7 h. ago Top head: We're too quick to say pupils have anxiety when it's just the ups and downs of being a teenager

It follows Wes Streeting's announcement an independent review would be held into the diagnosis of mental health conditions in the face of soaring numbers.

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10 h. ago Is the Garmin Venu 4 good enough to lure my wife away from a Fitbit? I try to settle our debate

After years of friendly rivalry and two very different smartwatch loyalties under one roof, I finally put Garmin and Fitbit head-to-head — using the Venu 4 as the challenger. The setup wasn’t smooth, the price stings a bit, but the final verdict wasn’t what I expected

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12 h. ago Visitors to Scots hospitals told to wear face masks amid flu outbreak

The situation will remain under review.

Science

13 h. ago Tottenham 2 Brentford 0: Pressure eases on Thomas Frank as Richarlison and Xavi Simons help down his former club

TOTTENHAM finally twigged that attack is the best form of defence as Thomas Frank earned sweet relief by banishing his beloved Brentford. Xavi Simons bagged his first Spurs goal in just their second Premier League home win of the season to provide a much needed boost in North London. Simons was restored to the side...

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16 h. ago Tinsel Town review: This cosy, classic Christmas film has just enough snark to stop it feeling sickly sweet, says SARAH OLIVER

Kiefer plays Bradley Mack, a washed-up Hollywood action hero furious to find himself starring in a British Christmas pantomime.

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16 h. ago ‘Everyone will miss the socialising – but it’s also a relief’: five young teens on Australia’s social media ban

As the under-16s social media ban looms, Guardian Australia speaks to five 13 to 15-year-olds about what they will miss, and what government should be doing insteadAustralia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s will begin in just a few days. Malaysia, Denmark and Norway are to follow suit and the European Union last week passed a resolution to adopt similar restrictions. As the world watches on, millions of Australian adolescents and their parents are wondering just what will actually change come 10 December.Concerns around the negative impact social media use can have on the wellbeing of young people have been around since the quaint days of Myspace – long before those to be affected by the ban were even born.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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17 h. ago My honest review of the UK hotel where England train for the beautiful game

My honest review of the UK hotel where England train for the beautiful game  Metro.co.uk

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18 h. ago How climate change could be blamed for your bad night’s sleep

A new study has linked rising temperatures to shorter sleep times and poor sleep quality

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20 h. ago Why are diagnoses of ADHD soaring? There are no easy answers – but empathy is the place to start | Gabor Maté

Some say it’s overdiagnosis, others say it’s greater recognition. But it’s clear we must think about how our society is impacting human developmentGabor Maté is the author of The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic CultureDoes the rise in diagnoses of ADHD mean that normal feelings are being “over-pathologised”? The UK’s health secretary, Wes Streeting, seems to suspect so. He is said to be so concerned about a sharp rise in the number of people claiming sickness benefits that he has ordered a clinical review of the diagnosis of mental health conditions, and autism and ADHD.I was diagnosed with ADHD (ADD, as it was then most often called) decades ago, in my early 50s. As I wrote in my book on the subject, Scattered Minds, it “seemed to explain many of my behaviour patterns, thought processes, childish emotional reactions, my workaholism and other addictive tendencies, the sudden eruptions of bad temper and complete irrationality, the conflicts in my marriage and m...

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20 h. ago Toyota Land Cruiser review: unstoppable in the worst UK weather

Caught in a storm with the new Toyota Land Cruiser? Perfect timing. On flooded roads, high winds and rural chaos, this iconic 4x4 showed exactly why it has a 70-year reputation for being unstoppable

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21 h. ago Is this the ultimate gift for beer lovers? Our honest review of the iGulu F1 smart beer brewer

The foolproof device makes beer, cider, kombucha — even wine! — from your kitchen in just 10 days. Stuart Pritchard takes the F1 for a spin

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22 h. ago 'Masterpiece' Netflix film leaves fans emotionally 'wrecked' with heartbreaking ending

Netflix's latest original film starring George Clooney is being called a 'masterpiece' with an ending that is guaranteed to leave tears in your eyes

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22 h. ago Netflix’s movie star ‘masterpiece’ leaves fans ‘reduced to tears’ hours after release

A new Netflix original film had only been available for a matter of hours before making emotional wrecks out of countless fans

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23 h. ago New Which? review reveals the £25 perfume that beat a £95 designer one in a sniff test

A new Which? sniff test reveals the budget scents that pack a luxury punch– and promise to save you big money this Christmas

Economics

24 h. ago 'I'm A Celebrity was scariest thing I've ever done and I couldn't sleep'

EXCLUSIVE: Radio and TV star Melvin Odoom has opened up about his I'm a Celebrity experience, calling it one of the best and scariest things he's done

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24 h. ago Nick Cave’s Veiled World documentary is a captivating look at the musician’s songwriting genius

Sky’s film assembles some of the Australian musician’s closest friends and collaborators for an in-depth look at the dark, mysterious worlds he conjures, and the eclectic characters dwelling in them, writes Roisin O’Connor

Culture

24 h. ago Wilfried Nancy has already made a great Celtic decision and I'm glad he's opted for the smart move – Chris Sutton

Wilfried Nancy will be his own man, he’ll have his own ideas about how he’ll want to play but there’s one thing he should know

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25 h. ago 'Super soft' Dunelm bedding left buyer with 'great nights sleep'

This reversible duvet set will keep any room decor fresh as it can be turned around to feature a different design

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27 h. ago Used car expert gives exact age a vehicle should be when buying for best value

Understanding which age bracket offers the maximum value could be the difference between a smart investment and an expensive regret

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30 h. ago Sleep warning as neurologist says this nightly habit is 'dangerous'

Neurologist Dr Baibing Chen warns that consistently doing this is dangerous

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