11 h. ago Dementia symptom to look for in the evening could be 'worse' this time of year

A lesser-known sign of dementia may become more apparent at this time of year.

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3 d. ago The kindness of strangers: a nurse saw me crying and asked if I wanted a hug

I had cancer and I was alone in hospital when it all suddenly hit me. I have never needed a hug more in my lifeRead more in the Kindness of strangers seriesIn 2024, I was unexpectedly diagnosed with leukaemia. I was 34. I had no symptoms (none!) and it came at the worst possible time, although there is never a good time.I am a musician and was one week away from flying to New Zealand to be in a show. I was extremely excited about the show and, to be organised, I thought I’d get a blood test to check my iron levels before I left the country for five weeks. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago This major London travel hub is officially the worst airport in the UK for delays

This major London travel hub is officially the worst airport in the UK for delays  Time Out Worldwide

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2 w. ago The monstrosity of mankind: in Alien: Earth, the real villain is humanity

Noah Hawley’s thrilling new series set in the Alien universe dares to suggest that there might be something worse than a xenomorph There was a time when nothing in cinema was more frightening than a xenomorph. HR Giger’s nightmarish biomechanical hellspawn, dripping with fluids and Freudian discharge, was the gruesome, undisputed apex predator of movie monsters. It burst from your chest; it dissolved your face with acid; it splintered your ribcage like a piñata filled with blood and screams. It was unstoppable, unknowable, the kind of thing you’d expect to find at the bottom of your dishwasher after leaving it closed for 36 centuries.The early films, 1979’s Alien and 1986’s Aliens, rarely steered too far away from the sense that these infernal creatures were the worst thing you could possibly encounter in the universe. Later on, in Ridley Scott’s ultimately rather pointless prequels, Prometheus and Alien: Covenant, the godlike Engineers and David the Android grasped the mantle of co...

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2 w. ago Shannon Matthews' mum Karen spotted for first time since explosive kidnap TV show

Shannon Matthews' 'Britain's worst mum' Karen has been filmed for the first time since the release of a new Prime Video documentary about her daughter's kidnap

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2 w. ago Netflix film labelled 'worst of all time' as viewers spot major flaw with big stars

A Netflix film has been branded the 'worst film of all time' by furious viewers who say it stands out as one of the worst pieces of work for everyone involved, and it's still on the platform

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3 w. ago Excessive sleepiness: are you always tired? Doctors may finally have a cure

Research shows hypersomnia could be made worse by overripe foods, smoked meat and aged cheeses. Is it time to ditch the gouda for good?Name: Excessive daytime sleepiness.Age: First described in 1976. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Coronation Street star now working in coffee van after huge blow to acting career

Former Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson has revealed he is now working part-time in a canal-side coffee van, after calling 2024 his worst year in showbiz and admitting acting roles have dried up

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3 w. ago Perrie Edwards opens up on 'worst day of my life' for first time

The former Little Mix singer has spoken about her two miscarriages

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3 w. ago This was worse than the last time Trump met Zelensky. It was also deeply weird

Analysis: The low point among a sea of low points was probably the U.S. president laughing and saying, ‘So you’re saying if we happen to be in a war with somebody, no more elections?’ Holly Baxter writes.

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4 w. ago Sashi Perera: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The lawyer turned comedian and author shares her favourite online lols, from Michael Bolton as Erin Brockovich to David Attenborough narrating tortoise sex Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI love the internet. People from the time before the internet always talk about how great that time was. They’re lying. Some things were exactly the same: there was love and war, and people pushed doors clearly marked “pull”, especially if someone was watching. But we had to bear these experiences without a tool to ferret out as much information as possible about anything or anyone at any time. So it was definitely a worse time.When a dial-up connection came into my life at 12, I threw myself at the internet with the intensity usually reserved for Backstreet Boys dances. I’ve aggressively communicated on every virtual platform since its inception, and the best bit is the link to all the funnies.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend...

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