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<p>Toxic couple: Alden Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor in Chloe Domont’s workplace thriller ‘Fair Play’ </p>

Netflix’s shocking Fair Play may spell the end for workplace romance

*Spoilers* The sexual tension and clandestine passion of a workplace affair might sound exciting – but a new Netflix film speaks to its inherent horrors. Filmmaker Chloe Domont tells Olivia Petter about the toxic power plays and gender dynamics that inspired her button-pushing thriller

<p>Melanie Rickey struggled with what is known as ‘Washing Machine Brain’ after she stopped drinking alcohol </p>

This is what you need to know before you give up drinking

<p>Model Sophie Anderton has spoken of her own experience of being infertile in a fertile world</p>

Health & Families

Like Sophie Anderton, I have felt the guilt and shame of infertility

<p>Idris Elba has opened up about his experience with work addiction</p>

In Focus

Idris Elba is in therapy for work addiction – so what are the warning signs?

<p>Louise Minchin’s new book ‘Fearless: Adventures with Extraordinary Women’ is a celebration of women who are doing heroic things </p>

Louise Minchin: from breakfast sofa to shark-infested waters

<p>Bella Hadid styling out a pair of briefs </p>

Why wearing men’s pants has become a fashion trend for women

<p>Online communication has gone from a fun activity to a fearful endeavour in no time at all </p>

Overthinking

The tyrannical fear of being ‘left on read’ is wrecking romance

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Vasectomy and British men in their twenties: ‘Young, none and done’

<p>Alex Holder at her new bookshop in Lisbon</p>

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<p>Forest bathing involves being mindfully present around trees and in nature</p>

Why a tree a day can keep the doctor away

<p>‘Time is of the essence. Tick tock. And so on. But when it comes to children, even the word elicits a kind of dull ache in the lower part of my stomach’ </p>

Why are millennials like me so stressed about having children?

Food

<p>‘Michel Roux At Home’ is dedicated to simple French cooking </p>

Three recipes from Michel Roux’s new fuss-free French cookbook

<p>With his lease coming to an end, Roux feels like it’s the ‘appropriate time to turn the page’ </p>

After Le Gavroche, Michel Roux is taking his cooking back to basics

<p>With options ranging from breakfast to dinner, and everything in between – there’s something for every occasion</p>

How to cook to keep your gut healthy

<p>Don Papa was founded on Negros in 2012 </p>

Spirit of Sugarlandia: Why Filipino rum Don Papa is one to watch

Recipes

<p>Henry’s new book celebrates some of the world’s most underlooked cuisines </p>

Cold-weather recipes to get on your radar now

<p>Rebattet wants to see the younger generations cooking from scratch with seasonal ingredients </p>

Five easy recipes to cook with your kids

<p>Courgette fritto: a delicious, healthy alternative to chips </p>

Courgette season is nearly over – 3 ways to make the most of them

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Celebrate in style this summer with The White Company

The top picks from R.M.Williams, the footwear brand to bookmark

Big travel plans? Airalo’s eSIMs will keep you connected abroad

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Dermatica’s affordable personalised skincare for your best skin yet

Independent TV

<p>Watch: Crocodile plays with pumpkin at Oregon Zoo's 'Croctoberfest'</p>

Watch: Crocodile plays with pumpkin at Oregon Zoo’s ‘Croctoberfest’

Firefighters called to New York home get spooky Halloween surprise

Travis Kelce says people care about Taylor Swift ‘for good reason’

Bulls trample fence and climb into Biggleswade garden

Design

From seasonal wreaths to faux flowers, decorating your front door has never been so on-trend (Wayfair/PA)

Doorscaping: How to create a fabulous front door display for autumn

<p>‘Hygge’ (pronounced ‘hoo-ga’) is a Danish and Norwegian term that describes cosiness and ‘comfortable conviviality’ </p>

How to bring Scandi style into your home for a ‘hygge’-filled autumn

Choose these rustic buys to create a countryside, seasonal ambience (Wayfair/PA)

11 ways to work autumnal wonder at home

Royal Family

Harry and Meghan to make first visit to New York since car chase

Kate Middleton tickled by ‘cheeky’ rugby player during wheelchair game

<p>The Prince and Princess of Wales during a visit to the Grange Pavilion in Cardiff (Geoff Caddick/PA)</p>

Prince William tells naughty joke to make group smile for a photo

Women

<p>Researchers at the National Centre for Social Research discovered the overwhelming majority of Britons are in favour of a more liberal position than current UK laws stipulate (Alamy/PA)</p>

Support for abortion rights hits record high in UK

<p>We tested all the market leaders, from Oodie to Silentnight </p>

Best blanket hoodies for hunkering down this autumn

<p>Maya Oppenheim’s Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy</p>

How to win a copy of Maya Oppenheim’s Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy

Dating and Relationships

David Beckham addresses alleged Rebecca Loos affair for the first time

Health & Families

Linda Evangelista describes past relationship as a ‘MeToo marriage’

<p>Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in ‘Grease’</p>

20 movie romances that were actually toxic

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Scholar dedicated his career to arguing that Jesus was a hallucinogenic mushroom

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Teacher highlights dangers of viral ‘Girl Dinner’ trend

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Woman catches boyfriend 'cheating' on Google Maps

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Man arrested for throwing cash at delighted crowd

science-tech

Massive ocean discovered beneath the Earth's crust containing more water than on the surface

science-tech

Massive ocean discovered beneath the Earth's crust containing more water than on the surface

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Monstrous 'zombie worms' devour alligator in jaw-dropping experiment

celebrities

Elon Musk gives his verdict on the existence of aliens

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