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Are we having another lockdown? Here's what we know about the third wave of coronavirus in the UK

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A new variant of coronavirus has emerged in the UK and as such, new lockdown restrictions have been imposed in many parts of the country. Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland are facing another lockdown in January with England adding additional tier 4 lockdown restrictions to cope with the rising levels of coronavirus in the UK, due to this mutated strain of Covid-19. It’s not thought to be more dangerous than the original strain, nor is it thought to be resistant to any of the coronavirus vaccines now in distribution. However, health officials have warned that it is significantly more infectious – by up to 70%. So far a lockdown like that seen in March, which covered all areas of the UK over successive months, has not been implemented again. While England took on another lockdown in November, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland all took on their own, separate restrictions, some of which included the alternative circuit breaker lockdown . Cases are doubling weekly in some are...

Hollyoaks star Jessamy Stoddart gets engaged to boyfriend Ryan O'Gorman as she reveals unique ring

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Hollyoaks star Jessamy Stoddart has announced her engagement to long-term boyfriend Ryan O'Gorman with unique ring. Hollyoaks star Jessamy Stoddart is engaged to boyfriend Ryan O’Gorman after showing off her unique engagement ring. The soap star, 27, broke the news of her change in relationship status on Instagram when she showed fans her unique triangular silver engagement ring. The actress, who plays Liberty Savage, shared a selfie as she excitedly held her left hand up in front of her mouth to reveal the sparkling new piece of jewellery, to which she captioned, “On a scale of 1-10 how engaged do I look? 1000 x yes.”  READ MORE: Hollyoaks star Kirsty-Leigh Porter welcomes baby with partner Paul Barber almost two years after stillbirth loss View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessamy Stoddart (@jessamystoddart) it’s not yet known when the wedding will but but that didn’t stop the well wishes coming flooding in f...

Archie reveals adorable American accent on Prince Harry and Meghan's Archewell Audio podcast

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Archie makes a surprise appearance at the end of Prince Harry and Meghan's podcast to send his warmest New Year wishes and it's just adorable. Archie makes adorable debut on Prince Harry and Meghan’s new Archewell Audio podcast and shows off his American accent. The Sussex youngster speaks the most words the public have ever heard him speak as he sends New Year wishes to all. In other royal news , Prince Charles gives up beloved home ahead of becoming king Archie has revealed his sweet American accent as the toddler makes his debut on his parents Archewell Audio podcast. Harry and Meghan , who landed a multi-million pound Netflix deal earlier this year, have teamed up with streaming service Spotify with hopes to bring “different perspectives” and interviews with “amazing people” to our ears. And fans of the Sussexes were in for a real festive treat with Episode one – as their 19-month-old son Archie made a surprise appearance by lending his own vocals to the recording...

Red wine gravy with porcini mushroom

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This rich red wine gravy with porcini mushroom is full of flavour and perfect for sharing. Every Christmas turkey deserves an extra special sauce and our red wine gravy with porcini mushroom fits the bill. Porcini are the king of the mushroom world when it comes to that umami, woodland taste and are a great pairing for flavoursome turkey meat. Try making this gravy to pour over your leftover turkey pie and you’ll be back to thank us! Using dried porcini mushrooms bring a touch of affordable luxury to your gravy and they are very easy to use. Make the gravy 10 mins before the end of the turkey resting time, so the turkey has time to produce that rich stock. You can use a different stock if you wish, but the best turkey gravy comes from a turkey! The post Red wine gravy with porcini mushroom appeared first on GoodtoKnow . from Recipes – GoodtoKnow https://ift.tt/2WUv7kE via IFTTT

Panettone Tiramisu

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The ultimate tiramisu any time of the year but great for using up Christmas panettone. Not only is this panettone tiramisu a really easy dessert to make, it’s also really delicious, too. Creamy, boozy and chocolatey. Oh and don’t forget about the coffee flavour! Tiramisu is a classic Italian recipe . We’ve given it a twist by using panettone – perfect for using up your Christmas leftovers. If you can’t find panettone then you can use sponge fingers which is the traditional ingredient. If you can’t find marsala then rum works well or you could even try a coffee liqueur. Trying to stay alcohol-free? Just use a further 4tbsp of coffee. Want to mix it up a little? You could also make individual mini tiramisu. Instead of layering in one big dish, simply use individual pudding dishes and layer them up in the same way. The post Panettone Tiramisu appeared first on GoodtoKnow . from Recipes – GoodtoKnow https://ift.tt/2X6W1WB via IFTTT

Hairy Bikers' American-style vegan pancakes

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You’re going to love the Hairy Bikers ‘ American-style vegan pancakes. These delicious pancakes are so easy to make at home and are a healthier option too. These vegan pancakes are infused with cinnamon and use plant-based milk and are also egg-free which makes them suitable for both vegan and vegetarian diets. The Hairy Bikers say; ‘Both of us like plant-based milk. It’s a great thing to have in the store cupboard and it really does make light fluffy pancakes. A generous pile of American pancakes is one of our favourite breakfasts and it’s great to have a vegan version. Just make sure the pan you have is completely non-stick, or use a really well-seasoned cast-iron pan. Take care when cooking the pancakes, and don’t flip them too soon or they may crack.’ The Hairy Bikers American-style vegan pancakes are perfect as a healthy brunch option or a lighter, guilt-free treat on Pancake Day . Please note, nutritional information is based on using oat milk as the plant-based milk op...

Hairy Bikers' dairy-free vegan brownies

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The Hairy Bikers’ dairy-free vegan brownies are perfect if you’re looking for a guilt-free sweet treat to enjoy with a cuppa. These egg-free brownies are infused with a nutty, rich chocolate flavour. They are sticky, gooey and perfect served for dessert with dairy-free ice cream. You can use your favourite plant-based milk in this recipe – the choice is yours. The Hairy Bikers say; ‘No butter, no eggs but these beauties still taste fantastic. Swirling the nut butter in at the end is a great touch – we like peanut butter but almond or hazelnut both work fine too. There are lots of recipes for vegan brownies these days but we think these are the best we’ve tasted.’ These vegan brownies are sure to become a family favourite, especially as they only take 25 minutes to bake. Please note, nutritional information is based on using oat milk as the plant-based milk option and peanut butter as the nut butter option. If you’re using almond, coconut or other this info may change. This is...