23 h. ago The Duck & Rice, London SW11: ‘Filling, but largely unmemorable’ – restaurant review

The Duck & Rice, London SW11: ‘Filling, but largely unmemorable’ – restaurant review  The Guardian

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48 h. ago Ingredient red flags: how to spot the chemicals to avoid in food, kitchenware and cosmetics

Should your makeup be fragrance-free? Is it time to purge your kitchen of plastic? Are all food dyes dangerous? These are the everyday ingredients that could be harming your health‘Far from being a rock or island it turns out that the best metaphor to describe the human body is ‘sponge’. We’re permeable,” write Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie in their book Slow Death By Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things. While the permeability of our cells is key to being alive, it also means we absorb more potentially harmful substances than we realise.Studies have found a number of chemical residues in human breast milk, urine and water systems. Many of them are endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with the body’s natural hormones. “They can mimic, block or otherwise disrupt normal hormone function, leading to adverse health effects,” says Dr Shanna Swan, professor of environmental medicine and reproductive health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. We (often...

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3 d. ago Royal Mail unveils 'quacking' collection of duck stamps to celebrate 'rich' wildlife history

Ducks are a familiar sight in our waters and contribute to the character of the British landscape.

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3 d. ago Loch Lomond incident: Police release image of man following 'serious assault' at Scots beauty spot

A ‘serious assault’ took place near Duck Bay Hotel and Restaurant.

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4 d. ago Royal Mail issues quacking collection of stamps celebrating duck species

A total of 10 new stamps celebrate the diverse range of ducks in the UK.

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6 d. ago Rupert Everett looks classically handsome as he poses with a duck in quirky shoot alongside Jeny Howorth for Burberry's Winter 2025 Campaign

The actor, 66, joined Jenny, Luther Ford,  Lina Zhang, Asda Baradji, Tristan Watkins, Leon K and Iris Lasnet for the English countryside theme

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8 d. ago Forget about dead duck Russell Martin, the big issue at Ibrox today is whether Brendan Rodgers is a busted flush as well

The party's over for Russell Martin. The dogs in the street know it.

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1 week ago Tommy Fleetwood blown away by three messages after breaking PGA Tour duck

British star Tommy Fleetwood was touched by three messages from fellow sporting stars, including LeBron James, following his maiden victory on the PGA Tour at the Tour Championship

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1 week ago The Guardian view on France’s latest political crisis: François Bayrou’s gamble on austerity does not deserve to pay off | Editorial

The likely fall of another prime minister is a further blow to Emmanuel Macron’s becalmed presidency. A change in priorities is neededFollowing a startling victory for Marine Le Pen in European elections last June, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, foolishly called a snap legislative poll. The idea was to give voters a salutary wake-up call, daring them to repeat their embrace of Ms Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party in a domestic election. The unanticipated result was a suddenly deadlocked parliament, in which the influence of the National Rally and the left significantly increased, and a lame-duck status for Mr Macron’s second term.That failed gamble has now led to another, which appears equally doomed. This week, Mr Macron’s fourth prime minister in two years put the future of his minority government on the line, in an attempt to pass a deeply unpopular budget this autumn. François Bayrou, intending to deliver his own wake-up call to MPs, has unexpectedly called a confi...

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1 week ago Turn duck legs into a showstopper salad with pomegranate, honey dressing and crispy skin

This vibrant recipe transforms humble duck legs into a feast-worthy salad, pairing tender shredded meat with jewel-bright pomegranate, a sweet sharp dressing and shards of golden crackling

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1 week ago Hollywood boss behind blockbusters like Ghostbusters, Dracula and an infamous flop dies

Frank Price passed away today at the age of 95 after overseeing the likes of Out of Africa, Back to the Future, Mask, Dragnet and The Secret of My Success and, er, Howard the Duck

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1 week ago Why Tommy Fleetwood won £11million LESS than last year's champ Scottie Scheffler

Tommy Fleetwood broke his PGA Tour duck on Sunday by winning the Tour Championship, but the Englishman took home far less prize money than last year's victor, Scottie Scheffler

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1 week ago Tommy Fleetwood no longer has to worry about his unwanted £18.5million prize money record

After a decade-and-a-half of near-misses, Tommy Fleetwood has finally broken his PGA Tour duck, securing a long-awaited victory at the Tour Championship and ending his drought

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2 w. ago Tommy Fleetwood wins Tour Championship to finally break US duck

Englishman hits final round 68 to win by three shotsPatrick Cantley and Russell Henley tie for secondIt was not Patrick Cantlay, Russell Henley, Scottie Scheffler or any other golfer that Tommy Fleetwood had to battle with at the Tour Championship. Instead, the Englishman had to see off the burden of recent history. Fleetwood prevailed, taking his maiden PGA Tour title on his 164th start. Sometimes the good guys win. East Lake delivered one of the most heartwarming tales of the sporting year, a victory for persistence and proof that a relatable golfer can be a triumphant one.Fleetwood displayed magnificent mental strength to brush aside scar tissue caused by falling short, agonisingly so, twice since late June. The most remarkable thing about this success was how unremarkable it all looked. Fleetwood’s closing 68 was so blissfully simple. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Moment 'shameless' pair are seen 'raiding honesty box for cash and duck eggs'

This is the shameless moment two men appeared to raid an honesty box filled with duck eggs before taking off with them without paying. 

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3 w. ago David Gray sends Hibs message to Thibault Klidje, reacts to Rangers draw and gives Jamie McGrath update

Togolese hitman breaks duck in cup victory over Livingston

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3 w. ago Chef shares whether duck fat or beef tallow makes the 'best' roast potatoes

Roast potatoes are a staple in many households so getting them perfect can often be a case of trial and error but one chef has experimented with different types of animal fat to see which gives the best results

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3 w. ago I visited magical £7 family attraction 90 minutes from Manchester with paddling, sandpit and PYO flower field

Set in the stunning Peak District countryside, this beautiful hall and gardens has a duck-filled fountain kids can splash in, a magical woodland play area and animals to meet

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3 w. ago Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal can't speak or read French despite living there for years

Fat Duck owner Heston Blumenthal can say 'bonjour' but 'still' doesn't know much of the French language despite having spent the past seven years in the country

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