Trevor Phillips Tells Minister Labour Have Been As 'Tawdry And Chaotic' As The Tories

Executive chef Scott Davies from the Old Manse of Blair reveals that the key to achieving perfectly crispy roast potatoes is adding cornflour to boiled spuds before roasting them in animal fat, such as goose or duck. This method, also favored by Mary Berry and Nigella Lawson, involves shaking the potatoes in the pan with cornflour, basting them in fat every 20 minutes, and adding thyme and garlic for a golden-brown finish. While some chefs...

Russian President Vladimir Putin downplayed the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, stating it was not a failure for Russia despite the strain on their relationship. Putin mentioned preventing Syria from becoming a "terrorist enclave" and highlighted Russia's military bases in the country, as well as expressing concerns about future relations with Syria's political forces. The Kremlin's decision not to support Assad during the rebellion has raised questions about the future of their alliance. Full...

22-year-old Excelled Montessori Plus teacher Alexia Rosales was tragically run over by two cars and killed after a school holiday concert in Texas. The accident also left five students injured, with Rosales being pinned under one of the vehicles. The school community mourned her loss, describing her as a bright light with boundless love for children and everyone around her. Full Article

The government has rejected compensation for 3.6 million women affected by changes to the state pension age, despite previous Labour support for the Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign. In addition to the pension issue, the government is also facing calls for compensation from other groups, including postmasters affected by the Horizon scandal, victims of contaminated blood products, LGBT veterans dismissed from the military, and nuclear veterans exposed to radiation during weapons tests in...

Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United teammates, will face off on the touchline as Boro takes on struggling Plymouth this weekend. Despite their friendship, Carrick is focused on getting a win over Rooney's team, with both managers not communicating until after the match. Carrick acknowledges Plymouth's strong home form but believes Rooney is capable of turning things around despite recent criticism. Full Article

Wham! celebrated the 40th anniversary of their 1984 hit Last Christmas by achieving the Christmas number one spot for the second consecutive year. Andrew Ridgeley expressed joy for the late George Michael's song, noting its classic status in Christmas music history. The festive chart also featured hits from Gracie Abrams, Mariah Carey, and other artists, with a total of 29 Christmas songs making it into the top 40. Full Article