2 h. ago Incredible photos show control room of abandoned factory untouched for 20 years

Some of the equipment will be very familiar to those of us who grew up before the turn of the century, including the old off-white computer monitors, and telephone in stylish grey and purple

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3 d. ago My jelly hell: ‘Slowly, the whole thing collapsed before me’

Jelly is back in all its wobbly, Instagram-friendly glory. But does it always taste as impressive as it looks? And why is it so hard to get it to set rather than slump? This could get messy Jelly has a dowdy reputation, but it may well be the perfect food for the Instagram age: when it works, it’s incredibly photogenic, so who cares what it tastes like?There can be no other explanation for recent claims that savoury jellies – the most lurid and off-putting of dishes, reminiscent of the worst culinary efforts of the 1950s – are suddenly fashionable. This resurgence comes, according to the New York Times, “at a time when chefs are feeling pressure to produce viral visuals and molecular gastronomy is old hat”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Jelly’s back! Here are three worth making – and three that should wobble off to the bin

The traditional treat is all over Instagram and TikTok. But does it always taste as impressive as it looks? And why is it so hard to get it to set rather than slump? Time for a deep dive Jelly has a dowdy reputation, but it may well be the perfect food for the Instagram age: when it works, it’s incredibly photogenic, so who cares what it tastes like?There can be no other explanation for recent claims that savoury jellies – the most lurid and off-putting of dishes, reminiscent of the worst culinary efforts of the 1950s – are suddenly fashionable. This resurgence comes, according to the New York Times, “at a time when chefs are feeling pressure to produce viral visuals and molecular gastronomy is old hat”. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Royal Air Force Photographic Awards showcase incredible images

Twelve images fight it out for the top spot Royal Air Force Photographic Awards People's Choice category.

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8 d. ago Fascinating throwback photos of high street that 'used to be incredible'

Photos of fondly remembered shops on Moston Lane including Spellbound, which was described as an 'Aladdin's Cave'

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8 d. ago Fascinating throwback photos of Greater Manchester high street that 'used to be incredible'

Photos of fondly remembered shops on Moston Lane including Spellbound, which was described as an 'Aladdin's Cave'

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1 week ago Isla Fisher puts on a glamorous display in a black velour gown with sheer lace bodice at the Now You See Me: Now You Don't photocall

The actress, 49, looked incredible as she attended the photocall for Now You See Me: Now You Don't in London on Wednesday night.

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2 w. ago Ukraine reports fresh Russian attacks and says Moscow has used ‘secret’ missile in recent months – Europe live

The development of the 9M729 cruise missile prompted Donald Trump to abandon a nuclear arms control pact with Moscow during his first termOver in Lithuania, Vilnius airport had to briefly close again last night after more smuggling balloons were reported, causing further disruption for passengers – just days after the Lithuanian government vowed to do whatever it takes to stop them from coming.The restrictions were in place for around three hours, disrupting several flights; the fifth incident in the last 10 days. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ukraine reports fresh Russian attacks amid reports Moscow used ‘secret’ missile in recent months – Europe live

The development of the 9M729 cruise missile prompted Donald Trump to abandon a nuclear arms control pact with Moscow during his first termUkraine has reported another series of attacks from Russia overnight, including a strike on the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, which injured at least 11 residents, local authorities said.The Sumy region borders Russia and has been under constant attack from drones and missiles, Reuters reported. The emergency services said on the Telegram messenger service that Russia had struck a residential multistorey building, private houses and infrastructure facilities. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Gogglebox star Amy Tapper shows off her incredible 7st weight loss in a denim dress after revealing she shed the pounds with Mounjaro jab

Googlebox star Amy Tapper showed off her incredible 7st weight loss in a slew of new holiday photos on Wednesday after revealing she shed the pounds with the Mounjaro jab.

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last month Hampden Park Anniversary: Here are 31 incredible photos of the famous stadium from the 1920s to modern day

Hampden Park will celebrate its 122nd birthday later this month.

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