lifestyle
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Why do you so rarely see dead birds?Readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts
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Vegan ready meals, substitutes and dessertsVegan diets are varied and healthy – but everyone craves a ready-meal and a biscuit sometimes -
From broken suits to leather jackets, Ryan Gosling, Shawn Mendes, Zayn Malik and Nick Jones model multiple alternatives to the suit jacketThe suit jacket is in crisis
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talking points
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Why are David Cameron, George Osborne and co so keen on hard hats?Readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts
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Running the Caribbean: my taster of the Nevis marathonJogging with wild horses, climbing Mount Nevis and tackling Anaconda Hill – as a race location, this beautiful island is unique
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I rarely run on roads, only to get to the hillsThe new Bob Graham Round record-holding fellrunner on prosecco and pizza, and feeling like she could run for ever
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MMA training – easily the most fun I’ve had in monthsAt this level, at least, nobody actually gets punched
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First aid for runnersWhether it’s a blister, a sprain or something more serious, here’s a no-nonsense guide from the British Red Cross on how to deal with common injuries
recipe of the day
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Part threeLasagne, ragout and more great dishes from top cooks including Nigel Slater and David Tanis, chosen by Observer Food Monthly
• The final part of this series launches tomorrow at 8am
regulars
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Widower of the ParishWidower of the ParishI wish I’d paid attention to those clever 90s insurance adsThere may be trouble ahead … Adam Golightly checks his bank statements and gulps
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What I'm really thinkingWhat I'm really thinkingWhat I’m really thinking: the hypochondriacA headache? I must be about to have a seizure. Stomach ache? Call the ambulance
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A letter to ...A letter to ...A letter to my French mother-in-law, who was vile to meThe letter you always wanted to write
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Blind dateBlind dateBlind date: ‘Any awkward moments? Consistently’Will brand consultant Richard, 32, and songwriter Charlie, 30, make it to a second date?
pictures & video
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Thousands of crocheted poppies on displaySome 300,000 handmade poppies are on display at the Chelsea Flower Show, in honour of the armed forces
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Exploring the science of flavourTamal Ray, anaesthetist and baker, Professor Charles Spence, experimental psychologist at the University of Oxford and chef Jozef Youssef embark on a journey to decode the science of flavour
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Weekend bags for summerIt’s difficult to find that perfect, Mary Poppins-sized bag for a quick getaway, but here are some must buys
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Five ways to wear... the jumpsuitFor the fashion purist, the one-piece jumpsuit has become a contemporary wardrobe stable. Placed alongside your tailored trousers and midi skirts, it is a versatile addition to your workwear wardrobe
advice
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaIs my dad respecting what my mum wanted after her death?A reader’s widowed father is not being open about his new relationships. Mariella Frostrup says that he isn’t under any obligation to share these details
people
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What do my pet rats say about me?Donna, a 29-year-old risk consultant, adores caring for rats and breeding them in her spare time. She currently has seven adults and 11 babies
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My husband has ceased to exist – I still can’t understand howJuliet Rosenfeld’s husband died suddenly a year ago during treatment for cancer. She describes her struggle to absorb the brutal fact of his death
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The hypochondriac – 'A headache? I must be about to have a seizure'I need my parents and friends to tell me I’m fine, because I can’t do it myself
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Joanna Lumley: ‘I like a bright lipstick in a Patsy red’The actor and model on why she wears a full face of makeup every day
puzzles
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Crossword blogCrossword blogCrossword blog: how tasty are old chestnuts?Plagiarism is never welcome. But do you regard some familiar devices as friend?
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you may have missed
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Modernising the Chelsea Flower ShowThe Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most traditional events in the English calendar. And the prizes have often been dominated by men. But at next week’s show brilliant female designers will be out in force
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I have three seconds before she draws bloodNovelist Maggie O’Farrell’s daughter was born with eczema so severe her skin peeled off in strips. Would they ever find a cure?
the big picture
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The woman at the wheel25 May 1914: Whatever the case for or against her, the woman driver has come to stay
Inspect a gadget Beyoncé was right – I simply am not ready for this jelly