lifestyle
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Doll's houses Little windows on the past
At an exhibition at the V&A Museum of Childhood, a collection of doll’s houses offers an insight into the families who created and played with them -
Buying stuff, we’re told, will make us happy – but how happy is our stuff?
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You must layer it over clothes which have down-to-earth ruggedness, but a bit of snap
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‘We mothers can’t help but remember how we felt when you were born – all pink and perfect, without a blemish on your body’
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I grabbed the local paper from the doormat, glancing at it as I threw it down on a table. Then I froze. There, on the front page, was a picture of me
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Beginner's guide Christmas party nails
Can’t be bothered to invest in sequins and a blow-dry this Christmas? Just do your nails -
There’s no such thing as ‘detoxing’. In medical terms, it’s a nonsense. Diet and exercise is the only way to get healthy. But which of the latest fad regimes can really make a difference? We look at the facts
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Winter chic Dress like a French woman
It’s cold outside, but that’s no reason to resort to fleeces and puffer jackets. Experiment with layers, menswear and subtle accessories
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I was against the abortion but I loved my girlfriend and supported her. Then three months later we split up, and a year on I haven’t been able to start a new relationship. I don’t know if I’ll ever get over it
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Recipe ideas Roasted veg, but not as we know it
Back to Basics: Roasted vegetables can be deeply satisfying, and so much more than bog-standard student nosh. Find our revelatory tips here -
Wonder Woman Secret history of a feminist superhero
Her creators were ‘sex radicals’ and she was designed to represent the suffragist as pin-up. Newly discovered private papers tell the secret history of the world’s most famous female superhero -
Running New Zealand's Great Walks Hallucinations, frozen extremities and near-drownings
Last month, Patrick Kinsella wrote about his imminent adventure: running New Zealand’s nine Great Walks in as many days and setting a new speed record. Did he make it? -
Gardening What is a rare plant?
When it comes to rare plants, it’s all about economics: from the theft of the world’s smallest waterlily to a snowdrop bulb that sold for £725. But is the accepted definition of a ‘rare plant’ missing something vital, asks Robbie Blackhall-Miles -
Is your relationship in trouble? Are you sure it’s not? Really, really sure?
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Lunch box Batch cooking for a busy December
This is probably the month when you are at home the least – cooking in batches is frugal, saves time and can be delicious -
Street food Without the side-effects
Follow these simple rules when travelling to enjoy delicious street food -
Birth guidelines For midwives, they are preaching to the converted
Midwives at St George’s hospital in London say outcomes are better for women giving birth in midwife-led centres and at home -
The 10 best Messaging apps
Technology means there’s no longer any excuse for not staying in touch -
Total pants Why I hate Y-fronts
This Christmas, Y-fronts are 80 years old – and it shows. -
You're doomed! Say no to positive thinking
If you really want to be happy, focus on all the ways your life could go wrong -
Best and worst Political Christmas cards
This year’s offering from the Blairs is questionable on many levels. But have festive designs from other politicians ever caught the right mood? -
The pyjamas game Embrace your inner Audrey Hepburn
That drooping grey T-shirt is not allowed, but lounging in a pair of designer PJs is a definite must, so channel classic movie-star style and get cosy -
Sexual harassment in schools A boy in my class told a rape joke
Sixty per cent of girls and young women aged 13 to 21 reporting sexual harassment at school or college, according to the Girls’ Attitudes Survey -
Get fit in 2015 Five of the best running, cycling and swimming events
Planning to start the new year with a training plan and a health kick? Here are five major events to sign up for
talking points
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I struggle with the idea of the value of money, especially when so much of it supposedly disappeared after the crisis in 2008
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So Nigel Farage thinks breastfeeding mothers should go and sit in the corner. But why stop there if you want women to stop causing offence?
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Giving birth in hospital these days is a hallucinatorily exhausting experience – and the cuts mean it’s about to get even worse
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According to a survey on ‘having it all’, most people seem to covet long driveways and Agas. I’d say there’s more to life
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All politicians favour people moving ‘up in the world’. So why has social mobility in Britain gone into decline? For social historian David Kynaston the answer begins with our elitist and divisive system of education
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She dispenses vapid tips to teenage girls online, but so what? Teenagers are entitled to their private cultural spaces
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In the future, maybe you’ll be able to respond to everything. For now, tame the information overload by turning off those notifications
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Hadley Freeman: The lingerie retailer’s ‘fashion show’ had the air of a Playboy mansion party minus the weird old man in a silk bathrobe
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When I can’t afford to support my child due to job insecurity the time has come for me to leave the profession I love
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Restrictions on what can be depicted in UK-made online pornography are bizarre, random and won’t protect our kids
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There are grumblings on the marina about wannabe sailors buying yachts online after a few drinks. The trouble is, booze and boats are an irresistible combo
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Were Elizabeth Lauten's comments about Sasha and Malia Obama just those of a foolish adult or a toxic revelation? Our panel considers the evidence
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For all of the court cases and conservative rhetoric, we’re failing global norms on nearly every policy that would support mothers, parents and families
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PJ Harvey can be trusted to produce the good stuff, but when other arty types flex wax poetic, the results – and reviews – can be mixed
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Since the 1960s, UK births have increasingly taken place in the stressful environment of hospitals, but as this week’s guidelines highlight, there was never any proof that this was the safer option
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Nostalgic TV shows you barely remember. Snacks you had to buy from humans. How can you not love life when everything’s just a Google search away?
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If men and women can’t unite to insist that babies should come first, there’s no hope for humankind
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The actor’s history of bizarre behaviour doesn’t mean we should take his allegations less seriously. That would be as bad as dismissing them because he is a man
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I’ve binged on Strictly, X Factor and I’m a Celebrity, and they’re making me sick. The Nativity could teach them about narrative
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Exposed body parts, female pop stars, dead people – the Microsoft search engine Bing has produced a disturbing reflection of what people are curious about
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The charming young man at my local NatWest tells me he can take a break and sit down, but that’s not good enough
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Terrible train delays. Absurdly high prices. Monday. If you think about it, a little moaning goes a long way
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Culturally we’ve relaxed our attitude to ‘bad’ language. The average child even hears six different swear words a week. Is it time to appreciate the expressiveness of swearing?
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After joining a WhatsApp group for mothers, I found myself managing every aspect of my daughter’s school work. But this is no way to equip someone for the future
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My kids are far ahead of me on technology - much like the culture gap that once existed between my parents and me
recipe of the day
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Spheres of influence Meatballs to make your mouth water
Sabrina Ghayour wraps up her Residency with kofta using festive cranberries and spiced yoghurt
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These are great for lunchboxes, will keep well and, unlike many shop-bought snack bars, don’t include a huge amount of sugar
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There are now rules dictating how a Cornish pasty must be made. We’re going to ignore them.
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Midweek supper Nigel Slater’s tuna with miso, edamame and wasabi
A quick and tasty fish meal -
Mama knows best How to make a great Persian stew
Sabrina Ghayour's recipe for a Persian chicken and apricot stew -
This rich, smoked haddock omelette is still served at the Savoy hotel in London
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Whether you make your own curry paste from freshly blitzed ingredients or not, a tasty Thai dish is just what this gloomy weather calls for
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The weekend cook Venison picadillo and chipotle sprouts
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Ruby bakes Steamed custard buns and spotted dick
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Take a leaf from the Scandi cookbook and turn to a platter of gravadlax, spicy butter cookies, fruity venison or a bowl of beet soup
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Whether you like them chewy or crispy, do yourself a favour and use an electric whisk
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Thanksgiving in a lunchbox What to do with leftovers
Why not pack a pumpkin pie for lunch? -
This sweet, fatty, carb-laden treat is a satisfying, occasional comfort on a winter’s day. Just don’t eat it every day!
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regulars
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It may not be an important port any more, says Tom Dyckhoff, but this attractive naval town has history, boutique bistros and just enough grit
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I dislike my selfish brother who gets to spend Christmas where he wants, but I’m always expected to celebrate it with my mum
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Mulled alcohol is as much a part of Christmas as sprouts and stockings. But should it be wine, cider or rum-spiked eggnog?
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Craig subverts the occasion by going smart-casual when the dress code was clearly black tie
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How Mrs Cameron might have seen John Galliano at the British Fashion Awards
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As the year closes, use this breathing space for a winter clear-up, pruning and planning for a burst of seasonal colour, says Dan Pearson
pictures and video
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Cool christmas The best jumpers
Christmas is fast approaching so, naturally, our thoughts turn to festive jumpers. Here are some of the most fun yet tasteful options, without a Rudolph in sight -
The edit Party flats
Put a sparkle in your step (and dance all night) with our pick of the best party flats
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Bling rings Top 10 Christmas wreaths
Deck your doors and hang your halls with a festive wreath -
Christmas Seven failsafe gifts for men
Gift solutions for the hard-to-buy-for men in your life -
Marsala zone How to wear Pantone's colour of 2015
Marsala, that dried blood, rusty brown, beech shade, is Pantone’s colour of 2015. With that in mind, here are some of the best marsala-inspired pieces around at the moment -
Step into the past Extreme footwear at the V&A
Extreme footwear will be explored in Shoes: Pleasure and Pain, a 2015 fashion exhibition at the V&A next summer. Lauren Cochrane looks back at fashion’s relationship with heels
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PJ tips Perfect pyjama sets
Classic PJs are back. And what could be nicer than slipping into a crisp set of jim jams on a winter’s night? Whether you’re settling down to a Netflix binge or want to treat someone to a timeless gift, here’s our pick of the best pyjama sets on offer -
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Whether you need a pair of sparkly flats for dancing all night or some shiny high heels, we’ve got your Christmas parties covered
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A few twists, some strong pins, and you are out of the door in two minues
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What should you buy for the fashionista in your life if your budget doesn’t stretch to Chanel? The Guardian’s fashion team share their affordable festive solutions
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Frock on The 50 best party dresses
From feathered hems to long-sleeved shifts, from floor-length sequined gowns to little black dresses, we’ve got all the party dress bases covered
advice
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Work advice: All the signs point to me having the syndrome. I know what my strengths are but need some advice on how to further my career
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A 24-year-old man, badly abused in childhood, feels desperately helpless. Mariella Frostrup says his letter shows his determination and advises professional help
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I have never shared the romantic connection I feel is necessary, but I’ve met someone with whom things look promising. I don’t know whether to tell him about my lack of experience Pamela Stephenson Connolly advises a reader
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When we got home we faced a £22 data charge
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‘We mothers can’t help but remember how we felt when you were born – all pink and perfect, without a blemish on your body’
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I dislike my selfish brother who gets to spend Christmas where he wants, but I’m always expected to celebrate it with my mum. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
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Hadley Freeman: Bad lingerie can be tacky and uncomfortable. Good stuff costs the earth and can disintegrate in days. But it is entirely possible that your girlfriend would be happier with something else
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Dr Crotchety Cerys Matthews: My boyfriend’s buying new clothes and grooming more. What songs can I play to uncover the truth?
Our musical agony aunt’s alter ego Dr Crotchety offers playlist advice for a worried girlfriend -
I was against the abortion but I loved my girlfriend and supported her. Then three months later we split up, and a year on I haven’t been able to start a new relationship. I don’t know if I’ll ever get over it
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Luisa Dillner: An unhappy marriage could break your heart. Is it better to leave a difficult relationship that might make you ill – or to fix it?
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Property advice: I need money to buy and overhaul a smaller property before selling my current home – but I can’t find a lender to help
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I have a Juliet balcony so can only grow things in pots. How can I grow celeriac successfully? Alys Fowler offers a potted answer
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Stuart has an HTC Android smartphone and would like to connect an external microphone
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The West End stars of East is East are biscuit conoisseurs, so what would Jane Horrocks, Ayub Khan-Din and fellow cast members make of this year’s Christmas selections?
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Spoilt for choice Chocolate boxes
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Firefighters tackle Flaming puds
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Wolf em up Dog treats
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Christmas made easy Interactive gift guide
Browse hundreds of the best Christmas presents from independent designers, brands and boutiques, all available to buy online
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Don’t waste money on a pack of smellies that no one wants – there are some brilliant beauty products out there, whether you have £2 or £120 to spend
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Sorted Secret Santa gifts
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Pull the other one Comedians test Christmas crackers
If a cracker joke can make a professional comic crack a smile, it must be good -
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Personalisation doesn’t have to be pricey. Annalisa Barbieri picks 10 of the best gifts with that all-important personal touch
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Thinking of the turkey as just a large chicken tens to calm the nerves
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Jeremy Lee's perfect Christmas lunch Turkey with all the trimmings, potted crab and clementine sorbet
The chef’s secrets to the main Christmas event: delicious turkey and all the trimmings -
Christmas The best vegetarian recipes
Parsnip rosti, goodwill pie and veg and a chestnut galette: all you need for meat-free menus from Christmas Eve through to Boxing Day. By Anna Jones -
The Bake-Off queen is right to advise early preparations, but her 1 December start date reveals her rank amateurism
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My Christmas rituals 21 celebrities reveal what they do on 25 December
Noel Fielding, Sarah Millican, Jenny Agutter, Tom Kerridge, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and a host of others reveal the strange and quirky family rituals that make the big day special for them -
10 of the best Christmas attractions in the UK
The Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen-designed Christmas ‘wonderland’ may have been a turkey (it closed after one day) but there are plenty of fantastic festive attractions and events to enjoy this December -
Christmas on a budget Skint Foodie’s six-week plan
If money is tight, you can still enjoy a festive feast with careful planning and these shopping tips and recipes from the award-winning blogger the Skint Foodie -
Is it cool to hate yule? If you get over yourself and give in to the fantasy, you’ll find the day is everything you wished for
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We’re united by celebrating the holidays – though we all do it in our own unique way. By Katharine Whitehorn
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Frozen toys Rated by kids and their parents
Abandon hope: the Frozen juggernaut is inescapable this Christmas. So give in, and get some quiet time with these toys chosen by a panel of mini-Elsa, Annas and Kristofs -
Truly, ridiculous jumpers are now part of the fashion's festive vernacular. But how well do you know them?
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Stuffed with sausagemeat, topped with herby shortbread and filled with Christmas flavours, these pies are satisfaction guaranteed, says Nigel Slater
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Chosen by comedians Alternative Christmas cracker jokes
Cracker jokes can fall apart in the middle, so we asked 10 comedians to come up with their own festive groaners … -
The wish list Christmas baubles
The best baubles and festive ornaments to hang from your tree this Christmas -
It has inevitably been described by some as political correctness gone mad, but this unisex knit hopes to unite people of all faiths and none in the true spirit of Christmas
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Nick Clegg goes for photobooth japes, David Cameron stresses status, and Ed Miliband does ‘family guy but leader too’
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Giles Fraser: It seems that making the human stand out as morally particular requires some sort of leap of faith
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Taking all the best bits of the Bing Crosby film, this festive-themed jukebox musical is a big-hearted celebration of the genius of Irving Berlin, writes Alfred Hickling
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From Bruegel to Botticelli, Laura Cumming chooses her favourite depictions of the Christmas story
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While the older cast members were enjoying their bubbly, we got the Hackney Empire panto’s young ‘uns to rate the Christmas chocolate that makes them melt
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Homa Khaleeli: Putting down the penguins they are in charge of, the keepers turn their attention to the merits of mince and the price of the pies
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As invites to Christmas parties begin to flood your inbox, this week’s anonymous PR blogger shares some important tips
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Peter Bradshaw: It’s been over a decade since someone made a really misanthropic Christmas movie. Surely we deserve something grim?
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Much reviled in the past, some zippy innovations mean the e-card is not as awful as it once was
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Originally published in the Guardian on 5 December 1985: A company with links to the National Front is offering to liven up your Christmas party with a ‘bootagram’
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Nordman fir trees from Scotland at discount supermarket are cheapest available to festive shoppers
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Evidence that shoppers engaged via social media spend more is forcing retailers to radically change the way they communicate
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Traffic jams and frayed tempers at south Wales farm that is supplying No 10, on busiest weekend of the year for tree sellers
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We appraise some of this year’s more ‘interesting’ festive musical releases: the bad, the worse, and the really quite odd
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Kim Lomax: For our hardworking group of testers, this is a labour of love as they sample the delights of chocolates swaddled in fancy boxes. And not a jelly baby in sight …
people
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The new album, III, makes no reference to the band’s obligations to the taxpayer – but it is implicitly asking them to foot the bill
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Lost in showbiz Are One Direction going in different directions?
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16 years inside a Russian jail Violence breeds violence
Tatyana Gavrilova was convicted of murder in 1999. On her release from prison she speaks about ongoing abuse inside the country’s notorious penal system – and her determination to fight to improve the rights of inmates -
The first target of the controversial Gamergate campaign tells how death threats, hate mail and misogyny became the online smash of the summer
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Jacqueline Gold I do feel like Boudicca sometimes
The Ann Summers boss talks about the rise of sex in Britain, the importance of resilience and why she’ll always choose to fight back -
Saffron Burrows I’m really proud of my family and who they are
Socialist Worker, teen model, Hollywood star … at 42, Saffron Burrows has already had many lives. Now returning to acting after the birth of her baby boy, feels it is time to go public about her marriage to Alison Balian
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A new documentary about the seminal British artist reveals that he has always been a fashion trailblazer
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The model talks about her glamorous mother making clothes for her to take to Paris and leaving home without telling her father
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Clowning around Britain's funniest women
Female comedians are finally enjoying equal billing to their male counterparts – and they’re beating them to the awards -
She was the down-to-earth supermodel with the peroxide crop – now Agyness Deyn is making it in the movies
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The actor talks about her three new films, raising teenagers with husband Warren Beatty, and her co-star Robin Williams
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Mel B exclusive interview I do have a big ego. And I'm in love with myself
Melanie Brown is back – surprise star of The X Factor and bolshier than ever -
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‘What do I most dislike about my appearance? Nothing – I still look good’
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Toy story The most famous thumbs on YouTube
Mysterious toy-unboxer DC Toys Collector – formerly DisneyCollector – was the most popular YouTube channel in October with 400m views -
Kendall Jenner in Dazed The high-low magazine movement rolls on
The second-youngest Kardashian features on three different covers for Dazed magazine, bringing mass attention to a niche style title – as Kim Kardashian and Taylor Swift have before her -
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is back in the news after claims his Magical Journey attraction is ruining Christmas. But where did his colleagues on the once-all-conquering show end up?
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Valérie Trierweiler It’s more dignified to shut up? Is that how we serve the cause of women? I don’t think so…
Valérie Trierweiler talks about being ‘betrayed and humiliated’ by President Hollande, her supposed suicide attempt, and why first ladies come last in French politics -
Diane von Fürstenberg Don’t waste your time! Be hard on yourself
Four decades on from the dress that made her, its creator shares her secrets on success, sex and Andy Warhol -
The affairs and the scandals of a life among Hollywood royalty – and where Renée Zellweger and Jennifer Lawrence get it wrong. By Emma Brockes
the big picture
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Glad tidings they bring ... these magical mid-century designs made sure people popped their festive parcels and cards in the letterbox in good time
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Fancy that Elegantly embellished fashion
Make an entrance in opulent print, sumptuous fabrics and shimmering embroidery -
Moving meals Last Bites cinemagraphs
A selection of popular cinemagraphs used in the series Last Bites in the Guardian’s Cook section -
This means raw Extreme dieting and the battle among fruitarians
Fruitarians believe that eating nothing but raw plants promotes health and happiness. But all is not well within this community of extreme dieters -
Starry, starry night British Fashion awards
Awards ceremony held at the London Coliseum attracted scores of celebrities, including Tom Ford, Lewis Hamilton and Victoria Beckham -
Last bites Richard Corrigan’s final meal
The Irish chef would linger over a lavish ‘surf and turf’ of oysters and suckling pig -
Devil in the Detail A short play about the politics of fashion
Three women, two dresses, one lesson
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Red hot The beauty of a red-headed man
The Red Hot 100 exhibition challenges social stigma towards ‘gingers’ by celebrating the modern-day, red-haired male -
Rick Edwards on style Men's bags
Buying a bag can be fraught with problems if you’re a man. Here’s our guide (and not a carrier bag in sight) -
My wild life Growing up at Chester zoo
June Mottershead’s father founded Chester zoo in 1931. It was also the family home and as she grew up many of the animals became her friends – especially Mary, their first chimpanzee -
Hiut Denim in west Wales employs 50 denim breakers to wear in jeans before they’re sold, or auctioned, to customers. One breaker explains how it works
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Prairie tales Women's denim and knitwear
Denim is a huge trend for the new season. Team fringed skirts or flared culottes with patterned jumpers and cosy knits to keep warm this winter -
All shook up Wet puppies
Shake Puppies by Carli Davidson is a new book that captures freeze-frames of puppies as they try to dry their soaked fur -
Insider chic The fashion label created behind bars
Project Pietà, an intriguing new brand of clothing created by inmates in Peruvian prisons, chimes with Hood by Air and Alexander Wang – and highlights the longstanding relationship between prisoners and fashion -
Tea for two The prettiest fry-ups in Britain
It started by accident: one perfect, symmetrical breakfast for two. Four hundred cappuccinos and a huge Instagram following later, the man behind the prettiest fry-ups in Britain shares his favourites -
As the biopic Get On Up hits cinemas, we pay our respects to James Brown’s style in the 1960s – quiff and all
puzzles
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In our weekly reader-set quiz, Steven Palmer tests your knowledge of dead composers, golf terms and US presidents
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A grid filled in by the setter himself shows he was setting puzzles the traditional way until the end, says Alan Connor
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Which major planet is missing from Holst’s The Planets? Let Thomas Eaton show you the light
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Normal sudoku rules apply, except the numbers in the cells contained within dotted lines add up to the figures in the corner. No number can be repeated within each shape formed by dotted lines
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