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You've been making carbonara wrong - chef shares 'criminal' mistake people make
Spaghetti carbonara is a top-tier dish that Brits can't seem to get enough of. However, an Italian chef has warned we've been straying from the traditional method and ruining the delicious meal
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Hairdresser shares 'wince-inducing' comment clients should avoid saying
A top hairdresser has urged people to stop making one comment at their appointments as it always makes him 'wince' - as well as some other mistakes we should all avoid
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Women confess sex positions they find most romantic - and men agree with them
Women surprisingly agree with men on the most romantic sex positions for the most part, but there's one bedroom habit they are fiercely divided on
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'It's impossible to find a baby name as my husband's surname is so rude'
Choosing a name for your baby can be hard enough as it is - as there is quite literally thousands to choose from - but one woman faces an unusual extra challenge, due to her husband's phallic-sounding surname
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Kate left 'humiliated' and 'treated like doormat' by Prince William on night out
Prince William and his wife Catherine captured the nation's hearts since meeting at the University of St Andrew - but like all couples, they also went through some ups and downs
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Chef shares little-known roast potato cooking hack that makes them taste 'epic'
A top chef has shared the secret ingredient that he claims he adds to roast potatoes that helps elevate the taste and make it even more 'epic' than your average festive spud
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Inside Bobby Brazier's family feud as gran Jackiey banned from Strictly studio
Jade Goody's mum Jackiey Budden has been notably absent from the Strictly studio to watch her grandson perform, however, with her rumoured on-going feud with his dad Jeff Brazier the likely cause
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Dog owner's urgent warning after pet is 'poisoned' by common household item
A dog owner has shared an important message for fellow pet owners after an everyday item in her home turned out to be toxic for her dog and made him really sick
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People are only just realising doughnut jam isn't actually made from jam
A doughnut company revealed a huge industry secret about the filling inside some of the sugary treats - there's an unexpected ingredient that is often used and disguised as jam
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Harry's 'obsession' that he shares with Charles and William - but baffles Meghan
The quirky habit which perplexes Meghan Markle was admitted by Prince Harry in an interview, and it's one he shares with estranged brother Prince William after they inherited it from King Charles
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'We hired a surrogate but once I saw the baby I knew something was very wrong'
The couple had suffered years of heartbreak after several miscarriages so decided to turn to a surrogate to fulfil their wish of becoming parents
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Doctor shares two essential things he does every week to slash dementia risk
An A&E doctor has shared the two things that they do every week in a bid to slash their risk of developing dementia in later life and. the steps are pretty simple to follow
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McDonald's unveils a Crocs collab - and you can nab a free pair this weekend
McDonald's are launching a brand new footwear collaboration with Crocs this month and a few lucky customers will be able to nab themselves an exclusive pair of the shoes early
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Major UK supermarket says we should be cooking Christmas turkey in an air fryer
A top chef has shared a guide for cooking Christmas dinner and the food expert's biggest tip for your turkey this year is to pop the bird in the air fryer for as little as 30 minutes
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Delicious Walkers crisp flavours you can't buy anymore as fans mourn latest axe
It's safe to say that over the years Walkers have sold some rather unexpected flavours of crisps - from builder's breakfast, to baked beans and Cajun squirrel - and they've just axed another one of the greats
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Mum admits she plans to buy her teen daughter a vibrator after big realisation
A mum has honestly explained why she's planning to buy her teenage daughter a vibrator and the importance of being open with the young woman about sex and masturbation
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Man begs wife to reconsider 'unattractive' tattoo - despite being inked himself
A man has caused a stir online after confessing that he's argued with his wife over a tattoo she wants to get that he thinks is in an 'unattractive' place - but he's been branded 'controlling'
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'My husband says I coerced him into marrying me - I feel completely blindsided'
A woman has been left fuming after discovering that her husband has been telling people that she 'baby-trapped' him and 'coerced' him into marriage - and now she's unsure what to do
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Woman slammed for 'hateful' rant online about her stepkids behind husband's back
A parent has been left horrified after reading a cruel post in a Facebook about a woman's stepchildren and how she 'hates' them - and people have urged her to take action
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'I ditched my tumble dryer for heated airer - it saved me more than just money'
With the cost of living still rising, many are looking for ways to lower their bills and get washing dry without having the tumble dryer on all day, so we put a heated airer to the test to see if it could help
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McDonald's workers rant about comment they really 'hate' when customers say
Working in fast food restaurants like McDonald's, there's likely a lot of weird and wonderful requests that staff hear from customers - but there are a few things they 'hate' when we say
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Woman praised for response to man's text after date asking to split bill
A woman has been praised online after sharing her bold response to a man who asked her to split the bill for their date the morning after - despite having turned down money the night before
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Doctor claims we've all been washing our underwear wrong our whole lives
A health expert has claimed many of us don't wash our underwear the right way, and it means we're still wearing dirty pants as we're not killing all the bacteria
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Gordon Ramsay's pre-pan trick for cooking steak will make it 'perfectly' tender
Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay has shared his 'ultimate' tips for cooking the 'perfect' steak at home every single time - and it all comes down to a pre-pan trick
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M&S unveils brand new light-up liqueurs as it says goodbye to gin globes
Fans of Marks and Spencer's iconic sparkly gin snow globes will be heartbroken to learn they're not making a return for Christmas 2023 - but the high street store has another product launching