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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

As a survey reveals that a quarter of people aged between 18 and 34 would never dare answer the phone, Olivia Petter asks if we’re truly better off with text-based communication – or whether we’re missing out on real intimacy

<p>BrewDog has backtracked on its promise to pay staff the London living wage </p>

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BrewDog: how the anarchic brewery went from progressive to problematic

<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

<p>It’s my party and I’ll dye if I want to: a couple reveal they are expecting a girl </p>

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Is it time to ban gender reveal parties?

<p>Zendaya in her custom piece from John Galliano at the 2024 Met Gala </p>

Met Gala theme was breath of fresh air after last year’s black and white spectacle

<p>To pee or not to pee: the UK’s public toilet situation is in serious need of improvement</p>

We badly need more public loos – let’s stop being embarrassed about it

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<p>Social media can be a tool for women to warn others about bad relationship behaviour</p>

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How the internet is helping women to ‘out’ toxic men

<p>Teachers are quitting in record numbers </p>

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The mental health crisis crushing British teachers

<p>‘While I want to support sustainable fashion, I don’t think you made it clear that it would be six weeks plus before it arrived’ </p>

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Is ethical fashion too slow – or am I just being impatient?

<p>Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Idea of You’ </p>

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The Idea of You author on why she’s sick of hearing about Harry Styles

Food

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

Hearty Indian recipes that don’t require hundreds of ingredients

<p>Halley opened Max’s Sandwich Shop in 2014 </p>

‘Sandwiches are meals, not snacks,’ says Sandwich King Max Halley

<p>Orange wine is nothing new – it’s been around for 8,000 years and hails from Georgia </p>

No orange wine isn’t made from oranges – and nine other myths busted

<p>Hayden worked with Jamie Oliver for 12 years</p>

Move over Italian and French food – Greek cuisine is having a moment

Recipes

<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

<p>If the BBQ is still packed away, lamb cutlets are still delicious when griddled </p>

Seven crowd-pleasing spring recipes for a fabulous bank holiday feast

<p>Greek Cypriot cook Georgina Hayden grew up eating these types of recipes </p>

Greek-ish recipes that are perfect for any day of the week

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Escaped ostrich runs along road before ‘window shopping’ in China

Harry greets fans after Invictus anniversary at St Paul’s Cathedral

Prince Harry laughs as he’s asked if he’s ‘happy to be home’

Endangered lion cubs take their first steps outside at London Zoo

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

<p>Prince Harry hugs family as he is supported by Princess Diana’s brother and sister at Invictus Games ceremony.</p>

Prince Harry hugs Princess Diana’s family at Invictus Games ceremony

King hosts garden party with senior royals as Harry misses reunion

Watch: Prince Harry marks Invictus anniversary at St Paul’s service

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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How to watch Piers Morgan's interview with the 'real Martha Scott' from Baby Reindeer

How to watch Piers Morgan's interview with the 'real Martha Scott' from Baby Reindeer

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Baby Reindeer's real 'Martha Scott' sits down for controversial Piers Morgan interview

politics

Nadhim Zahawi to stand down at next general election - which other MPs are joining him?

showbiz

Sydney Sweeney set to become boxer for next role

science-tech

Jaw-dropping 'Sistine Chapel of crystals' discovered to have a deadly secret

science-tech

Jaw-dropping 'Sistine Chapel of crystals' discovered to have a deadly secret

news

British girl has hearing restored as first patient on new gene therapy trial

sport

Peter Shilton assures William England can win Euros with a ‘bit of luck’