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What last went down British coalmines in 1986? The Saturday quiz | Life and style
The questions 1 Who won the debut season of Ukraine’s Dancing With the Stars?2 Which 1963 book is credited with inspiring second-wave feminism?3 A species …
Blind date: ‘A compliment would’ve been nice. He was flirtatious with the ladies behind’ | Life and style
Dick on Nicole What were you hoping for?To meet a new friend and have a great meal. First impressions?Open, vivacious, lively and very friendly. What …
‘It gives off psycho vibes’: the sharehouse with a homebuilt shrine to Princess Diana | Life and style
Kate McGuinness was born the year Princess Diana died and has always “been incredibly saddened whenever I hear about Diana”. But her interest in the …
The BoF Podcast: Remembering the Life and Work of Karl Lagerfeld
“Prodigious.” “Enthusiastic.” A peerless “figurehead” of the industry with a — self-proclaimed — “Google mind.” As the creative director of Chanel, Fendi and founder of …
Need a present for someone you hate? How about a calendar showing views of the M40? | Life and style
Name: Landmarks of the M40 2023. Age: Brand new. Appearance: Twelve very slightly different pictures of the 89-mile road that runs through Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire …
Hire school: how to rent a formal dress | Life and style
The endurance of school formals – their heady mix of halterneck dresses, fake tans and carefully coordinated bags and shoes – suggests they remain essential …
How we met: ‘We needed a drummer for our band and I thought we should definitely audition him’ | Life and style
In April 2009, Caleb was living in Oakland, California, and was the singer/bassist in an indie band. “We needed to find a drummer,” he remembers. …
Castle life: what’s next for Escape to the Chateau’s Dick and Angel? | Interiors
Do you know how sexy plumbing is?” asks Dick Strawbridge. “It’s not! But it’s so, so important,” he laughs. Actually, corrects his wife, Angel, “our …
Blind date: ‘We were the last people there – I don’t think that was just down to the cocktails!’ | Life and style
Maddy on Jessie What were you hoping for?A fun evening, a good story and not to be embarrassingly bad on a date reported in a …
Blair Walnuts Invites You to Laugh Your Way Through Life
Digital creator Blair Walnuts had a blast at New York Fashion Week. Amidst the euphoria, she could never forget her fans. “It was legendary,” she …
‘You do see a bit of Jackson Pollock in it’: the country pub with a striking Nicky Winmar artwork | Life and style
You’d expect the walls of a country pub to be decorated with sporting memorabilia or old photos – and, to a large extent, Castlemaine’s Bridge …
A shopping guide to the best … knitted dresses | Life and style
Buy Pink, £59.99, mango.com Navy blue oversized, £125, hush-uk.com Cream and black, £320 by Malene Birger from net-a-porter.com Rent Rainbow striped, £36 for 4 days, …
How Often You Should Wash Your Gray Hair, According to Experts — Best Life
There’s one beauty question that’s almost always on our minds: how often should I wash my hair? Some experts seem to suggest sudsing up every …
How to buy a sustainable raincoat: ‘Get the garment that’s right for your needs’ | Life and style
Last week I was at a sustainable fashion event where I got caught in a conversation between two industry experts. They were discussing the recent …
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on the Issues at Stake During Midterm Elections: ‘These Are Life and Death’
Midterm elections never seem to garner the same kind of attention presidential elections do—in fact, voter turnout is roughly 20% lower. There are a number …
5 Ways to Manage Your Gray Hair Changing Texture — Best Life
As we age, our hair undergoes many changes. It turns gray, can thin out, and often changes texture. Obviously, these changes can be jarring. If …
5 Tips for Wearing Leggings Over 65 — Best Life
Even before the pandemic, “athleisure” emerged from the fashion “don’t” closet into the mainstream trend arena. And when so many of us are spending more …
What links the Monkees to Minder? The Saturday quiz | Life and style
The questions 1 In 1841 which instrument debuted at an exhibition in Brussels?2 Bella and Bertie stand on top of which building?3 What story was …
Diamond treaties, soup throw flavours and banned AI art – take the Thursday quiz | Life and style
Welcome once again to the Thursday quiz, which is normally written by Tuesday lunchtime and thus is somewhat reluctant to include much topical content at …