4 h. ago 9 things every teenager wanted in their bedroom in the 60s and 70s

The 60s and 70s were an exciting time to grow up, with great music, colourful fashions, and revolution in the air.

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53 h. ago 14 famous catchphrases you'll remember if you grew up in the 60s or 70s

They are the lines that will trip off your tongue if you grew up during the 60s or 70s.

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5 d. ago 9 of the most dangerous things we all did in the 60s and 70s, and somehow survived to tell the tale

Did you survive the 60s and 70s? If so, you might be luckier than you realised.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. ago World Cup provides launchpad as women’s rugby prepares for liftoff | Robert Kitson

The next few weeks have the potential to refresh rugby in all its guises – this tournament is going to hit differentlyBack in the day there was a low-profile sport called women’s rugby union. Few people went to watch, the media seldom took an interest and the world’s top players were enthusiastic amateurs. Anyone predicting Twickenham would one day be packed to the rafters for a standalone women’s fixture would have been dismissed as crazy. And now? There is a different sport in town. It is simply known as rugby and now more than ever it belongs to both sexes.Next month’s World Cup final, accordingly, has attracted a full house in excess of 80,000 and a huge global television audience. And if all goes to plan the Lionesses will not be the only female sporting queens adorning teenage bedroom walls in England. The Red Roses may or may not be crowned world champions at the end of September but public interest in them is about to soar. The organisers report that 375,000 tickets have bee...

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