53 m. ago 'Iconic London's new bronzing drops gave me the perfect holiday tan without the sun'

I'm always on the hunt for a new bronzing product, and I think I've just found my new favourite: Iconic London's new Bronzing Elixir, which has already secured a top spot in my makeup bag.

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67 m. ago ‘Marriage feels like a hostage situation, and motherhood a curse’: Japanese author Sayaka Murata

The Convenience Store Woman author is renowned for challenging social norms in darkly weird near-future fiction. She discusses sex, feminism and her struggles to be an ‘ordinary earthling’“I have had relationships with humans, but I’ve also loved a lot of people in stories,” Sayaka Murata, the Japanese author of the bestseller Convenience Store Woman, confides a few minutes into our interview. “I’ve been told by my doctor not to talk about this too much, but ever since I was a child, I’ve had 30 or 40 imaginary friends who live on a different star or planet with whom I have shared love and sexual experiences.”It is 7pm in Tokyo, mid-morning in London. Sitting upright at a desk in an empty publisher’s office, the 45-year-old author – wearing a cream silk blouse and with a neatly curled bob – might be reading the news rather than discussing imaginary friends. For context, her latest novel to be translated into English, Vanishing World, depi...

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68 m. ago 'My face never tans but Iconic's new bronzer made me look like I'd spent two weeks in the sun'

With summer on its way, Mirror's shopping writer Grace tests out Iconic London's new bronzing elixir to see if she can get a natural, sunkissed complexion without sitting in the sun

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68 m. ago Wynne Evans brushes off Strictly sex toy backlash as he jets off to Dubai with girlfriend

Axed Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans and his girlfriend Liz Brookes were spotted at Heathrow Airport in London before their flight to a sunnier destination

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1 hour ago Ruben Dias accused of 'thirsting over' Maya Jama for comment on Love Island star's bikini

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias ' response to a recent Maya Jama Instagram post has gained attention amid the pair's secret romance.

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2 h. ago Youth Demand: 'The anger is already there and we're bringing it to the surface'

Political activist group Youth Demand has been dubbed 'Just Stop Oil 2.0' and have vowed to 'shut down London' this April with 'swarming' tactics, as they are unafraid of fines or even prison

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2 h. ago London council refuses to house homeless young mother after leaving her sofa surfing while pregnant

Hounslow council was told to offer the woman and her baby its next available suitable home after its failures meant she missed out on a number of secure tenancies, but it has refused

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2 h. ago LIVE updates from Rivington reservoir as urgent 'stay away' warning issued

An emergency services response has been launched

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2 h. ago Rightmove launches 'David and Goliath' trademark battle against London

Rightmove sent the owner of London-based Right Room a cease and desist letter claiming the agency’s name and house-style logo were too similar to its own

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2 h. ago Trans protesters to descend on London and Edinburgh today in rallies against Supreme Court gender ruling as activists continue to vent fury at the decision

Trans rights groups will come together for an 'emergency demonstration' in central London , while a rally and march organised by Resisting Transphobia will take place in Edinburgh .

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2 h. ago This underrated London airport was recently named best in the world

This underrated London airport was recently named best in the world  Time Out

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2 h. ago American family in Skye say Edinburgh consulate closing will 'make lives harder'

Krystal Scott, who lives on Skye, said the reported shutdown of the US consulate in Edinburgh would mean having to travel to London for vital services.

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3 h. ago 'I tried Papa Johns' garlic bath bomb and have important warning for others'

Papa Johns fans have labelled the launch as 'unhinged,' however, when I found out that they were launching a garlic-scented bath bomb, I knew I had to try - but I had regrets

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3 h. ago London council spent £13,400 making public toilets gender neutral

Kingston Council paid thousands to make toilets at Latchmere Recreation Ground in Battersea gender neutral

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3 h. ago Female Hindu monk to run London Marathon to challenge stereotypes

Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya is hoping to challenge stereotypes by taking on the London Marathon.

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4 h. ago Age not a barrier to exercise says octogenarian running his 28th London Marathon

Bob Smith, 80, has run the London Marathon every year since 1999 and will be raising money for a disability charity.

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4 h. ago ‘It will be beautiful to see our kids grow up with this’: how communities around the world are planting trees

City residents are working out how to fill their streets with trees as evidence grows of their benefits“I wanted to do something that would benefit as many people from the community as possible,” says Chloe Straw, pointing at a small but promising sapling visible through the window of her local cafe.In 2023, Chloe began chatting to her neighbours in Haringey, north London, about trees. “I thought it’d be really nice to raise some money for trees on the main road. Everyone uses West Green Road, regardless of whether you have a lot of money or not, regardless of your background.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago CBB star Tiffany Pollard's wild love life from bedroom confession and new mystery fiancé

Tiffany Pollard's relationships have always been televised creating some of reality TV's most iconic moments. But with her current engagement, she's chosen to do things differently - keeping it private. Before we dive into her relationship, let's take a look back at her previous showmances.

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5 h. ago Need Outfit Inspiration? Try London’s Busiest (And Most Fashionable) Flower Market

Need Outfit Inspiration? Try London’s Busiest (And Most Fashionable) Flower Market  Vogue

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5 h. ago 'I tried Papa Johns' viral garlic bath bomb and it did something awful to bathroom'

Papa Johns has launched an 'unhinged' scent of bath bomb that I was so curious to try - but after plonking it in the bath, I was soon having regrets and literally gagging

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