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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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'Tonight's WWE Money in the Bank supershow is London's most important wrestling event in 30 years - here's why'
O2 Arena
If you were in or around Greenwich on Friday (June 30) then, even for London standards, there were a lot of unusual sights to see. WWE has come to town in grand fashion, bringing their Money in the Bank pay per view show to The O2 and the good-natured circus of events and talent that comes with it has descended on the capital in style, along with thousands of wrestling fans from across the UK and Europe.
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Live: London Underground and train cancellations and closures as Easter Weekend begins
There could be disruption to your journeys around London this weekend
The underrated city 3 hours from London that gets 300 days of sun a year and it costs only £18 to get there
Travel
It's located on the stunning Mediterranean coast with wonderful beaches perfect for escaping busy London life (Contains affiliates links)
The pretty seaside town 80 minutes from London with UK’s second best pub grub
Travel
It is also renowned for its Oysters
The UK's 'second prettiest' village that looks more like it belongs in Italy
Travel
A stunning seaside town in North Wales has been named one of the prettiest in the UK, and with its pastel coloured buildings and stunning views it's easy to see why
European city that's a 'cheaper version of Paris' that you can get to from London in 120 minutes
Ryanair
The gem is well worth a visit this summer
London Underground
Live: London Underground and train cancellations and closures as Easter Weekend begins
There could be disruption to your journeys around London this weekend
The criminally underrated city where loads of people who can't afford London anymore are moving
Property
As London property and rent prices continue to make anyone but multimillionaires queasy, moving out of the capital is becoming a bigger and bigger temptation for many (Contains affiliates links)
The underrated city 3 hours from London that gets 300 days of sun a year and it costs only £18 to get there
Travel
It's located on the stunning Mediterranean coast with wonderful beaches perfect for escaping busy London life (Contains affiliates links)
New Look's £45 crop trench jacket that shoppers say is 'perfect for spring'
Fashion
It's a more casual version of the spring wardrobe stable
Boots launches £45 beauty box with trending skincare and makeup products worth £145
Beauty
The brand new bundle is available exclusively from the Boots website
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Enfield
Man kicked Enfield Deliveroo rider off his bike, stabbed him in front of onlookers and asked 'is he dead?'
The victim was cycling home when he was chased with a machete unprovoked
Teenager charged with attempted murder after man stabbed in fight on train to Beckenham Junction
British Transport Police
The victim, in his 20s, was left fighting for his life but is now in a critical but stable condition
The 'outstanding' South London primary school where every child gets to play violin or cello
Schools
The primary school in Lambeth has a dad's club where men from different backgrounds can socialise while taking part in activities with their kids
Three people rushed to hospital after two men stormed Chelsea shop with hammers in violent robbery
Metropolitan Police
The men stole thousands of pounds worth of jewellery
Live: London Underground and train cancellations and closures as Easter Weekend begins
London Underground
There could be disruption to your journeys around London this weekend
London Underground
Live: London Underground and train cancellations and closures as Easter Weekend begins
There could be disruption to your journeys around London this weekend
Urgent hunt for unknown man after two women raped by attacker who targets lone women
Crime
Given the four-year gap between incidents, Met Police assume that it’s highly likely the suspect has carried out further attacks
Three people rushed to hospital after two men stormed Chelsea shop with hammers in violent robbery
Metropolitan Police
The men stole thousands of pounds worth of jewellery
Teenager charged with attempted murder after man stabbed in fight on train to Beckenham Junction
British Transport Police
The victim, in his 20s, was left fighting for his life but is now in a critical but stable condition
The best London halal restaurants for Eid when Ramadan 2024 comes to end
Eid
There are so many different cuisines selling delicious halal foods across London (Contains affiliates links)