Lifestyle
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Experience: I gave birth in an UberAlthough I was pretty out of it, I knew we weren’t going to make it to the hospital
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Is 24/11 truther Olly Murs right about a coverup at Selfridges?I determine to find out in the interests of truth. And, more importantly, because, if he’s right, Piers Morgan is wrong. Plus: why Margaret Atwood blames Star Wars for 9/11
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After giving birth to my first child, I wondered: would I ever want sex again?I dreaded my husband’s attempts to initiate sex after pregnancy, but giving in out of a sense of duty or embracing a sexless relationship both felt like self-betrayal
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Will Self should have a paws for thought about dogs’ valueBrief letters: Dogs’ usefulness to humans | Eric Fraser | Tesco | First female newsreaders | London Book Fair
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I think local residents are misleading us in order to block plans for a supported living home – what can I do?In this series Poppy Noor discusses an issue concerning how we can build happy, well-run communities. But what do you think? Send us your thoughts and responses
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From Jordan Rock to stiletto heels: this week’s fashion trendsWhat’s hot and what’s not in fashion this week
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Valletta on view: Malta's capital shows off its cultural sideWith a new flagship gallery and music galore, the 2018 joint European Capital of Culture is putting on more than enough exciting events to shake off its pretty-but-sleepy tag
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Green and gold: great city parks around the world – readers’ tipsOur readers find there’s a lot more to do in the world’s best parks than feed the ducks. They hike, bike, admire stunning art and sing along with Elvis
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Joshua Tree national park: music, myths and art in the desertThe Coachella festival, starting this week, showcases music in a dramatic landscape but in – and around – Joshua Tree the arts and culture shine all year round
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A night in Sydney with a Sia chandelier and Bindi Irwin’s khaki shirtsFamous Australian women have inspired two hotels that put profits towards programs supporting women and girls
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Felicity Cloake’s masterclass: a mayonnaise recipeBack away from the shop-bought stuff and make a mayo to remember with these easy steps
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Omar Allibhoy’s recipe for cauliflower with garlic, vinegar and capersThis simple tapa from the Tapas Revolution founder is the Spanish version of a stir-fry. Serve with fish for a more substantial dish
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Six of the best healthy breakfastsSix of the best Oats may be the main player in many of these morning meals, but other grains – such as barley and brown rice – can be a delicious reason to get out of bed
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Nigel Slater’s broccoli, lentils and burrata recipeChilli-spiked greens cooled by creamy Italian cheese
Technology
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GoFindMeAHome: why crowdfunding is many homeless people's last resortThere have been nearly 300,000 GoFundMe campaigns related to homelessness in the last three years. Some see it as a sign of a broken social system and dwindling options for those in need
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How can I store my digital photos for ever?Arunima wonders if one external hard drive will keep cherished pictures safely available for decades, but it’s not that simple
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I'm angry at Facebook – but I'm also addicted. How do I break free?Like you, I have no idea how to wean myself off the platform, but acknowledgement is the first step to recovery
Regulars
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Experience: I gave birth in an UberAlthough I was pretty out of it, I knew we weren’t going to make it to the hospital
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Headlines making you anxious? Delay reading themThere’s a trick to staying calm but well-informed: take your time catching up with the news
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Why I love… SZAHer voice swings between self-consciously raspy and whisper-soft, with a hint of something not quite of this realm
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Eco-chic and trouser suits: how Meghan Markle’s style reads the roomThe future royal wore a trouser suit for her first official evening engagement with Prince Harry, ushering in a new kind of sartorial diplomacy
People
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Itchy and scratchyEczema can be a year-round torment for the 1.6 million adults affected in the UK, but winter causes particular misery. So how can you avoid it – or treat it if you have it?
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Griff Rhys Jones: ‘My best kiss? I kissed all the Spice Girls once’The actor and comedian on being lazy, losing his cool and public shaming
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The most romantic thing I’ve done is have sexThe actor, 47, on being an optimist, avoiding marriage advice and why other people make him anxious
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Fame at 16, stalkers and David CassidyOne of the most photographed British women of the 1980s talks about feminism, her abusive father and how she battled her fears to come out as gay
The big picture
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The fashion for light stockings6 April 1923 The light stocking is very charming fashion, especially in France, where feet are not on a large scale
My life in sex: ‘Since both balls were removed, the anguish never stops’