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Michelin-starred chef shares historic East Yorkshire Sugar Cakes recipe for ‘Rations Reimagined’ event at Eden Camp
Hull Live
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August 10, 2025
An East Yorkshire chef is helping to shine a light on the ingenuity of wartime cooks. James Mackenzie, of the Michelin-starred Pipe and Glass, South Dalton, has joined in with “Rations Reimagined”, one of the summer activities engaging families...
An extensive heatwave develops as the Heat Dome expands over Europe; extreme heat through mid-August is forecast
Severe Weather Europe
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August 10, 2025
Rapid warming is underway from southern to western and central Europe as a Heat Dome strengthens over the continent. A new, long-lasting heatwave is forecast to engulf much of Europe, with locally challenging August temperatures breaking...
Flights to the 'Maldives of Europe' as low as £20 with Wizz Air
Birmingham Live
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August 10, 2025
A new route to a cheap and sunny destination dubbed "the Maldives of Europe" has been launched by Wizz Air. The airline was now offering flights to Albania, which has seen a rise in popularity thanks to TikTok videos documenting its sandy shores...
Meet Britain's most experienced dog sitters: The retired couple saving on bills and travelling the UK
GB News
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August 10, 2025
A retired couple from Gloucestershire have found a smart way to stretch their savings, travel the UK and earn extra income in retirement. As the cost of living continues, more people are looking at ways for them to earn a bit of extra cash. Tim...
Why Fish Tastes Better At Restaurants, According To Chefs
Mashed
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August 11, 2025
There's nothing like sitting down to dine at your favorite restaurant and indulging in your favorite dishes. While some people opt for a savory steak, creamy pasta, or decadent burger, many people opt to instead go for food they avoid cooking...
I visited a beautiful 2,000-year-old UK site - 1 thing made it Britain's best attraction
Daily Express
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August 10, 2025
Every weekend until the end of August, the Roman Baths in Bath, Somerset, have something unique on offer. As well as evening visits to the museum and bathing site that dates back 2,000 years to Roman Britain, tourists can relax with a drink and...
One dead and nine others rushed to hospital after eating broccoli prompting urgent recall in Italy
Seven News
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August 10, 2025
A man has died and nine others have been rushed to hospital after they ate a broccoli and sausage sandwich in Italy, amid a growing outbreak of botulism in the country. Musician Luigi Di Sarno, 52, collapsed after eating the alleged contaminated...
Hard lives, with days of wine and roses: The secrets of centenarians in Spain
El País
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August 10, 2025
Spain is a country of longstanding treasures. This is proven by the epic stories of men and women who, with stamina and courage, have lived more than a century. They all demonstrate that they know how to survive… but, above all, that they know how...
Puglia has some of Italy’s quirkiest hotels — here are the trullis to try
The Times
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From pared-back farmhouses with pools to frescoed palazzos, Italy doesn’t lack for unique places to stay, especially in Puglia, in the sun-baked heel of Italy’s boot. The region’s appeal lies in its slow, unshowy rhythm: long seaside lunches in...
I visited one of the most overrated European islands — 1 thing made it an incredible trip
Daily Express
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August 10, 2025
I visited one of the most overrated European islands - 1 thing made it an incredible trip (Image: Angela Patrone) Santorini is one of the world’s most unique and beautiful islands, and that’s why I have to kind of disagree with those saying it’s...
France’s top court blocks return of banned pesticide
ICLG
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The French Constitutional Court has struck down a farming law provision that would have legalised a highl... The French Constitutional Court has struck down a farming law provision that would have legalised a highly controversial pesticide. In...
Europe is paying the price for its own weakness
The Critic
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August 9, 2025
A “dark day” in which “an alliance of three peoples…resigned themselves to submission”. A quote from the dark days of the Second World War, perhaps? No, the words of the French Prime Minister after seeing the trade agreement concluded between the...
Greece joins EU in Gaza food aid air-drops amid humanitarian crisis
The Sun Daily
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August 10, 2025
ATHENS: Greece has participated in an EU-coordinated effort to deliver food aid to Gaza via air-drops. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed the operation on Facebook. “Two aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force dropped 8.5 tonnes of essential...
Beautiful European island gem with hardly any tourists perfect for an autumn break
Daily Express
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August 10, 2025
As the summer fades into a distant memory, a last-minute sun-soaked getaway could be just the ticket to lift your spirits before winter arrives. Autumn retreats offer the allure of less crowded beaches and balmy weather, with package holiday...
World food prices at two-year high
Gulf Daily News Online
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World food commodity prices rose in July to their highest in over two years, as a jump for vegetable oils and record levels for meat outweighed falling cereal, dairy and sugar prices, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)...
Stunning UK ‘lake theme park’ that costs £5 to enter – perfect for families in heatwave school holidays
The Sun
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August 12, 2025
BRITAIN is basking in scorching temperatures yet again this week, so if you're looking for an alternative to the beach - why not opt for some wild swimming. Pool Bridge Farm is home to four lakes that are great for wild swimmers - and is just 10...
The underrated Kent seaside town named among the prettiest in Britain
Kent Live
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August 10, 2025
A charming seaside town that makes visitors feel as though they've stepped back in time has been hailed as one of the UK's prettiest - and it's not difficult to understand why. Nestled along the picturesque South East England coastline, where the...
Germany, long opposed to E.U. pressure on Israel, suspends arms shipments
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz briefs the media after a meeting of Germany's Security Cabinet at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) BRUSSELS - Germany, a staunch supporter of Israel and its...
280 arrested as Britain cracks down on illegal delivery riders
Gulf Daily News Online
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British authorities arrested almost one in five people they checked in a week-long crackdown on migrants working illegally as delivery riders last month, the government’s interior ministry said yesterday. Immigration enforcement officers stopped...
Germany to Halt Arms Sales to Israel After Netanyahu Cabinet Approves Gaza City Takeover
Common Dreams
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August 8, 2025
Israel's approval of a plan to take over Gaza City—over the objections of human rights groups and the country's own military leaders—marked a red line for one of its closest allies on Friday, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announcing his...