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'She is the beauty of loving yourself enough to go out alone' wrote one person of a woman seeing 'Barbie' by herself

Going to the cinema alone isn't 'an act of self-love' - no matter what the internet says

Across social media, mundane activities such as making dinner for yourself or going for a walk have been transformed into revolutionary acts of feminist empowerment, writes Ellie Muir. She speaks to experts about how we got here

'Watching old series of 'Big Brother' now is like an age of innocence before reality became this ultra high-processed product'

How a long-forgotten suicide helped define reality TV voyeurism

And just like that... we went insane: Sarah Jessica Parker's Carrie and John Corbett's Aidan

Carrie and Aidan's reunion is another And Just Like That disaster

'I used to get Botox from a family friend who was a plastic surgeon. He'd come over with leftovers of it and just give it to us'

'My dentist injects me': Inside the scary world of unregulated Botox

'I'd never wanted to communicate with a deceased loved one - let alone Alex. I didn't know whether to feel excited or scared. Or even angry. Was I being conned?'

First Person

A psychic gave me a message from my late partner - I didn't like it

My break-up with make-up was a long time coming

Yeung opened Mr Bao in Peckham in 2016, and later Daddy Bao, in honour of his father

The dish that defines me: Frank Yeung's prawn wontons

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Health & Families

Is it heat exhaustion or are you just tired?

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman at a Wrexham game on 5 August 2023

Hugh Jackman joins Ryan Reynolds at Wrexham game

Will Smith, left, says his daughter Willow began the 'mutiny' in his family

Health & Families

Will Smith says Willow 'mutiny' changed his view on family success

Training at any age results in positive gains in muscle mass and strength, bone density and improvements to overall health

Health & Families

Health expert Dr Michael Mosley shares two tips to avoid osteoporosis

Chef John Tesar 'removed from hotel' after row with striking workers

'The Bear' star Jeremy Allen White is reportedly dating model Ashley Moore

The Bear star Jeremy Allen White spotted kissing model Ashley Moore

These recipes share ingredients to keep costs low

Budget Bites: Three recipes to keep food bills down

Romance on a plate: romesco chicken

Meal plan: Romesco chicken and other recipes to fall in love with

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'It was crazy. We saw them selling as high as $1,000 for a while until more supply came in'

The surreal rise and fall of the super-rare Princess Diana Beanie Baby

At a time when misogyny is rife online and the likes of Andrew Tate are upheld as a stalwart of masculinity, Caitlin Moran's questions are the kind we need to be asking more than ever

Men have a problem and Andrew Tate and Caitlin Moran aren't the answer

'Why are people looking for validation by posting the personal details of someone who, at the very least, thought they were hot enough to want to flirt with?'

It's not feminist to publicly shame a man with poor dating app banter

Taylor Swift - in concert in March - has inspired a SoulCycle class soundtracked to her hits

Health & Families

My Taylor Swift exercise class has led me down a fitness rabbit hole

Food

In my experience, solo diners can be some of the most extraordinary people you could ever want to meet

Mike Daw Marina O'Loughlin is wrong - there's joy in solo dining

With a range of cuisines to choose from and packed full of delicious vegetables, the whole family can enjoy sharing healthy meals together

School holidays sorted: Fuss-free and nutritious family dinner recipes

A simply luxurious snack

How to make cassava chips

This light and fluffy cake has a hint of orange

How to make a traditional Sierra Leonean rich cake

Recipes

Cook this low and slow for tender ribs

Low and slow: Braised beef short ribs in peanut and coconut milk

This refreshing and nutritious twist on a classic watermelon and feta salad is the perfect summer dish

Hannah Twiggs A week's worth of summery dinner recipes (even if the weather is dire)

Serve with cold beers and pitta breads to mop up the goodness

Zero-fuss cooking: BBQ pork ribs and zingy Asian slaw

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Independent TV

TikToker tries mustard-flavour Skittles: 'Laws of nature violated'

Sheriff escorts daughter of officer killed to first day of preschool

Lorraine Candy: 'Perimenopausal rage made me unravel'

Man gets tattoo which 'plays' Rick Astley hit.

Rick Astley fan gets leg tattoo which 'plays' Never Gonna Give You Up

Design

11 ways to work the terracotta trend

12 ways to work some wanderlust into your decor

10 ways to style up your picnic

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The Knowledge

Start from the tablecloth and work your way up

How to style a Christmas table

A scene from Howl's Moving Castle

15 food scenes in film that made us drool

Health & Families

Seasonal allergies tips and tricks as pollen count rises

Health & Families

Should I keep my windows closed or open in hot weather?

Health & Families

How many times a week you need to workout to get fit

7 hardest parts of being in a relationship and how to overcome them

Signs your partner is cheating, according to a private investigator

9 signs the person you're dating is right for you

Royal Family

King Charles enjoys a wee dram at the Mey Highland Games

Meghan Markle, Prince William and King Charles

Royal family silent as Meghan Markle celebrates 42nd birthday

Kate Middleton 'tipped to take over senior role' from King Charles

Women

A female firefighter had to give up breastfeeding her newborn and return to work 15 weeks after giving birth because she could not afford to live on her maternity pay

'I had to give up breastfeeding to firefight weeks after giving birth'

Women forced to go back to work early as mortgages soar

New mothers forced back to work early as mortgage rates soar

Miss Universe Netherlands crowns first transgender winner

Dating and Relationships

Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in 'Grease'

20 'romantic' relationships in film that were actually toxic

Nick Knowles shared photos of the moment he proposed to his girlfriend, Katie Dadzie

Nick Knowles, 60, announces engagement to 33-year-old girlfriend

Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade share cheeky response to romance rumours

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Care home resident, 100, 'spoiled rotten' after receiving 345 birthday cards

Woman who played violin during brain surgery reunites with doctor

Boy, six, who wants to conquer Everest takes on National Three Peaks Challenge

Graduation joy for student who went to 11 schools

Youngest climber of UK's highest peaks over 48 hours becomes award finalist

Birth of twin red panda cubs at Whipsnade Zoo offers hope for endangered species

Babies as young as four months have taste in fine art, study shows

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