66 m. ago Why I swapped overpriced wellness breaks for the soothing spas of Central Europe

Sophie Benge swapped overpriced wellness breaks for the ancient mud and mineral-water therapies of Central Europe.

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67 m. ago LIZ JONES: He drunk texted me by mistake on a Thursday night

In which I get an unexpected message

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67 m. ago ‘No pets, no guests, no music’ – and now ‘no wfh’: why house

It’s not just landlords: many flatmates are now imposing draconian rules. But the real problem is a system that pits tenants against each otherLast week, I came across a flurry of ads on the house-share site SpareRoom sounding less like they were for cosy, inviting living arrangements than for boarding schools. “Please note – no surprise guests, no music and no use of the living room because it doubles as a bedroom,” wrote one “current flatmate”. Reading it, I wondered if there would be a curfew too.The tendency of some landlords to police their tenants’ behaviour has been well documented, imposing rules that range from the reluctantly accepted, such as no pets allowed, to the absurd: not using the kitchen at night; ideally being away at weekends; and, in one case, effectively restricting use of the toilet due to a noise ban after 8.30pm extending to the sound of walking.Kimi Chaddah is a freelance writer Continue reading...

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68 m. ago 'I tried Kayali's new oud perfumes, and they're so luxurious'

Shopping writer Lauren got her hands on the latest launch from the viral fragrance brand - here's what she thought

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68 m. ago 'I'm a beauty writer and Boots' £35 edit is the ultimate introduction to Korean skincare'

Korean skincare has been taking the beauty world by storm, and Boots has launched a new K Beauty Edit to help shoppers explore the category

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2 h. ago My cultural awakening: Jackie Chan films inspired me to become a kung fu instructor

Since I saw a VHS of Rush Hour at a sleepover as a kid, the martial art has given me increased body positivity and helped me find a community When I was 12, following my parents’ divorce, I moved with my mum and sister from London to Australia, leaving behind my dad and a large extended family. It was destabilising and demoralising. Throughout high school I was bullied for my accent, clothes and looks. While Australian girls seemed like flowers thriving under the brutal sun, I felt like a sweaty, acne-prone gremlin who craved the dark and cold of home.Shortly after moving, I befriended a girl who had lost her mum. Suffering in our own ways, we found release in watching the 1998 action comedy Rush Hour, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker as detectives trying to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Chinese diplomat. My friend had the film on VHS, and we put it on one night when I was sleeping over. This became a regular activity, and we would fling ourse...

Culture

2 h. ago ITV launches new primetime Saturday night quiz fronted by Bake Off stars

ITV launches Win Win with People's Postcode Lottery tonight, fronted by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, which will see viewers at home and contestants in the studio compete to bag the same prizes

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2 h. ago Lancôme's signature perfume given an autumn twist highlighting a trend scent

Lancôme has launched a vanilla take on its classic La Vie Est Belle perfume, and it's everything we love in a fragrance

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2 h. ago Create a magical cosy night in with new Harry Potter bath bombs for £10

The Mad Beauty x Harry Potter collection has landed at Boots that includes a trio of bath bombs that are perfect for a cosy night in - and you can get all three for £10

Economics

3 h. ago 'I confronted men smoking in the kids' play area at Piccadilly Gardens

"There, sat on the bouncy astro turf installed to provide kiddies with a safe, soft place to play, were four men smoking and drinking."

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3 h. ago Harry Potter bath bombs have landed and they’re a spellbinding addition to a cosy night in

Nothing says autumn more than a cosy night in re-watching Harry Potter, and now Boots has launched a set of three bath bombs that make the perfect addition to your evening

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3 h. ago AD FEATURE: Gower College Swansea launches free adult learning tasters this September

It’s never too late to learn something new, with a huge range of courses. Find our more at an open evening

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3 h. ago In Australia, racist violence is nothing new. But emboldened neo

The so-called ‘March for Australia’ echoed the Cronulla race riots – and not by accident. Are we seeing history repeating, or the start of something worse?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe text messages circulating around Sydney’s Sutherland shire in early December 2005 explained precisely the purpose of the gathering. “Just a reminder that Cronulla’s 1st wog bashing day is still on this Sunday,” one read. “Chinks bashing day is on the 27th and the Jews are booked in for early January.”On Sunday 11 December, more than 5,000 people, mostly young men, swarmed Cronulla beach. They wore Australian flags as capes, they had drawn the Eureka flag on their bodies. They were drinking alcohol and they were chanting – and they were beating up anyone who wasn’t white. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Man leaves career to open restaurant and within months it's among city's best

Ex-chartered surveyor Rhys Williams said despite his complete lack of experience it's the only job he's ever had where he doesn't have imposter syndrome

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6 h. ago Chiefs draw more fans in Brazil but some supporters disappointed Taylor Swift nowhere to be seen

The Kansas City Chiefs’ red and white dominated in the stands at NeoQuimica Arena on Friday night during their season-opening game against the Los Angeles Chargers

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6 h. ago One Full English breakfast item could be the reason you feel bloated all day

A fry up can be the perfect start to a weekend morning as a real treat, but it can leave many of us feeling bloated and uncomfortable for the rest of the day - but there is one culprit

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7 h. ago To beep or not to beep: Historic theatre will pause performance of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night for Government's emergency phone alert

The play is one of many public events that will be interrupted on Sunday as ministers carry out a nationwide test of the service. At 3pm millions of mobile phones will vibrate and make a siren sound.

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9 h. ago Raid on upstate New York food manufacturer leads to dozens of detentions

Federal law enforcement officers conducted a surprise raid at a snack bar manufacturer in Cato, New York, taking away dozens of workers

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9 h. ago ‘I was a secret drinker’, singer Lulu says as she reveals battle with alcoholism

The 76-year-old Eurovision star spoke to the Times ahead of the release of her memoir If Only You Knew.

Events

9 h. ago Couple killed in Lisbon funicular crash posted pictures of trip before they died

A total of 16 people died when the popular tourist attraction derailed in the centre of the city on Wednesday night.

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