14 h. ago 12 famous mascots and logos you may remember from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and noughties that have disappeared

They were some of the most recognisable characters and logos of their day

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15 h. ago The Divine Comedy on Something for the Weekend: ‘We hired a statuesque model for the video. I had to stand on a box’

‘I skip one part when we perform it these days. As I’m in my mid-50s it would be creepy’Having made two albums with a chamber vibe, I was thinking, “Where do I go from here?” I started hearing your Suedes and Saint Etiennes, and Blur were referencing stuff from the 60s and 70s too. I could see the way the wind was blowing. That sounds quite knowing, but I already loved John Barry, the Kinks, Adam Faith and, of course, Scott Walker. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Victoria Beckham's 'best ever' eyeliner for mature skin available in 21 shades

Victoria Beckham Beauty's Satin Kajal Liner has been a hit with shoppers in their 60s and 70s, who have hailed it as the 'best ever' for older eyes

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47 h. ago 11 things you'll only remember if you worked in an office during the 80s or 90s, including sounds and smells

When it comes to office life, some things never change.

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4 d. ago People over 60: share your experiences of dating in later life

We want to hear from people in their 60s, 70s, 80s or even 90s who are actively dating other people over the age of 60We’d like to hear from both single people and members of couples who very recently met the love of their life on a date. What is the best and worst date you’ve been on? Any funny or shocking anecdotes to share?How do relationships compare to the ones you had at a younger age? How much does companionship or sex factor? What about exes – your’s and your partners’ children and grandchildren? Are you using apps and websites or relying on word of mouth? Have you been on a lot of dates? What about ghosting? Continue reading...

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9 d. ago 33 glorious photos capturing 60s and 70s seaside holiday memories, including famous faces at the beach

Donkey rides, Punch and Judy shows, windbreaks and striped deckchairs.

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1 week ago 'Cult' priest who had 'Lycra Nuns' on 'homebase team' found guilty of sexual offences against women

Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, was the leader of the Nine O'Clock Service in the '80s and '90s

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1 week ago Two men admit stealing BMW during test drive before it crashed into dementia care home

A woman in her 80s and another in her 90s died the day after the incident when they were evacuated to another care home due to the amount of damage caused in the incident.

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2 w. ago Win a Butlin's Big Weekender break for four with VIP passes and bottomless brunch

We've got a prize package that will transport you back to the 80s, 90s or Y2K with a stay at Butlin's for one of its legendary Big Weekenders

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2 w. ago ‘I got a nosebleed in minutes!’ How the Wedding Present’s indie banger classics inspired a musical

They lit up the 80s and 90s with abrasive tracks that were like kitchen-sink dramas. But can the Wedding Present’s acerbic songs work on stage? We meet the team making it happen – and the ‘rock god’ who penned the hitsIn 2009, Matt Aston was watching the Wedding Present frontman David Gedge perform a “bizarre and brilliant” gig with the BBC Big Band when he was struck by a notion: that the combination of the singer’s conversational lyrics and brassy, orchestrated new arrangements felt a bit like, well, watching a musical.“I parked the idea,” says Aston, a theatre director and writer. “Then some time later, I saw David’s other band Cinerama with a 16-piece orchestra and thought, ‘This could be musical theatre!’” Aston had had a few drinks and remembers sitting afterwards, trying to convince his mate – screenwriter and playwright William Ivory, who hadn’t been drinking – that this wasn’t the daftest idea ever. “Billy said, ‘You can’t make a musical out of Wedding Present lyrics. It’s ...

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3 w. ago 9 things you'll only remember if you went to nightclubs in the 80s and 90s

It was a golden age for nightclubs in the UK, with unforgettable venues, amazing music and fantastic fashion.

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