Jamie Oliver makes the ‘perfect’ chips without the oven
Describing potatoes as a “gastronomic phenomenon”, they can be roasted, turned into creamy mash, or made into beloved chips, which can come in all shapes and sizes. There are skinny fries and chunky wedges, but Jamie Oliver said: “A proper fat hand-cut chip is something else.” Revealing how to make the “perfect chip”, the chef […]
Sugar plum scaries: Detroit ballet group scrambles after Nutcracker props heist | Detroit
Did the Mouse King strike? A ballet group in suburban Detroit is scrambling after someone stole a trailer filled with props for upcoming performances of the beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker. The lost items include a grandfather clock and a Christmas tree that can be extended to 17 ft (5.1 meters). “They’re things nobody could […]
Rafael Nadal loses potential final match as retirement fate left in Carlos Alcaraz’s hands | Tennis | Sport
Rafael Nadal has lost what is potentially the final match of his illustrious career. The former world No. 1 had an astonishing 29-1 record in Davis Cup matches, losing his first-ever match and winning the next 29 in a row. But his streak came to an end as he suffered a 6-4 6-4 defeat to […]
Bob Geldof defends Band Aid’s impact as fundraising single turns 40 | UK | News
The original Band Aid line-up gather to record charity single in November 1984 (Image: PA) They may have been dubbed cynics at the time, but the naysayers who pointed out some of the lyrical weaknesses to Do They Know It’s Christmas? in retrospect, probably did make a few salient points. “There won’t be snow in […]
Keir Starmer defends winter fuel cuts as 100,000 more OAPs to go into poverty | Politics | News
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his decision to plunge hundreds of thousands more pensioners into poverty. Government estimates show that the hated decision to scrap winter fuel payments will mean an estimated 50,000 extra OAPs are in relative poverty after housing costs next year, and 100,000 more in 2026. The previously universal allowance, worth up […]
How to stop cats pooing in gardens for good with tried and tested homemade spray
A gardener’s greatest challenge is keeping cats out of the garden. They can dig up plants, scatter soil and lawn, use flowerbeds as litter boxes, and make the garden look untidy. Ensuring felines don’t become pests and use your garden as their personal toilets can prove challenging, as many of their deterrents are unsafe. However, […]
Wales v Iceland: Nations League – live | Nations League
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The teams Wales: Ward, Williams, Rodon, Cabango, Davies, Wilson, Sheehan, Johnson, Cullen, D James, Harris.Subs: Allen, Colwill, Darlow, Dasilva, J James, King, Koumas, Mepham, Norrington-Davies, Roberts, Thomas. Iceland: to come Share Preamble Will this wild and wonderful international break, packed full […]
Great Britain crash out of Billie Jean King Cup following Emma Raducanu heroics | Tennis | Sport
Great Britain crashed out of the Billie Jean King Cup to Slovakia after blowing a golden chance to reach the final for the first time since 1981. Emma Raducanu continued her hot streak on the Costa del Sol as she outclassed Slovakia’s world No.241 Viktoria Hruncakova 6-4 6-4 to win her third consecutive match here […]
Genshin Impact Xbox release date, UK release time, pre-load and update 5.2 notes | Gaming | Entertainment
Four years after its original release, Genshin Impact is finally coming to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The free-to-play adventure game has a November 20 release date on Xbox and a 3am GMT release time for fans living in the UK. With a file size of approximately 100GB, it’s definitely worth downloading early […]
Keir Starmer squirms as his farmer tax blunder is exposed live on-air | Politics | News
Squirming Sir Keir Starmer dodged questions over a senior minister advising farmers to seek tax advice to avoid huge bills. The Daily Express challenged the Prime Minister over rural affairs minister Daniel Zeichner claiming that “with a bit of planning, no inheritance tax will be payable at all”. Sir Keir insisted the Government was supporting […]