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When I hit 40 and got divorced, I finally lived out my fantasy and started to have sex with women. Now my dating inbox is filled with 'happily married' ladies who want to experiment. This is what they ALL tell me triggered their sudden interest...

It's in our 40s that many women, finally free from the insecurities of youth, re-evaluate their lives and shift their focus on what they really want for themselves.

The ultimate hot cross bun taste test! We tried and rated 35 varieties from traditional to tiramisu-flavoured - and a budget £1.20 pack came out on top

From gluten-free options to flavours ranging from tiramisu, to cherry bakewell and even apple crumble, there is something for everyone this Easter. Yet with dozens of supermarkets offering their own versions, it can be hard to be sure which type is the best to snap up ahead of the festivities. To find the best choice, the Daily Mail's team of tasters has tried 35 of the UK supermarkets' hot cross bun offerings.

Traditional baby names that are now so unpopular they are at risk of becoming extinct in the UK - so, did yours make the list?

Researchers from name label manufacturer mynametags.com have analysed ONS data from the last 120 years to identify the classic British names that are sadly fading from existence.

The Japanese cleaning method that will revitalise your home in 4 steps - and beat your 'clutter blindness'

Spring has arrived, and with it comes the annual urge (okay, societal pressure) to fling open the windows, clear out the clutter and finally tackle that long-overdue home reoganisation.

Luxury label Miu Miu criticised for 'out of touch' 'Soviet Dinner Lady' spring collection - featuring a £3,700 apron

The high-end Italian fashion house's 2026 spring and summertime collection features a range of items - from a black leather apron at £3,600 and Macrame apron at £3,700.

Struggling to sleep? An expert has revealed the surprising bedroom item that could be to blame...

We've all been there: you get in to bed and spend the night tossing and turning, checking your phone and watching your precious hours of sleep waste away.

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These top 10 education brands selected by Checklist are leading the way, inspiring learners of all ages to reach their full potential.

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Debt-ridden Rich House, Poor House mother receives life-changing £100,000 business investment from millionaire entrepreneur

Valerie Mayer, from Portsmouth, balances raising her three children and working as a full-time carer, but as a skilled home cook, she has always dreamed of opening a restaurant.

Bobbi Brown reveals the eye make-up errors that are most ageing - including the rule you must never forget if you wear glasses

Bobbi Brown is one of the most trusted voices in beauty, so when she speaks, we listen - particularly if the subject is how to get the best results from your make-up application.

Tommy Shelby is the unlikely style icon of 2026 - even for women! Flat caps, pinstripes and waistcoats are the new must-haves as Peaky Blinders hits Netflix

From flat caps to pinstripes, Peaky Blinders is driving 2026's biggest style comeback - and it's influencing womenswear as much as menswear.

I'm a fashion editor and I've found 12 funnel neck jackets on the high street that everyone will be wearing this Spring, including a £35 supermarket buy.

Allow me to introduce you to spring's It jacket: the funnel neck. We have Phoebe Philo to thank for the resurgent popularity of this particular cut of coat. Here are my top 12 favourites.

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DEAR CAROLINE: My 35-year-old son is bleeding me dry. How do I stop?

DEAR CAROLINE: My 35-year-old son is bleeding me dry. I've given him thousands over the past 20 years. How do I stop?

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Is your dining table passé? Interiors expert reveal why sitting down to meals is no longer essential for so many people - and how to salvage yours

Which star sign needs to rethink their social circle?

Where to eat, stay and play on the Orkney islands

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Billy Bear turns 40! Nostalgic ham sandwich filling marks anniversary by giving its famous mascot a 'face lift' to appeal to new generations

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I'm a fashion editor - and this royal wedding dress designer's collaboration with Uniqlo is the chicest thing you'll find on the high street right now

I'm a single mother. A fellow parent who I thought was a friend reported me to social services for banning my kids from watching screens alone. But it was what happened next that truly terrified me...

They have become the new must-have middle-class foodie obsession. But at £2 for (admittedly, a very beautiful) tin, here's what's REALLY going into each can of Mutti tomatoes...

I thought Rebecca was my friend. I trusted her with my innermost secrets. But she insidiously took over my friendship circle, my home and my finances. It's terrifyingly easy to be duped by another woman - don't make my mistake

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My daughter accused me of abandoning my husband after his stroke. She was right. He begged me to stay but I walked out and haven't seen him since. This is the blunt way I describe him now - and why I refuse to be judged

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Instagrammable cafe chain overrun by influencers is hit by a one-star hygiene rating - after causing outrage with £9.20 cake

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As a fashion editor over 40, I'm obsessed by these quality, flattering new-in clothes at M&S. Starting at £15, you can't beat the cost-per-wear. Trust me, these pieces will sell out fast

Forget Dyson, this little-known alternative brand has finally made the worst household chore bearable - and it's almost always on sale

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In defence of vaping: It's dismissed as grubby, revolting and 'chavvy'... but read CLARE FOGES' shocking account of how the habit changed her life - and saved her friend

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Our mortgage went up by £825 a month and we couldn't afford the repayments. Here's how we got a BETTER property in the same area without downsizing and rescued our finances

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I've been shoved, kicked, called a paedophile and even found pupils using ketamine. This is the shocking reality of life as a teacher... and who is really to blame

I divorced my husband for going bald. I tried to look past his lack of hair and even tried a VERY unusual tactic in the bedroom: Read my story before you judge me: NICOLE HARRIS

After years in the fashion doldrums, now every editor I know can't get enough of M&S. These are the pieces that look so much more expensive than they really are - and I predict will sell out fast

There are six types of affair - one is truly sickening: After my own marriage ended in infidelity, I reveal the most devastating betrayal of all, says ROSIE GREEN

Health food stores selling ultra-processed treats with more calories than a Mars bar: Those protein snacks and yoghurt raisins from the likes of Holland & Barrett and Grape Tree are far from saintly

Chaka Khan, 73, reveals her £1.75 secret to killing 'round the mouth' wrinkles - and insists she's never had any cosmetic enhancements

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You've been washing your hair all wrong! Three-time British Hairdresser of the Year reveals the 8 mistakes ruining your locks - and the exact amount of shampoo to use

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