8 d. ago The ‘amazing’ Scottish chippy that’s deep fried the M&S strawberry sandwich

A Scottish fish and chip shop has become known for its deep fried creations including the latest social media famous M&S strawberry sandwich.

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9 d. ago Friend of Shannon Matthews' mum shares bizarre detail Karen included in prison letters

Karen Matthews’ former friend opened up about the deep betrayal she felt after learning of Shannon’s staged disappearance, in light of a new documentary based on the ordeal

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1 week ago Harry's 'hypocrisy': Why a friend of the Royal Family called me spitting blood over the Prince, revealed their 'hurt'... and told of the deep unease it's caused: RICHARD EDEN

Secrets don't remain secrets long for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it seems.

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2 w. ago Margaret Pomeranz remembers David Stratton: ‘I feel as though one half of me has gone’

Australia watched the pair discuss films for decades. Off screen, their friendship was one of deep respect: ‘I had his back, he had mine’Every cinephile in Australia wanted to be David Stratton. His passion was infectious – and his legacy lives onDavid Stratton, esteemed Australian film critic, dies aged 85Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI know I have been reticent about commenting on David Stratton’s death (he didn’t want to “pass”, he wanted to die – no euphemisms for him!). But apart from wanting to hug my grief to myself, I felt that it was his family who should be considered, not me. And if anyone should have a tribute it is Strats’ wife, Susie, who was the most wonderful support to him over these difficult years. I told him he was lucky to have married a younger woman!David was a stoic, he never wallowed in his deteriorating health. He continued to watch a new movie every day and revisit old favourites. He would enthuse about a new Australian film he’d just seen – h...

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3 w. ago Princess Anne meets Irish President Michael D Higgins at his official Dublin residence during one

Princess Anne is spending the day in the Irish capital today, as she touches down in Dublin to a mark milestone event at 150th Dublin Horse Show. She was greeted by President Michael D. Higgins.

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3 w. ago Princess Anne to visit Ireland to show country's 'deep and enduring friendship with the UK' as she attends 150th Dublin Horse Show on one

Princess Anne is spending the day in the Irish capital today, in a visit packed with ceremony, celebration, and a dash of equestrian glamour.

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3 w. ago Mango salad and crispy fritters: Melissa Hemsley’s recipes for Filipino barbecue sides

A sparkling grilled aubergine, mango and tomato salad, plus crisp sweet potato fritters with a moreish dipping vinegarMy mum is from Manila in the Philippines, but has spent more of her life in the UK. When I’m sad, stressed or out of sorts, it’s my mum’s Filipino food that I crave. As a whole, Filipino food has sometimes unfairly had a reputation for being overly sweet, overly meaty and deep-fried, but with more than 7,000 islands rich in culinary traditions, there are, of course, thousands of dishes to enjoy. Bringing it back to the UK, though, when we dust off the barbecue, picnic blankets and cool bags, there’s nothing better than incorporating these sweet, sour, spicy and salty flavours for parties (or fiestas as they’re called in the Philippines). And if you’re after a sweet, refreshing treat, look out for ube ice-cream, which is gaining popularity in UK. Ube is a sweet purple yam native to the Philippines. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago ‘A yorkshire pudding like a dishcloth’: how did British pub food get so grim?

For many years, UK food had a terrible reputation. Then, in the 1990s, gastropubs brought new flavours, energy and ideas. When and why did it all start to go downhill again?It was supposed to be a special occasion: an extended family get-together for Sunday lunch at a country pub. The setting was promising: a traditional establishment recently redecorated; outside terrace by the river; plenty of customers. The menu was also promising: a giant sheet of paper like a medieval charter, with glowing descriptions of how they aged their beef and sourced their produce locally.The food, though, was awful. The starters were assorted deep-fried pellets of unidentifiable organic matter; the meat was cold and colourless, the gravy watery, the roast potatoes soggy and the yorkshire pudding chewy as a dishcloth. It was very difficult to believe all of this had been freshly prepared in the kitchen that day. It felt more like reheated leftovers – for £30 a head. Continue reading...

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