18 m. ago From tradwife to radwife: abandoning perfection in favour of the ‘good enough’ life

No they don’t cook from scratch, sometimes forget the sunscreen and often miss work deadlines, but at least their kids are wearing secondhand clothes Meet the new gen of radically normal mumsMost mornings, I’m woken at 6am by my alarm (the baby crawling on to my head). I stretch, go downstairs, fill a bowl with iced water and, the theme of Transformers playing in the background, write my journal (a list of emails-I-forgot-to-reply-to). I drink hot water with cider vinegar to regulate my blood sugar levels, followed by tea using the baby’s leftover milk. Dragging a chilled jade gua sha spoon across my face in an attempt to reverse the ageing process, I then make my young sons’ porridge. While they eat, I plunge my face into the iced water until I can’t breathe, and begin my three-step routine (two La Roche-Posay serums followed by SPF). Some mornings, I run. Others, I cry into a coffee, albeit one made with organic milk, before taking a mushroom gummy to take the edge off the da...

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24 m. ago Shoppers will only buy the sweetest watermelons if they follow the 'two finger rule'

The supermarket shelves are full of the summery fruit right now and there's a simple hack for picking the perfect one - and it's right at your fingertips

Economics

31 m. ago Coronation Street icon ‘looks the same’ 22 years after exit as they reunite with co

Coronation Street actress Angela Lonsdale, who played Emma Watts on the ITV soap, has been told she "hasn't aged a day" as she reunited with an old co-star on the cobbles

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32 m. ago Emma Raducanu new boyfriend speculation emerges as familiar tennis face spotted

Emma Raducanu was supported by Benjamin Heynold at Queen's as she prepares for Wimbledon

Politics

34 m. ago Dunelm shoppers ditch household appliance in favour of £22 'miracle' that saves cash

Dunelm is currently selling a 'handy' Black 3 Tier Wide Airer that has been praised by shoppers for its 'sturdiness' and 'spacious' design, with some even buying two

Economics

52 m. ago Lenny Henry fights back tears reflecting on mother’s death during tour

Sir Lenny Henry reflected on the pain of his mother dying while he was in Australia for a tour as he spoke to Alison Hammond for the latest episode of her Big Weekend series on the BBC on Friday, 13 June.

Sport

64 m. ago Coronation Street fans say legend 'hasn't aged' as they reunite with ITV co

Coronation Street fans have been left gobsmacked as they say Emma Watts star Angela Lonsdale 'hasn't aged a day' after she reunited with co-star Sally Dynevor

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67 m. ago Fern Britton shares secret to weight loss after showing off incredible body transformation

Former This Morning star Fern Britton has spoken out about her recent weight loss, after wowing fans with her incredible transformation as she shared a snap of herself working out

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72 m. ago Shoppers told range of popular pies 'unsafe to eat' and what to do

The manufacturer is recalling a number of its pies over safety fears

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94 m. ago Need for speed: how sport’s risk takers recognise deadly danger and do it anyway | Emma John

In a stable and affluent society, it is possible to declare that ‘life is for living’ through pursuits that shorten your odds of dyingLast year I visited St Moritz’s infamous Cresta Run. You know the one – the vertiginous skeleton course that has killed a number of its participants and maimed many more. I was with a group of friends who were attempting it for the first time, and who quickly became addicted to the adrenaline fix. I stubbornly refused to even contemplate it.It’s not just that my mates are braver than me – they are – but they’re all decent athletes, cricketers, hockey players, marathon runners and Channel swimmers. They have rapid reflexes and hand-eye coordination: I barely have a sense of where my arms and legs end. There are endless ways to hurt yourself on a crushingly heavy toboggan with razor-sharp runners that’s hurtling at 50mph between sheer walls of solid ice, and if anyone was going to slice off a finger or break their head landing upside down, it was me. Co...

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94 m. ago Boden shoppers save 45% on 'stunning' summer midi dress that is 'perfect' for any event

'It's extremely comfortable, the print is bright and it fits perfectly. This may be the best dress I have ever had.'

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2 h. ago Marks & Spencer's stylish hooded parka is perfect for the UK's unpredictable summer weather

The canvas hooded parka from Marks & Spencer is the perfect lightweight layer for when the weather can't make up its mind, and it's proving to be a hit with shoppers

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2 h. ago Blind date: ‘It felt more like two people having a friendly conversation at a conference’

Matthew, 48, an international English teacher, meets Emma, 40, a lecturerWhat were you hoping for? A serious-minded woman with a great backstory and fine taste in food who could share thoughts and opinions. All of those things happened. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 'I'm protecting my children by starving to death this summer'

EXCLUSIVE: Emma Bray, 42, has been given just months to live after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease two years ago. She has now made the heartbreaking decision to end her life this summer

Events

3 h. ago Roman shoppers praise £25 linen trousers in three colours that go with virtually any summer top

"These trousers fit extremely well and I am very pleased with them. I am considering buying a second pair"

Economics

3 h. ago Stay cool during the heatwave with M&S's new cooling pyjamas—they already have rave reviews

Marks and Spencer shoppers have fallen in love with this new range of cooling pyjamas that are not only stylish but are perfect for the warmer weather

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3 h. ago Tatcha serum stick alternatives that are £40 cheaper and shoppers 'love'

Four budget-friendly serum stick alternatives, perfect for preventing eczema flare ups as seen in a viral TikTok of the Tatcha product saving a fan as Beyoncé concert reduces her to tears

Economics

3 h. ago Shoppers say 'no, no, no' as holiday decorations spotted 'way too early'

While lots of people are looking forward to seasonal festivities, others think it's too early to start celebrating

Politics

4 h. ago Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes targeting its nuclear program and military

Iran has launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday morning after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces, killing at least two people and wounding others

Events

4 h. ago Debenhams reduces £750 'very classy' and 'top quality' watch to £71 in 91% off sale

The Debenhams designer watch sale means shoppers can pick up a 'beautiful' watch with a big discount

Economics