Lifestyle
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The Newsnight presenter, 63, talks about her early menopause, HRT and what’s wrong with our living-for-the-weekend culture -
It’s 1977 and Jan Morris, the great travel writer and Observer journalist, takes a dim view of the arrival of mass tourism
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Here are some to copy and paste. How about: ‘I’m ON ANNUAL LEAVE. Ever heard of it? Annual Leave Me Alone Thank You Very Much!’
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An innocent look for almost anyone, by Eva Wiseman -
You never forget your first bike. So when you’re buying one for your child, make sure it’s a good one, says Martin Love
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Beyoncé can shock with it, how about the rest of us? By Gemma Cairney
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The off-grid island 90km off the coast of Auckland is a Dark Sky Sanctuary ideal for star gazing – and the views by day are heavenly too -
With wild rivers, mountains and Unesco sites aplenty, Albania is emerging as an exciting Mediterranean destination – but its wilderness could be devastated by huge dam-building projects -
‘Tourist hordes’ is not a phrase you’re likely to hear in Basilicata but given its rich cuisine, stunning national parks, ancient towns and great beaches, it’s hard to fathom why this seductive region remains so quiet -
Sure, you can drop £1,000 on a private helicopter tour of Hong Kong Island – or you could jump on one of the city’s famous double-decker trams for just 21p
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Flexible dishes, delicious as soon as they’re prepared, equally good after a restful pause. By Nigel Slater -
The Melbourne chef’s food bible has been reissued with old and new favourites, including this bite-sized classic -
The new vegan Transform the classic vegetarian chilli into a summer speciality with this simple spiced patty -
For crunch and tang, pickles make a welcome addition, as do a revamped chimichurri and the classic barbecue sauce
Technology
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Last week it was revealed that Apple operates 55 driverless cars. What else is coming down the self-driving road? -
The likable crossover has had a makeover. It’s not as extrovert as it used to be, but it still packs plenty of French flair -
At the world’s largest blockchain conference, female leaders in the industry sought to shake off bitcoin’s boyish image
Regulars
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The surgeon said he might need to cut the nerves to remove the tumour, paralysing that side of my face -
Making inflexible demands of the world, then flying off the handle when they’re unmet, is no path to happiness -
Her voice swings between self-consciously raspy and whisper-soft, with a hint of something not quite of this realm -
The future royal wore a trouser suit for her first official evening engagement with Prince Harry, ushering in a new kind of sartorial diplomacy
People
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Eczema can be a year-round torment for the 1.6 million adults affected in the UK, but winter causes particular misery. So how can you avoid it – or treat it if you have it? -
The actor and comedian on being lazy, losing his cool and public shaming -
The actor, 47, on being an optimist, avoiding marriage advice and why other people make him anxious -
One of the most photographed British women of the 1980s talks about feminism, her abusive father and how she battled her fears to come out as gay
The big picture
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The beauty of the setting for the film On Chesil Beach is born of its rugged and rocky nature. The 18-mile sweep is best enjoyed in bite-size chunks, at its many beachside cafes
I drop my daughter at nursery: I am the abandoner