News update 29/03/13 - our selection of food and chef news from the world's press

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Heston Blumenthal reveals how he was nearly blinded by bleach The Michelin-starred restaurateur, who uses science to whip up unusual culinary delights, said he lost the sight in his right eye after a playful fight with a friend, the ITV sports commentator Lee Dixon, got out of hand. Read more from The Telegraph   Chef faces up to carjack pair after woman is injured in pub robbery Have-a-go hero Steve Bradshaw has today told how he was dragged along the road as he bravely tried to stop violent carjackers making their getaway. Read more from Chronicle Live   Tom Kitchin Stockbridge gastro pub faces backlash The Michelin-starred chef is facing a backlash from neighbours over his application for a late night license. Read more from Edinburgh Evening News  
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Editor 29th March 2013

News update 29/03/13 - our selection of food and chef news from the world's press