20 reasons why hipsters make the best boyfriends

March 2, 2016, 11:00 pm

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From the coffee shops of London fields to the vegan pop-up restaurants of Dalston, there’s hardly a square mile of London where you won’t find the infamous hipsters hanging around.

Some may ridicule their coiffured whiskers and skinny jeans, others can’t get enough of the über cool set.

But, love them or loathe them, one thing is for sure, when it comes to being boyfriend material, you could do a lot worse.

From poetry reading by candlelight in speakeasy gin houses to being able to borrow his jeans – here’s 20 reasons why hipsters make the best boyfriends.

1. He’s in touch with his feminine side 

And doesn’t ‘do’ traditional gender stereotyping.

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World Book Day: 10 life lessons we learnt from books

March 2, 2016, 11:00 pm

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Today is World Book Day, a time to celebrate the power of books.

Chances are, books had more impact on your life than you realise.

The books you read as a child were all stuffed full of hidden moral messages or life lessons, and even the books you read now are teaching you things that are more useful than most of the lessons you learnt at school (apart from the ones that taught you to read).

Here are some of the life lessons that we learnt from books.

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Five-year-old forgot to mention she had a large safety pin stuck up her nose – for six months

March 2, 2016, 11:38 pm

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Sometimes things just slip your mind.

Five-year-old Khloe Russell from Hemet, California, has suffered from a horrible runny nose for the last six months.

Although it wasn’t causing her any pain, she was constantly having to blow it. And it wasn’t pleasant.

‘About six months ago, her nose just started running out of this one side,’ Khloe’s mother, Katelyn Powell, told ABC7 News. ‘Green, green, green constantly and it stunk.’

Katelyn took her daughter to three different doctors to try and sort the problem – all three thought it was a sinus problem and prescribed antibiotics.

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An adorable mini cop-in-training met a real police officer and it made everyone’s day

March 3, 2016, 1:05 am

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A picture of a California police officer and his new partner-in-training is melting hearts after it was shared on the Westminster Police Department’s Facebook page last week.

Three-year-old Tayden Nguyen was feeling sad after a tough first week at pre-school so his family arranged for him to meet one of his heroes – 26-year-old Officer Mike Gradilla.

‘This adorable little guy wanted to meet a police officer. His parents called WPD today saying their son was a big fan of law enforcement and asked if their son could meet an officer. Officer Gradilla was happy to oblige and spend some time with him ‪#‎cop4aday‬ ‪#‎kidsrock‬’ the… Read the full story

This gran, mum and daughter say they keep getting mistaken for sisters and people are throwing shade

March 3, 2016, 1:32 am

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This story of a gran, a mum and a daughter who say they keep getting mistaken for sisters has gone viral after it appeared in several newspapers this week.

Mostly because people are throwing shade.

Gwen Slade, 65, from London, is mum to Jemima, 44, and gran to Lily, 16. Despite being generations apart, they wear the same dress size, have the same long blonde hair, and often wear the same outfits.

‘We’re constantly competing for who can wear a dress the best, and shock many people with the fact we can all wear the same outfit and… Read the full story

Snap! Man proposes to girlfriend in photo booth where they took pictures on their very first date

March 3, 2016, 2:42 am

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Remember back in the day when you considered getting a picture with your crush in the photo booth a key relationship milestone?

You know, before everyone was obsessed with selfies and Photoshop?

Then you’ll appreciate this cute, and slightly retro, proposal.

Elliot Amos and Ronak Darafshian met during freshers’ week at the University of South Wales, where Elliot, born in Llantrisant, was studying media while Ronak, from Surrey, was studying journalism.

Four years ago, on Valentine’s Day, the students went on their first date to a bowling alley in Cardiff Bay, where, like many young couples before them, they popped into a photo booth to get some pictures.

Elliot has kept the photos in his… Read the full story

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March 3, 2016, 2:59 am

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It’s here. The adult-only bouncy castle named Bouncingham Palace has arrived at Tower Bridge and it’s exactly how we imagined it would be.

It’s a seven metre high, illuminated, sound-emitting, raspberry-scented bouncy extravaganza installed in London to celebrate… Read the full story

17 things men only understand if they are not an alpha male or a manly man

March 3, 2016, 3:56 am

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We’re all different, every one of us – and it takes all sorts to make the world go round. 

As such, there are a great many of us born with something dangling between our legs who don’t quite fit in to the stereotypes and outdated expectations of what makes a man.

Times are changing and those males in touch with their feminine side are far more accepted these days – but it can still be a bit of a struggle if you are the least laddish bloke that you know.

Not all men like football, pints, action movies, shooting… Read the full story

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Rainbow bagels dyed in six dreamy colours launch in Selfridges (but you can also get them for 50p at the Brick Lane Beigel Shop)

March 3, 2016, 3:56 am

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Finally, rainbow bagels have made their way to London from New York.

The biggest food fad of 2016 sees several different food dyes giving the effect of unicorn colours swirled through the dough.

The rainbow bagel was made famous by baker Scot Rossillo of The Bagel Store in NYC, who patented the name.

Now Selfridges is selling a polished version baked by Yummies Deli at £4.99 for five in their Foodhall.

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Lack of sleep has the same effect on appetite as marijuana, study finds

March 3, 2016, 4:00 am

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A lack of sleep can have a serious effect on your brain’s chemical balance in a similar way to cannabis, research from the University of Chicago discovered.

So there could be good reason for those horrendous stomach grumbles we experience every time we’ve had an extreme lack of sleep.

The researchers conducted a study on 14 men and women in their 20s, who were invited to spend two four-day sessions at the university’s clinical research centre.

They controlled the time in bed spent by the volunteers, making sure that they had around 8.5 hours of sleep a night on one visit. On another visit , they were only… Read the full story

A five-star bunny retreat has opened where bunnies stay in suites and eat Waitrose veg

March 3, 2016, 4:15 am

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Where does a stressed-out bunny go when she needs a little pampering?

She goes to the five-star Garden Lodge Bunny Retreat Altrincham, Cheshire – just off the A56 – of course.

The luxury retreat, which opened in December 2015, provides overnight or holiday care for the bunny who likes the finer things in life.

At the retreat, exhausted bunnies stay in a choice of three bunny suites offering spacious accommodation, which includes cosy beds, fresh layers of hay, play areas, balconies and hot water bottles for snuggling in every room.

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Mother’s Day 2016: 18 gifts that are perfect for new mums

March 3, 2016, 4:18 am

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When you have a baby people are extremely generous.

And of course every mum loves opening those gorgeous packages full of tiny clothes, baby books and colourful toys.

But new mums deserve a little pampering for themselves.

So, just in time for Mother’s Day (Sunday, March 6), here are 18 ideas for gifts for new mums.

1. Milestone baby cards

Lovely cards for capturing baby’s early milestones – such as turning one week old or the first smile.

2. Breastfeeding shawl

Some breastfeeding covers can leave a little to be desired in the style-department. Try this bamboo wrap from Seraphine.

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International School Meals Day 2016: The 10 worst school dinners ever

March 3, 2016, 4:44 am

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Today is International School Meals Day.

It’s an annual celebration of how far school dinners have come in the past decade or so, crystalised in this year’s theme of ‘fresh and healthy local foods’.

The words ‘fresh’ and ‘healthy’ weren’t thrown around the canteen too much when I was at school.

In fact, if… Read the full story

This picture of a dad and his daughter drawing together is really freaking people out

March 3, 2016, 4:55 am

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This picture of a dad and his daughter drawing together (Dad on the Mac, her using good old fashioned pencil and paper) has now been viewed almost 1.7 million times.

Not because it captures a cute dad-daughter bonding moment but because people’s minds are playing tricks with them. It’s very tricksy.

The picture was shared by Redditor narcolepsyinc last night with the comment: ‘My wife took a picture of my daughter drawing with me. At first glance, it looks like she’s standing next to me, and I have very dainty feet.’

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Lots of people were freaked out by… Read the full story

Mother’s Day UK 2016: 28 signs that you have the best mum in the world

March 3, 2016, 5:02 am

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It’s Mother’s Day and an opportunity to reflect on everything that your mum has done for you in your life. 

She brought you into the world, taught you some valuable life lessons and shaped you into the adult that you are today. There is no love on this planet quite as strong as that of a mother for her child and only they can ever truly understand quite what goes into being a mum.

But what is it that makes her so special to you?

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You can now semi-permanently contour your face – if you’re really lazy

March 3, 2016, 5:14 am

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If you only ever contour on the occasional night out when your face looks slightly rounder than normal, this probably isn’t for you. 

But if you’re the type of girl to perfect the ultimate way to make your cheeks more prominent and shiny, there may be something to save you a little time during the process.

Tontouring (or tantouring, depending on where you’re looking).

Yes, it’s pretty much what it says on the tin.

It’s a semi-permanent method of contouring that means instead of using bronzer or the trusty contour stick, you use a self-tanner.

It’s applied where you’d normally contour – forehead, nose, cheeks and jawline, alongside anywhere else you want to add a bit of shade (facially).

MORE: Toothbrush contouring is now a thing – and it looks painful

A brave move to use on the face, we know, but as some can last up to… Read the full story

You NEED these Alice in Wonderland shoes in your life

March 3, 2016, 5:31 am

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A unique fashion brand called Irregular Choice have fulfilled our Disney loving hearts with a new Alice in Wonderland-themed line of shoes.

From large character heels filled with bright colours to light flashing Cheshire Cat heels, you’ll want them all.

Each pair of shoes are priced between £100 and £170 and, although they are a little pricey, you’ve got to admit you don’t see stuff like this very often.

Sure, you may not want to wear a teapot on your feet at all times, but isn’t just admiring them in your wardrobe enough? It would be for us.

Prepare to lose yourself in show wonderland, because this footwear really is to die for.

Anyone for tea?

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Two boys call in sick to random work places in hilarious prank

March 3, 2016, 5:42 am

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Ever called in sick to work just because you wanted to spend the day in bed? 

Of course you have. And if you haven’t – there’s a possibility your bosses think you have anyway.

That’s a lot more likely if these two boys had anything to do with it.

Harry Seaton and Sam King are two YouTubers who, like many others, enjoy playing pranks on innocent people.

Don’t worry though, this prank wasn’t extreme in the slightest – it actually turned our nicer than they’d ever expected.

MORE: Prankster jailed for ‘joke’ where he put inch-long needle in colleague’s drinking straw

Deciding to stir things up between managers of various companies and their employees, the pair called various branches around London to call in sick on behalf of imaginary people.

 

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This dad definitely won World Book Day with the worst/best costumes ever

March 3, 2016, 5:56 am

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Today (March 3) is World Book Day, a day which seems to have divided parents into three very disparate camps.

The first are those parents who had their act together and worked with their little ones to come up with a homemade costume inspired by their favourite story.

The second were the parents who threw some money at the problem and went to the fancy dress shop.

And the third camp was made up of all those parents across the country who woke up in a panic and realised they had to come up with a brilliant literary costume in the two spare minutes sandwiched between breakfast and… Read the full story

Couple issue wedding invites with brilliantly self-aware RSVP options

March 3, 2016, 6:54 am

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An Aussie couple have issued the most self-aware RSVP cards yet, after deciding to hold their wedding abroad.

Michael and Wendy, who are from Melbourne, are getting married in China later this year.

They decided to have what they’re calling a ‘destination wedding’ because, while Michael is Australian, Wendy is from China and most of her family still live there.

Obviously, this means their guests will have to pay out to fly to China, as well as for gifts, outfits and all the general wedding paraphernalia.

Which is something the couple fully acknowledged with their personalised RSVP cards, one of which was shared by… Read the full story