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Longevity expert Gary Brecka
The biohacker takes his mornings with a pinch of salt — and swears by meditation, movement and plenty of protein
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January 08, 2026
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Elton John joins superhosts Donatella Versace and Edward Enninful at Claridge's to see out the year
Mayfair was alive on December 31 thanks to one Donatella Versace who, alongside co-host Edward Enninful, brought 38 acclaimed guests together for a banquet in the ballroom of Claridge's to ring in another year of fun.
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January 08, 2026
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Selling a Vibe
For more than two decades, The Cribs have been a band easily labelled by many as survivors of the indie landfill scene, but to anyone paying closer to attention it's always been harder to predict what to expect.
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January 08, 2026
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Twelve months of unmissable London shows
Samurai battle gear next to Star Wars costumes. Marilyn Monroe and Frida Kahlo up close and personal.
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January 08, 2026
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One to Watch
IN SEARCH OF ROMANCE DELIVERED WITH A KILLER TWIST? LIVERPOOL'S LUVCAT IS YOUR NEW HEARTBREAKER
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January 08, 2026
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Eating better
For a new generation of London diners, healthy eating is about flavour, provenance and meals that leave you feeling as good as they taste. Words: Beth Poppy Erskine
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January 08, 2026
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New year, no PMS or period pain
Every January, the same slogan appears - 'new year, new you'. But for many women, the real challenge isn't becoming someone new; it’s simply feeling like themselves again
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January 08, 2026
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Shining Sheridan Smith lifts this dated drama out ofthe long grass
Almost three years after her superlative Shirley Valentine at this theatre, Sheridan Smith shines as another trapped housewife, again elevating somewhat dated material.
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January 08, 2026
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CHEAT THE INTERNET
THE STORIES LIGHTING UP SOCIAL MEDIA THIS WEEK
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January 08, 2026
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Elizabeth Hurley rings in the New Year Bondgirl- style, Mick Jaggermasks up and Dua Lipa says it with an oyster
Pop goes the Dom P! Stars collectively let their hair down to ring in the new year, led by Elizabeth Hurley who, alongside beau Billy Ray Cyrus and son Damian, brought in 2026 with a 007-themed bash.
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January 08, 2026
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The tech duo behind London's quantum leap forward
Quantum computing is AI's new super- powered sidekick — and the capital is at the heart of the revolution.
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January 08, 2026
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How to transform your health in 2026 — by the experts
So the new year begins — with turbulent geopolitics and temperatures colder than the atmosphere after your family played Monopoly at Christmas.
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January 08, 2026
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TrustMark: next steps with your tradesperson
Choosing the right tradesperson is an important step for any homeowner, but the process doesn’t end there. Taking the next steps will ensure the project runs smoothly and safely
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January 08, 2026
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Pitch-perfect food -but relax the rhythm, please
January is a time we stage-manage our lives. We script instincts, recast foibles, project-manage gluttony.
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January 08, 2026
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Sweet dreams: this Al-enabled earpiece gave me the bestsleep ofmylife
I'm a champion get-to-sleeper, but waking feeling properly rested has become elusive.
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January 08, 2026
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New year revolution: your essential guide to healthier skin
No-nonsense advice from skincare and laser expert Debbie Thomas
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January 08, 2026
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Hodge is magnificent but this revival is more fun for the stars than the punters
A high-wattage cast, featuring Patricia Hodge and Robert Bathurst alongside rising stars, arguably enjoys itself more than the audience does in Tom Littler's 250th anniversary revival of Sheridan's comedy.
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January 08, 2026
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2026 New Year health resolutions
With January here and a new year upon us, many people are looking for ways to improve their wellbeing and establish habits that encourage long-term healthy living
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January 08, 2026
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Could new drink-drive rules signal the end of the pint?
“The era of the ‘just one’ could be about to disappear,” writes Rosamund Hall.
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January 08, 2026
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Decoding the budget
While the November budget had an unenthusiastic reception, experts say it provides a unique opportunity.
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January 08, 2026
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'I'VE SPENT DECADES RACING AHEAD. NOW IT'S ALL ABOUT FAMILY AND FRIENDS'
Elton John's focus has shifted, but he's still finding time to launch his own sparkling wine (alcohol-free, naturally), champion new music - and play a huge show in Rio
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January 08, 2026
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Hidden London
SECRET SPOTS YOU SIMPLY HAVE TO DISCOVER
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December 18, 2025
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Udderly mad and absolutely fab
A text I received earlier this year said this: “En route to The Cow because apparently there’s a python being passed around.”
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December 18, 2025
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This week's bestTV
Fallout was a surprise - video game adaptations are notoriously unreliable, but Jonathan Nolan's world of monsters in a retro-futurist apocalyptic America worked well.
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December 18, 2025
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Have you heard the whispers about an AI hearing aid revolution?
There's a story about a whisper network operating among New York's rich and powerful, who are leveraging their connections to get their hands - and ears - on a revolutionary piece of tech.
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December 18, 2025
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'BEATLEMANIA WASN'T LIKE TAYLOR SWIFT - IT CAME OUT OF NOWHERE, LIKE A METEORITE'
Sean Ono Lennon has a timely festive message in his Oscar-winning film inspired by his parents' song, Happy Xmas (War is Over) - and a thumbs-up to the actor who's about to play his dad.
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December 18, 2025
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How your signature could save your life!
Join the call for 'Justin's Law' to make defibrillators mandatory in all UK health and sports facilities
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December 18, 2025
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True crime pays off in Jack Holden's extraordinary solo turn and those red shoes pirouette back with feeling
Justly acclaimed at Sheffield Theatres and Southwark Playhouse, Jack Holden’s true crime, high-octane, sort-of solo show gets fresh exposure.
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December 18, 2025
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Don't look back in anger... The celebrity moves and feuds of 2025
The stars' year in property - from Liam Gallagher's shiny new pad to Eric Clapton's swimming pool woes.
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December 18, 2025
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Bar snacks
Murphy’s says sales of its Irish stout have surged by 607 per cent in the past year, while the number of pubs serving it on draught has climbed to 1,551 (up 480 per cent).
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