9 h. ago Provence laid bare: ‘I shed my clothes and found freedom on a beautiful French island’

If you’ve ever been tempted by naturism, there is nowhere better to try stripping off than the idyllic, car-free Île du LevantThe trail hugs every curve of the cliffside. On my left, the Mediterranean Sea swirls beside craggy rocks, while flowering plants unfurl on my right. A quarter of France’s coast is lined with similar sentiers des douaniers (customs officers’ paths), which were once used to patrol the sea. The difference on this trail is that I’m wearing nothing but my backpack.Off the coast of the southern French resort town of Hyères, Île du Levant is home to the only naturist community of its kind, the Domaine Naturiste d’Héliopolis. For 93 years, this rustic Eden has lured free-spirited lovers of nature and authenticity, as unabashedly naked as Adam and Eve before they ate the forbidden fruit. On every visit, I’ve found that when people shed their clothes, they shed their pretence. Unlike traditional naturist retreats where nudity is de rigueur, Héliopolis is peppered with...

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23 h. ago Tottenham and Arsenal transfer comments spell out situation facing Manchester United this summer

As Manchester United's rivals ramp up their summer recruitment, the consequences of not qualifying for the Champions League is laid bare

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Tim Booth led the band and crowd through a string of James's well-known hits and more

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3 d. ago Queen Camilla's Novak Djokovic thoughts laid bare in three words as she meets him at Wimbledon

After a busy morning of royal engagements at both Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, Camilla made the journey down to SW19 for the tenth day of the tennis tournament

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3 d. ago Scots postmasters slam Post Office staff who knowingly allowed Horizon scandal to unfold

A bombshell first report from a major inquiry into what is considered the biggest miscarriage of justice the UK has seen laid bare the “disastrous” toll on victims.

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4 d. ago Shocking extent of Hamas October 7 sex attacks is laid bare as full report is released: Terrorists gang

Five witnesses reported at least four separate cases of gang-rape, and seven reported at least eight other separate cases of rape or severe sexual assaults

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4 d. ago Denise Richards' husband 'files for divorce' as astonishing monthly spend laid bare

Former the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Denise Richards has been married to Aaron Phypers for almost seven years and he's said to have filed for divorce this week

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6 d. ago Rangers boos turn to cheers as balancing act laid bare in Russell Martin's first outing

Ibrox side struggle in first half but recover to draw with Club Brugge

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8 d. ago Man United's £32.85m problem laid bare as Real Betis chief prepares 'imaginative' Antony approach

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9 d. ago JENNIE BOND: 'Kate Middleton broke royal convention and surprised us all with cancer admission'

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Economics

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Labour's failure to stop the boats was laid bare yesterday as a record 20,000 smashed through Britain's border in the first half of this year.

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1 week ago Queen's brutal take on Meghan Markle laid bare in explosive new memoirs

Her Majesty was said to be 'not at all happy' with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from royal duties and move to the US

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1 week ago Queen Elizabeth II take on Meghan Markle laid bare in telling new memoirs

The late monarch often confided in her cousin and trusted aide Lady Elizabeth Anson about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned from 1952 to her death in 2022, wanted to know about Meghan Markle's wedding address ahead of the ceremony with Prince Harry - but Meghan didn't tell her anything

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1 week ago Chelsea transfer failing laid bare as star valued at £85m one year after move collapsed

Samu Omorodion Aghehowa almost joined Chelsea last summer but the £34.5million transfer deal collapsed at the last minute, resulting in the striker signing for Porto

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2 w. ago Queen Camilla's telling Wimbledon remark that laid Royal Family drama bare

Queen Camilla paid a surprise visit to Wimbledon last year amid a tumultuous time for the Royal Family - and during her day out at the tennis she made a telling remark

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2 w. ago David Beckham's surprise hospital surgery to repair damage of Man Utd and England career

The truth behind David Beckham's hospital operation has been laid bare and it goes all the way back to an injury suffered in the Manchester United and England icon's playing days - 22 years ago

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2 w. ago Around 300,000 disabled and sick Scots to 'lose £500' under Labour welfare cuts

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