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Five Melbourne branches of the St Vincent de Paul Society network of charity shops team up to put on a parade at Footscray’s Bluestone Hall. It showcases outfits sourced from…
June 2, 2026
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Hundreds of thousands of supporters travelled to north London to celebrate their team winning the Premier League. Here’s what they wore …‘The only thing I haven’t got are the underpants.…
June 2, 2026
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Always wondered what everyday stuff celebrities buy, where they shop for food and the basics they scrimp on? The former footballer talks Lego, Rich Tea biscuits and spending money on…
June 2, 2026
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While many young people are struggling to get work, an average date night costs north of $200. No wonder so many are resigning themselves to being aloneName: Solo-maxxing.Age: Newish. Continue…
June 2, 2026
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A breadcrumb trail of secret messages spanning two years, dozens of puzzles and the Guardian’s leader column led solvers to a very special prize …Last time, we shared some old…
June 2, 2026
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In 1971, Bianca Jagger entranced the fashion world with the skirt suit she wore to marry Mick Jagger. Now, in a nod to that style, Lipa is ushering in a…
June 2, 2026
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The face looking back at me in the mirror is familiar – because it is my father’s. The worst part? It’s all my own faultOn a day as hot as…
June 2, 2026
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You might think tropical plants would love a warm shower, but even in summer the UK’s weather is unpredictableThe problem Indoor plants accumulate dust on their leaves, mineral deposits on…
June 2, 2026
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A few lucky runners can look forward to ‘an orchestra of neurochemical changes’ when they lace up their trainers. Why do the rest of us just get sweaty? And do…
June 2, 2026
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June 2, 2026
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Need a pair of grown-up shorts? A summer sandal that works with everything? Or perhaps just a really cute bag? Our expert’s monthly edit is here to help• 52 women’s…
June 1, 2026
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Childbirth
The acronym ‘FOH’ for ‘Fuck off home’ was used beside the names of expectant mothers. Senior midwives advised others not to be ‘too kind’. But as this and other shocking…
June 1, 2026
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More and more people are looking for love when they’re abroad, and consider themselves better placed to do so. But there are potential pitfalls ...Name: Wanderlove.Age: Originally coined by the…
June 1, 2026
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Like many first-time pet owners, I was overprotective when we adopted her during the pandemic. But this affectionate creature showed me that love can mean letting goIn July 2021, after…
June 1, 2026
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There is no evidence that ovulation affects muscle-building, but you may feel stronger at certain timesIt’s an idea that’s been enthusiastically embraced on social media: women should sync their training…
June 1, 2026
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After Sarah Geeson-Brown’s husband had three strokes, she began looking after him. Suddenly her world shrank and expanded in unexpected waysWhen Sarah Geeson-Brown retired in 2022, she had a rough…
June 1, 2026
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‘Brash, disingenuous, lethal’: that’s how the 67-year-old actor describes his younger self. He lied to his partners, disrespected his audiences, betrayed his friends. Has this indiscreet, unreliable heartbreaker finally grown…
June 1, 2026
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Sorting, wearing and even reworking some of Mum’s wardrobe has given me a way to keep her closeOnly my mum would insist on buying a designer swimsuit on her deathbed.…
May 31, 2026
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It started as a hook-up, but before long they were parents. Now Sofia and León are finding new ways to be intimate• How do you do it? Share the story…
May 31, 2026
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Would you want this to become sexual? If the answer is yes, then think about what might be holding you backI don’t know whether I am in love with my…
May 31, 2026
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Our resident food product tester gives supermarket veggie burgers a good grilling to find out which made him flip and which couldn’t take the heat• The best (and worst) meat-free…
May 30, 2026
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May 30, 2026
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The actor on his fear of pigeons, his dashed boyband hopes, and having a crush on the entire male cast of NeighboursBorn in London, Hugh Skinner, 41, trained at Lamda…
May 30, 2026
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From Akkadian and Babylonian to ‘ancient, morbid and toxic’, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 The UK’s video recorders were reset in 1997 in advance of what? 2 Which…
May 30, 2026
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Ailsa, 31, a systems engineer, meets Mike, 35, a paralegalWhat were you hoping for?Good conversation with someone interesting. Continue reading...
May 30, 2026
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May 30, 2026
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Gardens
Landscape designer whose naturalistic schemes transformed public spaces and community gardens From a flower-filled moat at the Tower of London to a rooftop community garden on the Old Kent Road,…
May 29, 2026
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From sardines and sprats to crabs, marine life-themed fashion and homewares are making a splash Three years after declaring the death of florals, John Lewis has discovered a new print…
May 29, 2026
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Interiors
On her third renovation of the Victorian terrace she has lived in for 30 years, Ruth Evans chose a palette bursting with colour to backdrop her vast art collectionThe children’s…
May 29, 2026
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With a new film about the model out this week, it’s the perfect excuse for some Mosstalgia• Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThere are models,…
May 29, 2026
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Life and style
Amy is worried about microplastics. Melanie says she can’t bin everything. Whose argument is toxic? You decide• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorI want…
May 28, 2026
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Life and style
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May 28, 2026
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Summer
For some it’s ‘the music of May’. For others, it’s an antisocial irritation. But wherever you stand, be careful – or you could fall foul of the lawName: Lawnmower hum.Age:…
May 27, 2026
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Fashion
This polished, proper shoe is about more style than sexiness. But work it right and you can have a lot of fun – without the risk of falling overIt seems…
May 27, 2026
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Beauty
Shu Uemura’s legendary Ultime8 face cleanser has made a return. Plus four more excellent optionsI was recently in Japan with industry colleagues, many of whom were desperate to get to the shops…
May 27, 2026
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Fitness
I started kickboxing 20 years ago in a bid to be like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but thought I could never manage all the punching and jumping. It turns out…
May 27, 2026
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