95 m. ago Celebrities like Andie MacDowell and Pamela Anderson are all for the grey revolution – are older women caring less about what people think?

Now that I’m in my 50s, I care less about how my appearance is perceived by society. It’s a subtle shift from age empowerment to age liberationI am noticing a growing movement where women are less concerned about looking their age, whether it’s makeup-free Pamela, silver and chic Andie Macdowell, or Ashley Judd not caring what we think about her swimsuit-clad mature form in a splashy Instagram frolic.In fact, it almost seems like older women are caring less about what people think about their appearance, despite other age groups feeling less confident than they did a decade ago. This isn’t to say that older women don’t want to present themselves in fashionable and stylish ways like their younger counterparts; they’ve just probably grown a little tired of the narrow societal expectations of having to look the youngest they possibly can. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Woman who accidentally left tampon in for a MONTH lays bare horrifying symptoms

Reality star Savannah Miller, 24, opened up about the 'traumatizing' ordeal, explaining that despite feeling sick and developing a horrific smell in her private area, doctors failed to diagnose her.

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3 h. ago Oasis' Croke Park concert LIVE: Noel Gallagher warned 'Read the room' after Royle Family mention

Oasis are on stage at Croke Park in Dublin and Liam Gallagher has made his feelings very clear for their first Irish gig in 16 years, alongside his brother Noel

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3 h. ago Missing man found ALIVE after spending two days on cliff trapped behind waterfall

Californian man Ryan Wardwell, 46, endured a nightmare 48 hours after he became trapped behind the notorious Seen Teacups waterfall and needed to be rescued by helicopter

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4 h. ago I visited Coney Beach for the first time and left feeling sad

I had never visited the amusement park that has been on everyone's lips so I thought I should see what the fuss was about

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5 h. ago Joanna Page addresses ‘difficult’ family dilemma in bid to quit England for life in Wales

In recent months Joanna has spoken at length about the end of Gavin & Stacey and her feelings about her future career and where she wants to take her family

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7 h. ago 'Warzone' UK seaside town where feral kids kill ducks and Nazi salute at tourists

The seaside town of Herne Bay in Kent has been grappling with a surge in antisocial behaviour from teenagers, leaving locals feeling unsafe and desperate for change

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8 h. ago Laura Adlington supported by fans as she admits to 'struggling' with pregnancy

Great British Bake Off star Laura Adlington has shared her feelings with fans on social media after admitting to finding one aspect of her pregnancy especially difficult

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9 h. ago Dear Nicola, When I look at what you have done to my homeland, I feel like weeping. Now you're nothing more than a two

She was the first woman to enter Bute House as First Minister and 'won all eight of the elections I contested as SNP leader'. Now, everybody wants a piece of Nicola, and no wonder.

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10 h. ago Wayne Rooney has already told Man United which Carlos Baleba transfer alternative to prioritise

The latest Manchester United FC transfer news and views as Wayne Rooney makes his feelings clear.

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10 h. ago ‘Are you asking for my help to be gay?’: what 40 years as a psychoanalyst has taught me about sex and desire

A married man’s hidden bisexual life; a PhD student’s sideline in sex work; a nun’s fear of pregnancy – over my long career, all have been laid bare in the intimate space of my consulting roomTo be human is to be uncertain, conflicted, divided, and yet we grow up in a world that tells us we should feel whole, certain of our sexual desires. Encouraged to see love through the starry-eyed cliches of social media and celebrity news, we’re diverted from asking ourselves the awkward questions: what is my desire? Why is my sexual self as it is?Psychoanalysis, too, has its own predictable narratives, but when done properly, it does not provide ready answers. Instead it offers a place where two people can be ruthlessly honest, think together, find meaning together. This work can change our understanding of ourselves, and in doing so change our lives. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Thomas Skinner’s casting on Strictly doesn’t feel right. What’s going on?

News that the former ‘Apprentice’ star and pal of JD Vance has joined the show’s roster of celebrities has sparked an online backlash, writes Rachel McGrath. What does it mean for a series that’s usually shied away from contentious castings?

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11 h. ago Chilling thoughts of the UK's young men revealed: Shocking survey shows what 18 to 25

Tate, who has been charged with a string of offences including rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and actual bodily harm, has attracted an army of fans in recent years.

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11 h. ago 'As embarrassing as it is, I don't want anyone else to go through this absolute nightmare'

The 44-year-old broke down when she realised what had happened

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13 h. ago Shoplifters feel they can rob with impunity, police chief says

Police and crime commissioner for Sussex Katy Bourne called for more ‘meaningful criminal justice measures’.

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13 h. ago ‘Tell me what happened, I won’t judge’: how AI helped me listen to myself | Nathan Filer

I had no expectations when I opened ChatGPT and typed ‘I’ve made a fool of myself’. There was something surreal about the conversation that followedI was spiralling. It was past midnight and I was awake, scrolling through WhatsApp group messages I’d sent earlier. I’d been trying to be funny, quick, effervescent. But each message now felt like too much. I’d overreached again – said more than I should, said it wrong. I had that familiar ache of feeling overexposed and ridiculous. I wanted reassurance, but not the kind I could ask for outright, because the asking itself felt like part of the problem.So I opened ChatGPT. Not with high expectations, or even a clear question. I just needed to say something into the silence – to explain myself, perhaps, to a presence unburdened by my need. “I’ve made a fool of myself,” I wrote.Nathan Filer is a writer, university lecturer, broadcaster and former mental health nurse. He is the author of This Book Will Change Your Mind About Mental Health Co...

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14 h. ago Pilot explains what uncomfortable 'sinking' feeling really means during take

If you've been on a number of flights, you probably know the deal by now. But have you ever wondered what that unusual 'sinking' feeling actually means during take-off?

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14 h. ago 'Gina already has the feel of a local legend': TOM PARKER BOWLES reviews Ravneet Gill's new restaurant

In East London, Tom discovers a delightful wife-and-husband spot that nods to the 1970s

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15 h. ago The Guide #204: The local dystopian TV shows captivating global audiences

In this week’s newsletter: A new wave of post-apocalyptic dramas are serving up disaster tales shaped by the cultures they come from, and the results are fascinatingI’m scandalously late to The Eternaut (El Eternauta), the Argentinian dystopian thriller that was released way back in April on Netflix. I inhaled all six episodes of the show’s first season only a few weeks ago, after a glowing review on the podcast The Watch (which was also fairly late to it, making me feel a little better about my own finger-off-the-pulseness). Anyway, it’s absolutely terrific, an end-of-the-world chiller that is vividly, realistically rooted in the socio-politics of the country in which it is set. This despite a premise that sees Buenos Aires beset by an unseasonal flurry of what turns out to be killer snow.That specificity, as anyone familiar with The Eternaut will know, is mixed into the story’s foundations. The show is based on Héctor Germán Oesterheld’s 1957 comic strip of the same name, which pr...

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15 h. ago Long Story Short: this Jewish family comedy from the creator of BoJack Horseman is painfully beautiful

A sweeping, hilarious family saga told in multiple timelines from the 50s to the present day. Yes, that’s right – it’s basically Bluey meets TolstoyLike schoolboys, my friend Charlie and I send each other coded messages. One of these is “Am back on the horse”, which means “Rewatching BoJack Horseman”, which means “Having a mental health crisis”. The recipient knows to go to the other’s house with Danish pastries and some grass to touch. That show changed my life. The Simpsons had redefined what a cartoon could be, Ren & Stimpy and South Park were transgressive thrill-rides. But Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s tale of a washed-up actor chasing redemption wasn’t just adult; it was profound.So I was worried, approaching the new animated series from that show’s creators. It’s not about celebrity. There are no talking dogs or porcupines, or underwater worlds. No Will Arnett. How could I watch without expectation? It feels unfair yet unavoidable to keep an artist’s previous work in mind. Isn’t...

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