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A job that changed me: I ran observatory tours as a student. An eight-year-old’s question taught me two important lessons
I thought the explanation I’d given about black holes was family-friendly; but after what she had said, I had to rethink my examples Read more in the a job that changed me series In the first year of …
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Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for sun-dried assassin’s spaghetti | Quick and easy
A spicy, tomatoey pasta that’s cooked like a risotto, but much, much quicker Popular in Puglia, assassin’s spaghetti is a rich and punchy dish that I just can’t get enough of. Unlike more familiar pas…
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The pet I’ll never forget: the tiny horse with a big personality – who helps psychiatric patients
Black Pearl is a therapy animal, who works with military veterans. This sweet show-off has completely changed my life I trained and competed in dressage for many years and after I retired, I decided t…
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Is it true that … drinking alcohol warms you up?
A hot toddy might make you feel toasty, but drinking in cold conditions can be risky Hot toddies, red wine, a dram of whisky: alcohol has long been a go-to remedy for keeping warm. But while a drink m…
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A new start after 60: At 26, I saw my dream Porsche. At 68, I built one from scratch
Bill Drysdale could never afford the sports car he fell in love with as a young man. So when he retired, he went to night school to learn welding, and began assembling it, bit by bit ... When he was 2…
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Disco cauliflower and bhajis: Maray’s cauliflower recipes
Cauliflower is a flavour sponge, but miraculously stays satisfyingly al dente. Smother it in chermoula, tahini and harissa, or transform it into spicy bhajis served with a lively chutney Cauliflower i…
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From Gianni Infantino to my dishwasher: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
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Frightfully good get-ups: how celebs celebrated Halloween – in pictures
From Heidi Klum as her own severed hand to Lily Allen as a Ticketmaster seating plan, this year the celebrities didn’t disappoint Continue reading...
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Forget maxxing your life. 2027 must be the year we relax – and start minning | Polly Hudson
Maxxing is selfish, desperately try-hard and often futile. Instead of pushing your endeavours to the limit, minning means doing them less, if at all Public service announcement: fellow citizens, we ha…
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The kindness of strangers: In 1989 I lost a wallet with $1,000 in it. A couple went to incredible lengths to return it
Cash was king in those days, and that money was enough to last me for a month as I slowly travelled from Australia back to the UK Read more in the kindness of strangers series It was a hot night in 19…
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If I get a dumbphone, how will I cope in a smartphone world?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts • Last week’s replies: with…
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How to make the perfect venison casserole – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect …
Venison casserole is as autumnal as fallen leaves, a glass of red and a fire in the grate. But who makes the best version? Because I don’t eat it very often, I always forget how much I like venison. O…
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Japan’s Jimi Halloween, a celebration of all things mundane – in pictures
While Halloween is traditionally a family-oriented holiday and an occasion for children to dress up and go trick-or-treating, a unique spin on spooky season is taking off in Japan. ‘Jimi Halloween’ or…
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A-listers and AI stylists: how high-street brands are staging a fashion comeback
Gap, M&S, Topshop and more are taking a leaf from luxury label playbooks to satisfy savvier generation of shoppers High street brands that boomed in the noughties before the squeeze of both sustainabl…
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Jackson Boxer’s recipe for roast apples with toffee sauce and soured cream
Autumn on a plate: come in from the fireworks and warm up with this sweet, rich caramelised apple treat I love a tarte tatin: it’s one of those perfect recipes that contains only a few key ingredients…
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‘Apologies for any confusion!’: how to write the perfect passive-aggressive email
In a survey, ‘just to be clear’ came out as the most loathed phrase. But I think I can do better A new contender for the most passive-aggressive email phrase has emerged. “Just to be clear” was chosen…
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I wrote a book about death. Here’s what people really think about dying
In the eight years since my graphic novel on death published, I’ve learned readers of all ages want to talk about loss and preserve their family’s stories Becoming an author in my late 50s was unexpec…
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Dripping with style: what fashion insiders wear in the rain – plus we pick the best raincoats and accessories
Top tips on how to stay dry and stylish from those who know how. Plus this autumn’s best rain gear, from practical jackets to puddle-proof boots Associate fashion editor for the Guardian Continue read…
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Ghost in the machine: how AI is haunting the search for the supernatural
Ghost hunting has changed in recent years due to AI chatbots, and paranormal enthusiasts are concerned Ghost hunting is a tech-heavy pursuit. When Amy Waine and Jarrad Cutting investigate haunted loca…
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Witches, clowns and a killer durian! Halloween in the Blue Mountains – in pictures
Each Halloween, photographer Maja Baska roams the streets of North Katoomba with her analogue camera to document the local festivities, capturing everything from the delightfully banal to the genuinel…
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Mercury, lead and methanol found in counterfeit beauty products seized across UK
Copies of popular cosmetics and skincare products more likely to contain toxic substances, Trading Standards warns Mercury, lead and methanol have been found in counterfeit beauty products seized acro…
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DIY socks, messy collars and cummerbunds: nine wardrobe updates from the catwalks
High fashion looks without a big budget? Follow our frugal guide to pinch the biggest autumn/winter ‘26 catwalk trends for free • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Dark…
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Homes without neighbours in England and Wales – in pictures
You’ll be safe from trick-or-treaters in a grand home at the end of a long driveway or a Grade II-listed farmhouse tucked away in a hamlet Continue reading...
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Hot fuzz: what to wear with a fluffy coat
For even more impact, contrast an OTT coat with casual basics or classic tailoring Continue reading...
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