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Thousands poured out their troubles to psychiatrists — then it went wrong
17+ min ago (375+ words) All those lonely people. Decades on, it would still be a betrayal to say where they all came from. But last week my mind was cast back to that sparse setting and the succession of fractured, unfulfilled lives glimpsed there…...
Music lives on in the suburban street where David Bowie grew up
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (864+ words) David Bowie spent his teenage years in 1960s Bromley longing to escape suburbia. Yet on the same unassuming street in southeast London where he came of age, his musical spirit lives on a decade after his death. Today, residents of Plaistow…...
This concealer erased my dark eye circles — but looks natural
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (411+ words) This concealer erased my dark eye circles " but looks natural'The Times This concealer erased my dark eye circles " but looks natural Sometimes we all need a heavy-duty concealer, one that completely hides whatever unwelcome arrival has just appeared on our…...
How Pokémon became the biggest media franchise on Earth
9+ hour, 51+ min ago (759+ words) The Natural History Museum in central London boasts an impressive range of attractions: Charles Darwin's first edition of On the Origin of Species, a cup made from a human skull and an animatronic T. rex. But, due to extraordinary interest, its…...
As Prince Harry goes to High Court, the rest of family keep well away
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (1007+ words) The mantra "never complain, never explain" was first attributed to Benjamin Disraeli, the 19th century prime minister, although it was Queen Elizabeth II who was known to deploy the maxim to great effect during her 70-year reign. Next week, the Duke…...
Ant and Dec: Why turning 50 made us think again
17+ hour, 17+ min ago (685+ words) For decades now Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have been Ant and Dec, a single entity. You never see one without the other and if you did, the world would probably be ending. Like Simon without Garfunkel or beans without…...
A visitor enjoys Berlin’s Bubble Planet — and other news in pictures
17+ hour, 17+ min ago (35+ words) A visitor enjoys Berlin's Bubble Planet " and other news in pictures'The Times A visitor enjoys Berlin's Bubble Planet " and other news in pictures For more pictures from The Times, follow us on Instagram...
‘Crowds love destruction’: Hot Wheels shows are monster hit in Britain
17+ hour, 21+ min ago (982+ words) With their gargantuan wheels crushing all in their way and huge engines revved to eardrum-jangling levels, the Hot Wheels monster truck show that descended on London last Saturday feels a long way from British motoring events. But Hot Wheels is…...
Caitlin Moran: my dog’s terrified and shaking. Thanks, fireworks
18+ hour, 17+ min ago (509+ words) You know that bit in Mary Poppins where the Banks family suddenly realise what time it is " and panic? "Posts, everyone!" Ellen the maid cries, rushing across the room, as Mrs Banks embraces a giant candelabra. Ellen runs to the…...
Julian Barnes bids farewell: ‘My cancer and I will trundle along until the day I die’
18+ hour, 17+ min ago (327+ words) This will be my last book," Julian Barnes writes in his aptly titled new work, Departure(s). This came as a blow to me; it felt personal. Barnes has been there all my adult reading life " the first grown-up novel I…...