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Best friends forever? It’s a myth

A female soulmate is the ultimate prize — but as Claire Cohen learned the hard way, ‘The One’ is just a fairytale

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What it’s like to have your first queer relationship later in life

A divorced single mum, Rebecca Cox never expected to fall in love with a woman — but it’s the intrusive and ignorant questions about her choice she’s found most shocking

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SPF and sunlight-defence haircare: your heatwave survival kit list

SPF glow mists, luxe moisturisers and UV haircare — meet your hot weather heroes. By Rosie Fitzmaurice

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Best weekend breaks less than two hours from London

From Shere to Stow-on-the-Wold, we’ve narrowed down the best staycation spots near the capital

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Your little black book of the best personal trainers in London

They've sculpted and toned the bodies of models and moguls, now it's your turn, says Rosie Fitzmaurice

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Why the Isles of Scilly are the UK’s best kept secret

Lobster like you’ve never tasted before, turquoise waters and a beach entirely to yourself, head to Scilly this summer for a staycation like no other, says Isobel Van Dyke

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50 best campsites in the UK

From wild camping to luxury yurts, Isabella Mackay selects the most picturesque spots to pitch up

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I’m 28, happy and successful, so why am I on apps to make new friends?

A wave of buzzy new Hinge rivals promise platonic friendship at the touch of a button. Katie Strick goes in search of a BFF

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Insta-worthy interiors and three day weeks: how Gen Z is your office?

Therapists on speed dial and plenty of time to work on a side-hustle — the next generation has a very different way of doing business. Vive la (office) revolution, says Kate Wills

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The best dating apps to use in 2021

One in five UK Bumble users say they’ve joined after ending a committed relationship as a result of the pandemic, so embrace the rush of new dawn daters

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Fragrance fit for the queen: top royal perfumers

Ahead of the Platinum Jubilee, Melanie McDonagh sniffs out the chief purveyors of fragrance to the royal households

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10 coolest outdoor wedding venues in London

Say ‘I do’ in one of these unique — yet chic — al fresco venues

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VB lifts weights now and you should too — a guide to getting started

As the designer says she’s transformed her workouts in order to become curvier, Rosie Fitzmaurice on the strength workouts and training tips you need to know

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