2 h. ago The breakfast that helped me lose four stone: Mother, 42, reveals three simple changes that saw her drop from a size 16 to a size 8

Allison Huff-Ritchie, 42, piled on the pounds after giving birth and suffering from a serious back injury that left her barely able to move.

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3 h. ago Brits humiliated as maths question for children leaves adults stumped

A seemingly simple maths question designed for children has left swathes of adults struggling to work out the answer - with some saying it 'hurts their head' to think about it

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5 h. ago How to make tuna pasta salad 'taste so much better' with one simple ingredient

This one simple ingredient will make your tuna pasta salad taste so much better - all you have to do is ditch the mayonnaise

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11 h. ago Simple packing technique that ensures extra space in your suitcase

Packing can be a nightmare when you're trying to stick to cabin bag limits, but there is one change you can make that will ensure extra space in your bag - and it's not the common rolling technique

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12 h. ago Scratchy Lions win has simplified the Test selection equation for Andy Farrell | Robert Kitson

Time has come for head coach to cease experimenting and get down to business as Lions need to go all out or go homeFor some reason Dame Edna Everage sprang to mind in the wake of the British & Irish Lions’ less-than-marvellous display against the NSW Waratahs on Saturday. As Edna once waspishly told a fellow grand dame: “I’m trying to find a word to describe your outfit affordable.” It was not dissimilar to the lacklustre Lions in Sydney: all dressed up and nowhere to hide.It has been an awkward few days all round, with increasing amounts of potential comedic ammunition available to Aussie hecklers. “Mr Farrell, welcome to our hotel, we’ve held the family suite for you.” “Mate, was the pitch really damp on Saturday or were you blokes just wallowing in your own mediocrity?” It is reaching the point where the Lions need to start delivering a few short sharp punchlines of their own. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Lionesses will be going home if they do not shape up but history offers hope | Tom Garry

Much better display is needed against the Netherlands from a team with a habit of bouncing back under WiegmanThe England fans in Zurich have a new favourite song, replacing the word “Tequila!” with “Sarina!” It is a fun twist on a 1950s number from The Champs, written by the American saxophonist Chuck Rio. If the band’s name is fitting, for a few more days at least, for England’s status as defending champions, by full-time at Stadion Letzigrund against France the artist’s name was more in keeping with the mood among supporters, because Sarina Wiegman’s side are in genuine danger of being chucked out of Euro 2025.England will point to Alessia Russo’s goal at 0-0 being ruled out for an offside that did not seem conclusive even from zoomed-in VAR images, yet the simple truth is this: if England do not improve markedly when they face the Netherlands on Wednesday, they will probably be out before they face Wales in their final group match. Defeat would spell the end unless France lose to...

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15 h. ago Voices: Did Jaguar ‘go woke and go broke’? No, it’s more complicated than that

The silly season discourse pinning Jaguar sales figures on a car that didn’t even exist was enough to make the eyes roll, writes Sean O’Grady – they’re simply not making cars, but there’s life in the old cat yet

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16 h. ago Money experts warn of ‘costly mistake’ holidaymakers fall victim to

Holidaymakers are being caught out unexpectedly by this simple thing

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18 h. ago Noel and Liam Gallagher's simple 'tour rule' to help avoid Oasis reunion bust

Oasis siblings Liam and Noel Gallagher have famously been fighting for 16 years since the group broke up, but the brothers have a clever way of avoiding more conflict

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18 h. ago Unexpected household habit late Queen loved leaving dinner guests shocked

A royal insider has revealed the simple household job that the late Queen would take great delight in accomplishing, often charming her guests with the down-to-earth habit

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20 h. ago Scientist's genius hack to cool down a hot car without having to use air con

With sizzling temperatures climbing up to 36C in the coming weeks, Brits are being urged to try this super simple hack that cools their cars down in seconds - without having to reach for the air con

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21 h. ago A controlling partner is isolating my daughter. What can I do to help?

She may not realise she’s experiencing domestic abuse, or may not be ready to talk about it yet. Let her know you’re there for her no matter what • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerMy daughter has gradually withdrawn from family events. She lives far from us all and doesn’t come home any more after being a real homebird. She hasn’t visited for over a year and didn’t see any of us at Christmas or my birthday, which is not like her.When I visit her, it’s becoming clear she isn’t making choices for herself any more – even the simplest ones are made by her partner and she concedes to everything he wants. He is also jealous of any other male family member who is spoken about positively. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago A controlling partner is isolating my daughter. What can I do to help? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

She may not realise she’s experiencing domestic abuse, or may not be ready to talk about it yet. Let her know you’re there for her no matter what • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerMy daughter has gradually withdrawn from family events. She lives far from us all and doesn’t come home any more after being a real homebird. She hasn’t visited for over a year and didn’t see any of us at Christmas or my birthday, which is not like her.When I visit her, it’s becoming clear she isn’t making choices for herself any more – even the simplest ones are made by her partner and she concedes to everything he wants. He is also jealous of any other male family member who is spoken about positively. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Brits urged to take house plants into the garden and do one simple thing

As July temperatures continue to swelter across the UK, experts have recommended one key way to keep your house plants healthy.

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22 h. ago Stop scooping avocados out with a spoon and use one kitchen item instead

A simple video shows an avocado being prepared in mere seconds thanks to a kitchen utensil associated with baking cakes

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23 h. ago Brits urged to cover paddling pool with 3p item that 'heats it up in minutes'

Your paddling pool could be far warmer in under an hour, one mum claims, if you use one simple kitchen item which pre-heats the water for you

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24 h. ago Hydrangeas and tomatoes grow 'better flowers and fruit' with simple scraps

Hydrangeas can grow well without fertiliser, but gardeners may see a lack of blooms. Tomato plants are hungry crops and nutrient-rich potting soil is not usually enough to sustain them.

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26 h. ago Why thousands of women diagnosed with ADHD could really be suffering from iron deficiency

For as long as Josie Heath-Smith can remember, she has suffered from brain fog, fatigue and an inability to concentrate.

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26 h. ago The simple diet that's a natural Ozempic and could even help you live longer

It's simple, affordable and deeply unglamorous - and yet, as someone who has spent their career studying the effects of diet on health, I believe fibre may be the most under-appreciated nutrient of all.

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38 h. ago Bacon will be extra crispy if you swap oil for ingredient recommended by chef

A chef has shared his simple hack for cooking the "most amazing perfectly cooked crispy bacon". The method is quick, easy and "foolproof", and it doesn't involve using oil.

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