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'I pitted 3 London fortune tellers against each other to learn my destiny - I now know when I'll die'
Camden
Tarot cards, psychics and palm readers all weighed up my future and warned me of certain things
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'My £4.29 Amazon fingerless gloves stop my hands freezing when working at home and I can still type'
Amazon
When working from home on chillier days, the cold slowly creeps into your hands, but Amazon has a cheap and cheerful solution, writes Dave Comeau (while wearing them)
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'I've abandoned my ghd straighteners for a £25 model and they're just as good'
Beauty
The Remington straighteners are under £30 and shoppers are snapping them up
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'I tried Aldi's alternatives to Mars, Snickers, Twix and Biscoff to see if they were worth it'
Aldi
Some of them were definitely worth it
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'I walked around Ealing looking at what's actually above my head and got a new perspective on London'
London History
From ornate carvings of lions and historic figures to intricate patterns on stonework - it's worth looking at what's above the likes of Caffè Nero and Betfred
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Secluded beach 2 hours from London with its own railway station less well-known than Brighton
Travel
The peaceful beach is nestled between two popular seaside spots
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Rishi Sunak's response to Slave Play controversy is exact reason we need 'Black people nights'
Race
No, no one has actually been banned from watching Slave Play which Rishi's office could have simply looked up before responding in such an embarrassing way
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'I did a full face of makeup on my Tube commute and it was worth the awkwardness for a lie in'
Tube
With a make-up brush and a dream of no longer waking up in the dark, here's how I got on
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'My Apple iPad is one of few purchases I don't regret and now Very has slashed its price'
Technology
Not only is it the most portable laptop ever, it's also a notepad and a TV all in one
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'I compared Waitrose's new £5 meal deal to rivals Tesco and Boots and it's actually worth it'
Waitrose
The different options available make it a great option for a fancy meal deal, but still cheaper than the likes of Pret
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'I flew from London City Airport for the first time and I'm never bothering with Heathrow or Gatwick ever again'
London City Airport
The queue was ridiculously fast
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'I tried making my own pumpkin spice latte at home and it was as delicious as Starbucks and saved me £4.26'
Food and Drink
The humble PSL won't be breaking my wallet this year
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'My leg muscle aches stopped me from sleeping but Kloris' CBD balm for muscles means I nod off in minutes'
Health
I was genuinely shocked by how well Kloris' CBD balm worked on my restless legs
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'My hairdryer is £7.75 at Tesco and it's been drying my curls perfectly for 6 years'
Beauty
I will be using this hairdryer until its dying breath, and I don't see that happening very soon
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‘My new Shark hoover made me look forward to cleaning day instead of dreading it’
Technology
Seeing the vacuum's headlights highlight all the filth in my home makes me strangely happy
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'I did a SATS maths test as an adult and I'm certain I got beaten by some 10-year-olds'
Education
Dan Wiggins had no idea what he was in for
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London Underground passenger breaks their foot and discovers infuriating behaviour disabled people face on Tube every day
London Underground
Others shared their experiences with 'offering your seat' culture
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'The best vacuum cleaner I own - Henry the Hoover - is on sale and it's perfect except for one problem'
Deals
The bulky vacuum cleaner is great at hoovering everything up but you need the space to store it
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'I tried Amazon Prime same-day delivery on Bank Holiday Sunday to see if it would arrive and it nearly worked'
Amazon
Signing up to Amazon Prime, I was tempted by the big shiny 'same-day' delivery option - but the results were slightly disappointing
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I tried the Charlotte Tilbury lip blur loved by Bella Hadid and found the perfect shade for autumn
Beauty
The iconic brand's latest innovation is a buttery matte liquid lip colour that can be worn in two different ways - so I tried every shade to find my new favourite
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'I tried the luxury Emma Hardie cleansing balm and it was so good it transformed my skin'
Marks & Spencer
It may seem a little steep in terms of price, but I've had it for months and is worth the investment
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'The Amazon cat basket and scratching post with 10,000s of five star ratings reviewed by my cat - and he loves it'
Amazon
Don't be put off by the "Amazon Basics" label, the cat actually loves it
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'My indoor cat tested Amazon's pet toys from laser pointers to ball rollers and he has a definite favourite'
Animals
Theo is an indoor cat, trying Amazon's cat toys and, like a cat, liking only a select few
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'I compared Huel and MyProtein to find the best protein shake and the answer was the most obvious one'
Fitness
Huel or MyProtein - Stacey's Choice for gym bros - finally answered by a man who has to get his Best Man suit fixed because he did too many squats
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Days out
The pretty seaside town with the best beach near London and amazing fish and chips
Stunning white cliffs and seven beaches leaves visitors spoilt for choice
10 London towns that people mistakenly believe are in Essex, Surrey or Kent
London Underground
There are a few towns that some people like to argue belong to Essex, Kent or Surrey - but they are wrong. These are the areas often referred to as 'London, but not really London' that have been swallowed up by the city in its expansion over the years
The 3 seaside towns dubbed ‘English Riviera’ with UK’s best fish and chips and incredibly clean beaches
Travel
It is an area known for having such immense beauty that was designated as a Global Geopark by UNESCO, to help ensure it is preserved for the world to enjoy
'Divine' Jimmy Choo original perfume that gets shoppers 'so many compliments' £26 off
Beauty
Amazon shoppers can't stop raving about the quality and smell of the Jimmy Choo eau de parfum (contains affiliate links)
Incredible London to Sicily rail journey includes sleeper train that weirdly crosses sea on a boat
Travel
The journey done by the TikTok star looks to be beautiful but it is not cheap
Beauty
'Divine' Jimmy Choo original perfume that gets shoppers 'so many compliments' £26 off
Amazon shoppers can't stop raving about the quality and smell of the Jimmy Choo eau de parfum (contains affiliate links)
Ted Baker's flattering dress with pockets ideal for summer weddings is £86 off
Fashion
The dress hides both sweat patches and bra straps (contains affiliate links)
Beauty buffs snap up viral £32 'magic drops' that gives them 'glass skin'
Beauty
Sephora shoppers say the Glow Recipe product leaves their skin glowing without looking greasy (contains affiliate links)
'I'm a skincare expert and this moisturiser of the year does something few others can'
Beauty
The new Medik8 product claims to deliver 100 hours of moisturisation alongside skin barrier and microbiome support (contains affiliate links)
Heathrow Airport passenger 'grossed out' after spotting mouse at luggage reclaim
Heathrow Airport
A Heathrow spokesperson said they 'take cleanliness of the airport seriously'
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London Underground
London Underground strike to hit London this week as stations may close 'last minute'
The weekend will be affected as well
Police name man charged with kidnapping, drugging and sexually assaulting young girl
Metropolitan Police
The 56-year-old man appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, April 24)
'Chaos' and 'panic' called out after man killed by another patient in NHS mental health facility
Crime
David Siirak died of head injuries as a staff member told the court they had not been trained in an unexpected emergency training session for 14 years
Mice on London Underground - from losing their tails to commuters warned to tuck trousers into socks
London Underground
There are more mice living across the London Underground network than there are people living in Croydon
Watch the moment armed robber points gun at shopkeeper's head before fleeing with cash drawer
Gun crime
Daniel Lee, 43, attempted a heist in South East London but dropped a distinctive yellow glove that helped police identify him
Crime
Serving and former police officers in criminal probe for 'sharing sensitive material from victim's phone'
The police watchdog has passed a filed to the Crown Prosecution Service for a charging decision
Soldiers thrown from saddles as Household Cavalry horses 'spooked' by construction work
Armed Forces
The commanding officer for the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment has issued a statement after horses escaped in Central London
Watch the moment armed robber points gun at shopkeeper's head before fleeing with cash drawer
Gun crime
Daniel Lee, 43, attempted a heist in South East London but dropped a distinctive yellow glove that helped police identify him
Escape to the Country Eltham couple joke 'is this a wind up' over price of dream home
TV and film
The show host Steve Brown helped Rachel and Red search for a peaceful countryside pad and showed them around three properties
Police name man charged with kidnapping, drugging and sexually assaulting young girl
Metropolitan Police
The 56-year-old man appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, April 24)