5 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star in tears as they make emotional statement

Vicky Pattison has been supported by her former The All New Monty: Who Bares Wins co-star Pete Wicks, who shared some words of wisdom with the reality television personality

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6 h. ago My cultural awakening: A Jim Carrey series made me embrace baldness – and shave my head on the spot

I was a mess of insecurities, trying to hide thinning hair, worried I was ageing too quickly. Then a scene in the TV show Kidding changed everythingGrowing up, I was obsessed with Jim Carrey. I was just entering my teens when The Mask came out, and I can still picture myself watching Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls on TV one weekend afternoon, absolutely howling at the silliness of it. His elastic facial expressions, the energy, the stunts – it was the perfect tenor of humour for a young boy.By the time I was in college, I had moved on to his more thoughtful films. The Truman Show was a favourite: still funny, but with a philosophical edge that spoke to me at the time. I loved seeing Carrey stretch into more serious roles, and as the internet made it easier to watch interviews, I came to admire him as a person, too. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Monty Don shares perfect timing for spring bulbs and warning over tulips

To make sure that you enjoy a glorious display of colour next spring, getting bulbs in the ground at this time of year is essential - and expert Monty Don has some tips

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9 h. ago Most haunted forests in the UK from Anne Boleyn's ghost to the 'Devil's Whirlpool'

As Halloween approaches, it's the perfect time to check out some of the eeriest haunted forest walks in the UK — perfect for a spooky adventure

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23 h. ago Gardeners should plant 1 bulb before November for beautiful spring flowers

If you want your garden to look its best next spring, there's one flower bulb you should be planting now in late October

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23 h. ago Incredibly tasty soup that takes minutes to prep is perfect for autumn

As the weather gets colder, we all want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time snuggled up on the sofa. This soup is the perfect comfort food and is so easy to make

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45 h. ago 'Restaurant method' to cook chicken breast will ensure it's 'perfect' every time

Chicken is a common addition to many meals but it can be dry. A former restaurant worker has shared the cooking method she was taught by top chefs to guarantee chicken is moist and tastes "perfect"

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48 h. ago Picturesque village where The Holiday was filmed has 'best scones you'll ever have'

As the days are getting colder, it's the perfect time of year to visit a quaint town where several famous rom-coms have been set - including the Christmas classic The Holiday

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3 d. ago The Perfect Neighbor: How extraordinary police bodycam footage captured the timeline of AJ Owens’ murder

Single mother of four was shot and killed in June 2023

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4 d. ago Pickle power: how to make your first ferments | Kitchen aide

Little more than clean jars, salt water and time are needed to get you on the path to perfect picklesI love ferments and want to start making my own to save money. Where should I start? Ben, by email“Maybe with some carrots, onions, cucumber or beetroot – anything Ben has an excess of,” says Connor Wilson, head chef at The Kirkstyle Inn in Slaggyford, Northumberland. “Fermentation is a great way of preserving produce, but it won’t give new life to things that are past their best.”That said, tired-looking carrots would be perfect for Olia Hercules’ go-to for newbie fermenters: “If they look dehydrated but without any rotting, they’re amazing to ferment,” says the author of Strong Roots. “The sugars concentrate and you get this bright carrot flavour.” Start by slicing carrots (“the thinner or smaller the pieces, the quicker they’ll ferment”), then make a brine by mixing 35g rock or sea salt (“don’t use table salt”) with a litre of water (“tap is fine, filtered is better”), and making ...

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5 d. ago Householders warned not to use pressure washer to clean garden slabs

Now is the perfect time of year to get your garden packed up for the winter.

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6 d. ago 'I'm a gardener and there's 6 essential jobs to do in October'

Autumn is the perfect time to take an assessment of your outside space and start tidying up areas that have become a bit unruly

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7 d. ago Get perfect scrambled eggs every time with chef's simple recipe

This easy recipe has been shared by famed Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller and it's a real crowd-pleaser

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8 d. ago YSL beauty clutch full of 'perfect and pigmented' shades gets a 50% saving for a limited time

Beauty buffs on the hunt for a bargain can currently bag this 10-shade eyeshadow palette from YSL for a massive 50% less, thanks to this limited-time deal

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8 d. ago 'I cleaned my floors with one item and my whole home smelt like autumn'

Autumn is the perfect time to give your home a bit of a refresh before the winter, and our reporter found a way to give it a cosy scent

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8 d. ago Monty Don shares plant gardeners should prune in October and November

Monty Don, best known for his role on BBC Gardeners' World, has shared his top tips for pruning in autumn and winter, including the one plant he tends to cut back in October and November

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8 d. ago Monty Don offers advice on pruning one plant in October and November

Gardening legend Monty Don, known for his role on BBC Gardeners' World, has shared his top tips for pruning in autumn and winter, including the one plant he tends to cut back in October and November

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9 d. ago I went to UK's 'most beautiful' seaside village — autumn is the perfect time to visit

This seaside village is an ideal spot for a coastal walk, a pub lunch, or an epic seafood platter enjoyed on the harbour.

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9 d. ago 'Perfect' chicken parmesan every time with 'simple' and 'easy' hack

Chicken Parmesan, also known as chicken parmigiana, is a popular dish that consists of a breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella and Parmesan cheese

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9 d. ago Cook boiled eggs 'perfectly' by adding 1 thing to the water for a 'flawless soft yolk'

A chef has shared her simple trick for getting the perfect soft-boiled egg every time - and it's all to do with the way you add the eggs to the pan

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