A vegan street food festival is coming to London

July 30, 2017, 3:26 am

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Vegan comfort food is having its time in the limelight.

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From vegan kebabs and ‘chicken’ shops to American diners, cruelty-free fast food joints are opening up each and every weekend across the UK.

But instead of having to pick one type of cuisine when eating out, why not have them all in the same place?

Vegan street food festival Livin’ on the Veg is arriving in London in a couple of weeks, offering everything from deep-fried buffalo wings to chocolate brownie mud… Read the full story

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Someone convinced the internet there’s a ‘Frappajappajooza’ drink at Starbucks and we’re hardly surprised

July 30, 2017, 3:27 am

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When passing by a Starbucks most of us purchase a latte or, if we’re really pushing the boat out, a Frappuccino.

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But others, with a twinkle in their eye, will order the most elaborate drink possible – a Unicorn Frappuccino, say, or something from the chain’s supposed ‘secret menu’.

So it’s hardly surprising that armed with nothing but different shades of Gatorade and a Starbucks cup, one 17-year-old called Laylah Marie managed to convince people online that a drink called the ‘Frappajappajooza’ exists.

After making… Read the full story

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July 30, 2017, 4:00 am

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Summer can be a minefield when it comes to fashion.

It’s hot and muggy and unless you’re a Victoria’s Secret model, you’ll find that plenty of people have opinions about what you should and should not be wearing.

Plus-size vlogger shuts down body shamers with her 'fat girl summer dress code'

Got normal sized arms? Swerve the strapless tops.

Got shapely legs? Maybe opt for a maxi rather than a miniskirt.

And God forbid you contemplate donning a bikini unless you’ve been doing daily HIIT sessions for the last four months.

So one YouTuber is helping us to navigate the sartorial summer season with her own ‘Fat Girl Summer Dress Code’.

‘I have been informed many times on what I am and am not allowed to wear so I’m here to educate all of you on your summer dress code,’ says… Read the full story

Are recipe boxes for you?

July 30, 2017, 4:56 am

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Anyone getting a train into London recently has probably been hounded by leaflet touts for these delivered recipe boxes.

The photos look good, and they promise to save you hours of cooking and shopping time. But are they actually worth it?

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I’m certainly a convert, even though it seem a bit OTT to pay for minutely-measured out ingredients delivered to my front door. Why not just go to the supermarket, you ask (as did someone in this very office when I started writing this piece)?

But I live alone and often find that the multipacks… Read the full story

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July 30, 2017, 5:01 am

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We all know that Tinder can be a hit and miss app, with a minefield of unsolicited dick pics and inappropriate questions to sift through.

But there’s been something bothering me about using the dating platform recently that has less to do with creepy dudes, and more to do with me being lazy and a bit of a homebody.

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Every single bio I seem to see is ‘adventurous’, ‘outdoorsy’ and ‘into fitness’. No hate for that at all, but what about all the rest of us?

If there’s a picture of you rock-climbing, bungee-jumping or hiking… Read the full story

Lidl now sells McDonald’s-style nuggets and everyone control yourselves

July 30, 2017, 5:03 am

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Sure, you may think you haven’t bought any McDonald’s chicken nuggets recently.

Someone convinced the internet there's a 'Frappajappajooza' drink at Starbucks

But last night’s receipt in your wallet might tell you otherwise.

And yes, they may look like innocent chunks of pure deliciousness, but behind that golden exterior is a hefty price tag.

A pack of nine from Maccy D’s will set you back around £3.19, which means we’ve come to accept that our addiction will be large drain on our monthly finances along with gas bills and council tax.

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July 30, 2017, 5:07 am

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‘Once, when I was about 15, a man was following me on the street in the middle of the day.

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‘He kept asking me “why are you such a slut?”, and “why are you so horny?”‘

Sarah’s story is just one of many on Cheer Up Luv, an Instagram account documenting women’s stories of sexual harassment.

Along with portrait photographs, the posts feature recollections of women of different ages, races and backgrounds, and the nature of each incident is unique – whether it happened on public transport as an adult… Read the full story

Why service can be just as important as the end result at the hairdresser

July 30, 2017, 5:10 am

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I cheated on my hairdresser this week. I’m filled with guilt and shame.

I was sucked in by a half price introductory deal and, while my hair looks good and I have no complaints on that front, I left feeling deflated rather than pampered.

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As I walked in, the receptionist glanced in my direction, but there was no welcome or hello. She took me to my chair and offered me a drink, but when I asked if they had a coffee machine she said they only did instant coffee.… Read the full story

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‘Beautiful display of love’ between husband and wife is proof love is ageless

July 30, 2017, 5:56 am

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True love is timeless although rare.

And true relationship goals are found in those couples who’d still anything for each other 50 or 60 years after they married.

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Like feeding each other in the heat of the day.

Brent Kelley, a minister from Tennessee, recently came across an elderly man and woman were recently spotted at a drive-in.

It was 37’C, so Brent had gone out to get ice cream for his children when he witnessed a touching moment of intimacy.

‘So today, I took the kids to the pool and we stopped for… Read the full story

There’s a secret bar in the Tower of London and no, you can’t come in

July 30, 2017, 6:18 am

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We all love a good secret bar.

It doesn’t matter how gross the cocktails are, the fact that you’re not drinking it in a Young’s makes it taste extra special.

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But there’s one bar in London that’s so exclusive that there’s no way you’re coming in.

And it’s right under our noses.

Every evening, the Tower of London is home to a private drinking hole – reserved exclusively for Beefeaters.

(Picture: Neil Hall/Reuters)

37 Beefeaters live in the grounds with their families and every year, they have… Read the full story

Do you live in one of Britain’s most sexually curious cities?

July 30, 2017, 6:33 am

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If you’re up for something of a sexual adventure, you might want to check whether you’re living in a city of like-minded types.

When asked which character aspects best described the ideal love, 80% of partipants based in St Albans said ‘kinky’, compared with just 13% of people in Derry – suggesting that when it comes to finding your sexual match, it might be something of a postcode lottery.

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Research carried out by ONE Condoms looked into sexual curiosity among 2,000 18-24 year olds… Read the full story

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July 30, 2017, 7:11 am

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It’s the holy grail of air travel: Joining the mile high club.

Having sex on the plane has been hyped up to the max as a romantic and cheeky activity for any travelling couple.

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But there are some things to remember before you get jiggy at 30,000 feet.

1. Flight attendants are smarter than you think

These people are working on planes full time. Do you really think they can’t see you and your boo sneaking into the loo for a quickie, or the queue mounting outside the door. You’re not that… Read the full story

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July 30, 2017, 7:59 am

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It definitely doesn’t look like what we’re used to, but images have surfaced that show one of the first ever applications of fake tan.

Bond fans may recognise the woman in these photos, released by British Pathe and Triangle News, as it’s Bond Girl Caroline Munro being slathered in the ‘tan’.

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This was back in 1967, which may explain why it looks nothing like our Fake Bake or St Tropez, with a chalky consistency that looks anything but natural.

It’s also being applied with a roller, which is a novel way to… Read the full story

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July 30, 2017, 4:01 pm

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Today marks a solemn day in the Jewish calendar.

Tisha B’Av is a time to reflect on the Jews who have been killed over the years in a number of tragedies.

Millions will pay tribute to them with prayers, fasting and readings from the Torah at synagogues around the globe.

Here is everything you need to know about Tisha B’Av.

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National Orgasm Day: Why orgasms are totally overrated

July 30, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Women are actually terrible at talking about sex. Truly.

We think we’re brilliant at it but all we do is drink wine and cackle about threesomes.

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And do everything we can to avoid the giant, sexy elephant in the (bed)room, which is that orgasms are overrated.

It is National Orgasm Day (July 31), which, apart from being made-up, is a celebration of something so unremarkable, it barely deserves a morning, much less a full 24 hours.

Here’s why orgasms are totally overrated:

Banging isn’t big and coming isn’t… Read the full story

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National Orgasm Day: 3 men discuss their first orgasm

July 30, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Compared to its discreet, inscrutable female counterpart, the male orgasm is kind of, well, in your face.

Nowadays, it’s almost too easy to access countless, highly graphic depictions of the male climax.

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But it’s wrong to assume a bloke’s debut is any less special or unique than that of the fairer sex.

For when we lads first stumble, often solo, on the sacred potential of our loins, we too are taking tentative steps on a road of self discovery that will last a lifetime.

From grotty self-pleasuring teen, to… Read the full story

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July 30, 2017, 10:00 pm

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This blog follows on from the ones I wrote about DBT, CBT and ACT.

After my first husband divorced me while I was in hospital, it’s safe to say I was not in a good place. And the hospital would not discharge me without a robust plan regarding my mental health.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: What is it? And what is it like to get DBT?

This is where it gets complicated, which is so often the case in mental health services.

I was incredibly ill but couldn’t stay in hospital forever; it was… Read the full story

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July 30, 2017, 11:00 pm

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There’s an in-joke in my friendship group about my lengthy list of physical ailments.

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There’s my dodgy shoulder, which flares up at least once a month in pain that stops me from typing and thinking straight.

The weird blood sugar issue that means I faint if I don’t eat regularly.

My tummy, which groans, and rumbles, and cramps every time I go out for a meal.

I try not to grumble too much about these little niggles, but I can tell that when I do (usually when they get bad enough that I feel I need to explain why I’ve suddenly become tense and snappy – I don’t actually hate you, I’m just in too much pain to focus on what you’re saying), it’s probably quite annoying.

It sounds like I’m constantly making a fuss, when, in reality, I only mention it when… Read the full story

The horses in this photo series have better hair than us

July 30, 2017, 11:31 pm

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Portrait photography is an underappreciated skill.

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To capture someone not only physically but their personality too takes a lot of technical know-how and a super-creative eye.

But something far more underappreciated than human portrait photography is equine portrait photography.

In other words, photographing horses.

Wiebke Haas is a multiple-award-winning equine photographer from Germany that proves horses can look just as fabulous – heck, more fabulous – than humans.

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Marmite is the most-seized item at London City Airport because we clearly can’t cope without it

July 30, 2017, 11:31 pm

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Besides hobnobs and a steaming cup of Yorkshire Gold, it seems Marmite is the food that us Brits truly miss the most while abroad.

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We miss it so much, in fact, that we’re willing to try and sneak it past airport security to bring it with us.

According to London City Airport, Marmite is the number one prohibited branded food item confiscated from travellers’ hand luggage at security and in their top 10 for food items overall.

On average, the airport seizes four… Read the full story