39 m. ago Stunning UK islands with puffins, dolphins and dozens of shipwrecks you can visit

The islands are a real paradise for wildlife lovers, offering a chance to see puffins, seals and even dolphins

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62 m. ago Snubs, omissions, and a secret publicity race: The thorny diplomacy of the Oscars in memoriam segment

The in memoriam tribute serves a worthy cause, but the scrutiny is real, and errors don’t go unnoticed. Clémence Michallon takes a closer look at a segment that tends to make headlines for the wrong reasons

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64 m. ago ‘I stripped away this caricature that I created’: Pamela Anderson on makeup, activism and gardening

The star of Baywatch and The Last Showgirl answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including Stella McCartney, Liam Neeson, Ruby Wax and Naomi KleinPamela Anderson, makeup-free and beautiful in a floral Westwood suit, is making a fuss of my dog. My dog likes her. I’m not a particular believer in the idea that animals are great character judges but, in this case, me and the dog are aligned. I like Anderson too. She combines openness with a kind of vulnerability, and you warm to her immediately.Settled on a sofa in a small dressing room off a photography studio, she asks for a coffee and promptly spills it everywhere. “I strive for imperfection,” she jokes. “I strive for it, and I just hit it every time.” Cortado mopped, she takes a breath, before talking excitedly of a new phase in her eventful life. “A door opened, and I walked through,” she says. “It’s hard to believe.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Audiologist swears against regular use of these headphones citing 'concerning' health risk

There is a new health concern cropping up across the UK, particularly affecting young adults, and experts believe one common piece of tech is the cause. We asked an audio expert to explain.

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3 h. ago I see my wife once a year. Can I question her on her love life?

Faithlessness doesn’t only have to take the form of infidelity. It can be the slow erosion of trust and careThe question My wife and I live in different countries and see each other once a year. The last time we saw each other we argued all the time and slept in separate beds. I’ll be going to see her soon and I’m worried she’s seeing someone else, although I have no proof. She will expect sex from me, and I think I should protect myself by wearing a condom. How should I broach the condom suggestion without upsetting her, especially if she is actually being totally faithful?Philippa’s answer It seems that your marriage is not in great shape. Rather than worrying about condoms, I think you need to think and talk about your relationship together. It sounds like you’ll need time to adjust and get to know each other again, and gradually find a place that feels natural and comfortable for both of you. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Your rights if you get a private parking ticket as new rules introduced

Consumer rights expert Martyn James has explained what you need to know about changes that have been introduced for private parking firms

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3 h. ago Clever coffee table with hidden storage has almost 5,000 five

Storage and functionality in one is a real bonus and this table gives you both, with the added benefit of it looking really elegant too.

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4 h. ago People baffled as pregnant woman shows difference between baby bump in morning and evening

A pregnant woman has demonstrated how her baby bump looks dramatically different in the morning, compared to the evening. And a midwife has explained why this is

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5 h. ago I saw Pep Guardiola's fury at Carragher's wild Erling Haaland theory amid Man City future hint

Pep Guardiola was in utter disbelief when Jamie Carragher's theory about Erling Haaland's injury vs Real Madrid was put to him.

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6 h. ago My wife spotted the warning signs on holiday but it was too late, something was already killing me

Will Parry thought he was just exhausted working two jobs to support his wife and three children - but he had months to live

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8 h. ago The REAL reasons so many showbiz wives stand by husbands accused of sexual harassment: Friends of couples reveal all to KATIE HIND... and tell why many will think them 'deeply misguided'

At her recent 50th birthday party in London 's exclusive Soho House, Gino D'Acampo's wife, Jessica, was spotted in deep conversation with Phillip Schofield 's spouse, Stephanie Lowe.

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8 h. ago Miss Austen's Dr Lidderdale explained and why he was 'not good enough' for Isabella

Miss Austen mixes fact and fiction to create a compelling story

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8 h. ago Miss Austen's Mr Lidderdale explained as audience questions if he was real

Viewers want to if the character really existed

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9 h. ago Elon Musk demands federal workers explain their jobs or be sacked

Billionaire steps up efforts to cull government employees with emailed deadline

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9 h. ago Musk gives all federal workers 48 hours to explain what they did last week

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have little more than 48 hours to explain what they accomplished over the last week

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10 h. ago Doing one thing for '31 to 45 minutes' before bed may worsen your sleep, experts warn

The study saw 435 adults asked seven key questions about their bedtime usage of smartphones and snoozing habits

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10 h. ago Pep Guardiola fires back at Jamie Carragher for 'not true' Erling Haaland claims

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has issued a stinging response to pundit Jamie Carragher after he accused Erling Haaland of skipping their clash with Real Madrid

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10 h. ago Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

‘I just don’t know how that’s a penalty,’ says head coachSteve Borthwick: ‘They found a way to win the game’Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially denied them another historic Calcutta Cup victory. Gregor Townsend feels his team were unlucky to concede the crucial second-half penalty kicked by Fin Smith that ultimately proved decisive and doubts have also been raised over the solitary English try, scored by Tommy Freeman.Townsend was particularly unhappy about the crucial penalty given against Rory Darge and Tom Jordan for lifting Ben Curry out of a ruck. “I’m going to go through the game two or three times to see whether we could have got better decisions,” said Townsend, the head coach. “I did feel the decision that counted against us for the winning three points where we cleared someone out of the ruck I just don’t know how that’s a penalty. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago ITV Britain's Got Talent viewers left fuming over 'disgusting' performance

The ITV competition's new series left viewers questioning 'how is it allowed'

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11 h. ago ITV Britain's Got Talent viewers slam producers over 'vile' act as children left 'screaming' 

Viewers questioned whether some of the acts on Saturday's show should have been aired before 9pm

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