28 h. ago Here’s how to do it, Dua Lipa – I gave up smoking 40 cigarettes a day in 15 minutes

As celebrities like Dua Lipa post alarmingly ‘cool’ images of themselves with cigarettes (despite formally announcing in the past that she’d quit), Charlotte Cripps – who kicked the habit in record time – shares her top tips

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2 d. ago I'm so disappointed in Dua Lipa for her shameful habit... it killed my father and makes me hate myself: JENNI MURRAY

I was so proud of myself when, in October 2023, I finally gave up smoking. Again. After more than 60 years and numerous attempts to break the lethal habit, I was determined to hold firm.

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3 d. ago The Spin | Dear cycling: a letter and a warning from cricket’s golden free

The last Tour de France on ITV is a stark reminder of the final terrestrial Test summerDear cycling, hello from 2005. It’s dusty back here, piles of unloved pagers, a cityscape of VHS towers and chest freezers packed with turkey twizzlers.It’s been a strange sort of summer – switchbacking in mood. On 6 July, London won the rights to hold the 2012 Olympics, a last-minute heist from under the Parisian nose; the next day terrorists murdered 57 people on the London transport network. The country was in a state of high alert, but the Australian cricket team, who had landed in early June, stayed to play in the Ashes. I’ll always be grateful for that decision – it turned out to be not only our last summer, but also our greatest. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Why celebs think cigarettes are 'cool' again: Bizarre reason stars shun vapes in favour of real tobacco, as Beyonce and Dua Lipa lead the legions lighting up

It is impossible to ignore the perils of smoking - with nicotine known to increase the risk of at least 16 types of cancer and contributing to 20% of preventable deaths.

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4 d. ago LAURA CRAIK delivers her fashion verdict on how birds stole the show at Schiaparelli, from Cardi B's raven to Dua Lipa's feathered gown

Jet black lips, breastplates worn backwards and shoulder pads whose dimensions would put Joan Collins to shame - it can only be a Schiaparelli show.

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5 d. ago Schiaparelli goes ‘back to the future’ with meteoric collection in Paris

Dua Lipa and Cardi B were among celebrity attendees for this space-age, nostalgic spectacle.

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5 d. ago Dua Lipa sets pulses racing in a skimpy leopard print bikini displaying her chiselled abs as she basks in the sun on a luxury yacht in Mallorca

The singer, 29, has been giving fans a glimpse into her lavish girls' trip to the Balearic island in recent days.

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5 d. ago Dua Lipa cuts a VERY stylish figure in a whopping £10K Chloe outfit which she teams with her £25K engagement ring while stepping out for dinner in Paris

The songstress, 29, looked sensational in pricey pieces from luxury brand Chloe that added up to a whopping £10,000.

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5 d. ago The 7/7 bombings: How London’s darkest day unfolded, minute by minute

As that nation remembers the tragic events of 7/7 20 years ago, here’s an account of how London’s day of terror unfolded

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6 d. ago Dua Lipa puts on a very risqué display in a black mesh dress as she continues lavish holiday in Europe

Dua Lipa put on a racy display as she shared a a carousel of pictures to social media while on holiday in Spain on Saturday.

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6 d. ago Scientists find PROOF of a formula for happiness: Find joy in the small things

Just five minutes a day performing 'micro-acts of joy' that foster positive emotions is enough to banish stress, boost health and improve sleep quality, psychologists discovered.

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7 d. ago Scrutiny of Sam Konstas ramps up as West Indies keep second Test alive | Geoff Lemon

Australia’s top order has more question marks than the Riddler’s pants after Konstas and Usman Khawaja again failed to deliverAs so often in Test cricket, drama saved itself for the dying overs of the day. With 90 remaining minutes ticking down towards 60 on the second day of the second Test in Grenada, tactically minded onlookers started to think about West Indies’ last-wicket partnership. Anderson Phillip and Jayden Seales were defending with heart, on their way to facing 65 balls and adding 16 runs. With Australia having made 286 the previous day, their stand took West Indies from 49 runs behind to 33. But each over that they chose to keep batting rather than swing for runs, they reduced the time available to bowl at an Australian top order under pressure.In the end, there were 30 minutes left when Australia began the third innings. And in the end, that was enough to account for both openers, raising the tension another notch with only two more opportunities for them to bat in a ...

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7 d. ago Seales puts Australia on back foot as West Indies fight back in second Test

Tourists finish the day 12-2 with a lead of 45 runsNathan Lyon took 3-75 as West Indies were all out for 253As so often in Test cricket, drama saved itself for the dying overs of the day. With 90 remaining minutes ticking down towards 60 on the second day of the second Test in Grenada, tactically minded onlookers started to think about West Indies’ last-wicket partnership. Anderson Phillip and Jayden Seales were defending with heart, on their way to facing 65 balls and adding 16 runs. With Australia having made 286 the previous day, their stand took West Indies from 49 runs behind to 33. But each over that they chose to keep batting rather than swing for runs, they reduced the time available to bowl at an Australian top order under pressure.In the end, there were 30 minutes left when Australia began the third innings. And in the end, that was enough to account for both openers, raising the tension another notch with only two more opportunities for them to bat in a Test before the As...

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8 d. ago Dua Lipa flaunts her incredible figure in TINY sparkly bikini as she lets her hair down during sun

The singer, 29,  flaunted her incredible physique while hitting the beach, less than a week after her romantic Italian getaway with fiancé Callum Turner, 35.

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8 d. ago Sober hipsters are getting their kicks this summer with unusual 'dirty soda' concoctions

Fans of dirty soda include Dua Lipa - who went viral for her 'pickle Diet Coke' in October - and  the cast of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, a hit show on Disney Plus.

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1 week ago The first 10 minutes: why breaking your morning routine can ruin your day

Whether you have an ice bath, exercise or stick the kettle on first thing, a new study has found that any deviation from your usual schedule comes with consequencesName: The first 10 minutes.Duration: 10 minutes. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Dua Lipa and fiancé Callum Turner can't keep their hands off each other as they share a passionate kiss during romantic Amalfi Coast getaway

The singer, 29, and the actor, 35, couldn't keep their hands off each other as they shared a passionate kiss while sunbathing.

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1 week ago Teachers go on strike over plans to lengthen school day by 30 minutes as parents speak out

While one union has paused industrial action, another is refusing to back down

Society

1 week ago Gardeners urged to plant 5 flowers to keep butterflies returning all summer

Gardening experts are urging households to plant these five plants to keep butterflies around during the summer time, and it only takes a couple of minutes from your day.

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1 week ago British world No.733 denied £99k Wimbledon prize money after stunning first

Oliver Tarvet saw off Leandro Riedi, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and 19 minutes on the opening day of Wimbledon, but the 21-year-old Brit won't be able to accept the prize money

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