2 h. ago The once vibrant Cardiff city centre hostel which is coming back to life

The former Nos Da bar and hostel used to attract anti-social behaviour after it closed and its outdoor area was littered with drug paraphernalia and other rubbish

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2 h. ago Best foldable Reformer Pilates machines for a space saving exercise solution

Transformational equipment for Reformer Pilates at home

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4 h. ago The surprising outdoor activity that is key to keeping your mind sharp... and it doesn't involve exercise

Some people may play crossword puzzles or learn a new language to keep their brain sharp. But it turns out that this outdoor activity can help you do the exact same.

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5 h. ago Adventure for less with up to 75% off clothing, equipment and more at Ultimate Outdoors

Swap out those tired old walking boots for a pair of shiny new ones with these Ultimate Outdoors discounts

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6 h. ago Homeowners warned about garden rules that could lead to £20,000 fine

Following the winter, many Brits will be looking to upgrade their outdoor space - but there are some common garden improvements that could mean you're breaking the law

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6 h. ago Home Bargains' £8.99 'ultimate chocolate hamper' shoppers 'need' to find

Chocolate fans are in luck because Home Bargains has just the thing for anyone with a sweet tooth

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7 h. ago Canadians believe that Mark Carney is the man to stand up to Donald Trump | Colin Horgan

The newly appointed Liberal leader is likely to call a federal election to bolster his mandate, but Canadians seem to see him as the best bet to counter US tariffsWhen Mark Carney took the job as governor of the Bank of England in 2013, he negotiated a five-year term rather than the traditional eight-year tenure. The sense was that he was eager to get back to Canada to run for office in the next federal election. But that election came and went in 2019, and Carney instead extended his tenure at the Bank, ultimately leaving it in 2020. A year later, the Guardian asked him whether he’d be prime minister of Canada some day. Carney was deliberately coy. “Er, look at the time!” he laughed, with a raised eyebrow.No need to be cute any more. On Sunday evening, Carney won the Liberal leadership race in a landslide, capturing 85.9% of the overall riding points on the first count. The party allocates 100 possible points to each constituency (or ridings, as they’re known), and those points are...

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9 h. ago Shaun Edwards and his French marauders show how big a reset Ireland will need | Brendan Fanning

Even with talisman Dupont forced out by injury, Les Bleus brought a brutal end to the green party in DublinIt’s never a good sign when the place is crawling with French supporters. They gather in knots along pavements around the stadium, yakking away, disrupting pedestrian traffic, lost in the enjoyment of a sunny Six Nations day in Dublin. Worse still is when you climb to the dizzy height of the press box in the Aviva Stadium and survey a scene where there is lots of blue. Then they start to sing. Not good.Some of the darkest days in Ireland’s rugby history came with the away leg in this fixture. When on one occasion the front page of L’Équipe read “Le Massacre du Printemps” we learned to associate sunshine in Paris with pain and recrimination. That was the preview, not the match report. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago I tried PrettyLittleThing's 'ugly' rebranded clothes and was baffled when someone said I looked like a crumpled McDonald's bag

Muinat, from Manchester, purchased a new nude ruched top and matching capri trousers from the fast fashion brand.

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10 h. ago The North Pole: The History of an Obsession by Erling Kagge review – an adventure that can’t be topped

The Norwegian explorer – who in 1990 became the first to reach 90 degrees north without the help of machine nor beast – journeys into the past to uncover the myths, politics and pure joy of the northernmost point on EarthJust before reaching the north pole in 1990, Erling Kagge dropped to his knees on the ice. He’d been trying to open a bag of raisins while wearing thick mittens but one escaped. On all fours he flicked out his tongue like some foraging beast and licked it in to his mouth.What, the Norwegian adventurer asked himself, is the meaning of life out there on the ice, where it’s dark for six months each year, always cold, cannibalism a possibility, where winds howl through the bones of dead explorers and where, if you encounter a polar bear, the question will be which of you will become the other’s dinner? The answer, he reflected, “lies in small daily miracles”. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Mischievous cat goes viral online for 'buying' vapes and breaking into pubs

This adventurous British cat has an entire Facebook group dedicated to documenting his wild adventures and he is now going viral on TikTok for his mischievous antics

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11 h. ago AD FEATURE: Win a tranquil Scottish spring minibreak with VisitAberdeenshire

Immerse yourself in blooming landscapes, outdoor adventures and cultural gems

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21 h. ago 'I went to a south east London fancy town that immerses you in its wild adventure'

'I went to a south east London fancy town that immerses you in its wild adventure'  News Shopper

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24 h. ago The horrifying rise of 'Bacha Bazi': How young Afghan boys from poor families are sold onto warlords, dressed up in skirts and make

In the dimly lit rooms of Afghanistan 's private gatherings, young boys adorned in makeup and brightly coloured women's clothing are forced to dance for the amusement of powerful men

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25 h. ago Swedish royals bundle up in warm clothes as they join Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and his wife to watch Nordic World Ski Championships

The two families put on an animated display as they joined hundreds of spectators to watch the Women's 50km mass start cross country race in Trondheim, Norway.

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25 h. ago Joanie Clothing's 'gorgeous' leopard print jacket gets 'so many compliments'

The quilted jacket has a an oversized Peter Pan collar with pretty frill detailing and patch pockets

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27 h. ago Jose Mourinho 'starting rumours' about Celtic as killer Rodgers quip gets radio pundits pondering the ultimate 'what if'

Mourinho and Rodgers have a history and their recent back-and-forth got people talking

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27 h. ago Debenhams cuts £485 garden furniture set 'perfect' for coffee in the sun to £185

Ideal for a couple, the outdoor bistro furniture set is perfect for drinking a cup of coffee in the garden now the sun's out

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34 h. ago The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan review – are we really getting sicker?

A neurologist discusses the dangers of overdiagnosing conditions from Lyme disease to ADHD in an era where technology meets pathologyFor many years, people living in Lyme, Connecticut, were plagued by mysterious flu-like symptoms, rashes and joint pains. Patients were convinced that their symptoms had something to do with the deer that roamed the nearby woods and the ticks they frequently found clinging to their clothes. But because the symptoms were so ill-defined and there was no treatment, physicians dismissed the symptoms as psychosomatic.Then in 1975, alarmed by the exceptionally high rates of juvenile arthritis in Lyme, the Connecticut health department decided to investigate. It took seven years but eventually, in 1982, they identified a spiral-shaped bacterium in the midgut of deer ticks that was also present in the blood of sick people. All it took to spark the disorder was for an infected tick to latch on to an unsuspecting victim and inject the bacterium under their skin....

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34 h. ago 10 US cities for solo female travellers you might not have considered

Women going it alone and searching for adventure in the States should seek out these under-the-radar cities, says Lucy Thackray

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