6 h. ago ‘A highly scheduled life doesn’t serve us’: has living ‘intentionally’ gone too far?

Carefully planning your routine can feel good in a chaotic world – but experts say we should ‘choose when to choose’Social media is in its intentional era. On TikTok and Instagram, living intentionally means operating on the highest plane of existence: each moment is the product of heartfelt planning, part of the careful pursuit of a life flawlessly lived. Perhaps you intentionally spend half an hour after work decompressing, then put on your carefully curated playlist while you intentionally work out, intentionally choosing exercises that center your mind and body while also giving you huge forearms, before intentionally preparing dinner using locally sourced ingredients.As Marie Solis wrote in the New York Times recently: “You can just do all of these things. Or you can do them ‘intentionally’.” The fear, it seems, is that a failure to act with purpose means letting life happen to you. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Silent Hill 2 comes to the PS Plus Extra and Premium October 2025 games lineup

PS Plus has been getting a whole lot of new games to play recently, and fans of the service are now looking forward to the PS Plus Extra and Premium October 2025 games reveal. Here's everything you need to know about the roster of games coming to the service in October.

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6 h. ago Woman, 53, thought she ruined her hair forever until she found 65p

Dr Vegan's Hair Saviour is a plant-based, 100% vegan, science-backed tablet that combines 14 key ingredients

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6 h. ago Make stale bread soft and fresh again using common kitchen item

An easy method that requires just two common kitchen items can help ensure we can still enjoy our bread even after it has started to go past its best

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7 h. ago Aisle pay that: seat surcharges leave spectators on edge at some of Australia’s biggest events

Aisle seats cost $25 extra at Melbourne Formula One Grand PrixAustralian Open puts in place premium based on demandSome fans hate being stepped over inside the stadium and just want to enjoy the action in peace. Others won’t sit anywhere else except the end of a row, and are prepared to pay a premium for the privilege.The extra cost of an aisle seat has reached $25 at the Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix, as part of a trend adopted at sporting events such as the MotoGP at Phillip Island and the Australian Open tennis, as well as at some music concerts, to price tickets on the edge of bays higher than those in the middle. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago NHS says 'avoid one herb' when taking commonly prescribed antidepressant

The medication has some side effects that are made worse by one particular ingredient

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9 h. ago How to turn scallop roe into a delectable butter – recipe | Waste not

When you get scallops at the fishmonger, keep the roe, because it can be turned into a luxury ingredientBeyond Jersey’s epic beaches and rugged coastline, the island has an extraordinary food culture, rooted in both land and sea. From world-renowned jersey royal new potatoes to scallops sweeter and more tender than I’ve tasted anywhere, Jersey’s bounty is second to none. What excites me most, though, is how local farmers and producers are embracing regenerative agriculture, and in doing so reimagining the island’s food future with creativity and care. At the heart of that movement is Regen Gathering, a visionary festival that brings together farmers, chefs and food lovers to explore what Jersey’s foodtopia could look like.Last month, I was lucky enough to host a talk at the event, and cook a welcome dinner for all the speakers, alongside Regen’s inspiring founder, India Hamilton. Of course, scallops had to be on my menu, because they’re Jersey at its finest: delicate, plump and sing...

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9 h. ago Italian chef's simple tomato sauce recipe takes just 15 minutes

A delicious and simple tomato sauce recipe is all you need for a quick and easy meal, and with just a few ingredients, you can ditch the ready-made sauces

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10 h. ago Banana bread recipe will be 'fresher for longer' and extra tasty thanks to 1 added ingredient

Banana bread is a classic bake that is easy to make and tastes delicious, but you can make it even better by adding one extra ingredient to the batter

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10 h. ago Potatoes will be 'golden and crispier' by adding 1 ingredient that you probably already have

Roast potatoes can be disappointing if they come out the oven soggy or greasy - but there's one simple ingredient that will ensure they are perfectly crispy every time

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11 h. ago Mystery Christmas advent calendar deal: win luxury prizes for just £14.99

Make your December extra magical with this Mystery Christmas Advent Calendar – a festive treat packed with surprises and luxury prizes

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12 h. ago Here's how much value loft conversions, extra bedrooms and bathrooms could add to your home

While location remains key to house values, other factors, such as the number of bedrooms, are also important

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12 h. ago Scones will be 'soft and fluffy' if you add 1 simple ingredient and is perfect for beginners

Scones are a classic British bake that's perfect for a weekend treat. They're also incredibly easy to make and are perfect for beginners - here's a recipe that's sure to impress

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12 h. ago Which airlines have upper deck economy class on the Airbus A380?

Plane Talk: These cheap seats offer extra space, quicker service and a higher chance of an aisle or window seat and a more intimate cabin

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12 h. ago Prince William makes VERY cheeky remark as he and Kate Middleton bake potato apple bread during Northern Ireland visit (and her attempt is flawless first time!)

The royal couple engaged in three outings during their day-long trip , including Long Meadow Cider, an award-winning family-run farm in the heart of County Armagh in Northern Ireland.

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13 h. ago Save the scraps: Tasty ways to use up leftover fruit and vegetable peel

Many of the vegetable scraps people throw away can actually be used again, says Jessica Damiano

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14 h. ago New EU border rules as UK travellers face extra rules for Spain, Greece and beyond

Airports across the EU are launching a new system from today

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15 h. ago A moment that changed me: I nearly died when I was hit by a car – then started to relish life’s little luxuries

For years, I kept a stash of ‘nice things’, waiting for the right occasion to use them. The accident taught me to live now, rather than in the futureI used to have a drawer where the “nice things” lived: posh candles and fancy bubble bath; two flagons of Greek extra virgin olive oil; that Aesop handwash, to bring out for visitors. A bottle of fizz gathered dust on the kitchen side and, in the bathroom, an expensive moisturiser remained unopened. Life’s little luxuries, I believed, weren’t for enjoying now, but were to be saved for some unspecified “special” time in the future.Then I was hit by a car. It happened in May last year, while I was walking down a quiet street soon after lunchtime in Bermuda, where I’d been sent on an assignment for work. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Nicola Lamb’s recipes for toffee apple pie and apple crumb loaf

Caramelised apples on a buttery biscuit base, and an apple cake with a rubbly toppingIt’s easy to forget just how extraordinary apples can be. Often relegated to less exciting regions of the fruit bowl, they actually come in a dizzying array of varieties – sharp, sweet, floral, crisp – and each with their own quirks. And now is the time to celebrate apples, so this week I’m giving them the attention they deserve in a no-bake toffee apple pie (banoffee’s autumn cousin) and a soft, cinnamon-spiced crumb cake. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago ‘I just need dinner, not drama’: Donal Skehan on cooking through the chaos of parenthood

The Irish TV cook and former boyband star talks to Ella Walker about swapping slow braises for 30-minute meals, finding calm in pottery and why a chopped onion is still the secret to getting dinner on the table

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