40 m. ago Demi Lovato has opened up about her eating disordering saying cooking was the key to recovery

Former Disney star Demi Lovato has opened up about her battle with bulimia and says learning how to cook played a key part in her recovering and understanding the eating disorder some more.

Politics

48 m. ago Cooking 1 popular snack in air fryer could lead to major fire hazard

Air fryers have become a kitchen staple for many Brits, but there are some foods that should never be cooked in the popular appliance - including a popular snack

Society

95 m. ago Stop cooking 1 popular food in your air fryer or risk serious fire hazard

More than 50% of Brits now own an air fryer, but experts have warned against cooking one popular snack in the appliance due to serious fire risk in your kitchen

Society

98 m. ago ‘Radical and joyous’: Beryl Cook show aims to prove she was a serious artist

Major retrospective in Plymouth, her adopted city, presents her as a skilful chronicler of social transformationIn her lifetime Beryl Cook’s colourful, vibrant paintings tended to be dismissed by most critics as mere kitsch or whimsy.A major retrospective of Cook’s work opening in her adopted city of Plymouth at the weekend makes the case that she was a serious, significant artist who skilfully chronicled a tumultuous period of social transformation. Continue reading...

Culture

1 hour ago Ten of the UK’s cosiest pubs with bed and breakfast from £99

WHAT could be better than getting out of the cold and into a cosy pub, eating traditional British fare and supping a pint of locally brewed real ale? It’s even better if you can walk out of the bar and into a room at the inn. Here, Trisha Harbord selects ten fabulous UK pubs that...

Economics

2 h. ago How to make mapo tofu – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Discover the joys of creamy soy bean curd in this spicy Sichuan dish that comes together in minutes Mapo tofu is a Chengdu favourite typical of the “spicy generosity” of Sichuan food, Fuchsia Dunlop explains, though it’s perhaps better not translated as “pock-marked old woman’s tofu”. It may even convert you to the joys of tofu itself, should you still be on the fence about the stuff, because its creamy softness is the perfect foil for the intensely savoury, tingly seasoning involved here. It’s also ready in mere minutes.Prep 10 min Cook 7 min Serves 2 Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Couples have 'so much fun' with 'perfect' Valentine's Day craft kits up to 40% off

Lovers tired of the same old dates have ditched traditional meals in favour of at-home crafts, hailing them 'such a cute idea'

Politics

12 h. ago I asked interior experts which paint colours will be everywhere in 2026 — they all agreed on one thing

Interior design experts are predicting that homeowners will step away from traditional colours in 2026 and will embrace a new colour palette

Science

14 h. ago 'I'm a bestselling cookbook author — I make this recipe at home every week'

'I've developed hundreds of air fryer recipes and I've been cooking this dish for my family for years'

Society

14 h. ago 'I've developed hundreds of recipes but one is a weekly staple for my family'

Bestselling cookbook author Clare Andrews has shared one of her go-to recipes that has become a weekly staple in her household

Society

16 h. ago Virginia tradition calls for morning suits at an inauguration. But Spanberger switched things up

Virginia’s governors traditionally wear morning suits for their inaugurations

Politics

16 h. ago Watch devastating moment Love Island’s Helena breaks down in tears as she makes heartbreaking confession

LOVE Island's Helena Ford broke down in tears on tonight's show as she made a heartbreaking confession to Belle Hassan. The former air hostess is back in All Stars villa after a tumultuous time in Ibiza last summer that saw her lose Harry Cooksley to Shakira Khan. Tonight, she sobbed after Sean Stone failed to...

Politics

17 h. ago Gordon Brown 'regrets' not opposing Iraq War as former PM claims he was misled on WMD in new book

Mr Brown has said former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook 'had a clearer view' than the rest of the Government of the claims, which led to Britain's involvement in the Iraq War.

Events

21 h. ago Far from ‘upcharged grape juice’: the 13 most exciting nonalcoholic wines in the US

The top booze-free wines – from pinot noir to sparkling rosé – taste surprisingly similar to traditional offeringsIn the UK? I tried 75 low- and no-alcohol drinks: here are my favourite beers, wines and spiritsSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better thingsAs an editor and writer who regularly covers the world of nonalcoholic drinks, I have tasted more than my fair share of booze-free wines. Much like with regular wine, the results have been mixed – some are bitter or super sour, or even worse, smell like nothing. But I’ve also had the pleasure of drinking alcohol-free wines that scratched the same itch as a top-notch riesling or champagne.When I have conversations with people who are curious about nonalcoholic wines, cost comes up as one of the most common concerns. I totally understand that it’s tempting to write off the category as upcharged grape juice with better branding, but contrary to popular opinion, you’re not actually paying for the...

Events

24 h. ago Chips will be crispy and crunchy every time if you add 1 ingredient before oven cooking

Transform your homemade oven chips into crispy perfection with this simple trick that makes them golden and crunchy every time.

Events

24 h. ago Waffle House manager ‘constantly’ groped grill cook’s bottom but higher

First in The Independent: Marilyn Smith says she was subjected to ongoing workplace harassment but was ultimately blamed for her victimization by bosses, according to court filings

Society

27 h. ago Horses leap through flames and pets go to church in Spanish animal rituals honoring St. Anthony

In Spain, hundreds of people watched horses gallop through flames as part of Las Luminarias, a centuries-old tradition

Politics

31 h. ago Cosy Surrey inn with rooms 30 minutes from London named one of UK’s best pubs

This 16th century village inn in the Surrey Hills offers boutique accommodation with comfy rooms alongside hearty seasonal cooking in a cosy dining room

Politics

31 h. ago Cosy Surrey inn 30 minutes from London named one of UK’s best pubs – and you can stay overnight

This 16th century village inn in the Surrey Hills offers boutique accommodation with comfy rooms alongside hearty seasonal cooking in a cosy dining room

Politics

33 h. ago Historic Welsh gastropub with 'out of this world' food makes Michelin Guide

This cosy pub in North Wales dates back to 1695 and combines the character of a traditional village pub with a fine dining experience – our writer Kirsty Thornley paid it a visit

Society