47 m. ago How to make a classic Battenberg cake with almond, jam and marzipan

This retro teatime favourite is easier to bake than it looks. Food writer Jane Dunn shares her step-by-step guide to mastering the iconic pink-and-yellow sponge, sandwiched with apricot jam and wrapped in marzipan

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7 h. ago An Uber ride that should’ve taken 23 minutes became a nightmare — and she’s not alone: Incidents every 8 minutes

More than 400,000 Uber trips in the U.S. from 2017 through 2022 resulted in reports of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, documents show

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13 h. ago Kid Cudi ‘hated every minute’ of Diddy trial testimony after twice refusing to take stand

Cudi, who briefly dated Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, was subpoenaed to testify at the disgraced music mogul’s sex trafficking trial

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13 h. ago An Uber ride that should’ve taken 23 minutes became a nightmare — and she’s not alone: ‘Attacks every 8 minutes’

More than 400,000 Uber trips in the U.S. from 2017 through 2022 resulted in reports of sexual assault and sexual misconduct, documents show

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25 h. ago Gordon Ramsay's delicious midweek chicken curry recipe only takes minutes to make

Gordon Ramsay has shared his delicious homemade chicken curry recipe which takes just 10 minutes to make - and it's perfect for a midweek dinner when you're pushed for time

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51 h. ago WhatsApp warns users to check six settings to prevent scammers

This should only take you minutes to do - and it could save your data from being stolen

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5 d. ago Meera Sodha’s recipe for chocolate, mascarpone and cherry cake | Meera Sodha recipes

A big show-off cake made for celebrations and indulgenceThis cake is dedicated to two Charlies: Charlie McCormick, whom I follow on Instagram for photos of the beautiful dahlias he grows, as well as for his extravagant Christmas tree-decorating, his pet corgis and his outrageously proportioned homemade cakes (a ratio of 1:1 cream to cake), which inspired this one. The other Charlie is my daughter’s sweet little friend who turned eight recently and, in need of a cake, asked if this could be his birthday cake. To the two Charlies! Continue reading...

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5 d. ago NFL preseason game between Detroit and Atlanta stopped after serious injury

Detroit safety Morice Norris was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance during the Lions’ preseason game Friday night against Atlanta

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6 d. ago Chocolate cake recipe needs no oven and is made from just two basic ingredients

A home cook has shared her simple recipe for a two-ingredient chocolate cake that requires no baking, with the delicious dessert being described as the 'best ever'

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6 d. ago Abandoned hydrangeas will revive 'bigger and stronger' with 5

Hydrangeas are beautiful flowers but they need the right care to thrive. Here's what to do if your hydrangeas are not at their best - and it only takes five minutes

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7 d. ago Delicious carrot cake recipe only needs four main ingredients including kitchen staple

A simple and easy carrot cake recipe has circulated online, and it only requires four ingredients - what's better is you won't even need any eggs or butter either

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9 d. ago Liverpool's Main Stand at Anfield evacuated minutes before match due to start

Anfield was evacuated on Sunday just minutes before Liverpool were due to take on Athletic Bilbao in a pre-season friendly after an alarm went off in the main stand.

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9 d. ago Chutney Mary shares Goan crab cake recipe to celebrate 35th anniversary

Is there anything that says 1990 more than a crab cake?

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9 d. ago Cook 'easy' fried eggs in just minutes without a frying pan or oil

A woman has shared a simple hack to make perfect fried eggs without using a frying pan or oil - and it takes just five minutes to cook them when you use an air fryer

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1 week ago Helen Goh’s recipe for black forest crepe cake | The sweet spot

A fridge cake with layer upon layer of chocolate crepes sandwiching smooth white chocolate cream and cherry jamThis is a take on the classic black forest gateau, with layers of delicate chocolate crepes, silky white chocolate cream and sour cherry jam. (Use a good-quality store-bought jam if making your own is a step too far.) All the components can be made ahead of time, ready to be assembled, but be aware that the finished cake needs to be refrigerated for at least three hours, and preferably overnight. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘There’s an overwhelming bond of love’: the grandparents whose kids rely on them to raise a family

With many parents struggling to afford childcare, an army of grandparents have stepped up. They speak about the joys – and burdens – of caring for their grandkids at a time when they could be taking it easierWhen I first call Rita Labiche-Robinson, a 59-year-old retired project manager, she can’t chat because she is with her nine-year-old granddaughter. Rita looks after Nia two days a week – Thursdays and Fridays. Today is a Tuesday, but they live together, along with Nia’s mum, and Labiche-Robinson is too in the thick of it to talk.The three of them have been in the same home since March last year, when Labiche-Robinson’s daughter and granddaughter moved back from Canada. “While they’re waiting to be housed, they’re staying with me,” she says. On her designated days, she gets Nia up and takes her to school – a 10-minute walk from her home in Hackney, east London. At the end of the day, she picks Nia up, prepares her dinner and reads to her before bed. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Lions add Gregor Brown to squad with Joe McCarthy an injury doubt for second Test

Ireland lock withdrawn with foot problem in first TestOwen Farrell likely to start against First Nations & Pasifika XVThe Ireland lock Joe McCarthy is a doubt for the British & Irish Lions’ second Test against the Wallabies due to a foot injury. Andy Farrell has called up Scotland’s Gregor Brown to bolster his second-row ranks as a result, taking an already bloated squad to 45 players.McCarthy was taken off after 43 minutes of the Lions’ 27-19 victory over Australia in Brisbane on Saturday and Farrell confirmed his early withdrawal was down to injury. “It’s plantar fasciitis,” said Farrell. “It was niggling away at him there. We got him off. Hopefully we got him off in time.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Lions call up Gregor Brown as foot problem hits Joe McCarthy’s second Test hopes

Ireland lock withdrawn in first Test because of plantar fasciitisOwen Farrell likely to start against First Nations & Pasifika XVThe Ireland lock Joe McCarthy is a doubt for the British & Irish Lions’ second Test against the Wallabies on Saturday because of a foot condition. Andy Farrell has called up Scotland’s Gregor Brown to bolster his second-row ranks as a result, taking an already bloated squad to 45 players.McCarthy was taken off after 43 minutes of the Lions’ 27-19 victory over Australia in Brisbane on Saturday and Farrell confirmed his early withdrawal was enforced. “It’s plantar fasciitis,” said Farrell. “It was niggling away at him there. We got him off. Hopefully we got him off in time.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UK households urged to tackle common weed problem 'before it's too late'

Gardeners are being urged to complete this one gardening job in August to prevent bigger tasks in the upcoming seasons - and it will only take a few minutes from your day

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3 w. ago Howe confident Isak will stay at Newcastle after striker left out of thrashing by Celtic

Howe: ‘I’m confident he’ll be here at start of the season’Celtic canter to 4-0 win in friendly on SaturdayEddie Howe is confident Alexander Isak will stay at Newcastle this summer despite omitting the striker from a pre-season thrashing by Celtic because of speculation over his future.Isak was left out of the 4-0 defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday despite being fit to play. The Newcastle manager claimed the decision was taken to manage the striker’s minutes in pre-season, but also as a consequence of recent transfer speculation. Continue reading...

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