14 h. ago Paris Fury 'not comfortable' with becoming a grandmother in her 30s after daughter's engagement

Paris Fury is a devoted mum to seven, but has encouraged 16-year-old Venezuela to enjoy her youth and focus on growing as a person before thinking about starting a family

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15 h. ago Canadian woman who's solo travelled to 47 countries gives heartwarming verdict on London

Canadian woman who's solo travelled to 47 countries gives heartwarming verdict on London  MyLondon

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42 h. ago Female solo traveller reveals the common scam happening in Venice

A female solo traveller has shared her experience with an alleged scammer in Venice - and has warned others who may be targeted.

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66 h. ago Solo traveller left 'humbled' after accidentally wandering into family home thinking it was a café

A solo traveller was left 'humbled' after she accidentally wandered into a family's home thinking it was a café. Kendall thought she'd found a 'cute little tea shop'.

Society

66 h. ago American in the UK shares verdict about Brits after hearing two common phrases

The American traveller opened up about their first solo trip outside the US where they visited London and noticed a common myth about Brits which they wanted to properly address

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5 d. ago The rise of solo skiing trips and other winter holiday trends to look out for

Solo skiing is among the biggest winter holiday trends this year

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5 d. ago Alleged stalker breaks down in tears as voicemails left for Madeleine McCann's parents played

Alleged stalker Julia Wandelt repeatedly begged the McCann family for a DNA test, and urged them to think that the missing girl was not dead in voicemail messages

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5 d. ago The best destinations and activities to book on (and off) piste this winter

From luxurious family travel to adventure-filled trips for solo travellers, these alpine escapes are unmissable for winter 2025

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6 d. ago Craig Bellamy insists England humbling has left him even more excited about Wales

The Wales boss insists he's more excited than ever about the future of Welsh football

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6 d. ago Couples told one nighttime habit can prevent them from getting pregnant

A consultant gynaecologist has warned couples about a simple nighttime habit that could be hindering their chances of getting pregnant. It's something all people thinking of starting a family should be aware of

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7 d. ago Strictly's Janette Manrara says ‘I don’t think we will’ in huge family update

Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter Janette Manrara answered whether she and husband Aljaž Škorjanec are likely to expand their family and give their daughter a sibling

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1 week ago Solo traveller left 'shocked and irritated' by hostel roommate's bizarre alarm habit

Hostels are great options for those wanting good-value accommodation in sought after destinations. But they can often lead to some of the weirdest roommates.

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1 week ago I’m ready to join the brave new world of women who are leaving their family at home – and holidaying alone | Zoe Williams

Women are ditching their families to seek adventures on their own terms. What took us so long?A couple of weeks ago, I got an email about a press trip I would never countenance. It was long haul and it was about fitness, so it would have involved a lot of exercise and early nights. Even if I enjoyed those things, I wouldn’t have been desperate to spend a week with other people who enjoyed them. But even as I was hitting delete, I started to wonder what that would actually be like: being somewhere different, without anyone to please except myself, without anything to do except exactly what I wanted. Plainly, it would be amazing. So I said “yes” and it turned out they meant the other Zoe Williams, the one who is a doctor and used to be a Gladiator, and is incredibly fit already, and yes, in retrospect, that should have been obvious all along.So, without meaning to and without going anywhere, I’ve arrived in the fastest-growing travel demographic: the female solo traveller, aged 45 to ...

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1 week ago Solo trips abroad take off among women who seek break from work – and their families

UK travel firms say solo – but not single – travellers make up a growing proportion of customersWomen are increasingly booking overseas holidays to take a break not only from work and home – but from their family, too.UK travel companies have reported an increase in bookings for solo travellers, primarily older women, often leaving partners behind to “explore on their own terms”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The real reason more women are opting to go on holiday alone

Many women value the freedom to explore on their own terms

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2 w. ago Dianne Buswell’s dad’s brutal response to Stefan Dennis Strictly pairing

As Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to our screens this evening, Dianne Buswell has shared what one of her family members really thinks of her new dance partner

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2 w. ago The peacock parent problem: how to survive being raised by a narcissist

Psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton has written a book about growing up with a mother or father who is grandiose, entitled, exploitative and lacking in empathy. She discusses how to recognise the signs – and recoverMany of Kathleen Saxton’s clients only realise they were brought up by a narcissistic parent when they are older. Saxton, a psychotherapist, says that the truth may come with starting a relationship, meeting their partner’s family, and seeing they are nothing like their own. “Or they have family themselves, and think, ‘I would never do that to my own children.’ Sometimes it takes us until we’re in our 30s or 40s to realise that something was not OK.” Her oldest client is in their 70s and “has finally dealt with the fact they’ve got a narcissistic mother, who is still alive, and how it’s affected them all through their life”.Saxton hopes her new book, My Parent the Peacock, will help people to recognise, and recover from, a narcissistic parent. They might have grown up being c...

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3 w. ago Will I be able to get into France without medical insurance?

Simon Calder answers your questions on the EU entry-exit system and the safety of Tanzania for solo female travellers

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3 w. ago Solo traveller reveals why they're 'done with hostels' after nightmare experience

Some solo travellers opt for hostels during their adventures to help them meet other people, while others choose them to fit their tight budgets. 

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3 w. ago Gentle definition at Fendi in collection inspired by childrenswear

Show at Milan fashion week saw use of adjustable elastics and pull-tapes to unexpectedly sophisticated effectAt Fendi, where Silvia Venturini Fendi is leading the house founded by her grandparents through its centenary year, family is as much part of the sales pitch as the Baguette bag. “I have been thinking about childrenswear, because I have a big family, and my daughter is pregnant with twins,” she said backstage. Two grandsons made a cameo appearance on the catwalk earlier this year while her 18-year-old granddaughter is her “fiercest critic”, the 64-year-old creative director says. (“When she calls after my show, I tremble.”)This season, Fendi adapted the adjustable elastics that feature in clothes made for growing bodies, making a feature of elegant grosgrain pull-tapes to add gentle definition at the hem of the jacket or the waist of a dress. The result was unexpectedly sophisticated. The casting, featuring men and women of all ages and sizes, was a triumphant showcase for ho...

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