Wednesday, 20 January 2016

REVEALED: The UK’s best fish and chip shop



The Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year have revealed who has taken the top spot in the UK for 2016

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Bridget Jones’s bachelorette pad has now TRIPLED in price since the 2001 film



The lavish single girl London flat has tripled in value in the past 15 years

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Are CHEMICALS found in food packaging making us FAT?



CHEMICALS found in food packaging could contribute to WEIGHT GAIN, a shocking study has revealed.

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DON’T tell loved ones with cancer to ‘take it easy’ WARNS leading charity



FAMILY and friends could be doing more harm than good by telling loved ones with cancer to rest and ‘take it easy’ a leading cancer charity has warned.

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WATCH: These newborn twins won’t stop holding hands



Just hours after birth, these sibling proved how strong their bond is

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People are disgusted by McDonald’s latest addition to the menu



They've never been known for fine dining but McDonald's latest addition may have taken things a step too far

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Could THIS silent stimulant all around you be the reason you’re feeling so TIRED?



YOU can’t see it and you can’t hear it but it's being blamed for the chronic tiredness associated with modern life.

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Netflix announces record numbers, price bump for existing customers



NETFLIX added a record 5.59 million subscribers in the three months to December, bringing its total to an awesome 74.76 million members worldwide.

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BABY fed ALMOND milk develops SCURVY



AN INFANT fed with a formula based on almond milk developed a RARE case of infant scurvy.

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Rise of the drunkorexic: One in 20 women SKIP MEALS so they can drink MORE



HUNDREDS of thousands of British women have been labelled as suffering from ‘drunkorexia’ after many avoid meals to save calories for booze.

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Netflix Codes: EVERYTHING you need to know about this secret streaming feature



THESE hidden Netflix codes – coupled with a nifty web browser tool called Super Browse – could revolutionise how you find movies and TV shows on Netflix.

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Sky customers to get a MAJOR update later today



SKY is rolling out a major redesign for one of its most popular services, Sky Go.

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Grey-sky daily commute could being cost you MORE than five-star luxury rail holiday



THE COMMUTE to work is bad enough - but did you know it's now almost more expensive than a luxury holiday?

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This is what it’s like to be an aeroplane passenger during EXTREME turbulence



AEROPLANE passengers have flooded Reddit with pictures from INSIDE a plane that hit intense turbulence. And it looks terrifying.

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WATCH: Drama unfolded after THIS wedding kiss - and it was all caught on VIDEO



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Is your lifestyle secretly ageing you?



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Microsoft could CUT key features from upcoming Windows 10 Redstone update



MICROSOFT is believed to be making some changes to Redstone – the next blockbuster update to its hugely-popular operating system, Windows 10.

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Futuristic green technology still not being embraced by Britain’s drivers



DESPITE the number of electric vehicles on the UK’s roads rising from 3,500 in 2013 to over 40,000 last year, only just over three per cent of drivers have expressed an interest in actually buying one themselves.

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Six top tips on how to drive in fog



WITH the possibility of freezing fog in the mornings at this time of year, drivers need to take a few simple measures to help keep themselves safe.

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FFG Eats: The Dower House, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath

The Dower House, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
For those of you that are travelling to, or live in, the area of Bath in the UK, this one's for you. Last week we took a look at accommodations at The Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath. As it's in such close proximity to London, it is definitely worthy of a mention as the perfect country escape for a Londoner on the run from the hustle and bustle of the city. While the hotel itself is lovely and more than accommodating when it comes to finding new ways in which to please its guests, the real hidden secret here is discovered behind the Royal Crescent, in the hotel restaurant - The Dower House

In a truly epic meal, that lasted well over two hours, my guest and I made it through a rather intense tasting menu that highlighted the specialty of the chef in residence. From smoked fish to venison, slow cooked duck egg to goat's curd, the first four courses were enough to make one believe heaven had just been found on earth. If my taste buds came with score cards, they'd all be bouncing around with 10s held high for all to see! And it must be noted that the portion size of the tasting menu mains are perfectly spot on. The team in the kitchen have most certainly done their research on not only the appropriate size, but also the appropriate timings in presenting each course. We did not need to be rolled back to our rooms by the time we took our last bite of goat's curd. We also didn't feel as if our palettes had been over exhausted. Rather we both felt quite content and well looked after. This was before dessert.

Oh, dessert - the part of any meal that has it's own special place in your stomach. There is always room for dessert, no matter how many courses you've scoffed down. And when the waiter informs you that a deconstructed Banoffee pie is awaiting you, you clear everything and make time in your schedule (and your tummy). Only it wasn't just a contemporary take on a timeless classic that was awaiting us. And we thought dessert would just be a one trick pony. Oh no, the food continued as more surprises from the chef made their way to our table. Finally the meal concluded with a delicious tray of chocolates and such, and a very large coffee. 

Was it worth it? The calorie intake, I mean? The answer is a resounding "Hell, yes." It was a true surprise to find such a delightful sensory surprise in a most unlikely location. The Dower House is a must visit for travelers and residents alike. Oh, and I will also just add that we saw a burger fly past our table and we both were left salivating. So whether you make the trek for the tasting menu, or choose to go a la carte - this is a restaurant that will most certainly aim to please and achieve their goal with flying success!

The tasting menu at The Dower House in Bath starts at £72 per head. 
To make reservations, visit their website: http://ift.tt/1PpcE1S

And to really get your in the mood... check out pictures from our evening of being "in it to win it" when it comes to clearing our plates!
The Dower House, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
The Dower House, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
The Dower House, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
The Dower House, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
The Dower House, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
The Dower House, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
The Dower House, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
The Dower House, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
Fashion Foie Gras was a guest of The Dower House for dinner.




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