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'Few could come to mum's funeral, but the sun shone and our love filled the room'

As a funeral director, Isabel Potter had been planning her mother's funeral since her third cancer diagnosis, but when the time came the coronavirus pandemic turned these plans upside down




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Lady Gaga style file: from meat dresses to leotards, we take a look back at the star's loudest red carpet looks

From disco ball dresses to blood-soaked costumes, remind yourself of Gaga's boldest looks




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Alternative honeymoons: 10 destinations that aren't the Maldives

​Use this enforced downtime to dream up your perfect honeymoon. Stay home and start planning, says Suzannah Ramsdale




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40 positive moments during the coronavirus pandemic to lift your spirits

It's not all doom and gloom, here are the things worth celebrating




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How to stay committed to your new exercise routine post-lockdown

You've finally sorted out a routine that works for you, but what happens when lockdown lifts and your free time disappears? Experts reveal how to stay committed




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Candice Carty-Williams and Dawn O'Porter longlisted for 2020 Comedy Women in Print Prize

The Comedy Women in Print Prize is the only award in the UK and Ireland to recognise work by funny women




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The winner announcement for the 2020 International Booker Prize has been postponed

The winner will be announced 'late summer', organisers say




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Gwyneth Paltrow to replace her £1,000-a-ticket Goop Summit with free digital 'In Goop Health' sessions

Paltrow's pricey wellness summit just got mighty accessible




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BBC unveils 'biggest push on education in its history' with new learning programme for kids at home

It's the BBC's 'biggest push on education in its history' and kicks off Monday, April 20




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Pregnant in a pandemic: what you do and don't need to know

Always consult your midwife and get kitted out online — resident expert Karen Dacre has a guide to growing a human in lockdown




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Perspectives: Penguin releases powerful essays about the pandemic from top authors including Philip Pullman and Nick Hornby

Malorie Blackman, Lee Child and Philip Pullman are among the first five essayists published




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Best pollen apps to help you manage and track hayfever

Hayfever season is just getting started




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London's best pollen apps

We're in the middle of pollen season now, with grass, tree and weed pollen creating runny noses and "bless yous" all round. At this irritating time of the year our smartphones are here to rescue us — so don't get caught out by an unexpected pollen count if you miss the breakfast news. Here are the five best pollen apps — all of which just happen to be free to boot




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How the nation's self-isolation has made one single mum feel more connected than ever

Lockdown life is raising new challenges for all of us, but the experience may help people empathise with single parents more, writes single mother and The Mother Edit blogger, Rebecca Cox




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World's best teacher warns of 'burn-out' risk if online lessons are too intense

"A lot of parents are not coping, and it is early days. If we carry on working like this being online all the time we will burn out and be miserable"




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Louis Theroux to launch his first podcast to keep you entertained during the lockdown

The documentary maker's new show involves interviews with high-profile names




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From Elizabeth Arden to Essie: Queen Elizabeth II's beauty cupboard contents revealed

Get the royally-approved glow




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The Queen's go-to bag brand has given her favourite a makeover in honour of her birthday

Launer has re-designed them in new hues of blue




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How to nab a free 'Make My Magnum' kit this Friday

A sweet way to quell any Friday night boredom




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Meghan Markle wore Prince Harry and baby Archie's star signs on her necklaces during first interview about new Disney+ documentary

Megha-bling




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When is the Queen's birthday 2019? Why does she have an official and unofficial celebration?

There's nothing like a good birthday. Luckily for HRH, she's got two of them to look forward to this year




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Medical experts explain the potential treatments for Covid-19

Two leading medicine experts share their knowledge of the virus




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There's set to be a new 'Big Five' and you can choose the animals

Wildlife experts are calling on the public to redefine the Big Five




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Next In Fashion's Daniel Fletcher makes face masks for grandmother's care home amid coronavirus pandemic

The designer also shared the pattern online




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Coronavirus shines a light on the need for transparency in fashion's supply chain

"The covid-19 pandemic proves exactly why transparency in the fashion industry is so vital"




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Hilary Mantel, Bernardine Evaristo and Maggie O' Farrell make Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist

Mantelmania continues as The Mirror And The Light makes it to the final stages of the 2020 Women's Prize for Fiction




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Happy Earth Day 2020! Here's everything you need to know

This year will be the first Digital Earth Day




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10 quarantine birthday memes you'll only appreciate if you're 'celebrating' during lockdown

If you were born in March or April, our condolences ...




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The tech behind London's new NHS Nightingale hospital

A fully-connected hospital had to be built in only seven days




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On the airwaves: Ira Glass on lockdown life and his podcast empire

'People like stories' says New York-based Glass




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Drink up: the best wine podcasts

From quarantine vino survival guides to sharing a glass with celebs, these are the best wine podcasts to know




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What is today's Google Doodle? Everything you need to know about Earth Day 2020

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day




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Travel experts on the first place they'll be heading to once the crisis is over

From Corsica to Cornwall, New Orleans to Namibia... our favourite globetrotters share the destinations they'll be making a beeline for when the world is open again




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St George's Day 2020: Who was England's patron saint?

This year's celebrations will be a little different amid the coronavirus lockdown




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St George's Day 2019: Who was England's patron saint?

Get ready to wave that flag with pride




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Prince Louis echoes Prince William's signature dressed-down look for birthday pictures

Like father, like son




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Start-up Resilience programme launches to support female and BAME founders during Covid-19

The new scheme wants to ensure diverse founders are still standing once things are back to normal




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Meghan Markle's wedding dress designer on the "trust and intimacy" involved in the making of the dress

As she prepares to depart Givenchy, Claire Waight Keller reveals what went on behind the scenes




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Everything you need to know about the multi-billion-pound race to find a virus vaccine

Today marks the start of human drug trials, as beating Covid-19 becomes a global effort. Susannah Butter reports




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Met Gala Challenge: Billy Porter is encouraging you to recreate your favourite Met Gala looks in new Instagram challenge

Lockdown is about to get considerably more fash-un




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Netflix's Narcos is set to become a designer menswear brand

The hit show has just been renewed for a fifth season




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14 bucket list-worthy experiences to book post-pandemic

Here's looking at you, 2021




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25 signed versions of ES Magazine x Kurt Geiger Anthony Burrill 'We Are One' tote bag go on sale

All profits from the tote bag will go directly to NHS Charities Together, a not-for-profit conglomeration of 250 good causes attempting to raise £1 million every day for hospitals




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Colour codes: Instagram's rainbow challenge is daring us to embrace colour, but what do the shades symbolise?

Red and yellow and pink and blue, which one is most you?




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Coronavirus will force millions in the UK to live without basic toiletries - here's how you can help

The economic impact of Coronavirus will see millions of Brits unable to afford basics like toothpaste and soap. Chloe Street on why feeling clean should not be a privilege in the modern world




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Post-lockdown images show how Europe is adjusting to the 'new normal'

Countries across Europe are gradually easing lockdown measures




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Melania Trump turns 50: we chart the First Lady's fashion evolution as she celebrates her birthday

Take a look through the model turned First Lady's sartorial history




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Facebook's new Messenger Rooms will let you group video call with up to 50 people — here's how to do it

Facebook is coming for Zoom's video chat crown




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Meet the health tech apps supporting the NHS during Covid-19

From video chats with your doctor to prescription deliveries, these start-ups are here for your healthcare needs




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What to do if you're worried you're drinking too much during lockdown

You're opening the rosé at 4pm and have introduced Margerita Mondays, what started as a WFH novelty can easily spiral. What to do if you are concerned about your drinking...