2 h. ago Perfect panna cotta and parmesan salad: everything I’m cooking before my Sicilian getaway

In this week’s Feast newsletter: Before I head to Italy for a last hit of summer sunshine, I’m getting into the mood with bucatini by a master and a Sicilian spread that is a true autumn feastSign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastAs you read this, I will likely be in the throes of packing my suitcase for a much-needed escape to Italy (Sicily, to be precise). A hit of vitamin D before the summer wardrobe is put away for another year, and I am ready to fully embrace autumn and winter hermit mode. I’ve always felt that September is the perfect time to escape to the Mediterranean for a last-minute injection of sun and, in this instance, to indulge in pasta, gelato and a healthy side of aperitivo. I cannot wait.Because I have to cook a million meals before I go, I have prepared the family Rachel Roddy’s chicken thighs with cherry tomatoes and a green bean, lettuce and parmesan salad for a meal I know they all will devour. I’ve also made Felicity Cloake’s raspberry panna cotta...

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2 h. ago Next's £34 lightweight jacket that shoppers say is 'perfect' for transitional weather

The garment comes in three colours and is ideal for the transitional months

Economics

2 h. ago M&S shoppers race to buy 'stylish' £28 wellies that are 'perfect for autumn'

The colder, wetter season calls for a change in footwear.

Economics

3 h. ago Four top London chefs share their recipes for the perfect city home kitchen

Frustrated with cooking your masterpieces in a space the size of a shoebox? Take some hot tips from what these experts did to their own homes

Society

3 h. ago Mary Berry's 'delicious' fish pie with cheesy mash that's tasty and comforting

This double fish pie is the ultimate comfort food, and it's so easy to whip up - plus it makes eight servings, so it's perfect for feeding a crowd.

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5 h. ago John Lewis shoppers rush to buy £17 Le Creuset mug that 'lasts forever' in choice of 21 colours for less than £2

"My favourite mug. Perfect size, doesn't get too hot. Great quality, they last forever"

Economics

5 h. ago Quaint seaside village with flower strewn paths perfect for break away from it all

The seaside gem has buckets of history as well as epic views for miles

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5 h. ago Perfect sunshine autumn break in stunning city with still scorching temperatures

Seville, Europe's hottest city, is now the perfect autumn getaway with temperatures dropping to the mid-20s and long evenings perfect for tucking into some tapas while sipping on sangria

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6 h. ago Dunelm's 'beautiful' £40 lamp is 'perfect solution' for areas with no plug

Dunelm shoppers are loving the 'beautiful' lamp that is ideal for anyone wanting to brighten an area of their home without plug sockets.

Economics

6 h. ago The island that banned hives: can honeybees actually harm nature?

On a tiny Italian island, scientists conducted a radical experiment to see if the bees were causing their wild cousins to declineOff the coast of Tuscany is a tiny island in the shape of a crescent moon. An hour from mainland Italy, Giannutri has just two beaches for boats to dock. In summer, hundreds of tourists flock there, hiking to the red and white lighthouse on its southern tip before diving into the clear waters. In winter, its population dwindles to 10. The island’s rocky ridges are coated with thickets of rosemary and juniper, and in warmer months the air is sweetened by flowers and the gentle hum of bees.“Residents are people who like fishing, or being alone, or who have retired. Everyone has their story,” says Leonardo Dapporto, associate professor at the University of Florence.Giannutri island’s remote location made it a perfect open-air laboratory for the bee experiments. Photographs: Giuseppe Nucci Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Clown Town by Mick Herron review – more fun and games with the Slow Horses

The ninth novel in the Slough House series, this tale of IRA infiltration is a perfect mix of one-liners, plot twists and real-world-tinged intrigueTrigger warning: the new Slough House novel shares its name, I assume accidentally, with a particularly bleak soft-play centre on London’s North Circular Road in which sticky under-fives circulate through an infernal apparatus wailing and stabbing each other with plastic forks while the grownups sit at plastic tables drinking horrible coffee and waiting for death. Just a glimpse at the dust jacket sent me back a decade to that environment of grubbiness, boredom and mild peril. It’s not that big a leap, mind. There’s something of the knockabout quality of a soft-play centre in Mick Herron’s fictional world: all fun and games until someone loses an eye.That said, as far as I know, none of the injuries in the real-world Clown Town will have been occasioned by the victim being held down so the front wheel of a Land Rover Defender c...

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8 h. ago 'Sex parties and drug cooking' in council block for over 50s leaves neighbours in fear

People living in Ardingly Court, in High Street, Brighton, who do not want to be identified due to fear of reprisals, told councillors and housing officials about their experiences

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9 h. ago Rachel Roddy’s recipe for lasagne with courgette and three cheeses | A kitchen in Rome

A meat-free version of the classic layered pasta dish made with good strong cheese and a few essential details you may not have thought ofWhen I was writing a book about pasta, an acquaintance from Naples who lives in Chișinău, Moldova, with his Welsh wife suggested that the first step with lasagne is to approach it like a town planner. That is, first work out the size of the dish in relation to the size of the pasta sheets (this applies to both fresh and dried), then decide how many layers you want, not only to establish how many sheets you need, but also to proportion the various fillings accordingly. We also decided that the construction of a lasagne should be like that of a bricklayer combined with a Jackson Pollock approach to the sauces.My ceramic lasagne dish is 30cm x 20cm, and three 10cm x 25cm dried lasagne sheets make a single layer in it, so a five-layer lasagne requires 15 sheets. Most dried lasagne sold today doesn’t require pre-cooking or soaking, but those sheets dep...

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10 h. ago 'Stunning' Peak District walk with 'autumn views' is 'perfect for families'

The family-friendly walk offers a lovely day out with stunning scenery and beautiful 'autumn colours'

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11 h. ago Drizzle your jacket potatoes in one ingredient that 'Mary Berry loves'

Mary Berry's Blue Cheese Dressing is the UK's top-selling blue cheese dressing and it's perfect for drizzling over jacket potatoes - here's how to make the perfect spud

Events

11 h. ago Pretty seaside cottage packed with character a short walk to one of Wales’ best secret beaches

If you could imagine a perfect traditional cottage by the sea Penparc is it - no wonder it's only had three owners in the last 90 years

Society

13 h. ago Cook 'naturally sweet' banana bread recipe without any sugar and just six ingredients

Banana bread is a classic bake that's perfect for using up overripe fruit, and this recipe is even healthier as it's sweetened with bananas only - no sugar in sight

Society

15 h. ago The Scottish beauty spot named one of the 'best places to propose' in the world

It looks like the perfect spot to pop the question.

Politics

16 h. ago US firms to invest £150 billion in UK as part of Donald Trump’s state visit

Some 7,600 ‘high quality jobs’ will be created as a result of investment by major US technology and investment firms.

Economics

18 h. ago From parmesan shortbread to poached plums: The full menu for Trump’s lavish state banquet

Including a Transatlantic Whisky Sour

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