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Lockdown Letters: A chance to reconnect with Jewish roots on Friday night

For the next instalment of our new series of letters capturing tales and reflections during lockdown, Zoe Paskett finds the family traditions she once resisted have become the highlight of her week




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There's set to be a new 'Big Five' and you can choose the animals

Wildlife experts are calling on the public to redefine the Big Five




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Next In Fashion's Daniel Fletcher makes face masks for grandmother's care home amid coronavirus pandemic

The designer also shared the pattern online




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Jane Fonda is making limited-edition personalised tracksuits for Covid-19

They're a sure-fire way to up your WFH game




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Coronavirus shines a light on the need for transparency in fashion's supply chain

"The covid-19 pandemic proves exactly why transparency in the fashion industry is so vital"




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Why now is the time to try an exfoliating foot peel

Some self-care pampering for while WFH




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Hilary Mantel, Bernardine Evaristo and Maggie O' Farrell make Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist

Mantelmania continues as The Mirror And The Light makes it to the final stages of the 2020 Women's Prize for Fiction




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The top environmental influencers to follow on Instagram

Forget the food-porn images, Instagram is a source of inspiration for those looking to follow a no-waste lifestyle




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The top environmental influencers to follow on Instagram

Instagram can be a source of inspiration for those looking to follow a no-waste lifestyle




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EasyJet puts Easter 2021 flights on sale from £14.99

Budget airline easyJet has released its Easter 2021 flight sale - five months ahead of schedule.




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Happy Earth Day 2020! Here's everything you need to know

This year will be the first Digital Earth Day




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Try this one-minute depuffing facial gua sha routine at-home

Could just two minutes a day of facial massage mean you can forgo your fancy face cream?




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10 quarantine birthday memes you'll only appreciate if you're 'celebrating' during lockdown

If you were born in March or April, our condolences ...




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Think inside the box: puzzles and board games to get your through lockdown

From puzzle-solving to empire-building — sweep the board, says Samuel Fishwick




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The tech behind London's new NHS Nightingale hospital

A fully-connected hospital had to be built in only seven days




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Plant tech: from micro-greenhouses to AI botanists, the smart guide to healthy plants

How does your isolation garden grow? The smart guide to keeping it in full bloom




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Dear Diary: how will we remember the year the world paused?

It's more important than ever to capture everyday moments both mighty and miniscule, says Katie Strick




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On the airwaves: Ira Glass on lockdown life and his podcast empire

'People like stories' says New York-based Glass




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Drink up: the best wine podcasts

From quarantine vino survival guides to sharing a glass with celebs, these are the best wine podcasts to know




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Ethical at any size: the plus-size brands with sustainability at their core

Because every body deserves to be dressed well




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Hair loss prevention: How to stop it falling out and thinning with stress

Causes, prevention and treatment... we speak to an award-winning hair doctor to get some advice on preserving your precious locks




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ReBurberry Edit: Burberry launches eco capsule collection and new green eco clothing tags for Earth Day

To celebrate World Earth Day, the British brand has created an edit of its SS20 collection made from recycled and bio-based materials




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Sustainable luxury fashion label Mother of Pearl creates first high street collection with John Lewis

Hardworking wardrobe staples from one of luxury fashion's coolest sustainability stars




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What is today's Google Doodle? Everything you need to know about Earth Day 2020

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day




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How to make a no-sew DIY face mask using what you already have at home

Covid protection, but make it fashion




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Travel experts on the first place they'll be heading to once the crisis is over

From Corsica to Cornwall, New Orleans to Namibia... our favourite globetrotters share the destinations they'll be making a beeline for when the world is open again




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#DesignYourSuperBear: John Lewis and Waitrose launch soft toy design competition for UK kids

100% of the proceeds will go towards the NHS




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Lockdown Letters: A cancelled wedding causes a change of heart

In the latest instalment in our series of thoughts and reflections during lockdown, Suzannah Ramsdale reassesses what's actually important




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St George's Day 2020: Who was England's patron saint?

This year's celebrations will be a little different amid the coronavirus lockdown




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St George's Day 2019: Who was England's patron saint?

Get ready to wave that flag with pride




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New Zoom 5.0 app rectifies security concerns with government-strength encryption tech and meeting protection

The company has made steps to secure meetings against Zoombombing




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Prince Louis echoes Prince William's signature dressed-down look for birthday pictures

Like father, like son




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Canada Goose to stop buying new fur by 2022

The brand will however continue to use fur it has reclaimed from customers through a buy-back scheme




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What date is Ramadan and what impact will coronavirus have on celebrations this year?

Coronavirus: The symptoms




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The race is (back) on: your guide to marathon plan Bs

The London Marathon might be off until October, but just because we're not heading to Blackheath this weekend, it doesn't mean Sunday can't be race day. In fact, the conditions are all set: a clear diary; ideal weather (a dry 15C with a cooling breeze); and those new trainers you bought on eBay last week — the perfect excuse to lace up and take on the 26.2 (or some combination of those digits).




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Why you should consider taking a vitamin D supplement in lockdown

Health experts have reissued guidelines on the supplement as the population faces more time indoors




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Expert advice on how to plan a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic

Poppy Mardall, Founder and Director of Poppy's, on the dos and don'ts of a funeral in the era of COVID-19




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Book review: Redhead at the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler

Finding humour and humanity in the ordinary




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Book of the week: The Ratline by Philippe Sands

Son defends sins of his father in this grim page-turning life story of a Nazi




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Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan: a sharp, assured debut from the new Sally Rooney

Smart debut skewers millennial manners




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Start-up Resilience programme launches to support female and BAME founders during Covid-19

The new scheme wants to ensure diverse founders are still standing once things are back to normal




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Meghan Markle's wedding dress designer on the "trust and intimacy" involved in the making of the dress

As she prepares to depart Givenchy, Claire Waight Keller reveals what went on behind the scenes




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Everything you need to know about the multi-billion-pound race to find a virus vaccine

Today marks the start of human drug trials, as beating Covid-19 becomes a global effort. Susannah Butter reports




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The Duchess of Cambridge wears blue Ghost dress in honour of the NHS to clap for our carers

She appeared alongside the rest of her family, who also all wore blue in tribute




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Met Gala Challenge: Billy Porter is encouraging you to recreate your favourite Met Gala looks in new Instagram challenge

Lockdown is about to get considerably more fash-un




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New Balance 530 trainers are the fashion girl favourite for your daily stroll

The retro runner has made (another) comeback




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European Day of Languages 2018: Best apps for learning a language on the go

Learning a language is good for brain-training so get out your smartphone and start downloading




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Netflix's Narcos is set to become a designer menswear brand

The hit show has just been renewed for a fifth season




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Reversible tricks to give your rental home a high-impact refresh

These creative tricks are easy to put back when you move out for renters worried about their deposit.




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The best time of day to exercise to improve your sleep in lockdown

Can you expertly time your daily dose of cardio to boost the quality of your sleep? Rosie Fitzmaurice finds out...