Section: Lifestyle
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A journey through London’s Iraqi food culture
From lamb quzi in Kingsbury to a Kensington restaurant specialising in expertly barbecued fish, flavours from Baghdad and beyond have found a welcoming home across the capital
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Red is this year’s surprise fashion hit
Often seen as one of the most difficult and controversial colours to wear, it’s now everywhere from award ceremony gowns to high-street retailers
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Start 2024 in sustainable style
Quiet luxury brings subtle elegance, while rugbycore blends sportiness and glamour. But this year’s coolest move is falling back on old favourites
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Sabiib brings Somali food to the people
A corner of west London, once the preserve of fast food shops and convenience stores, has become one of the capital’s hottest culinary destinations
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The Pakistani brothers making a splash in Spain with British fish and chips
Majid and Mani Alam opened The Fish&Chips Shop in Barcelona to satisfy a late-night craving. From there, they’ve built a foodie empire
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‘How can you bring a child into the world when you feel like you haven’t started living yet?’
Family life is a cornerstone of Muslim communities, but some women have decided that motherhood is not for them
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Multiculturalism isn’t Luton’s problem
The hometown I know is a place where people pull together in times of need — and on the football terraces
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Meals that mark the passage of time
Food can evoke powerful memories of the year past and signpost our way through the next
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From the high street to high fashion, brand boycotts are here to stay
A growing number of consumers are severing their relationships with labels for ethical reasons
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Alternative Christmas presents for friends and family
From jewellery to chocolates and cookware, there’s something for all tastes this festive season
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Protect yourself from evil — for as little as £3.50
Celebrities and wellness brands are embracing the distinctive blue and black nazar jewellery, believed by some to ward off envy and negativity










