If I were an Olympic athlete, the first thing I’d do after competing (I fancy myself in the trampolining, in case you were wondering), would be to reward myself with all the junk… Read the full story
Aussie Badminton star celebrates end of months of clean eating with Olympian McDonald’s meal
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Baddie Winkle has turned 88 and she’s still groovier than you’ll ever be
How many 25 year olds are brave enough to wear cannabis leotards, crocheted rainbow bralets or multi-coloured platforms? Not many.
But one OAP has been completely owning the Instagram fashion game for years now.
Baddie ‘stealing your man since 1928’ Winkle – AKA Helen – has just turned 88 and she’s still showing all us (relative) young’uns up.
She celebrated, as anyone would, with a massive rainbow cake, a birthday princess hat and a load of balloons.
Baddie Winkle, who has well over 2 million Instagram followers, is a great grandmother of three and has eight grandchildren…ranging from 17-48.
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10 unusual days out for kids in London
You’ve survived the summer holidays so far, but you’ve been to your local park and soft play centre a zillion times and you certainly can’t face another museum queue.
Luckily there are some brilliant, unusual days out to be had with children in London this summer that you maybe haven’t thought of trying yet.
Here are 10 off-the-beaten path days out to enjoy with your kids – without the massive queues.
The south London cycling track where Olympian Bradley Wiggins started his cycling career offers a variety… Read the full story
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Relaxation Day: 12 adorable animals who can teach us a thing or two about relaxing
It’s Relaxation Day.
What? That’s a thing.
Although bizarrely this year it falls on a Monday, incontestably the least relaxing day of the week.
So, to get past the Monday blues, (if you’re working that is – if not why are you even out of bed right now?) and help with your #MondayMotivation we’ve found some adorable pics.
These photos of cute animals have been hand-selected to help you get on board with Relaxation Day.
Yes, here’s some very relaxed animals to get you into the swing of things. And breathe.
This Kangaroo who knows life’s too short to ignore this beautiful weather at lunch… Read the full story
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Guy accidentally finds himself inside his phone screensaver
After having a screensaver of some mountains on his phone for two years, this guy accidentally found himself inside the picture.
Or, as one online commentator puts it: ‘Guy sets out on journey to find his inner self, finally succeeds.’
American traveller and Redditor xbshooter posted a picture of himself with his real-life screensaver in the background, writing: ‘After having it for 2 years, I accidentally FOUND my phone background the other day near Santa Cristina, Italy!’
Although he says the weather was a little duller on the day he visited than it is in the picture he found on Google, it’s definitely the same place, right down… Read the full story
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This great grandma rode with 30 bikers as an 80th birthday surprise
What better way to celebrate your 80th birthday than a hell-raising motorbike ride, accompanied by 30 other bikers?
That’s exactly how one great grandma spent her special day last week when she was surprised during her regular Saturday shopping trip.
Two years ago, Sheila Hurst had told her daughter Sam that she’d love to ride a trike motorcycle.
Following the family’s food shop in Bolton last weekend, they told her that their car had broken down.
And just round the corner, nearly 30 bikers were ready to take Sheila on the ride of her life – accompanied by pink balloons and flags.
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This trans woman has finally found the man of her dreams…who used to be girl
A trans woman who has struggled for years to find love has finally found it with the guy of her dreams – and he used to be a girl.
Jamie O’Herlihy, 23, knew that she was a girl trapped in the wrong body from a young age but officially came out as trans last year having first identified as gay aged 14.
Due to her trans status, Jamie found it hard to forge romantic relationships, and vowed to remain single until she was able to be loved as a woman.
After three years of being single, she finally met Harry Matthews, 24, at a trans training programme – which they both say they… Read the full story
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Summer makeup: 5 ways to add bright colours to your look
If we can’t go all out colour-wise with our makeup in the summer, when can we?
Make the most of these last few weeks of sunshine by experimenting with some bright makeup that’s bang on trend.
The thought of wearing blue eyeshadow or neon eyeliner would make a lot of people run for the hills; but here’s five ways to incorporate bright colours into your makeup look without looking like a clown.
Lips go bold
Lipstick is, of course, the easiest way to add a pop of colour to your face.
This summer, it… Read the full story
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Dubai’s latest super hotel has a rainforest in the middle of it
In the world of the Dubai super hotel, it’s not enough to have a fancy restaurant, a pool and a gym. Now you need a rooftop infinity pool and a giant aquarium in the lobby at the very least.
Oh, and a 75,000-square foot rainforest in the basement, which has trees that spray out mist.
Welcome to the Rosemont Hotel & Residences, the newest Hilton Worldwide hotel, set to open in Dubai in 2018.
And welcome to the jungle. In the middle of the desert.
As well as having the Middle East’s first man-made rainforest, the luxury 47-storey hotel and apartment tower… Read the full story
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Science confirms what we already know – people who post gym pics on Facebook are massive narcissists
In news that will come as a shock to no one at all, it’s been proven that people who post workout selfies are just really, really into themselves.
A new study by Brunel University London has shown that people who post about their diet, exercise and accomplishments are ‘typically narcissists’.
Well, we could’ve told you that.
Psychologists at the university collected data from 555 Facebook users, to examine the personality traits and motives that influenced what they chose to write about in their status updates.
Each participant was asked to complete… Read the full story
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This art project deals with all the bullsh*t sexist comments we hear every day
Have you ever been asked who you’ve got all dressed for – just because you’ve thrown on a pair of heels? Or been told that you’ll get more guys if you keep your hair long?
Well if so, you are far from being alone.
And one artist has now made these sorts of nonsense statements the subject of her new project.
Röra Blue’s ‘Handle With Care’ Instagram series explores the demeaning, sexist comments girls and women are forced to hear, from the playground to the office.
Some are blatant, like remarks about belonging in the kitchen, whilst others are… Read the full story
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14 of the best mindfulness retreats
You don’t have to travel to India if you want a spiritual epiphany anymore.
There are mindfulness retreats all around the UK (as well as the more typical far flung destinations), so whether you’re looking for a day of mindfulness or a whole holiday of it, there’s something for you.
So bend into your best yogic position and get ready for a piece of peace with a handful of the best mindful retreats.
1. Kagyu Samye Dzong, London
Provides inner harmony and tranquility with meditation, Buddhism, and holistic therapies through classes, workshops… Read the full story
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Man recounts horror story of the night his Roomba took on some dog poo and nobody won
If you’ve never heard of a Roomba, it’s an automatic vacuum that moves around the house clearing up crumbs in your wake.
Jesse had one in Breaking Bad. But that’s perhaps not the best advert for them.
And, to be honest, neither is this epic tale from his namesake Jesse Newton, from Little Rock, Arkansas.
Arkansas Jesse took to Facebook last week to issue a warning about what can happen when you combine a new puppy and a Roomba in the same household. Basically, it’s a total sh*tstorm.
Please don’t read this while eating.
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Now it turns out we’ve been eating ice lollies all wrong
If the stories are to be believed, we’ve all been eating everything all wrong, all our lives. And the latest thing we’ve all failed to eat properly is the humble ice lolly.
If you’re sick of ice lollies melting all over your fingers, or your lolly inevitably falling off the stick, experts have come up with a failsafe technique – just in time for this week’s hot spell.
Apparently just under half of all Brits eat ice lollies by sucking them but according to food futurologist (no, us neither) Lyndon Gee, a combination of small bites from the bottom-up and licking is the best formula to stop lollies… Read the full story
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There’s a 1-in-4 chance of your sexts being leaked even if you’re in a relationship
It might not surprise you to learn that it’s not just Orlando Bloom who has pictures of his bits circulating the digital world. It turns out that us normos also have a 25% chance of our sexts being shared without our consent.
A new study of almost 6,000 singletons ranging from 21 up to 75 and beyond, unsurprisingly, found that the vast majority of people prefer for their sexy or explicit texts and photos to be kept private.
Three quarters of us who send these types of messages expect them to be seen by our intended recipients only, with 60% believing that their reputation would be… Read the full story
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Visit Leeds – stop messing about with weekend breaks in the south and get your arse here
It’s the summer, you need a staycation, and you seriously need to try out Leeds.
No, really. Head up north and your mind will be blown by the amazing things you haven’t done or seen or eaten.
The food and drink options alone should be enough to pull you like a magnet to this West Yorkshire hotspot.
But believe us, there’s more than good bevvies and bar snacks available.
Read on and start planning your next weekend getaway.
Find a bar for when we’re having a miniature heatwave
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People are sharing the dumbest things they’ve ever said
If you’re in the habit of engaging your mouth before your brain, you will relate to this latest Twitter hashtag.
#WhyDidISayThat started trending after The Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon asked viewers to share their most embarrassing foot-in-mouth moments.
But, now it’s taken on a life on its own.
At least it’s proof that we all say really dumb things sometimes – sometimes, it’s just a reflex, sometimes it’s an attempt to fill the awkward silence and sometimes we’re just that stupid.
When your hairdresser cuts you dead.
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This woman photographed her grandma’s last months for incredibly moving project
When people learn that they are going to lose someone close to them, they often tend to reflect on the past rather than anticipate the future or live exactly in the moment.
But one woman managed to do just that, by capturing her last five months with her grandma in a heart-rending series of photographs, entitled ‘My grandmother’s last months’.
Gaia Squarci found… Read the full story
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Everything you need to know about the Notting Hill Carnival 2016
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How this app that locates the nearest public toilets could really help those with inflammatory bowel disease
For someone who suffers with inflammatory bowel disease, the symptoms, the pain and the consequences of living with the disease aren’t all that’s scary and hard to live with.
It’s getting out of the house and attempting to live a ‘normal’ life that can be the biggest struggle at times.
While others get excited about a day out, what they’re going to do and who they’re going to do it with, an IBD sufferer is worrying about how they’re going to get through the day, whether there’s going to be a nearby… Read the full story
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