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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
Bookmark
'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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Cromer in Norfolk is a beautiful seaside town that is famous for its beach and local delicacy. It is the perfect place for a day trip or a weekend away from London
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London Underground
Southend-on-Sea in Essex was once a popular tourist destination and even had a tube station - and now it's set to become one of the most valuable areas in the UK
The Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum set 'perfect for travel' with a nifty second feature
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The posh town 45 minutes from London that was bafflingly named the worst place to visit near capital
Days out
Tunbridge Wells, or Royal Tunbridge Wells as it is properly known, is a town that is synonymous with poshness - but it seems that is not enough to make it a desirable place to visit
The beautiful seaside town 3 hours from London that's absolutely rammed with Londoners
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New Northern Lights alert for England on Sunday, May 12 - and how to get phone notifications
Scientist group AuroraWatch UK issued a yellow alert on Sunday morning (May 12) saying the phenomenon could be visible with the eye in some areas and with camera equipment more widely.
British Airways passengers 'disgusted' as couple 'have sex' on Heathrow flight with child running past
British Airways
The couple were reportedly 'constantly at it' for 20 minutes on the short 7.28am flight to Dublin
Call the Midwife series 14 air date, cast, plot and photos so far as Helen George 'confirms' return
Call the Midwife
The BBC period drama has already started filming new scenes
London's narrowest street with a secret club and brilliant pub at the end
Days out
The alleyway is easily accessible from the street, but best photographed during the daytime - at night it gets a lot more busy.
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We're awaiting an update on his condition
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The three London boroughs where old landlines will be switched off
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Ageing copper wires are gradually being replaced by newer technology
The incredible moment skydivers jumped out of helicopter for wingsuit flight through Tower Bridge
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The Austrian duo say it was "a dream come true"
The London borough with almost 10,000 children living in temporary accommodation
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Figures show a record number of homeless children living in short-term accommodation across England