26 m. ago The nine insider tricks for making the most of your air fryer, revealed by an expert who's written a book about them

Let's be honest: we don't read instruction manuals, even though we probably should. Whenever we get a new kitchen appliance, we just unpack it, plug it in and hope for the best.

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41 m. ago Council leader urges calm in Epping protests as schools return

The Bell Hotel in Epping became the focal point of several demonstrations and counter-protests in recent weeks.

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45 m. ago Epping Council refused permission to appeal ruling over asylum seekers at The Bell Hotel in Supreme Court

The Court of Appeal refused the application of the local authority in Essex to appeal to the higher court

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61 m. ago Bedsheets will feel fresh and luxurious if you add one kitchen item to the wash

If you crave the fresh and crisp feeling of hotel sheets its easy to recreate at home with this one kitchen item you already have in your cupboards

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64 m. ago The Guardian view on the dental divide: ministers must brush up their policy as well as children’s teeth | Editorial

Gaps in access to dentists mirror other health inequalities. And ‘golden hellos’ won’t solve the problem on their ownDisadvantaged primary school pupils at the government’s first wave of new breakfast clubs can expect to be trained in toothbrushing, as well as fed. Data showing that a fifth of all five-year-olds in England have experienced tooth decay persuaded ministers to make improved oral health part of the early years and reception class curriculum. But the prevalence of decay is not evenly spread across the country. And research showing how much worse the situation is for children in deprived areas is in line with other findings about widening health inequalities.New analysis from the Local Government Association highlights the differing availability of dental care across council areas – a situation sometimes described as a dental divide. It found no specific correlation between the numbers of NHS dentists and young children with tooth decay. But it adds to a body of...

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1 hour 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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2 h. ago UK households warned to place this common kitchen product in wheelie bins to deter pests

This unexpected trick could help to deter flies and maggots

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2 h. ago Worries over Renfrewshire Council department's finances as predicted overspend discussed

The situation facing infrastructure, land and environment services has been flagged as a point of concern by elected members.

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2 h. ago The nine insider tricks for making the most of your air fryer, answered by an expert who's written a book about them

Let's be honest: we don't read instruction manuals, even though we probably should. Whenever we get a new kitchen appliance, we just unpack it, plug it in and hope for the best.

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3 h. ago Amazon's best selling 'perfect' kitchen gadget with over 10,000 five

The Fullstar four-in-one pro chopper has been featured in Netflix cooking shows - and maybe next in your kitchen?

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3 h. ago Mother whose sick child was left in damp and mouldy flat by south London council is awarded £9,400

An investigation found Lewisham Council took 13 months ‘too long’ to provide the family with interim accommodation

Economics

4 h. ago Finally Birmingham bin bags are removed from city streets as council uses agency staff to solve stand

Thousands of frustrated residents have been caught in the crossfire during the months-long row between union barons and council chiefs.

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4 h. ago Epping migrant hotel protest organiser, 40, is charged after climbing council building and unfurling Union Jack flag

Mother-of-five Sarah White, 40, was arrested at Epping District Council offices on Sunday night when she displayed the flag from the steps.

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4 h. ago Thank f*** for the Hell's Kitchen comeback, it's about time food TV got a shake up

Food TV has become boring. Bring Hell’s Kitchen back, says Josh Barrie

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5 h. ago International Ayr Show schedule announced as thousands set to descend on Ayrshire

South Ayrshire Council have confirmed the full schedule for the International Ayr Show - Festival of Flight this weekend.

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5 h. ago Reform ‘don’t have to talk to press acting as activists’ – Tice after media ban

It comes as Mick Barton, Reform leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, told councillors not to give interviews to a local newspaper.

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6 h. ago David Sheerin appointed as headteacher of St Margaret’s Academy in Livingston

Mr Sheerin joins West Lothian Council from East Dunbartonshire, where he served as principal teacher then deputy head at St Ninian’s High School in Kirkintilloch for a number of years.

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6 h. ago Kraft Heinz to split a decade after merger in bid to revive growth

Chicago-based food group says it will split into two publicly traded companies through tax-free spin-offBusiness live – latest updatesKraft Heinz, the US company behind kitchen staples such as Philadelphia cheese and Heinz tomato ketchup, has announced plans to split into two independent businesses a decade after it was created in a mega merger.The Chicago-based packaged food group said it would separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off to try to reduce complexity and improve financial performance after years of falling sales. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Cress to impress: the peppery, unsung hero ingredient | Kitchen aide

What to make with cress that isn’t an egg sandwichGrowing cress with my daughter is a fun activity, but she’s intolerant to eggs so can’t have the classic sandwich I grew up with. What else can we make with cress? Sophie, via emailThis is also a pressing matter for Rosie Birkett, author of the A Lot on her Plate Substack, because her daughter recently returned home from nursery with a yoghurt tub containing cress: “It might be tiny, but cress is mighty – peppery punchy, and full of character, almost like a mini rocket leaf.” And if eggs are off the menu, Birkett’s first port of call would be to harness the young seedlings’ ability to accessorise: “Do your usual mashed avocado with a little lemon and olive oil, spread that over bread or toast, then top with a scattering of cress. It will add brilliant bite, freshness and pepperiness.”The same goes for bruschetta, or toasts with hummus, olive oil and gentle spices such as cumin, says Anna Jones, author of Easy Wins. She’s no stranger ...

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6 h. ago Vape disguised as children's toy cup among £35k of products seized in crackdown on illegal nicotine products

The illegal vapes - disguised as children's toys - were found in a £35,000 haul of products seized by Westminster council officials and police.

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