22 h. ago Tell us: what is the one thing that always leaves you feeling calm and positive?

We’d like to hear about the simple ways you beat stress – perhaps a song that always calms you or a book you like to readLife can often feel stressful – and it is easy to become overwhelmed. To combat stress, experts often suggest techniques such as breathwork and mindfulness – but many people find other activities can help too.With this in mind, we want to know the one, specific thing that always leaves you feeling calm and positive. Perhaps there’s a song that never fails to put you in a good mood? Or a book you pick up in order to chill out? If you’ve found a simple way to beat stress, then tell us about it below. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Voices: ‘Expectations are too high’: Independent readers on why they’ve giving up on dating

Our community says modern dating has been warped by phones, apps and skyrocketing expectations – leaving people siloed, lonely and mistrustful, and making genuine connection feel harder than ever

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7 d. ago Bellingham and Foden return to give Tuchel’s England a headache at No 10 | Barney Ronay

Morgan Rogers has the shirt but the England head coach has lit a fire under star names by leaving them on the benchIt didn’t exactly feel like a thrilling three-way shootout for the role of England’s top gun No 10. At least, not for the opening hour anyway. Wembley was a sodden place at kick-off, the rain falling in huge slow flakes, the kind of rain that puts a lid on the world. And for long periods this was a strange, bloodless experience, a World Cup qualifier with very little qualification at stake beyond the dwindling hopes of Serbia.By the end, however, there was at least a sense that something had happened here. You have to hand it to Thomas Tuchel, currently cresting a wave as England’s first master of negging, founding member of the don’t really give a toss school of international management. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Married At First Sight brides Leigh and Leah rip into each other in savage vow renewal clash as they make shock decision

MARRIED At First Sight brides Leigh and Leah ripped into each other on tonight's vow renewal as their marriage came crashing down. The couple have have repeatedly clashed over Leah's flirty behaviour in the E4 experiment, leaving wife Leigh feeling insecure. Leigh went first with her vows and admitted she valued her wife's caring nature,...

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1 week ago Exact date Lidl’s amazing beauty dupes land in store including marine cream that’s £93 cheaper than the real thing

AT this time of year experts say it's vital to look after your skin. The changing weather can play havoc with your routine and leave your face feeling cracked, dry and dull. But the good news for beauty fans is that Lidl's latest range is just about to drop. And it's also great for the...

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1 week ago Wales faces can't hide how they really feel as one man's actions leaves players bemused

Wales were defeated in Steve Tandy's first game in charge

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1 week ago Ruth Langsford, 65, admits 'senior moments' leave her feeling 'really frightened' after she lost her father to Alzheimer's

The Loose Women host, 65, lost her father Dennis in 2012 from complications from dementia, with her mother, Joan, 94, also being diagnosed with the disease.

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1 week ago Shoppers 'don't feel safe' as third city centre stabbing in a month leaves woman fighting for life after being knifed in the neck at bus stop by 'random attacker'

The victim, aged in her 30s, suffered a 'serious injury' in the attack that unfolded in Birmingham city centre shortly before 9pm last night.

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1 week ago Big Brother housemate makes brutal comment seconds after eviction

The controversial star didn't leave without voicing her true feelings about her fellow housemate

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2 w. ago I’m a fashion editor and here’s 9 ways to shop smarter, look good AND save cash

HIGH street clothing just got a serious mark-up – leaving many shoppers feeling stitched-up. Last week M&S launched a glossy 43-piece collab with 16Arlington, a luxe label loved by celebs including Kendall Jenner and Amal Clooney. And while its slinky shirts, shimmering partywear and indulgent knits are sexy and stylish, the price tags will make...

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2 w. ago ITV Big Brother star's kitchen habit leaves fans 'feeling sick'

It happened two episodes in a row and some ITV viewers had to switch off.

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2 w. ago Feeling peckish, Sandra? Sir David Beckham's mother leaves family dinner holding a snack as his proud parents celebrate his knighthood

David's parents Ted, 77, and Sandra, 76, were in attendance at Windsor Castle as they watched him be welcomed by King Charles.

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2 w. ago ‘Everybody comes from a place of mundanity’: northern gothic, the strange music scene rooted in small

Lurking at the fringes of electronic music, artists such as Richie Culver, Rainy Miller and Iceboy Violet are confronting the alienation and deprivation of the UK’s north‘What kind of god builds a world on this forgotten town?” Richie Culver seethes on Curse, closing out his dark, cinematic album I Trust Pain. He’s referring to Withernsea, a faded seaside resort near Hull, where he grew up and then desperately wanted to leave. “I remember feeling so resentful,” he says. “I heard Tracey Chapman’s Fast Car and thought: is this song about me?” He duly got out aged 17, eventually settling in London and finding success as a visual artist and musician.But in recent years, the 46-year-old began hearing younger avant garde musicians “talking about their satellite towns” in other often forgotten corners of the north. “I’d never looked at the north like that, in the way these artists are unravelling these narratives.” Having dabbled in music for decades, he was inspired by these acts to embar...

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2 w. ago 'My parents can't do online banking, they can just about send a text'

The town's last bank is closing, leaving many feeling frustrated and angry

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3 w. ago How do I break up with a kind and generous man who leaves me feeling cold and irritated? | Leading questions

If you want permission that it’s OK to hurt a good person: it is, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. There is a life he could have without youRead more Leading questionsHow do I break up with a man who loves me, is super kind and generous, and provides stability but who leaves me feeling cold and irritated most of the time?I’m a 36-year-old woman and we’ve been together for four years. During this time his stability has provided me with a base to grow and expand in the most wonderful ways. Now I feel suffocated. He is a wonderful person but has no interest in ever leaving his home town to try something new (I’m an immigrant). His only interests are pubs and football and when we go abroad he wants to spend most of his time in the pub, which infuriates me. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago I’m an interiors expert – the four paint colours that boost your mood and avoid dreaded SAD in winter

NOW that October is well underway, shorter days and darker nights can leave us feeling sluggish, down, or even overwhelmed. While the harvest season brings comfort and cosy vibes, not everyone enjoys the lack of sunshine and colder days. And this can cause our mood to drop along with the temperature, even resulting in things like...

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