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How to set goals and plan for the future during a pandemic
‘There will come a time, where a degree of normality will come back’ (Picture: Ella Byworth for Metro.co.uk) Struggling to think ahead? Whether it’s work ambitions, travel plans or personal...
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PG Tips vows to go plastic-free by next year
Time for plastic-free tea (Picture: PG Tips) PG Tips has vowed to go plastic-free by next year. The tea giant, which has already ditched the plastic wrap from its 160-pack boxes, now says all plastic...
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I went diving with polar bears in the wild
As I saw the mother and her cub pass above my head less than three metres away, I was left speechless. Gracefully, they swam by in synchronicity and I felt touched by what a tender moment it was, with...
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Why are some people so reluctant to wear face masks?
One study claims face masks could help ‘curb a second wave’ (Picture: Getty) Over the past few weeks, there has been a rise in heated arguments around face masks, – or rather people refusing to wear...
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These are the most popular UK destinations people are booking for their...
Guildford in Surrey makes the top ten for the staycation destinations Brits are fancying (Picture: Getty Images/EyeEm) The coronavirus pandemic and the resulting restrictions on travel has had one...
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OkCupid now lets everyone list their pronouns on their profile
OkCupid will now allow every user to list pronouns on their profile (Picture: OkCupid) If you’re on OkCupid, you’ll now have the option to list your pronouns on your profile – regardless of your...
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These outdoor plants could help you sell your house
These colourful blooms could help to reel in a buyer (Picture: Getty) There are certain tricks that people use to get buyers interested when they’re selling their house. From brewing coffee, to baking...
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Woman gets swallowed by sofa bed as she attempts to change the sheets
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video If you’ve ever dealt with a foldable sofa bed you’ll know what a nuisance they can be....
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What I Rent: Chloe and Ross, £875 a month for a one-bedroom flat in Brighton
Chloe, 22, and Ross, 23, rent a one-bedroom flat together in Brighton (Picture: Chloe Daniel) After a brief coronavirus-induced hiatus, What I Rent is back. For those who aren’t familiar, What I Rent...
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Shein apologises for selling Islamic prayer mats as ‘frilled Greek carpets’
Shein was selling seven prayer mats as Greek carpets (Picture: Shein) Fashion retailer Shein was criticised last week for selling Islamic prayer mats as home decor. The online store had labelled the...
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Magic mushrooms and microdosing: The psychedelic trend helping women cope...
‘It’s been a total godsend to me during this time, I actually don’t think I could have coped without it,’ says Marina*. Lockdown has seen many of us turn to crutches – alcohol, cigarettes or junk food...
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As a Black woman, I don’t know when I’ll feel comfortable coming out as...
In Togo, where my father is originally from, same-sex sexual activity is illegal (Picture: Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou) I didn’t make a big deal of coming out as bisexual to my friends. By the time I...
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Aldi vows to never sell chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef
Aldi’s CEO says chlorinated chicken will not arrive on the supermarket’s shelves (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Following Waitrose’s announcement that they will not sell chlorinated chicken post-Brexit,...
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The BAME debate: Why terminology matters when we’re talking about race
BAME, POC, BIPOC – the acronyms are designed to make it easier, neater and simpler to talk about people from ethnic minority backgrounds. But conversations about race, racism and racial injustice are...
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Woman uses Primark shoe hanger to store her sex toys and people are stunned...
That’s one place to store your sex toys (Picture: Metro.co.uk) Some people keep their sex toys hidden away at the bottom of their sock drawer and others proudly show their collection off. One woman...
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Taking a walk on the beach could help improve your mental health, says study
A daily stroll on the beach poses benefits for your physical and mental health (Picture: Getty Images) Yet another reason to ditch the city and move to the seaside: another study has shown that...
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Oatly launches ‘Oatgurt’– a dairy-free yogurt alternative
Made with oats instead of dairy – they are vegan but still have a creamy texture (Picture: Oatly) If you’re into vegan, dairy-free alternative products, then there’s a new one to add to your must-try...
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Aldi is giving away £1,000 worth of vouchers to Britain’s best DIY bar made...
Have a bar at home? (Picture: Aldi) Lockdown has been a time of creativity. We’ve seen DIY kitchens, gardens, boats, and of course, pubs and bars. While pubs and bars have been closed, many have set...
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What is cottagecore and why is it blossoming in lockdown?
Part nature porn, part escapism fantasy (Pictures: Getty) The cottagecore aesthetic has been around for years, but lockdown is giving it new life. Part nature porn and part escapism fantacy,...
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Cat who was so overweight he couldn’t clean himself gets rescued by RSPCA
Lucky when he was found, with a large mass of matted fur on his back (Picture: SWNS) When Lucky was rescued, the cat was severely overweight and covered in thick, matted fur. Concerned neighbours had...
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