A same-sex pair of flamingos has successfully hatched an egg at a Devon zoo, staff say. Paignton Zoo said it was also its first round of Chilean flamingo chicks ... how this has come about ...

To prevent cracking, remove eggs from refrigeration about 30 minutes prior to boiling. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil then let simmer for approximately 6 minutes.