21 reasons why west London is better than the rest

August 23, 2015, 12:00 am

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People may be moving in their droves to edgy east and south, but deep down everyone knows west is best.

There might not be as many clubs, but isn’t it much nicer sitting down in a lovely pub without grime on the walls?

Spacious, green, cultured and diverse, here are 21 reasons why west London is better than everywhere else.

 

1. Hipsters rarely venture this far away from their habitat, making west London far more chill and less pretentious

2. Which means we don’t have endless pop ups, so we can find a favourite coffee shop or bar and know it will still be there next week

3. People rave about south and east London’s nightlife, but west London is… Read the full story

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August 23, 2015, 3:11 am

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Sometimes being a normal human being can get tiring.

But luckily we all have a bunch of weird quirks that we love doing in secret.

Things we all do when no one else is around… right?

Here are 15 weird things we all do in secret.

1. Memorise songs before a night out

You can’t be shown up on the dancefloor when the latest T-Swift song comes on, and you don’t know a single word.

Therefore you set aside at least 30 minutes before a night out in order to memorise the key songs that may get played.

2. Imagine absurd scenarios

There is no better way to liven up queuing for your morning coffee than by imagining you’re an undercover spy.

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Milk Tray chocolates ranked from worst to best

August 23, 2015, 4:56 am

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Happy 100th birthday Milk Tray.

As well as bringing back the legendary Milk Tray Man in their adverts, Cadbury’s has added some new chocolates to the mix to mark the occasion.

So what does the line up look like now?

Here’s the Milk Tray chocolates ranked from worst to best.

10. Apple Crunch – New

Frankly, there’s a lot going on here. The fancy decoration is all well and good but inside you’ve got apple, white chocolate, crunchy bits and cinnamon.

Fine as a novelty and will no doubt develop… Read the full story

11 things only pug lovers will understand

August 23, 2015, 7:28 am

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Pugs are the cutest, funniest most adorable little pups.

For me? The most adorable creatures to grace our land.

For others, the most bizarre breed choice.

Pugs are gorgeous natured, with hilarious characters and they make amazing companions.

Real life partners.

Here’s 11 things only real pug lovers will understand.

1. You’re obsessed with pug merchandise 

The obsession is strong. Resulting in a compulsion to buy everything pug related you see.

2. You can’t stop staring at their adorable little scrunched up faces

You just can’t get enough.

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20 everyday worries all 20-somethings have

August 23, 2015, 8:38 am

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The quarter life crisis affects the best of us.

Thirty-somethings may find it hilarious we have anything to worry about. But we do.

Here’s 20 everyday worries all 20-somethings have.

1. What if my mum finds out how much is actually on my credit card?

2. Is the ‘see who’s looked at your profile’ on Facebook thing real?

Will it become clear how long I spend stalking my ex-boyfriend. And his new girlfriend. And her best mate. And their neighbour?

3. My mate’s little sister just got her GCSE results. She was just in nursery. Why am I so old?

4. My boss is definitely going to rumble how long I spend on LinkedIn, isn’t he?

I’m going to have… Read the full story

20 gifts 90s kids always wanted but never got

August 23, 2015, 9:27 am

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Nineties kids are still plagued by memories of all the amazing gifts that they pined for, but sadly never got. 

Each time your birthday or Christmas came round you nervously pulled back the wrapping paper hoping that underneath would be the dream present you had circled in the Argos catalogue the week before.

But chances are you probably never got any of the really cool things you wanted, and to this day you’re still not quite over this.

Here’s 20 gifts 90s kids always wanted but never got.

1. Playstation

The must-have 90s game console that you were desperate to get your sticky mitts all over so you could play Tomb Raider.

Only the popular kid in your class… Read the full story

12 things you only know if you’ve been an extra

August 23, 2015, 10:34 am

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There’s no business like show business.

And even being on the fringes of the action, working as an extra, can be glamorous and exciting.

Sometimes. Most of the time it’s a lot of waiting around.

Here’s 12 other things you only know if you’re an extra.

1. Contouring

Watching the makeup lady transform your face can be truly terrifying, especially when she gets to the part where she draws on brown lines round your nose, cheek bones and side of your face then wanders off to get something.

2. The games

It’s amazing what boredom, innovation and a large pile of ketchup sachets can produce.

3. Your phone is always on silent

Friends always text as there’s no point calling – you never turn your ringer back on.

4. If you want… Read the full story

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August 23, 2015, 11:30 pm

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Turning an innovate idea into a business is long, difficult but very rewarding journey. Here are some things I’ve learned along the way…

1. It’s harder than it looks…

It takes a huge amount of hard work to get a start-up off the ground. You’ll often have to work 60+ weeks and then give it some more.

2. …And it doesn’t get any easier

Even when you’ve got it all off the ground, the new challenges keep coming. Things like hiring the right people and keeping the momentum up keep you on your toes.

3. Being responsible for other people’s pay cheques is terrifying

Every decision you make has more consequences.

4. You need to be able to do it all

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This Marvel-ous wedding cake isn’t everything it seems

August 23, 2015, 11:54 pm

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What do you do when the bride wants to stick with tradition, but the groom wants to indulge his love of superheroes?

You get a superhero cake in disguise of course. Meet the Clark Kent of cakes.

When Bedfordshire couple Kia and Billy Bunning started planning their August 14 wedding ‘on a frosty day’ in 2014, they agreed they wanted the cake to reflect both sides of their personalities.

Fortunately, they found the perfect solution, courtesy of Julia Baker (Baker by name…) from Tier By Tier in Milton Keynes, who made them a totally unique ‘double take’ cake. From the front, it’s a traditional wedding cake. From the back, it’s a mix of Marvel and DC… Read the full story

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August 24, 2015, 12:00 am

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Competition for jobs out there is tough, and we’re all guilty of telling a few fibs on our CV.

We’ve all embellished the truth just a little, so we can make ourselves seem more impressive and skilled than we actually are.

Have you ever stated that you’re a whizz at Excel, or you speak foreign languages, and enjoy team work, when quite clearly none of these things actually apply to you?

Well, good luck when you actually have to demonstrate these things to your boss.

1. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Sure, you’ve made a few pie charts and simple graphs here and there, so you are confident in stating that you have an excellent knowledge of Excel.

Best hope… Read the full story

Topless protest sees women ‘free the nipple’ in 60 cities around the world

August 24, 2015, 1:26 am

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Nips were freed across the world yesterday.

The 8th annual GoTopless Day took place in 60 cities around the world as part of the ongoing campaign to free the nipple.

‘Our goal is for equal gender topless rights to be enforced worldwide, freeing women’s nipples,’ said Rachel Jessee, the actress and model who leads… Read the full story

Dog gets stuck in a bush; is totally fine with it

August 24, 2015, 2:24 am

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Well, this isn’t something you see every day.

We don’t know whether this Shiba Inu is actually wedged in a hedge, or whether he’s just stuck his head and front legs through, but, either way, he seems pretty happy about it.

Three pictures of the dog, nestled high up in a bush overlooking the road, were shared on Twitter by Japanese user @yamamochi223 last week with the caption ‘It’s stuck!’.

While they’ve since been removed (maybe to spare the pup’s blushes), they were shared over 12,000 times and favourited over 11,000 before they were taken down. And, fortunately, a screengrab of the tweet still exists.

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August 24, 2015, 3:00 am

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You have finally got the baby to sleep – at last you can enjoy a bit of you-time!

However, there are some activities that will most certainly wake up your soundly sleeping bundle of joy.

If you would like your little one to stay asleep, here are a few things that should be avoided:

1. Pour a glass of wine.

2. Decide to have an early night.

3. Decide to have an ‘early night’ with your partner!

4. Step into a warm bath.

5. Attempt to start the things on your ‘to do’ list.

6. Get up early to have five minutes to yourself.

7. Boil the kettle for a cup of tea.

8. Pick up the phone to make a call.

9. Start to watch a film.

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August 24, 2015, 3:30 am

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Food, glorious food.

Sadly, whenever you try to quickly whip up even the most simplest of meals disaster always befalls you.

Although you absolutely adore food, it just never seems to go right for you, and quite often you end up injured, hungry or with food poisoning.

Here’s 15 things only terrible cooks understand.

1. You have good intentions 

Every time you venture into the kitchen, aka the scariest place in your humble abode, you genuinely have grand aspirations to better your skill set.

But after a few small kitchen fires and a burnt casserole you decide to call it a day.

2. Cookery shows = the worst

Most people watch cookery shows for some inspiration and to avidly scribble down a few ideas.

But, for… Read the full story

If you love being inside when it’s raining, then these rainy windshield paintings are for you

August 24, 2015, 3:44 am

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There’s something wonderfully comforting about sitting indoors on a wet day, watching the rain pour down your windows.

It’s not so much fun when you’re doing it in August but, well, welcome to the Great British summer.

Anyway, now you can have that rainy day feeling all the time, thanks to Belfast-based artist Francis McCrory and his Rainy Windshield paintings.

‘I like to observe the world through a different type of lens, a rainy car windshield,’ Francis explains of his unique artworks. ‘The patterns and captivating distortions the raindrops leave on the glass reveals beautiful, sometimes quite abstract… Read the full story

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And the bridesmaids all wore white: Gay couple ensure their big day isn’t missing a big white dress

August 24, 2015, 4:56 am

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Two grooms had an innovative way of ensuring their big day still got its big white dress – by asking all their bridesmaids to wear wedding dresses.

Newlyweds Derii Rogers, 28, and Ben Wood, 25, from Wales, knew keeping their fleet of 10 bridesmaids happy, and finding a dress to suit them all, would be a struggle.

But, fortunately, they came up with a genius idea that kept the peace (almost!) and ensured their special day still got its big dress reveal.

‘We had lots of ideas for the wedding from the girls – but I wanted something outrageous,’ Derii told Wales Online.… Read the full story

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August 24, 2015, 5:07 am

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McDonald’s has found itself at the centre of a social media storm after its latest Good Times ad was slammed by a very p*ssed off dad.

The ad shows a kid’s parents shutting him down every time he tries to have some fun.

Little Harry is told off for attempting to jump in a muddy puddle, for over-enthusiastically checking out an exhibit in a museum and for bouncing on the bed in a home store (we’ve all been there, Harry).

His mum stops him just as he’s about to do a stunt on his bike too.

His life is basically a no fun zone.

The internet is obsessed with this living doll working in a McDonald’s in Taiwan

It’s not like he’s… Read the full story

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August 24, 2015, 5:15 am

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Meet Daniel Drake, better known by his culinary moniker Doctor Dan The Pancake Man, or simply ‘Dancakes’.

He has a sweet job as a professional pancake artist and, yes, we’re envious too.

This cartoon-inspired pancake art is so flippin’ good

 Dancakes has more than earned the absurd the title, because he flips a pancake like no other using just coloured batter and a skilful hand.

Previously the pancake man has cooked up a storm with his Avengers: Age Of Ultron Heroes, but now he’s used his creativity to make our favourite Pixar characters.

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August 24, 2015, 6:13 am

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Everyone who has ever worked in an office will at some time have sampled the delight that is Colin the Caterpillar.

But what birthday cake would you buy the undisputed king of the birthday cakes for his own birthday?

Could be awkward.

To celebrate the big 25 for the little guy with the delicious chocolate face, M&S are launching a special edition Colin complete with party hat, coloured feet and (drum roll) chocolate-coated popping candy.

Now that’s what you call a party cake.

*Checks diary to find the next office birthday*.

Boris Johnson loves a Colin – we bet he’s pretty excited.

Here’s some Colin the Caterpillar trivia for you all you Colin superfans:

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August 24, 2015, 7:29 am

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Canadian model Winnie Harlow was bullied while she was growing up because of her vitiligo, a skin condition which causes white patches to develop on her face and body.

But, these days, rather than being teased for her distinctive looks, she is celebrated for them.

Earlier this year, she was named the face of two major spring/summer 2015 fashion campaigns – for Desigual and Diesel.

 

Her growing fame has seen women, some of whom are white, paying homage online. They use makeup to mimic her skin condition and then post the pictures on Instagram and Twitter.

However, the trend has sparked a backlash from social media users who claim it’s a form of ‘blackface’.

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