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Christobel Hastings is a London-based journalist covering pop culture, feminism, LGBTQ and lore.
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Life
Here’s how to be positive when “positive thinking” makes you cringe
Train your brain to look on the bright side.
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Life
This is how to make your home smell exactly like a fancy hotel
Recreate these heavenly aromas so your living space smells just as sweet.
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People
New Year Honours: meet the frontline heroes who gave their all to fighting the pandemic
Round of applause for these extraordinary people.
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Life
The funniest Twitter moments of 2020 for some year-end cheer
In need of a laugh? Scroll this way.
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s story about her kitchen discos is a vital lesson in silencing our inner critic
The pop singer was filled with self-doubt before starting the lockdown gigs.
Podcasts
“Nobody Told Me…It’s OK To Feel Sad”
Mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon discusses how she learnt to sit with her feelings.
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Life
It wasn’t all bad: 10 life-affirming moments that make 2020 worth remembering
Let's take a look back at the silver linings.
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Life
How to process sadness in a healthy way, according to a psychologist
And why it's ok to feel it from Bryony Gordon
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Entertainment
Dynasties: David Attenborough’s BBC series is returning for a second season
Get ready to meet four amazing families.
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Entertainment
Patti Smith is performing a tribute to NHS workers on NYE – here’s how you can watch
The punk rock legend will be rocking in 2021 with a very special broadcast.
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People
Fearne Cotton’s frank words about PTSD reframe the narrative around mental health
The mental health advocate has a valuable perspective.
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These 3 utterly brilliant women are joining the judging panel of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
Start your engines!
People
Alison Brie’s response to the cancellation of GLOW shows the power of female friendship
Not a cancellation nor Covid could stop the crew of misfits coming together.
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Food
These comforting Mary Berry recipes prove beige food doesn’t have to be boring
Beige food gets a bad rap – but done right, it’s anything but dull.
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People
Olivia Newton-John’s heartfelt Christmas message reminds us all to have hope
The actor is currently living with stage-four metastatic breast cancer.
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Life
These hilarious tweets perfectly sum the reality of Christmas in the age of Covid
“My Dad just fell asleep during our Zoom Christmas”.
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Film
Emma Thompson has some typically sage words about the sexist Hollywood age gap
The actress called out the “utterly unbalanced” nature of Hollywood's on-screen relationships.
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Life
5 magical Christmas traditions from around the world to add to your festive ritual
Take inspiration from another culture this Christmas.
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5 ways we can all be more inclusive, according to an expert
Positive change means being proactive
Life
5 ways to do Christmas differently this year
Keep the magic of Christmas alive by making new traditions.
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