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'Few could come to mum's funeral, but the sun shone and our love filled the room'

As a funeral director, Isabel Potter had been planning her mother's funeral since her third cancer diagnosis, but when the time came the coronavirus pandemic turned these plans upside down




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Lady Gaga style file: from meat dresses to leotards, we take a look back at the star's loudest red carpet looks

From disco ball dresses to blood-soaked costumes, remind yourself of Gaga's boldest looks




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Aldi launches its food parcel delivery service

It is the first time the discount chain has sold products online




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Would you design your dream wedding dress via Zoom?

Designers have begun the shift to virtual wedding dress fittings




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Clever tech to help you save money during Covid-19

From smart car insurance to virtual credit cards, these little tech tricks add up over time




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Missoma creates Round of Applause necklace to raise funds for the NHS

A round of applause for our carers




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iPhone SE2: Apple finally launches follow-up for the much loved SE with a smaller, cheaper phone

A new iPhone for under £500? You'd better believe it




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This celeb-approved rainbow t-shirt aims to raise £5 million for the NHS

Shopping app Kindred and #ClapForOurCarers have launched the cutest t-shirt... and the celebs are loving it




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Feline fantasia: why Tiger King is the fiery fashion inspiration nobody knew they needed

Take a walk on the wild side




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Alternative honeymoons: 10 destinations that aren't the Maldives

​Use this enforced downtime to dream up your perfect honeymoon. Stay home and start planning, says Suzannah Ramsdale




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From DIY tinting to putting down the wax strips: how to master beautiful brows at home

The over-arching advice is that less is always more




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40 positive moments during the coronavirus pandemic to lift your spirits

It's not all doom and gloom, here are the things worth celebrating




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How to stay committed to your new exercise routine post-lockdown

You've finally sorted out a routine that works for you, but what happens when lockdown lifts and your free time disappears? Experts reveal how to stay committed




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Divorce, solo parenting and crowded flatshares: 5 tales of self-isolation around the capital

From the now-trapped together couple who had just decided to divorce, to a cramped houseshare of ten people... Londoners on their new lockdown lives




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8 essential recipes for every dal lover

Dal is the perfect lockdown meal - here are eight of the best dal recipes from our foodie columnist, Mallika Basu




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Candice Carty-Williams and Dawn O'Porter longlisted for 2020 Comedy Women in Print Prize

The Comedy Women in Print Prize is the only award in the UK and Ireland to recognise work by funny women




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Artist Charlie Mackesy has designed a t-shirt in aid of Comic Relief — and the celebs are all on board

Love Wins




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The psychedelic swirls are back: how to DIY tie-dye and rock the twirly trend

The fashion cognoscenti have spoken - tie-dye is back on the fashion menu




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IKEA shares recipe for its famous Swedish meatballs

The six-step recipe includes the classic Swedish cream sauce




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The winner announcement for the 2020 International Booker Prize has been postponed

The winner will be announced 'late summer', organisers say




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Gwyneth Paltrow to replace her £1,000-a-ticket Goop Summit with free digital 'In Goop Health' sessions

Paltrow's pricey wellness summit just got mighty accessible




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BBC unveils 'biggest push on education in its history' with new learning programme for kids at home

It's the BBC's 'biggest push on education in its history' and kicks off Monday, April 20




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Pregnant in a pandemic: what you do and don't need to know

Always consult your midwife and get kitted out online — resident expert Karen Dacre has a guide to growing a human in lockdown




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What is 420 Weed Day and is cannabis legal in the UK?

Each year, thousands of people mark what is now known as 'Weed Day'




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Perspectives: Penguin releases powerful essays about the pandemic from top authors including Philip Pullman and Nick Hornby

Malorie Blackman, Lee Child and Philip Pullman are among the first five essayists published




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Best pollen apps to help you manage and track hayfever

Hayfever season is just getting started




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London's best pollen apps

We're in the middle of pollen season now, with grass, tree and weed pollen creating runny noses and "bless yous" all round. At this irritating time of the year our smartphones are here to rescue us — so don't get caught out by an unexpected pollen count if you miss the breakfast news. Here are the five best pollen apps — all of which just happen to be free to boot




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Turn off, tune out: a guide to getting your sleep back on track

An obsession with tracking our nocturnal habits is keeping us awake at night, says Katie Strick




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Uber Eats is offering Bumble users 25 per cent off to go on virtual date

The meal delivery service and dating platform have joined forces to encourage the new era of dating




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How the nation's self-isolation has made one single mum feel more connected than ever

Lockdown life is raising new challenges for all of us, but the experience may help people empathise with single parents more, writes single mother and The Mother Edit blogger, Rebecca Cox




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This natural spray is the caring alternative to hand sanitiser you need to know

The natural germ buster is giving a helping hand




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World's best teacher warns of 'burn-out' risk if online lessons are too intense

"A lot of parents are not coping, and it is early days. If we carry on working like this being online all the time we will burn out and be miserable"




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These are the bread recipes people are making across the world, according to Pinterest

Forget sourdough, how about Japanese brioche or Navajo bread?




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Louis Theroux to launch his first podcast to keep you entertained during the lockdown

The documentary maker's new show involves interviews with high-profile names




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From Elizabeth Arden to Essie: Queen Elizabeth II's beauty cupboard contents revealed

Get the royally-approved glow




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London Fashion Week will be digital-only for first time

As both menswear and womenswear combine for the digital event, could this spell the end for runway shows permanently?




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The Queen's go-to bag brand has given her favourite a makeover in honour of her birthday

Launer has re-designed them in new hues of blue




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Meet the Hoteliers: Abhishek Sharma runs the original barefoot luxury hotel in the Maldives

From a road trip along Spain's Costa Brava to the rolling tea fields of Munnar in India, Soneva Fushi's general manager shares his post-pandemic travel wishlist




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How to nab a free 'Make My Magnum' kit this Friday

A sweet way to quell any Friday night boredom




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Mercury rising: the astrology social media accounts to follow in the lockdown

The lockdown has us turning to the stars for guidance




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Best virtual HIIT classes to do from your living room

Miss the burn? No studio, no problem — just download high-octane cardio sessions to your living room, says Phoebe Luckhurst




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Meghan Markle wore Prince Harry and baby Archie's star signs on her necklaces during first interview about new Disney+ documentary

Megha-bling




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Queen Elizabeth style file: a look back over the fashion choices of our longest-reigning monarch

As Queen Elizabeth II turns 94 today, we reminisce about her greatest-ever looks




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Expert advice on how to homeschool your children

Nicola Anderson, head of customer support at MyTutor, reveals tips and tricks for homeschooling under lockdown




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Why does the Queen celebrate her birthday twice?

There's nothing like a good birthday. Luckily for HRH, she's got two of them to look forward to this year




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When is the Queen's birthday 2019? Why does she have an official and unofficial celebration?

There's nothing like a good birthday. Luckily for HRH, she's got two of them to look forward to this year




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Medical experts explain the potential treatments for Covid-19

Two leading medicine experts share their knowledge of the virus




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Sonos is launching a new radio service to soundtrack your WFH office

The service will facilitate streaming of established radio stations as well as the new Sonos Sound System station




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From Slack to Zoom — say hello to the new behemoths of tech

Our world of remote work and play is creating a boom for apps that connect us




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Moshi sleep app for kids branches out into mindfulness and meditation for children

The sleep-focused app has raised £9.6 million for its mission to bring mindfulness to children