Why do barbecues bring out our inner sexists?

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Ah, the barbecue. The gold standard in being British. 

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We stand around someone’s garden, drinking warm Pimms, chowing down charred meat and pretending that this is all so much more fun than just going to a pub and sitting in a beer garden, eating food prepared on adequate catering facilities.

It’s not cool, or glamorous. Usually it’s damp and often it ends in a mild bout of food poisoning. But it’s our national summer pastime and despite being a bit crap, we love it.

But there’s one aspect of the barbecue that I just… Read the full story

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June 6, 2017, 2:52 am

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For many of us, the idea of tweeting a photo of ourselves in our swimsuits is unimaginably horrid.

The idea of strangers ogling and judging our bits is incredibly stressful.

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But one 13-year-old has done just that in order to get over her ‘biggest fear’.

Paris Harvey suffers from a metabolic condition which means that she gains weight very quickly and struggles to lose it.

She also has hip dysplasia, which means that one leg is shorter than the other – and she walks with a limp.

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June 6, 2017, 3:00 am

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To many, Brussels is all about politics. To others, it’s all about beer and chocolate.

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And though it has these three things in abundance, there is so much more to discover in this bustling European city.

When I go to Brussels, it is to see my best friend, eat some great food and wander the streets, taking in the slightly less touristy parts of this marvellous city (and – depending on my mood – some of the more touristy ones, too, of course!).

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June 6, 2017, 3:34 am

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Brighton is awesome for many things.

Veganism. Beaches. Dream catchers.

Why do barbecues bring out our inner sexists?

And it turns out, gin.

Because Brighton Gin has just been named the UK’s best gin in the People’s Drinks Awards.

Beating 300 other brands to win the title, it apparently embodies all the spirit of the coastal town.

It’s made from 100% British organic wheat spirit and is redistilled with juniper, fresh orange and lime peel, coriander seed and milk thistle (which apparently has liver-friendly properties).

Each bottle is filled by hand, and the producers label and wax them themselves.

‘We… Read the full story

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June 6, 2017, 3:48 am

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Pregnancy’s a weird one.

You spend years trying to avoid it and taking every possible precaution until suddenly you want to conceive and start doing the exact opposite.

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But how can you tell that you’re pregnant?

Of course, there’s the obvious pregnancy test route, the are there some symptoms that suggest you’re having a baby before even being on a stick can tell?

According to the NHS, the list of things that are most likely to suggest that you’re pregnant are as follows:

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June 6, 2017, 3:50 am

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I read something once about parenting boys. It said that your primary role as a parent falls into two stages.

Up until roughly the age of 12, your job as a parent of boys is to teach them about the world, explain right and wrong, try to keep them off the furniture as much as possible, that sort of thing.

Then, between the ages of 12 to 18 your key role is to try to make sure they don’t die.

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Sound familiar?… Read the full story

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June 6, 2017, 4:18 am

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If you want to dress like a supermodel but don’t have the cash, then Heidi Klum’s got your back.

Because Lidl is about to launch its own budget designer collection with the lingerie mogul.

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Although little is known about it at the moment, the Esmara Heidi Klum line will apparently include suede jackets, simple camisole tops and bright blue skirts.

The capsule collection is also expected to include dresses, trousers, kaftans and – of course – some of Heidi’s signature underwear.

While her regular label sells maxi dresses for around £340, the Lidl… Read the full story

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June 6, 2017, 4:18 am

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The buzz of the culture, along with high quality restaurants, bars and unique entertainment options, makes Portland, Oregon, one cool city break destination.

Added to that is the female-led creative revolution, which is making it an exciting city to be in.

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Plus, this west coast hub is fast becoming accessible to international tourists.

So whether you’re able to knit like a wizard, or you just feel inspired by the talent of others, here are a few things to inspire your next trip there.

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June 6, 2017, 4:44 am

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This article is part of Hair Care, our month-long investigation and exploration into our relationships with hair and the cultural implications that come with it.

Like most children of busy parents, I used to be a member of the bowl cut bob brigade.

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My hair was chin length with a fringe, under the assumption that it could be left to dry naturally and look perfectly neat and tidy.

My mum has naturally straight hair, so for a while, we all just thought I’d be the same.

I was not.

My mum would blow dry my hair for me into a sleek bob twice a week, and, for the most, part it would stick. I assumed I had naturally straight hair. So did everyone else. My mum was pretty great at blow-drying.

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June 6, 2017, 5:06 am

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Today, YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity championing the well-being and mental health of young people.

Having registered as an official charity back in 1993, their goal was to raise awareness of mental health within children and young people, in order to promote both better services and support.

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Metro.co.uk spoke with 35-year-old Tom Madders, Communications and Campaigns Director at YoungMinds, who is ‘responsible for getting messages out there to change the way our society understands, supports and recognises mental health in children and young people’. Tom told us that YoundMinds is there… Read the full story

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June 6, 2017, 5:16 am

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You may have seen her on your Facebook stickers, but if not, let us introduce you to Pusheen the cat. 

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Pusheen the cat is an animated web comic series which is produced by Pusheen Corp.

She’s an adorable grey tabby who loves to bounce up and down, nap, and eat delicious food. Oh, and get this – she has ALL nine lives left. Impressive.

But you know what’s even more impressive? The fact that Pusheen has now been turned into a Primark range.

Yes,… Read the full story

Attention, wine lovers: Wine flavoured lollipops are now a thing

June 6, 2017, 5:26 am

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The company behind both the pizza and breastmilk lollipops is back – and this time they’ve created something that’s not so controversial (and that we can definitely get on board with).

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Introducing wine-flavoured lollipops.

These lollipops, which come courtesy of Lollyphile, are perfect for those who just bloody love the taste of wine (instead of those of us who drink it purely to get tipsy).

There’s a wine lollipop for everyone – so no need to worry whether you’re a red or white lover – in properly fancy wine flavours.

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June 6, 2017, 6:02 am

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A mum who allowed her five-year-old son to have his ears pierced is hitting back at critics who say that she’s made him look like a ‘thug’.

Tegan Pett, 24, allowed Storme to get earrings after he insisted that he wanted them.

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And she says that she’s come in for a torrent of criticism which she puts down to sexism.

Tegan claims that had Storme been a girl, she wouldn’t have faced any negativity.

‘I expected some backlash but didn’t expect it to go the way it did,’ she tells Daily… Read the full story

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June 6, 2017, 6:27 am

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With and Without is a series by German photographer Sophia Vogel, which looks at the real lives of real people.

It began in 2016 as an exploration of the ‘naturalness of nakedness’.

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And since then, Sophia has gone on to photograph loads of people in the buff.

Each subject is shot twice – once wearing clothes, and one in the nude – doing everyday activities.

Once she gets inside their homes, she asks them what hobbies they have. And then she gets them to perform the task… Read the full story

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June 6, 2017, 6:29 am

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Getting a boob job is a serious surgical commitment.

There are loads of risks, you’re left with scars, and recovery times can be long.

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Surgeons might not be able to fix all of these issues, but Dr Navid Jallali is trying to remedy one.

He’s developed a new technique that he claims allows people to undergo breast augmentation and be able to go back to work the next day. Interesting.

How does he do this? With surgical superglue.

Yup, you can now get boob jobs done with superglue. This does not mean your new breasts… Read the full story

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June 6, 2017, 7:04 am

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Before anyone says it, yes, it seems unlikely that you’d need to keep an open bottle of wine fresh for more than a week.

But let me paint you a word picture.

Your life is different. You own coffee table books, and nice blankets that are casually thrown over other soft furnishings in your home. Your kitchen has French windows.

And, to top it all off, you’re the kind of person who buys special bottles of wine because you understand what grand cru and vintage actually mean.

Now, in this fantasy you’re going to need something to keep the half bottle of Chatau Smurf de pap smear lovely and fresh.

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June 6, 2017, 7:11 am

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Over the weekend, a bunch of people have lost their damn minds over a photo of a latte served in a hollowed out carrot.

That’s a totally reasonable reaction to the ‘carrot-cino’, to be clear, because putting coffee in a carrot is a truly absurd thing to do.

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But while the headlines proclaim that the carrot cup is proof that ‘hipsters have gone too far’ or that the carrot-cino is a ‘bizarre new trend’, I think now is a good time to ask one important question: is anyone actually… Read the full story

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June 6, 2017, 7:21 am

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We’re all partial to a dupe when it means saving money for something that looks exactly like the original piece, but is thousands of pounds cheaper.

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We were pretty happy when when we first saw Primark had created dupes of some popular Prada shoes – and we’re equally jazzed to see that ASOS have released a black, quilted bag which looks fairly similar to Chanel’s timeless Jumbo Handbag.

They’re not the only ones offering some form of black, quilted style, but everyone seems to be especially excited about… Read the full story

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June 6, 2017, 7:26 am

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When you’re not comfortable with your body size or shape, dating and relationships can be hard.

After all, if you don’t love yourself, who’s going to?

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And there’s nothing like dating someone super fit and shredded to send your self-confidence into freefall.

They’re definitely judging your wiggly bits. Your eating habits. Your lack of muscle. Right?

Not according to one aspiring model, who is sharing how far a healthy relationship can help in achieving the perfect body – even when you have polar opposite body shapes.

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June 6, 2017, 7:28 am

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Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards is currently being praised for sharing a photo of a scar that she received following a childhood surgery. 

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When Perrie was a child, her oesophagus was too small. She underwent several operations to help her eat, and was left with a straight scar down the middle of her torso as a result.

In a previous interview with Now magazine, Perrie said the scar was her ‘biggest body worry’. She said: ‘My [biggest body-hang up] is my scar on… Read the full story