40 m. ago Scary season: Performers at Michigan haunted house learn tricks of the terrifying trade

A suburban Detroit haunted house prepares its scare actors for the Halloween season by sending them to school

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43 m. ago Butter bean and mushroom soup and squid toasts: Emily Roux’s autumn starters

Colourful autumnal starter-snacks of butter bean veloute with mixed mushrooms and pickled onions, and squid with padrón peppers, lemon zest and toasted almondsI have vivid memories of picking up fallen chestnuts with my mum, which was such a clear signal of autumn for me as a child. We’d kick through piles of leaves to find them, then bring them home to score and roast on the fire. I remember always burning my fingers as I tried to peel them, yet still I went back for more. To me, autumn is all about earthy flavours and a comforting sense of nostalgia. It also marks a new chapter in the kitchen, because the start of any new season is the most exciting time in a restaurant, when we get a whole new set of ingredients to work with. Today’s two first courses draw on those earthy, autumnal qualities, and work just as well for a light lunch as they do for a relaxed starter, with plenty of room for manoeuvre depending on how hungry you and your guests are. Continue reading...

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43 m. ago How extreme exercise could increase your risk of motor neurone disease

Drawing correlations between sport and neurological conditions was once considered controversial, but multiple studies have begun to map the link between the two. As the former England Rugby captain Lewis Moody becomes the latest to reveal his diagnosis, Zoe Beaty reports on what the latest studies are telling us

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43 m. ago Brits struggle with basic 'adulting' task from cooking to using a toolbox, survey reveals

A poll of 2,000 adults found 30 per cent admit they don't know where to start when it comes to filing taxes and 23 per cent haven't got a clue about basic life admin like understanding contracts

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43 m. ago Brits admit they're 'completely lost' when it comes to these top 10 'adulting' tasks

From repairing household appliances to mastering how to use of a toolbox, research has revealed the 'adulting' tasks that leave Brits feeling most inadequate

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73 m. ago Rio Ferdinand reveals what Senne Lammens did on Manchester United debut that left him impressed

The latest Manchester United news and opinion as Rio Ferdinand gives his verdict on Senne Lammens' solid debut against Sunderland at the weekend

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1 hour ago Roy Keane left eating his words as Man United learn of Marcus Rashford transfer U

Roy Keane held reservations about how well Marcus Rashford would do after securing a season-long loan with Barcelona this summer, but the former Manchester United captain may be left eating his words

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2 h. ago Amazon shoppers praise 'genius' £9 car dehumidifier that 'makes condensation vanish'

Amazon's car dehumidifier bags have been described as a 'brilliant' yet simple way to combat misted car windows in the cold weather

Economics

2 h. ago Pat Cummins expected to miss first Ashes Test as doubts grow over fitness for entire series

Australia captain set to be ruled out of opener against England in PerthStar quick yet to return to bowling as he recovers from back injuryAustralia captain Pat Cummins is expected to miss the Ashes opener in Perth as doubts grow around his availability for the entire Test series against England.Cummins has been sidelined with a back injury that the latest scan revealed has not yet healed. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Arsenal news: Secret deal agreed as brand new signing reveals exit plan

Arsenal news round-up as details of a secret contract change emerge and the Gunners make plans to expand the Emirates, which would mean a move to Wembley

Economics

2 h. ago Supercharged John McGinn has Scotland mojo back as reset reignites Aston Villa skipper

McGinn admits he wasn't himself towards the end of last season and it showed as goals dried up and displays dipped

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4 h. ago New Zealand oceans warming 34% faster than global average, putting homes and industry at risk, report finds

NZ$180bn worth of housing and $26bn of infrastructure at risk of flooding and storm damage, new government report findsNew Zealand’s oceans are warming 34% faster than the global average, with NZ$180bn (US$104bn) worth of housing at risk of flooding, a new report about the nation’s marine environment has revealed.The ministry of the environment and Stats NZ’s three-yearly update, Our Environment 2025, collates statistics, data and research across five domains – air, atmosphere and climate, freshwater, land, and marine – to paint a picture of the state of New Zealand’s marine environment. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Family Guy officially kills off iconic mainstay character after 23 seasons

Family Guy killed off one of the show's iconic characters and confirmed this week that the mainstay character's 23-season run has finally come to an end.

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5 h. ago James Corden and Ruth Jones reveal secret Gavin and Stacey storyline that never made it to air that would have changed the entire show

The pair, who starred as Smithy and Nessa, told how they had thought about a cheating storline that would've seen Gavin and Stacey's relationship in tatters.

Society

5 h. ago Celebrity Traitors bosses reveal what REALLY happens during 'military operation' filming

The 19 celebrity competitors include comedians, actors, a rugby champion, soap stars and a ­YouTuber with eight million ­followers.

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6 h. ago Travel experts reveal why you should never sit at the back of a plane

Some travel experts have shared their thoughts on where to avoid sitting, and many agree on the same thing.

Politics

6 h. ago Do you have one of these gathering dust in your attic? Experts reveal the forgotten gadgets that could be worth a fortune

Brits are sitting on a hidden goldmine of old forgotten tech devices that may be gathering dust in the attic, according to a new report from Gumtree.

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6 h. ago Sophie Habboo reveals why she won't let anyone kiss her baby after birth as she prepares to welcome first child with husband Jamie Laing

Sophie Habboo has revealed why she won't let anyone kiss her baby as she prepares to welcome her first child. 

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6 h. ago Watch the moment upset Big Brother star Elsa storms off as nominations are revealed

BIG Brother star Elsa Rae stormed off upset as nominations were revealed. The 21-year-old content creator from Essex has already been at the centre of drama. Fellow housemate Richard possessed the "Cursed Eye", meaning he had to nominate in front of all the housemates. It saw the 60-year-old ultimately select Cameron B and Elsa as...

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6 h. ago Rightmove's WEIRDEST homes: Its 25 most viral properties revealed

From a Star Wars themed mansion to a 7ft-wide house and a bath shaped like a shoe, these are the Rightmove listings that have fascinated property sleuths.

Society