12 h. ago What is chaos gardening? The latest trend taking over TikTok

Chaos gardening is taking over social media, but what is it? Deryn Davidson reports

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3 d. ago Dermatologist urges people not to follow popular TikTok haircare trend as it could damage scalp

There are many insightful tips you can pick up from social media but one expert has urged people not to follow one viral trend circulating online at the moment

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3 d. ago Dermatologist debunks TikTok hair trend and warns of potential scalp damage

One dermatologist has issued a warning against a popular TikTok haircare trend that advises people to wash their hair less frequently as it can cause scalp issues

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4 d. ago Jet2 passenger hopes £300 tattoo will help him bag FREE holiday from airline

Craig Hicks, from Telford, Shropshire, finished his right arm sleeve with a tattoo of Jet2's slogan - after seeing what he believes is a trend emerging on TikTok

Economics

6 d. ago Ugly, mortifying – and addictive? Tim Dowling’s week in the world’s most divisive shoes

Twenty years after they first hit the shelves, five-fingered shoes are apparently having a big fashion moment. But what is it like to wear them in public?Back in January, Vogue made a bold headline prediction: “This Freaky-Chic Shoe Will Be Everywhere in 2025”. It had already been spotted on models and rap artists, and all over TikTok and Instagram. By summer, Grazia declared that “The split-toe trend that’s been quietly bubbling for years just hit the mainstream”, citing shopping app Lyst, which named the shoe as one of its top five most-searched items.The freaky-chic shoe in question is the toe shoe – a lightweight, thin-soled trainer with separate, articulated toes. They come in a number of brands and styles, and while they may be popular, I can safely say they are not “everywhere”. Walking in them in public every day for a week, I never ran across another person wearing them. Anywhere. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Manhunt for masked thieves as thousands of pounds worth of Labubu dolls stolen

Labubus, collectible toys from a Hong Kong artist that look like monsters with a toothy grin, have become a growing Tiktok trend across the world in recent months

Politics

1 week ago Kelly Brook topples over and ends up in a 'neck brace' after TikTok trend appears to go very wrong

Kelly Brook has left fans in stitches after attempting a viral online challenge that sees participants balancing in high heels, only to spectacularly topple over.

Politics

1 week ago Weird trend ends in horror as mum breaks spine in TikTok challenge

A mother has broken her spine attempting to recreate a viral social media challenge inspired by the American rapper Nicki Minaj – despite her injuries the mother claims she's 'doing great'

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1 week ago The Edinburgh hidden gem garden perfect to escape the chaos of the Fringe Festival

It is just a short walk from Scotland's oldest pub.

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1 week ago Viral glasses said to naturally strengthen your eyes may do more harm than good

A viral trend on TikTok claims these particular glasses can "naturally strengthen" your eyes — but eye experts warn they may actually do more harm than good if proper precautions aren't taken.

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