Tom Parker Bowles unveiled a classic Royal Family breakfast that his mother, Queen Camilla, once whipped up every December in ‘huge quantities’. The recipe, nicknamed ‘buttered eggs’ by the Princess Margaret, only requires four main ingredients and you can make it in just 10 to 20 minutes. Writing in his …
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A Birmingham council tenant woke to cockroaches ‘crawling all over her’ in her bed – and feared she would be spending Christmas with the pests. Great Barr resident Karen Barrett said her flat was ‘overrun’ with the insects from kitchen to bedroom. She said the cockroaches were stopping her sleeping …
Read More »Amazon and Royal Mail customers warned of four scams that could hit Boxing Day sale shoppers
An urgent alert has been sounded for Amazon and Royal Mail customers as the festive season draws near, with warnings of up to FOUR scams circulating. As we edge closer to December 25, there’s a spike in fraudulent activity targeting eager shoppers. Which? consumer expert Rob Lilley-Jones cautions: “With so …
Read More »I joined the Facebook groups where you can get free things before they end up in a tip
As the old adage goes, one man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure – and I’ve discovered how true that is. There’s been a surge in ‘before the tip’ pages on Facebook, aimed at helping individuals discard unwanted items and find what they need or want. The process is straightforward: if …
Read More »The secret helpers trying to find Brits who go missing every 90 seconds
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Read More »The Repair Shop fans say show is ‘best’ on TV as surprise star makes return in festive episode
The Repair Shop warmed hearts with a Christmas episode replete with touching moments and familiar faces. In the cosy Yuletide edition, the skilled crew got together to restore beloved items brought in by patrons. Roman Kemp from The One Show participated, presenting a cherished family heirloom following calls for contributions …
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Read More »Paddington the bear came to Kyiv
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Read More »Tom Parker Bowles unveils Royal Family Boxing Day breakfast made in ‘huge quantities’
Tom Parker Bowles has revealed a simple Royal Family breakfast recipe that his mother, Queen Camilla, frequently prepared in ‘huge quantities’ every December. Lovingly coined ‘buttered eggs’ by Princess Margaret, the dish comprises four main ingredients and is quick to prepare, taking just 10 to 20 minutes. In his latest …
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A young single mum potentially facing a homeless Christmas has said she has been forced to skip meals in order to afford baby formula for her little one because she’s been unable to afford enough food to be able to breastfeed. 25-year-old Leanne is facing her second Christmas as a …
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