34 m. ago William Gleave’s recipes for Catalan fish salad and fried salted hake

Salt-cured fish shines in these distinctly Iberian late-summer dishesSalted fish, and salted hake in particular, reminds me of holidays. It’s very popular in southern Europe, where there are hundreds of recipes to choose from. The salting draws out some of the water and improves the fish’s flavour and texture, and it’s a method that pre-dates refrigeration, when salt was used to preserve food. Esqueixada is a Catalan salad of sorts that’s fresh, cooling and utterly delicious. The fried hake, meanwhile, is a little heavier, but addictive and perfect for sharing with a cold aperitif. Both are regulars on our summer menu, and we often flip between the two. Continue reading...

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63 m. ago Boy, 8, 'loses significant amount of blood' and in critical condition after shark attack

The child was swimming with his father and sister near Horseshoe Reef in Key Largo, Florida, when the shark struck just before 3.30pm on Monday. He suffered severe injuries, losing a "significant amount of blood" from a deep bite above the knee

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94 m. ago Russian cinema full of fairytales and propaganda, says Ukrainian film

Alexander Rodnyansky reflects on shift in Russian film as his documentary Notes of a True Criminal screens in VeniceThe Ukrainian film-maker Alexander Rodnyansky was once at the very centre of Russia’s cultural life. Over two decades he ran one of Russia’s biggest media conglomerates, produced some of the most celebrated films in recent Russian history – including the Oscar nominees Leviathan and Loveless – and helped bring Russian cinema to international prominence.But since the invasion of Ukraine, Rodnyansky said, he has witnessed a huge shift in Russian cinema. “The most popular genre in Russian cinema today is fairytales,” the 64-year-old told the Guardian. “They adapt all the stories we grew up with. There’s no single social drama, no movie reflecting life during the war. Continue reading...

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94 m. ago Sun, sex, but no sangria? The Balearics’ booze crackdown might just save their tourist industry | Dimah Ajeeb

The islands say they no longer want to be Europe’s cheap, consequence-free party playground. But is the move upmarket working?Last summer, Spain’s Balearic Islands launched one of Europe’s toughest crackdowns on alcohol-fuelled party tourism. In popular resorts such as Magaluf in Mallorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza, tourists spilled out of bars at dawn, clutched cheap bottles from late-night shops, and treated entire neighbourhoods as giant open-air nightclubs.Local people were fed up. Noise complaints, violent brawls and clashes between residents and intoxicated tourists became routine. Rents rose while longstanding neighbourhoods became hollowed out into seasonal party zones. Pilar Hernando, from Palma, Mallorca told Reuters in 2024: “Prices go up, rents go up, everything goes up except salaries.” Hernando had to move into a caravan owing to the lack of affordable housing. Average rents have risen 158% over the past decade in the Balearics, with Palma now among the most expensive ci...

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3 h. ago What age can a child walk to school on their own, according to NSPCC expert

With many parents getting their children ready to go back to school, some will be considering letting their kids walk to school by themselves- but when is the right time to let them go?

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6 h. ago Jaws child star shares impressive amount he still earns from movie 50 years on

Actor starred in the film for a fleeting scene 50 years ago – and has been able to retire from his earnings as an extra

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7 h. ago Kim Kardashian enlists son Saint, 9, to help her play a dangerous prank on a popular streamer

Kardashian, who wore a white suit with a black belt and heels, could be seen lifting a beige wood table that had a glass panels inside then dropping it behind Cenat's head which shocked him.

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7 h. ago Trader Joe’s issues warning to customers about popular frozen pizza product

Product is imported from Italy

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7 h. ago Google will not be forced to sell Chrome, federal judge rules

Judge says tech giant can keep world’s most popular browser in ongoing battle over firm being ruled monopolyGoogle will not be forced to sell its Chrome browser, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday in the tech giant’s ongoing legal battle over being ruled a monopoly last year.The company will be barred from certain exclusive deals with device makers and must share data from its search engine with competitors, the judge ruled. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Tesco recalls popular ready meal over 'possible health risk'

People who have purchased the product are being warned not to eat it

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11 h. ago Fallout 76 Seasons 22 update patch notes roll out a feature players have been desperate for

The developer also revamps the building system

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11 h. ago OnlyFans is 'world's biggest pimping empire' and 'playground for abuse' warning

Labour MP Joani Reid said OnlyFans creators like Bonnie Blue do not represent the majority of women on the site, which she called 'a playground for child sexual abuse'

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12 h. ago Fire breaks out at popular Spanish hotel as tourists rush to balcony

A fire broke out at a popular Spanish hotel as guests rushed to their balconies to see what was going on.

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12 h. ago Boden's 'flowy' autumn sale dress is 'ideal both for the office and after work'

"It's just great. The dress fits wonderfully, the fabric is flowing. It's ideal for the office but also for after work or coffee dates."

Economics

12 h. ago Paisley woman takes on pilgrimage challenge to raise funds for vital charity

Eva Penaranda recently undertook the task of completing the full length of the Borders Abbeys Walk in a bid to raise vital funds for Street Connect.

Economics

12 h. ago Health chiefs progress with Paisley hospital ward closure despite concerns over replacement service

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) announced plans last year to close ward 36 and replace it with a Hospital at Home service in what it called a “test of change”.

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12 h. ago Plans to add to facilities at Ferguslie Cricket Club in Paisley approved by Renfrewshire Council

Proposal to introduce clubhouse with changing rooms, showers, toilet and social space given green light.

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13 h. ago Baby killed in east London 'amid parents' toxic relationship'

Three-month old Kaylani Kalanzi was on a child protection plan when she suffered catastrophic brain injuries and broken leg and ribs, murder trial told

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14 h. ago Man appears in court charged with 'sexual assault of young child' at Loch Ness campsite

John Bell, 44, was in the dock at Inverness Sheriff Court on Tuesday following his arrest in connection of an incident at Loch Ness Bay campsite in July.

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14 h. ago 'Child Friendly' Echo Dots kids touted as 'game changer' now 38% off on Amazon

The Echo Dot Kids, a compact Wi-Fi and Bluetooth smart speaker with one year of Amazon Kids+ content, is £39.99 on Amazon, down from £64.99

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