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School meal kills 22 in India At least 22 children have died and dozens more have fallen ill after eating lunch at a school in the eastern Indian state of Bihar. The poisoning occurred in the village of Dharmasati Gandaman, 80km (50 miles) north of the state capital, Patna. Read more from BBC News   Norbert Niederkofler to join Francesco Mazzei for one-week residency at L'Anima Two Michelin-starred chef Norbert Niederkofler is set to join Francesco Mazzei at L'Anima restaurant in London for a one-week residency. Read more from Caterer and Hotelkeeper   Restaurant designer David Collins dies Collins, best known for restaurant interiors including The Wolseley, J Sheekey, Nobu Berkeley and Massimo, died this morning after a short battle with skin cancer, his office has announced. Read more from De Zeen
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Editor 18th July 2013

Daily news round up: our selection of food and chef news from the world's press