lifestyle
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Hundreds of American crosswords appear to have been stolen. But who would steal a puzzle, and could it happen here?
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Now you can crowdsource the funniest possible responses to messages you’ve received. It’s basically Cyrano de Bergerapp
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Now that we’re married, I won’t talk dirty, and my husband has a low sex drive. Was it it the illicit conversation that really turned him on?
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talking points
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Inner life The problem with ‘unfriending’
Dr Raj Persaud and Dr David JamesCyber ‘following’ is another weapon in the stalker’s armoury
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Brace yourself for the fourth run in of our six-week marathon training series
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Weekend debrief How was your weekend running?
Kate CarterClocking up the miles for a spring race? Come and share your triumphs, woes, frustrations and PBs below the line as always -
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Twenty-six and bit miles is a long way, but preparation can be a marathon in itself. Here’s how to make the start line in style
recipe of the day
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Whether it’s a treat for Mother’s Day or a little tea-time extravagance, there’s nothing like a homemade fruity cake, says Nigel Slater
regulars
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Mid-life ex-wifeMid-life ex-wifeTime to get out my ‘sex shirt’ … tonight might be the nightThe shirt also acts as a baggy cotton dress and is invaluable for post-coital bathroom visits
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What I'm really thinkingWhat I'm really thinkingWhat I’m really thinking: the theme park costume characterI always smile for photos – even though people can’t see my face
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ExperienceExperienceExperience: my head was crushed by a rock thrown at my carThe surgeons had to remove part of my skull to give my brain room to swell. Many times I have wondered what kind of teenager would do that
pictures & video
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From Northumberland to Dartmoor, these windswept properties are perfect for walking the pet werewolf
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Stuck for ideas of what to give that special person in your life come 6 March? Here’s an indespensable guide to what every mother wants
advice
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Ask Alanis MorissetteAsk Alanis MorissetteAsk Alanis Morissette: should I protect my son from my husband?There are times when your son’s wellbeing is more important than a united front
people
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It was at the age of seven, when asked at school to write down her name and place of birth, that Angela Orosz was first made aware she had been born in Auschwitz
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The actor and musician talks about being close to his mum, who was adopted, and how his love of music comes from his dad
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puzzles
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Crossword blogCrossword blogThe great US crossword 'plagiarism' mysteryHundreds of American crosswords appear to have been stolen. But who would steal a puzzle, and could it happen here?
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you may have missed
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The number of times families sit down to share the traditional midday meal is in steep decline. But there are reasons why it has been at the heart of domestic culture for centuries
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Film-maker Joseph Bullman followed several families from the 19th century to find out how their descendants are faring now
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Baking bread from scratch is nowhere near as daunting as it seems
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the big picture
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At these cool conceptual spaces, the design is just as compelling as what’s on offer at the shopping, exhibition, dining and drinking venues
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