To wash chicken or not to wash chicken? This is the question that many have been asking themselves after a woman sparked debate on social media. People were arguing about whether or not you should wash your poultry before cooking it after a post on the Slow Cooker Recipe & Tips Facebook page. The post […]

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Welcome to our live coverage of Prime Minister’s Questions, as Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer clash this lunchtime in the House of Commons. Related links: ‘I was banned from seeing my friends because I was queer – I feel like I can exist in Brighton’ Woman perfectly spells out why the UK is […]

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‘Please please please do not visit’ Fans have been urged not to visit the set of Doctors as filming begins on the last ever scenes of the soap. Last October, the BBC announced the long-running daytime show was being axed as part of cost-cutting measures. First broadcast in March 2000, the soap has been filmed in […]

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Companies that have trialled a four-day working week are continuing to report benefits from the scheme more than a year on. Back in 2022, dozens of companies and businesses signed up for a trial of the four-day week, which saw employees work one day less a week for no loss of pay. The programme was […]

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The donation has been described as ‘transformational’ Students at a medical school in one of the poorest areas of New York City will never have to pay tuition fees again after a $1 billion donation from a widow. Dr Ruth L. Gottesman decided to make the staggering donation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in […]

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It drops on streaming in the UK today A new epic historical drama set in the world of Samurais has received rave reviews and achieved the rare feat of a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Shōgun is an upcoming series from FX arriving this month, and is based on the 1975 James Clavell novel of the […]

2 years ago

Temperatures in the hot springs can reach boiling point Yellowstone national park is one of the most breathtaking areas of natural beauty in the world. The area is perhaps best known for its hot springs and geysers, but whilst spectacular, they can also prove to be very dangerous. Yellowstone sits above one of the largest […]

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‘Queer joy exists in Brighton’ Ever since a barracks was set up in Brighton at the start of the Napoleonic wars, the south coast city has bloomed into a place where people can come to explore their sexualities and identities safely and discreetly. In the 2021 census, roughly one in 10 people over the age […]

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The Premier League table has a new look to it after Everton’s points deduction was reduced to six. On Monday, it was announced that the Merseyside club had had their punishment for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules reduced. Having initially been deducted a record 10 points for the breaches, Everton have had […]

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Everton have had their points deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) reduced following an appeal. The Toffees will now have six points deducted from them, down from the original punishment of 10 points, the Athletic reports. The new points reduction moves Everton up to 15th in the Premier League table, […]

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Mary Poppins has had its age rating raised due to ‘discriminatory language’, according to reports. The classic musical was released six decades ago and stars Julie Andrews as the magical nanny Mary Poppins, who looks after the children of a wealthy London family. Since its release, the much-loved family favourite has had a U (universal) […]

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Jurgen Klopp described Liverpool’s Carabao Cup triumph on Sunday as the “most special trophy I’ve ever won,” and it’s easy to see why. After a nervy but enthralling 90 minutes in which both Liverpool and their opponents Chelsea had chances to win the game, the final went to extra time. An injury-hit Liverpool had been […]

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McDonald’s is slashing the price of Big Macs and another menu favourite, but you’ll have to be quick to make the most of the offer. For today only (February 26), the fast food chain is cutting the cost of Big Macs from £4.99 to £1.49, and the cost of double McMuffins from £4.39 to £1.99. […]

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‘I don’t know if that’s how I can take this opinion’ Mauricio Pochettino said it was “not fair” for Gary Neville to label his Chelsea team “billion pound bottlejobs” following their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. Virgil van Dijk’s extra time header in the 118th minute secured the League Cup for […]

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He told the mother and daughter that ‘no price’ could be put on the medallion they brought in An Antiques Roadshow expert once refused to put a price on an item brought onto the show due to its distressing past. Back in 2021, the much-loved BBC show visited Newby Hall in Yorkshire for an episode. […]

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‘Harry Maguire’s lucky there’ There was controversy during the first half of Manchester United’s game against Fulham on Saturday following an ‘awful’ tackle by Harry Maguire. The Red Devils took on Fulham at Old Trafford this afternoon in the Premier League, with the two teams playing out a goalless first half. But there was controversy […]

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Lee Anderson has been suspended by the Conservatives after he “refused to apologise” for comments aimed at London mayor Sadiq Khan. Anderson’s suspension was announced on Saturday afternoon by Tory chief whip Simon Hart, and came after comments he made on GB News on Friday. On Friday, the former Tory deputy chairman said “Islamists” had […]

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‘I find her eating habits and appearance gross now’ A man has sparked a huge debate after revealing he wants to break up with his long-term girlfriend because she has gained weight. In a post on Reddit, the man – who described himself as a ‘gym bro’ who works out at least three times a […]

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The family photo has been up on the moon for decades An astronaut explained the hidden message behind why he decided to leave family photo on the moon. Charles Duke became the youngest man ever to walk on the moon when he was part of the Apollo 16 mission in April 1972. And whilst he […]

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‘Excuse me, you shouldn’t be doing that’ A female pro golfer who had her swing ‘mansplained’ to her by an amateur has said his advice was “right.” Georgia Ball went viral on TikTok after sharing a clip of her at a driving range on her page @georgiagolfcoach. However, whilst she was practising her swing, a […]

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‘Don’t they realise they’re next?’ Ricky Gervais has said that he wants to still be around for when the next generation is cancelled, stating that it’s pretty much inevitable. The outspoken comedian has been in the headline recently thanks to the release of his latest Netflix special Armageddon, which was released on Christmas Day. The standup […]

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When the quizzing gets tough, the tough get quizzing Just in case you were starting to feel like winter is dragging, here’s a fact for you – this is the last quiz of February. Yes, this time next week it will be March, and we’ll be waving goodbye to dark mornings and miserable weather. Hopefully. […]

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You’ve either got one or you’ve heard about how everyone’s got one – either way, it’s difficult to avoid air fryer chat nowadays. Hailed as the best thing since sliced bread, air fryer owners would have you believe that purchasing the device is the best decision they’ve made in the last five years. It’s easy […]

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‘Celebrate more, just go off and have fun’ Americans have suggested UK football fans and sports fans should be more passionate and celebrate more. This month, the US came to a halt for one of the biggest days in its sporting calendar, the Super Bowl. Ahead of the game in Las Vegas, we went out […]

2 years ago

A new epic historical drama set in the world of Samurais has received rave reviews and achieved the rare feat of a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Shōgun is an upcoming series from FX arriving this month, and is based on the 1975 James Clavell novel of the same name. It follows political upheaval in 17th-century […]

2 years ago

There’s a ‘broad consensus’ the new PS5 console is on the way Sony is expected to release a new version of the PS5 this year to try and boost sales of the console. The company has cut its forecast for sales of the PlayStation console and will release the upgraded version of the PS5 to […]

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The actor has said it’s his ‘first shave since 2019’ Russell Crowe has left fans stunned after shaving for the first time in half a decade. Best known for his roles in Gladiator, Les Misérables, Robin Hood and The Nice Guys, in recent years Crowe has often sported a fine bears in his roles. In […]

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‘Your legacy will live on forever’ Bindi Irwin, the daughter of the late Steve Irwin, has paid tribute to her father on what would have been his 62nd birthday. Wildlife expert Irwin achieved global fame as the much-loved ‘Crocodile Hunter’ thanks to his television series of the same name. He tragically died in 2006 from […]

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Alton Towers has announced when an upgraded version of one of its most popular rides will be opening. Opening in 1994, Nemesis was one of the theme park’s most iconic attractions and was famous for being Europe’s first inverted rollercoaster. However it was closed down to undergo extensive upgrades, including the 716-metre long track being […]

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Barry Keoghan will return as the Joker in The Batman: Part II, the actor has seemingly confirmed. The Irish actor’s role as the iconic Gotham villain was teased in the 2022 superhero film, which starred Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, but he never actually appeared on screen. Then, 5-minute deleted scene from then movie […]

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Film fans have been left stunned after discovering one of Hugh Jackman’s most underrated movies. As one of the biggest names in Hollywood, there are several major movies that spring to mind when you mention Hugh Jackman. Top of the list is likely to be any of the X-Men films, or films in which he’s […]

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Many of us have experienced the sinking feeling of dropping your phone in water. If in this situation, a lot of you will have immediately jumped to one solution – shove it in a load of rice. Yes, we’ve probably all heard of or tried out the bizarre theory that submerging a wet phone or […]

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It’s brought memories of the pandemic ‘flooding back’ for many ITV viewers have been left reeling by the broadcaster’s harrowing Covid drama which concludes tonight. Breathtaking is a three-part series which portrays the hardships and struggles frontline hospital workers faced during the pandemic. Based on a book by palliative care doctor Rachel Clarke, it has […]

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‘An absolute original’ Ricky Gervais has shared a tribute to Office star Ewen MacIntosh following the news of the his death. On Wednesday, it was announced that MacIntosh had passed away at the age of 50. The actor was best known for his role as Keith in The Office, the iconic mockumentary series created by […]

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Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, the club has confirmed. On Wednesday morning, Sky Sports Germany reported that the Bundesliga champions would be parting ways with the 50-year-old. This was soon confirmed by Bayern, who said the decision had been taken after “a constructive discussion” between Tuchel and CEO […]

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North said it’s a ‘dream come true’ Jordan North has been confirmed as the new host of the Capital Breakfast show, taking over from Roman Kemp. Last week, Radio 1 announced North would be leaving the station after more than 10 years. This was followed by Roman Kemp revealing he was departing Capital FM, having […]

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‘It still doesn’t feel real’ Jonnie Irwin’s widow has shared a heartbreaking post following the death of her husband. Earlier this month, the A Place In The Sun presenter passed away at the age of 50, following his terminal cancer diagnosis in 2020. He is survived by his wife Jess, who he married in 2016, […]

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A parenting YouTuber has been handed four maximum sentences for child abuse. Ruby Franke will spend at least four years behind bars after she was was sentenced to four prison terms of between one and 15 years each, on aggravated child abuse charges on Tuesday. Her former business partner Jodi Hildebrandt, 54, received an identical sentence. The […]

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‘Everyone’s got bias – the question is can you set it aside when you do the journalism’ Accusations of political bias are one of main sticks used to beat the BBC with. One of the broadcaster’s key pillars is impartiality, and this comes under the most scrutiny in the world of politics. The BBC’s editorial […]

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‘You could be prosecuted’ Martin Lewis has issued a ‘don’t do it warning’ over a supposed car insurance hack some drivers are using. The Money Saving Expert warned motorists that the ‘fronting’ could land them in big trouble as it actually constitutes fraud. ‘Fronting’ is where a car owner adds a parent or relative as […]

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It ‘makes you sit up and take notice’ A new BBC drama has been described as “nightmarish” and “like nothing else on TV” after it was released this week. On Monday, the first episode of The Way was broadcast on BBC One. The three-part drama sees Michael Sheen make his directorial debut, is written by […]

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Police ‘strongly believe’ the body is that of the attacker A body has been found in the River Thames in the search for the Clapham chemical attack suspect, Abdul Shokoor Ezedi. At 4pm on Monday (February 19), the crew of a passing boat reported to police that they had seen a body in the water […]

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The Met Office has warned areas of the UK to prepare for snow as temperatures plummet below freezing in the coming days. The forecaster says heavy rain will hit the West, while higher areas in the north will also experience snowfall. The wintry weather comes off the back of an unseasonably mild few days in […]

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The increase in hedgehog sightings has been described as ‘wonderful’ Hedgehog sightings in the UK are on the rise after years of decline, an annual BBC Gardener’s World Magazine Survey has found. The survey saw Gardener’s World readers asked to document the wildlife they saw in their gardens, and hedgehog sightings ended up being up by […]

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The pair had danced together on the show Susanna Reid had to hold back tears as she announced the death of her former Strictly co-star Robin Windsor live on air. On Tuesday morning, it was announced that Windsor had passed away at the age of 44. He had starred on the much-loved BBC show from […]

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Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor has died at the age of 44. Windsor featured on the show as one of the professional dancers and starred on the BBC series from 2010 to 2013. During his time on the show, he partnered with Deborah Meaden, Lisa Riley, Anita Dobson and Patsy Kensit. His death was […]

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The club have ‘parted ways’ with him A footballer has been sacked by his club after his dating profile was leaked online. Emirhan Delibas, 21, has left Turkish giants Besiktas by mutual consent, having come through the club’s youth academy and made just two senior appearances for them. A reason hasn’t been given for the […]

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The BBC series received critical acclaim Harlan Coben’s Fool Me Once has been the Netflix series of choice over the last few months, but there’s a British crime drama on the platform with a higher rating than his entire collection. Back in 2018, thriller and mystery novelist Coben signed a five-year contract with Netflix which […]

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The restaurant has made cuts despite soaring sales Salt Bae’s London restaurant, where you can get a steak for almost £700, has been cutting back on heating in order to save money. Nusr-Et steakhouse was founded by the salt-sprinkling Turkish butcher and opened at the Park Tower hotel in Knightsbridge in 2021. The eatery quickly […]

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