4 h. ago Cyclist, 77, survives ravine fall for three days by drinking wine

The 77-year-old Frenchman was on his way home with his shopping when he took a disastrous wrong turn and ended up spending a few freezing nights alone with only wine for company

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11 h. ago Exact date subzero freeze to hit Scotland as weather maps turn icy blue

After the dullest October since the 1960s, the weather looks set to turn bone-chilling as we approach winter.

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13 h. ago The many uses of leftover chutney, from breakfast to soups and glazes | Kitchen aide

With Christmas around the corner, our panel of experts recommends creative ways to finish off half-eaten jars before the new ones arrive Every Christmas I’m given chutney, and I still have four barely used jars. What to do with them before the next lot arrive? Christine, OxfordThis sounds like a job for Claire Dinhut, author of The Condiment Book, who also goes by the moniker Condiment Claire. She would approach this meal by meal, starting with breakfast. “It might not seem so obvious,” she says, “but I put Branston pickle on my avocado toast. If you think about it, you often add acidity, which is usually lemon, but chutney is punchy and has that same tang, as well as a bit of texture.” Regardless of what jars Christine has hanging around, Dinhut would also consider the breakfast bap: “Whether it’s spicy mango, peach, chilli or tomato chutney, that would be so delicious with an egg yolk.”Roger Pizey, executive head of pastry at Fortnum & Mason, is no stranger to Christine’s chut...

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13 h. ago Afghan data leak superinjunction left democracy in ‘deep freeze’, say journalists

The Independent’s home affairs correspondent Holly Bancroft gave evidence to MPs about the superinjunction on Tuesday

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14 h. ago Tasty wholesome soups you can batch cook and freeze for later

Batch cooking is a great method for saving money while enjoying healthy meals for the whole family - and these soups are easy to make as well as being good for you

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21 h. ago I made soup thicker with 1 simple ingredient chefs love using — it’s not flour or pasta

Adding a thickener to soups is essential when making them, and it's really easy to do.

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31 h. ago Fed’s Cook signals December rate cut is not a forgone conclusion

Central bank governor makes first public remarks since Donald Trump’s move to fire her

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33 h. ago Chefs, your jobs are safe for now! Humanoid robot attempts to cook a stir

In a viral video, which has amassed over 6.3 million views, a humanoid robot attempts to make a stir-fry for its owner - with disastrous results.

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34 h. ago Mary Earps reveals she consumed nothing but soup and Echo Falls for two weeks during Covid lockdown after being dropped from England squad

Mary Earps has opened up about her mental health difficulties after she was dropped from the England squad in 2020 by then-manager Phil Neville.

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37 h. ago A Mother’s Embrace review – woozy serving of trauma horror as a firefighter reckons with a troubled past

Low-key but well-designed Brazil-set chiller, which starts with a mysterious emergency call from a nightmarishly mouldering care homeThe year is 1996, the country is Brazil, and young firefighter Ana (Marjorie Estiano) is returning to work after freezing up on the job. We see in flashback that, as a young child, she survived the horrific experience of her disturbed mother attempting to carry out a murder-suicide. Unluckily, one of her first jobs after returning to work is to respond to a call from a dilapidated nursing home in the middle of nowhere. The first sign that something is amiss when she and the crew rock up, is that nobody at the home will admit to having made the call in the first place. The place itself is also obviously trouble; it’s got the kind of damp in the walls that isn’t just a challenge for estate agents, but might also seep into your soul. The stage is thus set for Ana’s past and present day perils to collide. Of course, people with traumatic backgrounds are 10...

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39 h. ago Cheaper and healthier avocado substitute for toast praised by foodies as 'refreshing'

BBC Food Good chef Liberty Fennell has shared a tasty alternative to avocado toast

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39 h. ago AD FEATURE: Make it a very foodie Christmas with these brilliant cookery gift ideas

COOK! with the Vegetarian Society has lots of great vouchers and experiences available

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41 h. ago I made unbelievably tasty jacket potatoes by ditching regular spuds and adding 3 ingredients loved by chef

Exclusive: I made Gaucho's twist on jacket potatoes, and it was the most delicious version of the dish I've ever tried

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51 h. ago Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model after F1 star's wholesome proposal tactic

Charles Leclerc has announced that he is engaged to his long-term girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux, with the couple sharing a series of adorable photos on social media

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51 h. ago From pizza muffins to tasty pittas – four bargain ideas for packed lunches

RUNNING out of ideas for packed lunches? It is half way through the autumn term, so if you need some bargain snacks to keep them full, here’s some quick suggestions. MUFFIN LIKE IT: Forget soggy sandwiches and make pizza muffins instead. Pick up muffins, 84p, and spread on a little tomato puree, reduced to 62p,...

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51 h. ago Two kids among civilians killed in huge Russian blitz on Ukraine as Putin targets power plants that keep families warm

TWO children were among civilians killed in a massive Russian blitz on Ukraine yesterday. It marked the start of a bid by tyrant Vladimir Putin to freeze the country into submission. The boys, aged 11 and 14, died in the Dnipropetrovsk region along with two women. It came as Putin targeted power plants needed to...

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60 h. ago Best soup recipe to boost immunity thanks to two powerhouse ingredients

A recipe has been shared for an immunity-boosting chicken broth soup, packed full of flavour, and it's a great idea for when you're sick and want to feel better as soon as possible

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60 h. ago Forget Jomo, gezellig and hygge – this winter, let’s get a grip and go out | Emma Beddington

The dark nights are here and staying in is more appealing than ever. But there’s a very real cost to not venturing outSince the clocks changed, a damp, dark blanket settles over York from about 5pm – and it’s brilliant; the perfect excuse to stay in. I love every quiet corner of home: my armchair, angled for a perfect view of bird goings-on and bleak skies outside; my marshmallowy bed; the sofa, stacked with blankets; the kitchen (I don’t cook, but it’s where snacks live). What could be nicer than sinking into the stifling embrace of multiple heated throws as a jacket potato crisps up in the oven and I succumb to a smorgasbord of good winter telly? Why would I ever move?Me and everyone else. Right? We’re sleepmaxxing and soup-making in our slippers, sparking up fairy lights and enthusiastically appropriating hygge and gezellig (Dutch for cosy). We’re sharing memes on the thrill of someone else cancelling social plans before we’re forced to and proclaiming our Jomo. It’s natural to r...

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67 h. ago Made In Chelsea star, 42, dating again after breaking down over freezing eggs

EXCLUSIVE: This Made In Chelsea star, who appeared on Made In Chelsea in 2015, has opened up about her decision to freeze her eggs and the emotional toll it took on her

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69 h. ago Tasty creamy pulled ham in slow cooker with mash and parsley sauce is 'so easy' to make

Now is the perfect time to start making delicious dishes in the slow cooker.

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