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'Second Grief' – Why Death Breaks So Many Friendships Apart

Speaking to The Times recently, actor Richard E. Grant – who lost his wife of 35 years, voice coach Joan Washington, in 2021 – said the experience...

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Amy Glover

Lee Anderson Advises Critics To 'Just Scroll By' Zia Yusuf's Online Posts

Lee Anderson has advised critics to “scroll by” Zia Yusuf’s social media posts amid heightened scrutiny over Reform UK.

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Kate Nicholson

The Question Psychologists Want You To Ask If You Keep Arguing With Your Partner

For five decades, psychologists Dr John Gottman and Dr Julie Schwartz Gottman of the Gottman Institute (GI) have studied couples and the issues that...

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Amy Glover

TikTok Diagnosed Me With 'Ferritin Face'. WTF Does That Mean?

My skin’s a little dry, dull and pale. The rings under my eyes stay shadowy no matter how much sleep I get, and my hair could stand to be thicker.

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Amy Glover

Netflix Confirms The Gentlemen Season 3 Is In The Works Amid Meghan Markle Rumours

Netflix has made a very timely announcement about the future of the hit gangster series The Gentlemen.

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Daniel Welsh

Italians Use Common Household Item To Cut Their Pizza — No Really

First came the news that some Italians add bicarbonate of soda as well as sugar to their tomato sauce to help neutralise the acidity.

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Amy Glover

TikTok Doctor Explains Why Women Enjoy Hot Showers

On his shared TikTok account, app user Micah – from the couple’s channel Micah & Sarah – shows himself standing over a stove, cracking his neck...

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Amy Glover

Russia Accuses Andy Burnham Of Adding 'Fuel To The Fire' Of Ukraine War

Russia has hit out at Andy Burnham over his decision to share long-range missile blueprints with Ukraine.

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Kate Nicholson

Susan Boyle Had The Best Reaction To All Those Shout-Outs In Ted Lasso

Between a name-check from Timothée Chalamet and not one but two excellent ad campaigns, Susan Boyle is truly the woman of the hour once again.

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Daniel Welsh

Dua Lipa Lifts The Lid On 'Beautiful' And 'Amazing' Wedding To Callum Turner

Dua Lipa is opening up about her wedding day.

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Daniel Welsh

I Tried The Viral 'Banana Nuggets' – It's My New Go-To Breakfast

Don’t get me wrong – I love my high-fibre cocoa overnight oats and carrot cake Weetabix recipes. But even the best meal rotation feels tired...

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Amy Glover

Liam Gallagher Addresses Those Oasis Glastonbury Rumours In His Own Inimitable Way

Liam Gallagher has made it clear that fans shouldn’t expect to see Oasis returning to Glastonbury in 2027.

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Daniel Welsh

'It's Been My Worst Year': 7 Plants UK Gardeners Won't Be Growing Again In 2027

What a year 2026 has been. We’ve had heatwave after blistering heatwave, leading to drought in parts of the UK – and resulting hosepipe bans are...

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Amy Glover

Hayley Atwell Brands Marvel Character's Fate In Doctor Strange A 'Complete Disservice'

British actor Hayley Atwell has admitted she’s less than pleased with how things turned out for her Marvel character the last time we saw her on our...

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Daniel Welsh

Race Across The World Contestant Jo Gardiner Has Died, Aged 61

Former Race Across The World competitor Jo Gardiner has died at the age of 61.

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Daniel Welsh

Mark Ruffalo Hits Back At Paramount's 'Appalling' Accusations Of Antisemitism

Mark Ruffalo clapped back at Paramount on Saturday, after a rep for the company branded his criticism of the alleged role that Larry Ellison’s...

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Anthony Orrico

Billie Piper Has A Message For Doctor Who Fans Wondering What's Next For Her In The Show

Billie Piper has spoken out about Doctor Who’s uncertain future.

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Daniel Welsh

'I Feel Old': The Emoji That Ages Even Gen Z

Did you know that double spacing is a highly generational habit?

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Amy Glover

This Ageing Mindset Could Add 7.5 Years To Your Life

Let’s start this off with a hefty caveat: if you want to increase your longevity, eating well, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly have...

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Amy Glover

The Netherlands Will Not Return To Eurovision In 2027 Due To Israel's Involvement

The Dutch broadcaster Avrotros has confirmed that The Netherlands will not be returning to the Eurovision Song Contest next year.

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Daniel Welsh

Reform's 'Desperate' Plan To Prioritise British-Born Workers For Social Housing Under Fire

Reform UK’s new pledge to prioritise British-born workers for social housing has been torn apart and described as “desperate”.

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Kate Nicholson

The Key To Transitional Dressing? Chemises, Slip Dresses And Skirts, Of Course!

You wouldn’t think wearing something akin to a nightgown would be popular for transitional dressing.

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Honey Jane Wyatt

Erling Haaland Shows Off Results Of New Buzzcut Hairstyle And Fans Can't Cope

Over the weekend, there was something of a celebrity hair-mergency that we’re just about ready to talk about.

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Daniel Welsh

Suella Braverman Slapped Down By James Cleverly In Spat Over Her Immigration Legacy

Suella Braverman was hit with a timely reminder of her legacy on X by her former colleague James Cleverly in a spat about asylum seekers.

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Kate Nicholson

Hold On, What's The Actual Story About Meghan Markle And Netflix's The Gentlemen, Then?

For the past few days, the entertainment world has been abuzz with conflicting reports about Meghan Markle making an acting comeback in the...

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Daniel Welsh

Andy Burnham Visits Kyiv For His First Overseas Trip As Prime Minister

Andy Burnham will travel to Kyiv today on his first international trip as prime minister to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day.

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Kate Nicholson

'No More!' Trump Lashes Out Canada's Mark Carney Over Trade War

Donald Trump has lashed out at Canadian prime minister Mark Carney after their trade negotiations fell apart.

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Kate Nicholson

Treating Public With Contempt': Reform Under Fire After 'Taking £20m In Crypto Donations'

Reform UK has received £20 million in donations from cryptocurrency investors since the 2024 general election, according to reports.

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Kate Nicholson

Bletting: How To Enjoy The UK's 'Thoroughly Forgotten' Fruits

I know these things aren’t objective, but come on – autumn has to be the best season, right? There are the crunchy ruby leaves, the cosy evenings...

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Amy Glover

11 Of The Rudest Things People Do At Theme Parks

The expectation versus reality of a theme park day can be quite stark. Think: blazing sun, massive crowds, line-cutters with no remorse, selfie sticks...

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Caroline Bologna

Russia Withdraws Ambassador From The UK Amid Fresh Ukraine War Row

Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK amid rising tensions over Britain’s role in the Ukraine war.

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Kate Nicholson

The Sneaky Ways Your Body Might Reveal You Have A Calcium Deficiency

Despite growing up with celebrities donning milk moustaches on glossy magazine pages and TV commercials, many of us don’t prioritise our calcium...

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Sydni Ellis

Kemi Badenoch Slaps Down 'Monstrous' Idea Of Tory Deal With Reform UK

Kemi Badenoch has rejected the idea of setting up a coalition government with Reform UK, describing it as “monstrous”.

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Kate Nicholson

I Met A New Man Just 11 Weeks After My Husband’s Death. Here’s What I Wish People Understood.

After my first HuffPost essay was published, I noticed that many other widows wrote some version of the same comment: “I spent years taking care of...

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Diane Heiler

Burnham To Hand Mayors Power To Take Over Local Planning Decisions

Andy Burnham is handing mayors the authority to take over local planning decisions in his latest devolution push.

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Kate Nicholson

Trump's Border Czar Brands Himself With Jaw-Dropping Moniker As He Denies Racial Profiling

President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, denied accusations of racial profiling when carrying out the administration’s mass deportation...

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Anthony Orrico

Trump Sparks Mockery After Suggesting Baffling New Use For The Military

President Donald Trump offered a head-scratching answer when asked about increased volatility in the bond market, triggering waves of mockery from...

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Anthony Orrico

This Mindless Work Habit Is Increasing Your Cancer Risk. It Takes Just 3 Minutes To Fix

Attention desk shrimps who hunch all day over laptops: get up right now to save your health – or else.

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Monica Torres

Always Go Off On Tangents? You May Have This Type Of Intelligence

There are many different types of intelligence, according to some research. Yes, there’s the kind that helps you score well on exams (linguistic...

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Amy Glover

Yes, Hot Weather Can Give You A Dodgy Stomach. Here's Why

Yet another heatwave could be set to hit the south of England before the summer is over.

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Natasha Hinde

Hannah Einbinder Talks Us Through Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma's Dramatic Ending

This article contains spoilers for Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma.

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Daniel Welsh

Here's What The Future Has In Store For Outer Banks After That Season 5 Finale

Outer Banks fans have finally said goodbye to the Pogues, after the gang’s final adventure in the last ever season. But many fans have still been...

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Amelia Harvey

Already Excited For Dune: Part Three? Everything We Know About The Sci-Fi Epic

The star-studded blockbusters just keep coming in 2026.

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Amelia Harvey

If Your Teen Calls Something 'Polyester', It's Definitely Not A Compliment

If you’ve been spending more quality time with – or around – your teenager over the summer, you might’ve overheard some unusual sayings and phrases.

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Natasha Hinde

Christopher Nolan Wouldn't Take No For An Answer When This A-Lister Turned Down A Role

Between Oppenheimer and The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s big-screen epics have become synonymous with their sprawling, A-list casts.

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Daniel Welsh

I Married My Boyfriend's Best Friend. People Think They Know The Full Story, They Don't

We’re at a dimly lit restaurant, the kind 30-somethings swap for the clubs of their 20. Across from me and my husband, Greg, sit potential new...

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Nicole Garelick

Geriatric Medicine Experts Wish You’d Do These 8 Things More Often

“Longevity” is the buzzword of the moment on social media. Everyone wants to live longer and healthier. And while some factors aren’t in your...

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Jillian Wilson

The Surprising Origin Of The Word 'Awful' Might Just Change How You Use It

If someone called you “awful” today, you’d probably be offended. But travel back a few hundred years and that same word would have been high praise.

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Caroline Bologna

'Normal' Means Different Things To GPs And Patients, And It May Affect Treatment

Let’s say you go to your doctor with a documented, ongoing case of psoriasis. You might complain of itchy and flaky skin.

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Amy Glover

It Turns Out Mindful Partners Are Better At Turning Down Sex

Maybe you have slightly mismatched libidos, or perhaps you’re just not in the mood – whatever the reason, turning down a partner’s advances is...

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Amy Glover