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<p>A record number of wild swimming spots have been designated as bathing sites in England </p>

New wild swimming spots won’t make our rivers any less disgusting

The largest ever expansion of designated swimming areas should be brilliant news – but if there’s no guarantee they won’t be as filthy as our sewage-filled seas, Helen Coffey sees little cause for celebration

<p>Shhh! Silence is golden, but not in a hair salon</p>

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The worst thing about having your hair cut has finally been eliminated

<p>Traditional British insults like ‘prat’ and ‘plonker’ are falling out of use with Gen Z, according to a new survey</p>

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Why the art of the great British insult is under threat

<p>A new study has found that UK women are sadder and more stressed out than those in Europe</p>

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Why are British women so sad right now?

<p>Could it really be as simple as ‘look into my eyes…’? Abracadabra and my mind is fixed?</p>

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I tried hypnosis to help me de-stress my life – here’s what happened

<p>Cost of loving: the quest to find a partner can quickly become an expensive pastime</p>

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The cost of living crisis has ruined our love lives

<p>The number of hospital admissions due to alcohol use is now higher for women than for men</p>

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Women are binge drinking more than ever and advertising isn’t helping

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<p>Should have waited for a voice note: Drew Barrymore regrets picking up the phone in the horror film ‘Scream’ </p>

How young people killed the phone call

<p>Zendaya wearing custom Galliano for Margiela at the Met Gala </p>

The return of John Galliano will shake up a boring fashion industry

<p>The price of olive oil has soared in recent years as Europe has been hit by drought and high temperatures </p>

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Why olive oil is suddenly so expensive – and what to use instead

<p>Supersize my croissant? Plus-size pastries are all the rage</p>

Giant croissants and the never-ending TikTokification of food

Food

<p>Sirieix says the air fryer can help you cook fresh produce </p>

Even First Dates maitre d’ Fred Sirieix is backing air fryers

<p>You ain’t seen mutton yet: mutton isn’t just great on the barbie, it’s also lower in cholesterol and saturated fats </p>

BBQ season is here: Chimichurri mutton chops should be first to grill

<p>These recipes show the full potential of salads as delicious, satisfying meals </p>

How to make a salad that isn’t boring, uninspired or lacklustre

<p>Roasted duck magret with marinated daikon radishes is a dish that cannot be missed </p>

Pavyllon: Yannick Alléno’s 16th star shines brightly in Mayfair

Recipes

Hosting a Eurovision party? (We predict) you’ll need these recipes

<p>These recipes are warming, satisfying and easily scalable </p>

Hearty Indian recipes that don’t require hundreds of ingredients

<p>From Coronation fried chicken to hot cross buns with ice cream, take your sandwich game up a notch </p>

Max Halley’s sandwich recipes: Never have a boring lunch again

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Independent TV

Kelly Clarkson clarifies Ozempic rumours after losing weight

Jennette McCurdy lets out blood-curdling scream at party popper

<p>Georgia will receive the King’s Gallantry Medal, which acknowledges exemplary acts of bravery</p>

King’s gallantry list ‘silver lining’ for twin in crocodile attack

David Beckham and wife Victoria reflect on overcoming ‘ups and downs’

Design

Adding opulent ornaments and sumptuous fabrics can bring a touch of Regency glamour to your home (Liam Daniel/Netflix/PA)

How to get the Bridgerton look at home without blowing the budget

<p>A soft shade of blush or plaster pink is much easier to live with than white </p>

Top interior design mistakes to avoid – according to the experts

Creative home redesign tips that work for all ages in a family (Mia Karlsson Interior Design/Marco Joe Fazio/PA)

5 ways to adapt your home for multigenerational living

Royal Family

Royal Family News

The gift soldiers from the Army Air Corp gave to Kate and Louis

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First official portrait of King Charles since Coronation unveiled

<p>Prince Harry and Meghan Markles’ Archewell foundation has been listed as delinquent </p>

Harry and Meghan’s Archewell charity found delinquent over unpaid fees

Women

Instagram fuels self-doubt more than a catwalk ever could

<p>Catcalling is everywhere – but it’s most likely to occur when women go running</p>

For women runners, catcalling is constant – and most men don’t realise

Author Ela Lee: ‘We need to take blackout sex more seriously’

Dating and Relationships

<p>Good sex isn’t just about buying the right vibrator, it’s about connecting with your partner and, more importantly, with yourself</p>

Mind the pleasure gap: Why are women having such a bad time in bed?

<p>The actor found several famous women agreeing with her sentiment </p>

Megan Fox is right: we shouldn’t waste our time on bad dates

Man sues 50 women for $2.6m after they called him a bad date

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France’s Freedom Flame arrives in UK as part of D-Day thank-you tour

France’s Freedom Flame arrives in UK as part of D-Day thank-you tour

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TikTok's 'paint your partner' trend explained

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Logan Paul wants to buy Evander Holyfield's ear that was chewed off by Mike Tyson

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Shocking Texas law allowed man to kill wife’s lover under one condition

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Scientists have found 'evidence' of advanced alien civilisations

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Scientists have found 'evidence' of advanced alien civilisations

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What is TikTok 'brain rot?' Chronically online term explained

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Man Utd fans left devastated as Varane announces departure from club