yet effective method using a rubber band by putting it on your ears to depuff your face every morning

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10 h. ago Europe must now put its money where its mouth is and stand up to Putin

The time has passed for simply talking tough on the need to confront Russian aggression

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10 h. ago Pie to the people: Roberta Hall McCarron on pastry, perfect fillings and avoiding a soggy bottom

As British Pie Week rolls in, Hannah Twiggs speaks to Roberta Hall McCarron – the chef behind The Little Chartroom, Eleanore and Ardfern – about the secrets to the perfect pie. From crisp pastry to saucy fillings, she shares why a double egg wash is non-negotiable, why filo pastry is for someone else and how her Great British Menu showstopper scored a perfect 10

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10 h. ago AD FEATURE: Burger recipes that 'Keep It Real' this SPAM Appreciation Week

SPAM is a reminder that the most versatile and tasty ingredients can easily be found in the cupboard

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10 h. ago Warning issued to homeowners with curtains – as they could increase your energy bill

With the energy price cap set to rise in April, interior design experts share a simple tweak people could make to heat their rooms better and use energy more efficiently

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12 h. ago Simple way renters can add more colour without upsetting the landlord

Leading colour expert Tash Bradley has opened up on the renter-friendly ways that people can put their own stamp on a property by adding more colour to their homes

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13 h. ago I’ve never been that sociable but thought it was because I’m an introvert. Then I learned I have a rare type of hearing loss | Rachael Groessler

The diagnosis blindsided me but it explains why I feel the need to shout to be heard over background noiseYes, I frequently asked people to repeat themselves. Yes, I had trouble hearing dialogue on TV. And I often wondered if people were aware that they mumbled. That wasn’t the impetus to get my hearing checked though. What got me to the doctor was that I was having trouble eavesdropping at work. I was sure there had been a time when I could hear conversations that didn’t concern me.Even though I had made the appointment, I figured it was sinus trouble or perhaps my ears needed syringing. But my GP said my ears were clear and didn’t even mention my sinuses. Instead she did a simple hearing test that involved rustling some paper in one ear while whispering in another. She asked me to repeat what she had whispered and I think I replied: “Did you say something?” I left with a referral to an audiologist.Rachael Groessler is a freelance content and copywriter from Brisbane Continue readi...

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16 h. ago NHS patients face going blind due to treatment delays for sight conditions

Patients with complex eye conditions risk going blind due to treatment delays linked to clinicians prioritising simpler and better paid procedures, say medical professionals and campaigners

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16 h. ago Eye patients could lose sight as clinicians opt for simpler and better

Head of Royal College of Opthalomology and a Labour MP warn of potential ‘ophthalmology desert’.

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18 h. ago Luke Littler reveals effect of Man Utd FA Cup shootout loss during UK Open clash

Luke Littler won his maiden UK Open title on Sunday night, giving him some comfort having discovered Manchester United's defeat to Fulham during his semi-final win over Jonny Clayton

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