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Lifestyle

What is delusion week? TikTok self-improvement trend

If you want to try it out and aim to change your life in only a week, find out how below

London Life

How to thrive as a freelancer in economic uncertainty

Freelancing has real benefits, but you need to be prepared

Insider

Headshots, speed mentoring at this hotel on International Women’s Day

Female-run hotel group The Doyle Collection’s IWD celebrations at The Marylebone are providing both — and more — in the coming week

Events and Things To Do

St Patrick’s Day parade and festival: How to celebrate in London

More than 50,000 people are expected to attend this year’s celebrations in Trafalgar Square

London Life

Dragons’ Den star plans entrepreneurship scheme for Grenfell community

Steven Bartlett has begun a mentoring initiative for the Grenfell community

Fashion

Rihanna’s most killer looks ahead of the Super Bowl halftime show

As she prepares (and we anxiously wait) for her first performance in four years, we look back on Rihanna’s style evolution — from Island Girl to world renowned fashion icon

London Life

It doesn’t pay to be single in a cost-of-living crisis

Londoners looking for love need more than a good sense of humour in times like these

London Life

Are wood burning stoves a step backwards for net zero?

More people are using wood burners to heat their homes, but is it the right way to go?

News

Cervical cancer prevention week: six early signs according to a doctor

Cervical cancer can be hard to spot, so make sure you see a doctor if you have any of the following signs

Lifestyle

Chinese Zodiac: A guide to finding your animal sign and its meaning

2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac.

Insider

How to talk to your children about Andrew Tate

Andrew Tate is behind bars and banned from TikTok but he still has plenty of supporters — including children. Here’s how to talk to yours about the world’s most infamous misogynist

Tech

Is this the end for Tinder swindlers? Dating apps roll out scam alerts

Tinder and Hinge will show users tips to spot scammers as figures show Brits were conned out of £91 million by romantic fraudsters last year

London Life

‘The price of childcare kept me out of the jobs market’

Parents are suffering - both financially and emotionally. The time for platitudes is over, says Sarah Hesz

Lifestyle

Why is Friday the 13th considered so unlucky?

Do you know what paraskevidekatriaphobia means? Take a guess...

Lifestyle

How to fight anxiety and loneliness during Christmas

Christmas can be an emotionally triggering time of the year for many

Lifestyle

New Year: Why and when countries around the world celebrate it

Find out when and how different countries such as Turkey, Israel and Sri Lanka celebrate the New Year

Tech

Tinder’s new feature lets you define the ‘situationship’ you want

The app’s new ‘relationship goals’ profile tags are for people who want something between a hook-up and a relationship

Lifestyle

What is gaslighting, what are the signs, and how did it become a term?

Gaslighting can make you question your perception of reality, memories, and more

London Life

Why is Boxing Day called Boxing Day?

No boxes were harmed in the making of this holiday

London Life

How to keep your dogs and cats warm this week

The weather outside is frightful, so here’s how to keep your pets safe and warm

Lifestyle

What is PCOS as Keke Palmer announces she is pregnant?

The NHS says that the condition affects one in 10 women in the UK, with half of them not experiencing any symptoms

Fashion

The chic but affordable jewellery brands you need on your radar

From £25 to £250, these are the perfect pieces for treating your loved one... or yourself

Tech

Best dry cleaning apps in London

Easy cleaning: we've picked London’s best digi dry cleaners

Lifestyle

Google Doodle celebrates jollof rice: What is the dish and origins?

West African rice dish jollof rice is a unifying meal, with roots in Senegal, but also popular across the Nigerian and Ghanaian diaspora

World

When is the Day of the Dead and how is it celebrated?

Vibrant celebrations for Dia de los Muertos will start soon

Tech

Play with AR Jurassic World dinosaurs in Google Search

Spend time with a Jurassic World T-Rex in your home with the help of augmented reality 

Lifestyle

National Black Cat Day: Battersea urges people to look beyond myths

Traditional Western superstitions suggest that black cats bring bad luck and should be avoided

London Life

You'll have to wait until 2090 to see a full solar eclipse in the UK

The rare event will take place in the US on Tuesday but in the UK we have 68 years to wait

Lifestyle

What is the sleep hack that will help you drift to sleep in 2 minutes?

The Military Sleep Method is having its viral moment on TikTok

Tech

From Bolt to Ola: The next-generation taxi apps to know

More and more ride-hailing apps are launching in London 

Tech

What is OnlyFans? The NSFW social network shouted out by Beyoncé

OnlyFans recently received a nice bout of publicity thanks to Beyoncé

London Life

Life and times of Larry the Downing Street cat

Now owned by his fourth prime minister, Larry the Downing Street cat has daily duties that include greeting guests and ‘inspecting security defences’

Lifestyle

Creatives to follow to celebrate Black History Month now and forever

In celebration of Black History Month, Shannon Walker, founder of creative agency Social Disruption, shares some inspiring accounts to follow now and support forever

Lifestyle

National Poetry Day: Theme, events and how to get involved

This year it falls on October 6, with the day celebrating poetry and its beauty