54 m. ago Ferne McCann reveals psychic's prediction for first born as she says 'I feel it in my intuition'

The former The Only Way Is Essex star has been told to expect big things for daughters Sunday, seven, and Finty, two

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1 hour ago Households urged to grow herb on kitchen window sill that's 'great for beginners'

Gardening experts and beginners alike have been told to start their journeys with this one plant - it's affordable, and it's a must-have ingredient in the kitchen

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2 h. ago Rachel Roddy’s recipe for roast summer vegetable, herb and pearl barley salad | A kitchen in Rome

Not many salads come with a byproduct that can be transformed into a delicious cooling drinkIt is the time of year when the fruit syrups get moved to a more accessible shelf at our local supermarket. They have a range of eight to 10 flavours, but the two that dominate are mint and orzata, luminous green and cloudy white syrups respectively, that need diluting with fizzy water and maybe topping up with ice. I have mentioned orzata here before, how popular it is in Italy and how the name means a drink made from orzo (barley), and also how at some point the barley was replaced by almonds; then, at another point, the almonds were replaced by deacidified benzoin, which is a balsamic resin obtained from trees of the genus Styrax from south-east Asia. Deacidified benzoin is actually delicious and I become dependent on orzata at this time of year, and the sound of the ice clanking against the side of the glass as I walk my cold, cloudy drink back to my hot desk is the sound of summer.Howeve...

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3 h. ago ‘It’s the only thing between me and a divorce!’ The remarkable rise of the big family planner

Many households would descend into chaos without somewhere to jot down work commitments, after-school activities, birthdays, holidays, anniversaries But do you run the planner, or does the planner run you?Our wall planner is pinned on to a large cork board in the kitchen. Structured month by month in rows, it is parma violet, coral pink and butter yellow, and huge – a good metre long, almost the size of the table beneath it.I bought mine online after a friend, who keeps hers Blu-Tacked by her front door, told me half-jokingly: “It’s the only thing between me and a divorce.” Ours is not quite so important. Still, as I wield my felt-tip pen, marking up school plays and holidays with our weird, inscrutable code, I do feel calmer. As if I’m scooping out my brain and smearing it all over the paper, leaving me free to track down more stuff to fill it with. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Michael Jackson Estate sues 'second family' member in £157m civil extortion claim

The estate of Michael Jackson is suing the pop star's former manager, Frank Cascio, accusing him of a $213 million civil extortion scheme in violation of a prior confidentiality agreement

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4 h. ago Stop adding ice to drinks and wrap your glass in one common kitchen item

Experts have warned UK households to wrap their beverages with this one common kitchen item to keep them cooler for longer - and it's a lifesaver hack for the summer

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9 h. ago Luis Enrique reveals Club World Cup final plan as Paris Saint

PSG cruised past Real Madrid in the semi-final and will be high on confidence ahead of the final

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11 h. ago Alessia Russo confident of Women’s Euro 2025 chances after England rediscover ‘DNA’

Russo and her team-mates ‘set the standard’ as they bounced back from defeat to thump the Netherlands 4-0

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11 h. ago 'No glitch' Fire TV Stick worth £60 drops to lowest ever £12 price

The biggest difference you'll notice is the speed at which you're able to navigate around the operating system

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12 h. ago Kate Middleton update as trusted staff member of 15 years quits Kensington Palace role

Natasha Archer was a trusted confidante for the Princess of Wales as she navigated her way through the Royal Family, but now her time with the royals has come to an end

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15 h. ago Meghan Markle's favourite Le Creuset dish has HUGE discount in Amazon's Prime Day sale

Meghan Markle used £20,000 worth of cookware in her Netflix kitchen including a top-of-the-range white Le Creuset pan, worth over £300.

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15 h. ago The best Ninja deals you can get as prices slashed in Amazon Prime Day deal

Over recent years, Ninja has grown to be a popular kitchen brand, dominating the airfryer market, but also selling other handy kitchen tools

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16 h. ago Small talk with strangers is actually really good for us as we feel 'valued'

Sussex University experts studied 200 people having small talk conversations every day for a week and found surprising results - including better moods

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16 h. ago Snag Morphy Richards' new microwave toastie maker for just £19 in a massive sale

Kitchen gadgets don't get much better than this handy Microwave Toastie Sandwich Maker, which is currently on sale at Amazon for Amazon Prime Day - and ensures perfect sandwiches every time

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17 h. ago Instagram is ‘ruining luxury travel’: Rich tourists blame social media for the ‘beige

Social-media-driven designs are “making everything look and feel the same,” say affluent vacationers

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17 h. ago More than half of Brits are skipping their lunch breaks as they're 'too busy or feel guilty'

A study of 2,000 full-time employees found only 36% take their lunch break every day, with 13% admitting it is often as little as once a week

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17 h. ago Psychologist reveals the simple everyday act that can make couples feel 20 per cent happier

When it comes to relationships, it's usually the little things that keep the love alive. Now, a psychologist has revealed a simple trick that can make couple feel 20 per cent happier.

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19 h. ago Just 15pc of us feel confident in kitchen as we stick to Bolognese

Food experts are urging people to break out of the rut and try something new

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19 h. ago Amazon's Fire TV Stick perfect for streaming is less than half price in rare Prime Day deal

Football fans could benefit from a boost ahead of the new season with the Amazon Fire TV Stick now more than half price in their annual Prime Day sale.

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20 h. ago Christian Horner thought he was untouchable at the top of F1 after brushing off THAT scandal

IAN HERBERT: To the very end, the vastly self-confident Christian Horner clearly considered himself cock of the walk, a big shot and master of all he surveyed.

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