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Trust me, this is what millennials want from a Topshop comeback

Topshop has been teasing a comeback, four years after it left the high street. Former superfan Katie Rosseinsky reckons that leaning into millennial nostalgia could be the key to future successes

<p>Francesca Jackson, 29, never considered her symptoms such as fatigue, racing thoughts, and mood swings were due to ADHD</p>

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‘I self-medicated for years – until I was finally diagnosed with ADHD’

<p>Why are women without children encouraged to resent those with them?</p>

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Babies shouldn’t be ruining your friendships

<p>Research shows that Gen Z is more divided than any other generation on gender equality</p>

Why Gen Z is less woke than you think

<p>Fatal luck: Over 20 years and five films, Final Destination has terrorised viewers with its improbably horrific kill scenes</p>

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Final Destination is scarier than ever amid a rise in freak accidents

<p>Bills, bills, bills: most households in England are about to be hit with the maximum council tax increase</p>

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If you live alone, council tax hits hard – I’m dreading new rises

<p>Turn back time: Life doesn’t have to feel as if it’s constantly speeding up</p>

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I tried a hack to slow down time – this is what happened

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<p>‘The constant soundtrack playing in my ears had left me disconnected from both my own feelings and the world around me’</p>

I existed without headphones for a year: did it change my life?

<p>Health scare: How concerned should we be about the plastic tools we use to cook with every day?</p>

IN FOCUS

How worried should we be about the amount of plastic in our kitchens?

<p>Children as young as seven are now sharing their skincare routines on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube</p>

In Focus

How Gen Alpha’s childhood has been taken over by skincare

<p>Taskmaskers can sometimes be spotted around the office deep in thought... about dinner plans</p>

Why Gen-Zers like me are tricking our bosses with performative work

Fitness and wellness

<p>Barnett has promised refunds for those who have withdrawn their support of the women-only gym</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Women-only gym founder accused of transphobia

Controversy over Natalee Barnett’s women-only gym has prompted social media users to ask: who deserves to feel safe while exercising?

Fitness and wellbeing

Women-only gym founder accused of transphobia

Controversy over Natalee Barnett’s women-only gym has prompted social media users to ask: who deserves to feel safe while exercising?

<p>Barnett has promised refunds for those who have withdrawn their support of the women-only gym</p>

<p>Danielle Brandon is one of the world's best CrossFit athletes, but her journey to the top of the sport was unlike any other</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Danielle Brandon’s path to becoming one of the fittest women on earth

<p>Harry Styles worked with trainer Thibo David to ensure he was fighting fit ahead of his Love On Tour shows (Ian West/PA)</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

After trying Harry Styles’ workout, his marathon time doesn’t shock me

<p>Gummies often contain high levels of sugar and sweeteners, according to experts</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

Do gummy supplements actually work?

<p>Apple Cider Vinegar highlighted the risk of trusting influencers when it comes to your health</p>

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Wellness TikTok is full of dangerous ‘health’ advice

<p>Apple Cider Vinegar highlighted the risk of trusting influencers when it comes to your health</p>

LET'S UNPACK THAT

Wellness TikTok is full of dangerous ‘health’ advice

<p>Shut out: new research from This Girl Can has highlighted how women on lower incomes are feeling excluded from fitness </p>

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Fitness has a class problem – here’s what we can do about it

<p>Sweat lodges have been used for millennia for health and spiritual practices</p>

Fitness and wellbeing

I tried a Temazcal ceremony in Mexico

Food features

<p>The grand old deli of Circus Road – still standing, still thriving</p>

How Panzer’s deli has kept London coming back for 80 years

<p>Better than Botox? A slow-simmered broth packed with collagen and, crucially, actual flavour</p>

Cooking with collagen – get more of this wonder nutrient in your diet

<p>Where sustainability meets serious winemaking: Journey’s End in Stellenbosch proves South Africa’s fine wine credentials</p>

South African wine is world-class – so why is it still underrated?

<p>Rosamund Hall is concerned by Trump’s plans to impose 200 per cent tariffs on EU wines</p>

Is Trump’s tariff war on European wine a cynical ploy?

Recipes

<p>Golden, sticky, and dangerously good – don’t forget the custard</p>

Golden syrup cake: A warm hug in dessert form

<p>Scotland’s answer to the Croque – and it might just be better</p>

A haggis toastie that puts the Croque Monsieur to shame

<p>Spring on a plate – three easy, budget-friendly recipes that make the most of the season’s best</p>

Three budget-friendly spring recipes you’ll want to make this week

Life Stories

<p>After having five children of her own, Charlotte Johnson-Daniels decided to help childless couples and become a surrogate in 2022</p>

‘I’m a surrogate – but I don’t want to make money from a baby’

<p>Mohammed Nayef Salem is 18 and has been training as an entertainer since he was 12</p>

‘I’m a clown in a war zone – it’s an incredibly important job’

<p>Lauren Bateman, who received under-eye filler from a woman without medical qualifications</p>

‘I got under-eye filler – then felt like my face was going to explode’

<p>Rachael Doman and her husband Paul with their three children</p>

‘I went from zero children to being a mum to three kids overnight’

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<p>Selena Gomez reveals how she almost ruined proposal from Benny Blanco.</p>

Selena Gomez reveals how she almost ruined proposal from Benny Blanco

<p>Heineken’s UK pub business runs around 2,400 venues (Heineken/PA)</p>

Worldwide search launched to find new owner of 155-year-old Irish pub

<p>Chrissy Teigen hits back after trolls accuse her of having too much face filler.</p>

Chrissy Teigen responds to trolls over online face filler abuse

Awkward moment I’m A Celeb star asked about Danny and Maura’s ‘kiss’

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Design

<p>The right light: your interior space should reflect how you feel about your life</p>

Interior designers reveal their biggest decorating icks and pet peeves

<p>Meghan Markle in an episode of Netflix’s 'With Love, Meghan’, which has been accused of being too beige</p>

I’m a ‘sad beige mum’ like Meghan – it’s the only way I can cope

Style spring florals to fancify your scheme (Graham & Brown/PA)

9 ways to style spring florals and fancify your scheme

Royal Family

<p>Meghan Markle in ‘With Love, Meghan’</p>

Meghan Markle responds fan’s concern with handwritten letter

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Prince William arrives in Estonia to visit troops guarding Nato border

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Meghan Markle accused of copying Spanish coat of arms in rebrand

Women

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The Independent Influence List list on display at the Outernet

<p>Some are calling Blue’s stunt a bizarre cash grab while others have called it a trauma response</p>

Bonnie Blue isn’t the problem: it’s the men who want to sleep with her

The real reason why Demi Moore’s Golden Globes speech is going viral

Dating and Relationships

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Why it’s time to rethink cheating

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Why women across the world celebrate Galentine’s Day

<p>There’s a wide range of options out there, so, you’re bound to find something to suit </p>

Fitness and wellbeing

10 best sex toys for men in 2025, recommended by experts

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Elon Musk posts a transphobic rant hours after daughter denounces him

Elon Musk posts a transphobic rant hours after daughter denounces him

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'Hate has gone too far' says Gen Z after millennial prom dress roasting sparks debate

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Tesla Cybertruck recalled in another major blow to Elon Musk

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Donald Trump says Elon Musk won’t be briefed on one key strategy plan

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Beyonce's mother Tina Knowles breaks silence over offensive Kanye West comments

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Beyonce's mother Tina Knowles breaks silence over offensive Kanye West comments

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GTA 6 LIVE: Trailer 2 release date hiding in plain sight 'all along'

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Andrew Tate hits out at Ashley Walters over Adolescence in fiery post