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UFU rural affairs chair Denise Kelso and vice chair Heather Patterson (centre left & centre right) presented with gift from IFA farm family committee.

UFU rural affairs meet with IFA

The good thing about tomatoes grown here is they have flavour, are misshapen in places and are totally real. Picture: News Letter archive

Paula McIntyre: At this time of year I like to eat as many tomatoes as I can as ...

Tom Heap. Photo: BBC

Going Green: It is vital to vote and safeguard our future

The Victorian rail network can't cope with such weather events. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: We need to invest to future proof our railways

For many years I taught in a college and one of the benefits was access to the industrial steamer oven at Christmas to do your puddings. Picture: Submitted

Christmas is nearing, now is the time to make your all important pudding

Australian woman arrested after three dinner guests killed by poison

Victorian mansion renovated by Buckingham Palace architect hits market for £1.75m - in pictures

Pictured: Mansion rebuilt by Buckingham Palace architect hits market

Flat overlooking 18th hole where Tiger Woods took historic win goes on the market for £2.3m

Inside £2.3m flat overlooking historic St Andrews Golf Course

Enjoy the seaside

Going Green: Make little changes before visiting the seaside

Timeless mansion built by Queen Victoria’s champion piper hits the market for £300,000

Timeless mansion built by Queen Victoria’s champion piper - pictures

Madness’ Suggs puts house ‘in the middle of the street’ up for sale for £1.5 million - with pictures

Madness’ Suggs puts London home up for sale for £1.5m

Property on Scottish island with beaches compared to the Caribbean listed for £65,000 - but there’s a catch

Property on Scottish island with Caribbean-like beaches on the market

Alton Towers (Getty Images)

First look at Alton Towers new creepy ride opening this weekend

A Victorian vampire slaying kit containing a wooden stake and holy water is up for auction and set to sell for thousands of pounds. The kit which includes a number of tools useful to anyone should they encounter a bloodthirsty vampire originally belonged to a priest living in Wollas Hall, Worcestershire during the late 1800s.

Victorian Vampire slaying kit set to fetch thousands at auction

Antiques Roadshow guest ‘very surprised’ finding out items true value

Mel B attempts to walk out of The One Show interview
Former Spice Girl Mel B was appearing on the BBC show alongside Emily Atack and Ruby Wax, to promote their new show Trailblazers when she attempted to walk off the set
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The first published reference to this rich, fruity confection was in Anthony Trollope’s novel, Doctor Thorne, written in 1858. But the tradition goes back hundreds of years. In the middle ages a Christmas porridge called “Frumenty” was popular and a savoury precursor to the sweet, rich pudding we enjoy today

Tis the season for Stir Up Sunday, time to get Christmas pudding ready

After 12 to 48 hours the characteristic fine red rash of scarlet fever develops

Scarlet Fever: UK sees a rise in contagious Victorian illness

Travelodge releases thousands of rooms for under £35 to help cut costs this Christmas

Travelodge release thousands of rooms for under £35 for Christmas

There’s no indication of when Heinz products will return to Tesco (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Heinz Tesco dispute: full list of popular products missing from retailer’s shelv...

A beautiful beach sunset (photo: Parkdean)

Revealed: The best UK beaches to watch the sunset and expert reveals top tips fo...

Burlesque performer Trixie Blue (photo: Cherry Bomb Rock Photography)

Focusing on movies that celebrate exotic dancing for World Burlesque Day

Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa has been cancelled by officials shortly before he was due to play at the Australian Open. (Credit: Getty)

Novak Djokovic to be deported from Australia following vaccine status row

A breath of fresh sea air with a coastal break

John Clarke dedicated his life to providing us with potato varieties

Oliver and Amelia are two names that could slip down the rankings table in the next few years (Shutterstock)

The popular girl and boy baby names expected to fall out of fashion revealed

5 home renovations that can add thousands to the value of your house - and 3 you... Gordon Holmes

Stir Up Sunday: a comforting tradition in these social media days

The 7 most amusing historical insults - as chosen by Susie Dent

Take a look at 10 of the most unusual house interiors in the country - from Star...

Mug shots of the Peaky Blinders displayed in the prison (Photo: SWNS)

You can now visit the prison where the real Peaky Blinders gang were locked up

It’s time for ‘Stir Up Sunday’ and some mouthwatering memories

This could be your view at work (Photo: Shutterstock)

This idyllic island is looking for a gardener - and it comes with a free house

The coin featuring a young Queen Victoria (Photo: Royal Mint)

Everything you need to know about the new £5 coin - and how to get one

Christmas pudding

It's time to get ready the ingredients out and embrace '˜Stir Up Sunday'

Just honest to goodness produce that speaks for itself is always best

Dr Cormac McSparron gives Joe Mahon a few tips on the use of a trowel at the Ardboe archaeological dig

Hunting, healing and heating on the lough

Christmas Pudding

It's time to get the all-important Christmas pudding underway

Visit a fishmonger to source some of the jewels in our seafood treasure