Chefs' Key Step for Perfect Omelette
Achieving a fluffy, creamy omelette requires thoroughly whisking eggs before cooking, according to multiple chefs. This step introduces air for a light texture and prevents rubbery results.
Category : Education
Summer Holiday 'Peak Boredom' for Kids Expected July 15
Parents are warned of a summer holiday slump with 'peak boredom' hitting July 15. Kids complain 'I'm bored' four times weekly, but psychologist Dr Rebecca Johnson says boredom boosts creativity.
After Parents' Deaths, Man Graduates with First Class Honours
Romzan Ali, 22, from Ely, graduated with first class honours in aviation management after losing both parents. He now works at Cardiff Airport and aims to become an air traffic controller.
Share Uni Society Experiences: Best and Worst
Students and recent graduates: tell us your best and worst experiences of university clubs and societies to help freshers navigate the new academic year.
Newborn Attends Mum's Graduation Hours After Birth
Sol MacIntosh Hart-Gordon was born at 5.15pm on July 9 and attended his mother Clare Hart's Abertay University graduation ceremony on July 10, becoming the university's youngest ever graduation guest.
Water, Not Milk, Makes Scrambled Eggs Fluffier, Chefs Say
Home cook Kirsty claims replacing milk with water in scrambled eggs yields fluffier results. Chefs confirm water creates air pockets and prevents overcooking.
Whitley Bay Middle Schools Federation Plan Opens for Public Say
Valley Gardens and Marden Bridge middle schools in Whitley Bay propose a hard federation to pool resources, citing declining birth rates and financial pressures. Public consultation expected by September.
Newborn Attends Mother's Graduation Hours After Birth
Clare Hart, 40, graduated from Abertay University with a First-Class Honours Degree hours after giving birth to baby Sol, who became the youngest graduation guest in the university's history.
Teacher gift collections top £500: 'It's gone too far'
A parent criticises escalating end-of-term teacher gift collections, with one London class raising £560. Social pressure and upmanship are driving costs, she argues, calling for an unofficial £5-per-family cap.
Frida Redknapp Confused Family with Kitchen Experiments
Frida Redknapp, wife of Jamie Redknapp, spent 8-9 months dehydrating ingredients at home, leaving her husband and children baffled, as she developed her new cooking-blend product Frood.
Newcastle's forgotten man and four youngsters in pre-season
Newcastle United's forgotten man Trevan Sanusi joins four other youngsters in first-team training as Eddie Howe prepares for the 2026/27 season.
Hamilton MSP Praises St John Ogilvie High's Inspection Report
Hamilton MSP Alex Kerr congratulated St John Ogilvie High School on its Education Scotland inspection report, which awarded one 'excellent' and three 'very good' gradings, calling the outcome 'outstanding'.
Remove Limescale from Shower Glass with Vinegar
Remove limescale and soap scum from shower glass using distilled white vinegar, water, and washing-up liquid. Let it sit for 10-20 minutes, then wipe clean. Avoid abrasive pads to protect coatings.
Voluntary overnight social media curfew for teens announced
UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announces voluntary overnight social media curfew for 16-17 year olds, disabling infinite scrolling and AI chatbot pauses, as part of broader online safety measures for young people.
Teens Taught Strangulation Can Lead to Jail Amid Choking Fears
New government-backed RSHE lessons for 14-15-year-olds will teach that non-consensual strangulation is a criminal offence punishable by up to five years in prison, aiming to combat the normalisation of choking among young people.
Six Group Holiday Personalities: Which One Are You? Study Reveals
Nearly half of Britons identify as the 'Chief Vacation Officer' (CVO), the person who turns group chat dreams into reality. A poll of 2,000 adults reveals six travel personalities, including the Busy Bee, Ghost, and Snap Happy One.
Joe Wicks Urges Parents to Be Active Role Models
Joe Wicks urges parents to exercise with children using his free Activate series, as a poll shows 88% worry about kids' inactivity over summer.
UK pilot to turn empty classrooms into community hubs
Six English councils join a £3.1m pilot to convert empty classrooms into youth clubs, health centres, and family hubs, tackling surplus school spaces from falling pupil numbers.
Humanities Degrees Being 'Extinguished' by Hard-Up Universities
Nearly 4,000 academic posts in humanities and social sciences were cut in one year, creating 'cold spots' and threatening social mobility, according to British Academy analysis.
Teacher retires after 34 years at St Bede's Catholic High School
Lisa Turpin, a 'local celebrity' teacher at St Bede's Catholic High School in Ormskirk, retires after 34 years, leaving a legacy of career guidance and community connections.
Guide Dogs Hosts Hamilton Puppy Fostering Info Event
Guide Dogs seeks foster carers for trainee puppies in Hamilton. Info event on July 29 at Town House Library, 2-3pm. Volunteers provide evening/weekend care and daily drop-offs to Auchingramont Road training centre.
David Wilson Homes Seeks Young Designers in Lanarkshire
David Wilson Homes launches 'Built by Imagination' contest for Lanarkshire primary pupils to redesign a room in a four-bedroom home, with prizes including Smyths Toys vouchers.
Men More Likely to Date Younger Women, 71% Accept Age Gaps
A poll of 2,000 adults finds 71% see no problem with age-gap relationships if maturity and life goals align. Men prefer younger partners (33%) while women favor older (32%).
Home Care Staff in West Dunbartonshire Vote for Strike Over Rotas
Home care staff in West Dunbartonshire, represented by GMB union, will strike after 92% voted for action over rota changes that reduce shift patterns from 80 to 4, causing financial and mental health strain.
Free School Meal Pupils Falling Further Behind Peers
Disadvantaged pupils in England are 19 months behind classmates by GCSEs, with the gap widening post-Covid, according to an Education Policy Institute report.
'Airport Divorce' Trend: Couples Split Up Before Security
The 'airport divorce' trend encourages couples to separate before security to avoid pre-holiday arguments. Psychologists say it can be healthy if based on self-awareness, not avoidance.
Prue Leith and Currys Launch Free AI Classes for Over 65s
Dame Prue Leith teams up with Currys to offer free AI classes for over 65s, as research shows 94% fear AI scams. The sessions aim to boost confidence and combat digital exclusion.
Westminster Council Cuts Universal Free School Meals
Westminster City Council ends universal free school meals for years 7-9, affecting hundreds of families who face paying £550 per child annually. The Conservative-run council aligns with national eligibility.
Prince Harry Reveals Diana's Parenting Tip for His Kids
Prince Harry shares that he uses Princess Diana's affectionate parenting style, squeezing his children extra tight on hard days, as revealed on the Joe Marler Will See You Now podcast.
Mum funds Mounjaro weight-loss jabs via TikTok, drops 5st
Amy Carding, 38, lost 5st 8lb in 18 months using Mounjaro. She funds her £300/month injections through TikTok revenue, dropping from size 22 to 12.
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