48 m. ago Ravneet Gill’s recipe for Boston cream pie cupcakes | The sweet spot

A sumptuous take on the Boston cream pie, in the shape of a cupcakeThese cupcakes are a playful twist on the classic Boston cream pie. I’ve added cocoa powder to the cake, while keeping the classic custard filling really rich and luscious, but the real star is an easy creme patissiere that saves on time without sacrificing flavour. Friends have declared them “amazing”, and they’d be a strong contender for any work Bake Off competition or casual celebration. Continue reading...

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92 m. ago Keir Starmer's spin chief quits Downing Street after just NINE months as he's replaced by his deputy and a former TikTok communications boss

Matthew Doyle, who also served as Sir Keir's communications chief in opposition, is departing to prompt a shake-up of the Prime Minister's top staff.

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2 h. ago Mary Berry says one 'surprise' ingredient will transform your cupcakes

Mary Berry shared her recipe for a scummy cupcake recipe, and says the 'surprise' ingredient will not only give the cakes a kick of flavour, but make them look 'spectacular' as well

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2 h. ago A nutritionist reveals the weekend meal prep tips that could transform your weekly diet

With so many pressures on our time, it's no wonder healthy eating often feels like too much work - but meal prep doesn't have to be daunting.

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3 h. ago Grateful Livingston mum jumps at the chance to thank Ronald McDonald House for fantastic support

Jade Aitken's baby son was critically ill in Edinburgh's children's hospital

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7 h. ago Myanmar earthquake latest: Terror as locals and tourists flee screaming with tremors felt in China and Thailand

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates after a A huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake has rocked Myanmar causing homes to shake and collapse in neighbouring Thailand.

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8 h. ago ‘All around us was the low hum of contented diners’: readers’ favourite places to eat in Europe

Opulent omelettes, plump scallops and a ‘confessional’ fondue are among our tipsters’ happy culinary memories, from Athens to the AlgarveSarajevo has to be one of the most underrated cities in Europe. A real east-west cultural melting pot with recent raw history, it’s also one of the best places for Bosnian burek, delicious rolls of filled filo pastry that are served up cheap and quick in the cities numerous buregdžinica. You typically get a choice of three fillings: spicy potato, meat, or spinach and cheese, and you can order by weight (go for 500 grams for full satisfaction, about £5). A dollop of yoghurt perfectly complements this most addictive of staples, best washed down with a pivo (beer).Matt Lunt Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: Bangkok rocked as 7.7 magnitude horror hits Thailand as people flee screaming

Pictures shared by Thai locals show water cascading over rooftops as tremors shake pools set on high-rise buildings after the "significant" earthquake hit Bangkok

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9 h. ago Josh Barrie On the Sauce at Seed Library: You won’t be lost for words, unfortunately

Who’s asking for a cocktail with sheep in it, asks Josh Barrie

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11 h. ago Luxury Welsh hotel where you can live like a royal named best in Wales

This swanky hotel, which was once a royal retreat, and where you can be fed by a Great British Menu finalist, has been named the best in Wales

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15 h. ago PATRICK MARMION reviews North By Northwest and Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock is suddenly flavour of the month. But his 1959 classic North By Northwest really ought to be unstageable.

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15 h. ago Brits' tipping habits revealed as one in five never give extra after meal out

A survey by consumer group Which? has revealed the nation's habits when it comes to tipping everyone from waiting staff to posties - and we're not as generous as we might think

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15 h. ago Quarter of UK consumers left tip in last year despite poor service

One in five consumers (21%) admitted to never tipping at the end of a meal out, the survey for Which? found.

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17 h. ago First images of tragic Sindbad submarine as passengers terrifying moments revealed

Shaken passengers who were aboard the submarine Sindbad when it sunk off the coast of Egypt revealed the terrifying way the tragedy unfolded as new images of the vessel emerged

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19 h. ago Mum alleged to have ‘shaken’ baby girl resulting in fatal head injuries, murder trial hears

Morsal Mohammed Naim, 31, denies murder

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19 h. ago Heartbreaking story of waitress, 81, who can hardly walk but who is too poor to retire

The waitress, named Betty shared her situation with mom Tamie Konzier and her son after they had finished their meal at the Eat'N Park diner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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20 h. ago Neighbours 'scared to go out' after gunman opens fire on east Manchester street

'Everyone's a bit shaken'

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20 h. ago I ate a local favorite while traveling and it triggered a debilitating disease that has no cure

Ella Rhian, a world-traveling Londoner, has gone viral after sharing her battle with a chronic disease brought on by a nasty bout of food poisoning.

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21 h. ago Teacher, 58, told pupil 'I'm in awe of your brain' in 'inappropriate' relationship

Joanna Broad-Reeder, 58, admitted to arranging and meeting up with her pupil, under 18, on multiple occasions including a trip to an art gallery, a cinema and a meal

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21 h. ago Justice Department seeks to merge DEA and ATF as part of massive shakeup in its operation

Drug Enforcement Agency and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives both oversee the enforcement and investigation of federal laws in different areas

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