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Thursday 21 June 2012
LATEST IN LIFESTYLE
On Whit Friday, one of Britain’s most extraordinary – and, sadly, most endangered – public spectacles took place in the Pennines. Andrew Gilligan was there to listen in to the brass band contest.
Jake Wallis Simons joins the crew of an 18th century style ship, and discovers the delights of a life at sea
Property sleuth Graham Norwood scrapes together his pennies to find homes for first-time buyers who want looks and character at attractive prices.
Our column shows you the way to beautiful bread and formidable fancies. This week: orange and polenta cake.
Our Man On The Train relives the horror of sitting next to people who are eating smelly food
Is it harder to sell a house in Ugley, Seething or Crackpot? Ruth Bloomfield investigates the power of the place name.
Charles Barnett, the chief executive of Ascot Racecourse, shares his plans for the Royal Ascot weekend.
Topiary is back in vogue, so it's time to get snipping.
The best white and rosé wines for summer, chosen by Victoria Moore.
Our resident agony uncle Graham Norton answers your personal problems.
Griddled slices of herby halloumi served with a salad of tomato, asparagus and baked pitta bread
How the magic of mushrooms captured a schoolboy’s heart.
Telegraph View: The 3p fuel duty rise due in August should be abandoned to stimulate consumer spending
The average weight of an adult human is 144 pounds (65 kg) according to a league table of the world's 'fattest' nations from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Find out how you compare to other adults using our interactive graphic.
Our pick of this season's watering cans. There's one to suit every gardener. Compiled by Sally Newall.
The best way to stop children using drugs is to remove the need for them to deal with criminals, argues James Delingpole
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