Life and style
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How to have a stylish Christmas
Forget cold minimalism. 'Tis the season of festive headgear, trees brimming with baubles and a colourful 1970s vibe, say Imogen Fox and Lauren Cochrane
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Christmas gift guide 2013
Browse our interactive gift guide, packed with hundreds of fantastic Christmas presents from independent designers, brands and boutiques, all available to buy online
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Cold turkey: top 10 Christmas swims in the UK
Kate Townshend: It turns out there's an alternative to binging on chocolate and telly over the festive period. Beginning with a dip in my beloved Cheltenham lido, here are 10 of our finest Christmastime swims
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Can you make all your Christmas presents using a 3D printer?
From workable guns to functioning kidneys, we're told that 3D printers can make almost anything. But would our writer's girlfriend like her Walter White keyring? And what about the smell of burning plastic filling the flat?
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How stress affects your food: from distorted tastes to comfort eating
Amy Fleming: Depression, or just plain anxiety in the kitchen, can play havoc with your tastebuds – and when you're feeling low, you may not be able to gauge how fatty your food is either
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Christmas chocolate taste test: kids pick the best and worst
Susan Smillie: 'This chocolate Santa is too thin!' From 'evil' chocolate bears to 'disgustingly brilliant' mince pie bonbons, our primary school judges put sweet treats to the test
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Sudoku 2,673 medium
Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9
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I'm hearing Chinese whispers, Dave
How Samantha Cameron might have reflected on the week David Cameron flew to China to make the case for Britain -
Do something different? Show us your favourite hobby
Whether you're a busy baker or a cycling supremo, share a photo or video – and inspire us to do something different -
Dogs in cars - in pictures
Photographer Lara Jo Regan snaps the joy experienced by cruising canines when a breeze hits their faces -
Getting the splash back on TV: how to give swimming a small-screen revival
Jenny Landreth: Inspired ideas for a new generation of stellar swimming shows coming (not so) soon -
Haircuts to human rights: the charity helping women in war-torn countries
Women for Women International is celebrating 20 years of offering practical support and training to women in some of the world's most troubled areas -
How to walk better: improve your posture - video
Joanna Hall gives advice on improving your posture while walking – taking the pressure off your hip joints and allowing your spine to flex, extend and rotate properly
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Sudoku 2,672 medium
Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9
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How mothers with mental health issues are forced to give up their children
The case of a woman whose baby was forcibly removed caused outrage this week. Frances Ryan meets other mothers fighting separation
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Parents look to TV shows for baby names – will little Skyler thank them?
The likes of Breaking Bad, Homeland and Downton Abbey are providing inspiration for baby names. But how might life turn out for today's Baby Skylers, Baby Brodys and Baby Violets, asks Stuart Heritage
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Ten Christmas gifts to get your children outdoors
From stargazing apps to cricket sets and gardening kit, here are some fantastic ways to get your kids out of the house after the Christmas holidays
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We don't need Derren Brown to teach elderly people to steal
Michele Hanson: The TV illusionist wants to make a point about our invisibility by training four of us to steal a painting – but we are perfectly capable of behaving badly without any help thanks very much -
Guess the dog: politicians and their pooches – quiz
George Osborne announced he has a new dog on Twitter, one of many politicians to put their pets in the public eye. Test your knowledge of other leaders and MPs who have quite literally gone to the dogs
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Why pineapple is good for you
Good for you: Pineapple is a sweet, sharp and juicy source of vitamin C and is also a great aid to the digestion