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There’s a real-life Hogwarts opening in the UK

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(Picture: Getty/Mylesgoode)

Harry Potter fans, rejoice: There’s now a real-life Hogwarts, and it’s opening in the UK. Yes, finally, we Brits have something to show off!

How a childhood of fad diets led me to an eating disorder that nearly killed me

Inspired by the similar schools such as College of Wizardry in Czocha, and based on J.K. Rowling’s world-famous series, Bothwell School of Witchcraft at the scenic Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex will be opening its doors this summer, August 2017.

Oh, and guess what – no acceptance letter is needed to pass through… Read the full story


This artist’s paintings are a reminder that all vaginas are beautiful

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(Picture: Jacqueline Secor)
(Picture: Jacqueline Secor)

It’s no wonder that so many of us feel self-conscious about the appearance of our vulva – we hardly ever see depictions of vaginas outside of porn, where they’re nearly always as smooth and hair-free as a Barbie doll.

Balenciaga has sacked its agency after being accused of 'sadistically' abusing models

That’s why rates of labiaplasty keep increasing. It’s why so many women lack confidence during sex, worrying that their vaginas aren’t ‘normal’ or look ‘weird’.

It’s something we need to fix. Ideally in sex education, sure. But while… Read the full story

Dad-of-two buys elderly woman’s groceries after her card is repeatedly declined

40 really trivial things that make all British people want to explode with rage

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We Brits usually have a reputation for being calm in all situations and adopting a stiff upper lip when things go wrong – but there are certain things that get under our skin to such an extent that we want to claw out our own eyeballs in rage. 

And some of them are laughably trivial. We’re not talking Brexit scale frustrations or the understandable fury surrounding serious matters like an under funded NHS – here are 40 things that make us all… Read the full story

My journey to Miss Bikini Body: What macros are, and what they mean for your body

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Deni Kirkova for Sundried (Picture: TobyShaw.co.uk)
Deni Kirkova for Sundried (Picture: TobyShaw.co.uk)

You may have wondered what I’m on about when I talk about macros.

Basically, it’s short for macronutrients. There are four macronutrients – protein, fat, carbohydrates and alcohol.

Except for alcohol, they are all essential for healthy bodily function.

The amount of each that you consume determines 1) The way your body will function, to an extent, and 2) Together with the amount and type of exercise you do, your body composition (body fat, muscle mass) and your weight.

Protein and carbs are about 4 cals per gram, fat is 9 cals… Read the full story

14 things you only know if you live in south London

8 simple ways to eat your 10 servings a day of fruit and veg

Vegan in Glasgow: 12 of the best places to eat

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Best vegan restaurants in Glasgow (Mandy) Picture: Metro/MylesGoode
It’s not all Irn Bru (Picture: Metro/MylesGoode)

Did you know Glasgow is a fantastic place to eat vegan?

Craig Tannock, owner of several cafes and music venues in the city, wants to make Glasgow one of the top cities for vegans to visit this year.

Meet the artist dedicated to reminding us that all vaginas are beautiful

And from the photos below, it looks like it might just happen.

There are loads of vegan cafes and other restaurants are beginning to… Read the full story


15 reasons why rats should be your next pet

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Cute rat with whiskers and nose.
Just look at that face (Picture: Getty)

Rats have the same problem as parking wardens and kale – everyone has an opinion on them, and it’s usually not a good one.

They’ve suffered a PR crisis for years, and not even a talented ambassador like Ratatouille made much of a difference to their public image.

WIN: the ultimate Mother's Day gift, an overnight stay at The Rubens at the Palace

But did you know that rats are actually cleaner than cats?

Or that they can actually laugh?

Yes, there are plenty of reasons to love these rodents and here are 15 on why they make… Read the full story

Now people are disrespecting pizza by dipping it in milk

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Picture: Twitter/hyrulecitizen)
(Picture: Twitter/hyrulecitizen)

If you think pineapple on pizza is an abomination, first off, you’re wrong. It’s delicious.

But second point: you may want to sit down before you scroll on.

This guy opened a bag of Waitrose crisps to find just one sad crisp inside

Because what people are now doing to pizza is much more horrifying than any fruit-topped slice can be. It may even be more horrifying than that pea and mayo pizza which belongs in the bin.

According to Twitter, there are people in this world who pick up delicious slices… Read the full story

WIN: the ultimate Mother’s Day gift, an overnight stay, cocktails and dinner

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The Rubens Competition  Credit: Myles Goode
(Credit: Myles Goode)

Treat Mum this Mother’s day!

Situated in a prime location, The Rubens at the Palace is opposite the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace and is moments from Victoria Station and some of London’s best shops and restaurants. Attentive staff will make you feel like royalty, anticipating your every need.

Find aristocratic grandeur, quiet comfort and traditional hospitality, combined with the latest technology. Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in the Palace Lounge facing the Royal Mews.

WIN an overnight stay at The Rubens at the Palace, enjoy a cocktail in the hotel’s… Read the full story

Architect transforms rundown cement factory into his home and working space

You can now masturbate with your very own unicorn horn dildo

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Look, the world’s unicorn obsession has reached its peak.

We’ve thrown the unicorn trend at everything. Coffee. Makeup brushes. Blankets. Hot chocolate.

Don't panic but McDonald's might be launching a home delivery service in the UK

So of course, the unicorn trend was bound to infiltrate our vaginas.

Geeky Sex Toys, the same brand behind the pokemon sex toys we all collectively lost our sh*t over, have just brought out dildos shaped like unicorn horns.

Meaning pearlescent… Read the full story

Every year men are spending £1,300 more than women trying to have sex

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Dating can be expensive.

All those mid-week suppers out you’ve had to pay for. All those cinema tickets you’ve financed. All those exorbitant drinks you’ve had to buy to seem generous.

WIN: the ultimate Mother’s Day gift, an overnight stay, cocktails and dinner

In these days of gender equality, everyone’s feeling the pinch. Feminism has meant that it’s no longer acceptable not to offer to get a round in or split the bill.

But new research has found that men… Read the full story

Birth control is more effective than ever before

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Glorious news for those of us having sex for non procreation purposes: our birth control is less likely to fail and let us get pregnant than ever before.

HOORAY.

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According to the Guttmacher Institute, birth control is officially more effective than ever before.

Researchers have been tracking the failure rates of common reversible birth-control methods (such as IUDs, condoms, and the contraceptive pill), and have found that… Read the full story


This guy opened a bag of Waitrose crisps to find just one sad crisp inside

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(Picture: Metro/ Getty)
(Picture: Metro/ Getty)

There is nothing worse than picking up a bag of salt and vinegar only to open it and find that half of the bag has been filled with air.

Had you known, you would have bought a family bag. But no, you were tricked into believing that a small packet would suffice.

Architect Turns Old Cement Factory Into His Home, And The Interior Will Take Your Breath Away Credit: Ricardo Bofill Link back to: http://www.ricardobofill.com/la-fabrica/read/Architect transforms… Read the full story

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: We need to talk about male eating disorders

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(Picture: Ella Byworth for Metro.co.uk) Metro Graphics Metro Illustrations
(Picture: Ella Byworth for Metro.co.uk)

We’ve been talking a lot about Eating Disorders this week for Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

We need to talk about male eating disorders

While we are being actively encouraged to talk about mental health, there is still so much stigma attached to being vocal about suffering from any form eating disorder.

There is the ongoing fear that, unlike some other mental health conditions, you have inflicted this disorder on yourself and therefore you should be ashamed of… Read the full story

This guy’s dad gave his dog a mohawk and his family were horrified

Five-year-old gets the same haircut as friend ‘so that his teacher wouldn’t be able to tell them apart’

Why are we so afraid to admit that children have a sexual identity?

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Usually, when the words ‘child’ and ‘sex’ are in the same sentence, it’s to discuss something very wrong.

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According to the NSPCC, 1 in 20 children in the UK has been sexually abused. So it is no surprise that we are on high-alert for inappropriate sexual behaviour towards children.

However, a disgust for abuse and paedophilia seems to come at a specific cost. We have become unable to acknowledge that children have sexual feelings and sexual identity.

Because of our disgust towards child abuse, we have taken a stance that children are entirely ‘innocent’ and… Read the full story

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