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Readers reply: Why are national anthems almost always orchestral?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
#Lifeandstyle #Classicalmusic #Culture #Music #Sport #Communities #Society #TheGuardian #
Gareth Malone looks back: ‘After the Christmas No 1, I was meeting Simon Cowell, having tea with Gary Barlow and dinner with Andrew Lloyd Webber’
By Harriet Gibsone
The choir leader and presenter on not fitting in at his all-boys grammar, how synthesisers changed everything, and his ‘dithering’ start on TV
#Family #Lifeandstyle #GarethMalone #Choralmusic #Classicalmusic #Music #EducationalTV #Television #Televisionradio #Culture #Youngpeople #Olderpeople #Society #Photography #TheGuardian #HarrietGibsone
‘Halloweenmas’: how the spooky one-nighter turned into a month-long spectacular https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/11/halloween-from-one-night-to-month-long-celebration #RetailIndustry #Halloween #ShopsAndShopping #LifeAndStyle #Business #UkNews
The hill I will die on: Pumpkin-spiced latte is a con. It’s time to put an end to Big Autumn | Chloë Hamilton
By Chloë Hamilton
The aesthetic of crisp mornings and roaring fireplaces has created a personality driven by social media. Let’s just admit the reality: mud, drizzle and shorter days
‘Halloweenmas’: how the spooky one-nighter turned into a month-long spectacular
By Zoe Wood
Welcome to Halloweenmas, weeks of themed fun and gifts – from costume parties to decorating trees – without the stress, rules or cost of Christmas
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/11/halloween-from-one-night-to-month-long-celebration
#Retailindustry #Halloween #Shopsandshopping #Lifeandstyle #Business #UKnews #TheGuardian #ZoeWood
My partner’s obnoxious conduct at our sons’ football matches is putting me off him | Annalisa Barbieri
By Annalisa Barbieri
His behaviour is certainly inappropriate, but take a quiet moment to try to find out where the anger is coming from
‘Our town is making jeans again’: meet the firm reviving jobs and skills in Wales
By Joanna Partridge in Cardigan
In the first article in a series on high end British manufacturing, we visit the Hiut Denim factory in Cardigan
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/10/hiut-denim-jeans-cardigan-wales-manufacturing
#Retailindustry #Business #Jeans #Fashion #Lifeandstyle #UKnews #TheGuardian #JoannaPartridgeinCardigan
Who invented emojis and what do bug eggs look like? The kids’ quiz
By Molly Oldfield
Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes
#Family #Lifeandstyle #Quizandtriviagames #TheGuardian #MollyOldfield
What links toothpaste, tomato ketchup and silly putty? The Saturday quiz
By Thomas Eaton
From talking horses and savage humans to Home Alone, The Fugitive and The Untouchables, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz
How to storm-proof your home, from roof tiles to garden fences
By Zoe Wood
With an extremely wet and windy winter forecast, take steps to keep you and your home safe and dry
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/oct/10/storm-proof-home-roof-garden-pipes-flooding-winter
#Property #Money #DIY #Constructionindustry #Homeinsurance #Business #Insurance #Lifeandstyle #Homeimprovements #Homes #Energybills #Consumeraffairs #Extremeweather #UKweather #UKnews #TheGuardian #ZoeWood
I don’t actually have to be at home when I’m wfh, do I? The Edith Pritchett cartoon
By Edith Pritchett
Tim Dowling: at last I join the ranks of competent people
By Tim Dowling
It’s not often I get the chance to admire my handiwork, but I have finally fixed a light switch
Blind date: ‘Most awkward moment? When she squished an insect that was on my forehead’
By Guardian Staff
Holly, 42, a horticulturist, meets Graeme, 47, a forest manager
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/oct/10/blind-date-holly-graeme
#Dating #Relationships #Lifeandstyle #TheGuardian #GuardianStaff
Expert tips to make you a better runner - start slow, enlist a friend, choose strength over stretches
By Sarah Phillips
Running is one of the easiest exercises to take up, but it can be easy to lose your mojo and get injured. Coaches give their advice on how to hit your stride
#Running #Lifeandstyle #Fitness #Trainingprogrammes #Marathonrunning #TheGuardian #SarahPhillips
I got tired of eye-stinging campfire smoke, so I tested smokeless fire pits to find the best
By John Brandon
We put half a dozen backyard smokeless fire pits – from Solo Stove, Breeo, BioLite and more – to the test
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/best-smokeless-fire-pits
Anthony Vaccarello’s decade at Saint Laurent comes to an end – in pictures
By Lauren Cochrane &Chloe Mac Donnell
After 10 years as creative director of the Paris-based luxury brand, the designer bows out. From a rock’n’roll aesthetic to see-through brogues, here are 10 stand-out moments
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/gallery/2026/oct/09/anthony-vaccarello-saint-laurent-in-pictures
#Fashion #SaintLaurent #Lifeandstyle #Mensfashion #Fashionindustry #Fashionweeks #TheGuardian #LaurenCochraneChloeMacDonnell
What happens to your pets when you die?
By Megan Reynolds
Without a proper plan – whether in a trust or will – your beloved companion could face an animal shelter or worse
#Wellactually #Pets #Dogs #Cats #Deathanddying #Lifeandstyle #TheGuardian #MeganReynolds
Whisks galore! Old kitchen gadgets through the years | Letters
By Guardian Staff
In response to a letter, Barbara Foster still uses wedding presents from 1966, and Pete Lavender rues trying to slice mushrooms on an old egg slicer
#Kitchenessentials #Lifeandstyle #UKnews #Marriage #Vegetables #Food #Family #TheGuardian #GuardianStaff
Privileged and proud: how nepo babies took fashion month by storm
By Chloe Mac Donnell
From commanding the catwalks to acting as plus-ones for their famous parents, celebrity kids are bang on trend
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/oct/09/nepo-babies-fashion-month-paris-celebrity
#Fashion #Lifeandstyle #Celebrity #Socialtrends #Fashionweeks #Worldnews #TheGuardian #ChloeMacDonnell
Paul Barry: ‘People should not be off limits’
By Emma Joyce
The investigative journalist and former Media Watch host on staring down Alan Bond, the ‘scandal’ of steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta, and the benefits of having six children
#Australianlifestyle #Lifeandstyle #AustralianBroadcastingCorporation #SanjeevGupta #Australianmedia #Business #Media #Business #TheGuardian #EmmaJoyce
The Filter is two! 31 things we loved this year, from cloud-like duvets to the perfect running shoe https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/oct/09/the-filter-uk-turns-two-favourite-products-tried-tested #LifeAndStyle #Homes #Interiors #Gadgets #Food #WomensHair #Beauty #HealthWellbeing #Fashion #Gardens #Running #Pizza #MensShoes #WomensDresses #IcecreamAndSorbet #MensTops #Coffee #MensFashion #Technology
The Filter is two! 31 things we loved this year, from cloud-like duvets to the perfect running shoe
By Guardian writers
Whether it’s a super-glowy serum or a cult gardening tool, here are our writers’ favourite buys from the past year
#Lifeandstyle #Homes #Interiors #Gadgets #Food #Womenshair #Beauty #Healthwellbeing #Fashion #Gardens #Running #Pizza #Mensshoes #Womensdresses #Icecreamandsorbet #Menstops #Coffee #Mensfashion #Technology #TheGuardian #Guardianwriters
11 questions to ask yourself before going no contact with a family member
By Laura Potter
In the UK, one in five families are affected by permanent estrangement – it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. These are the questions experts suggest you ask yourself before cutting a relative out of your life
#Family #Lifeandstyle #Parentsandparenting #Siblings #Mentalhealth #TheGuardian #LauraPotter
Soil in need of some TLC? Then it’s time to make room for legumes
By Claire Ratinon
Crops such as vetch, field beans and forage peas can improve soil if you use them as a mulch
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/oct/09/soil-legumes-vetch-field-beans-forage-peas
#Gardeningadvice #Gardens #Lifeandstyle #Organicgardening #Compost #Soil #TheGuardian #ClaireRatinon
Mark Zuckerberg is leading us a merry dance: the Stephen Collins cartoon
By Stephen Collins
#Lifeandstyle #MarkZuckerberg #Technology #Meta #Facebook #TheGuardian #StephenCollins
The best sunrise alarm clocks in the UK, tried and tested for gentler mornings
By Pete Wise
Our reviewer sheds some light on the best dawn simulation alarms, from Lumie and Philips to Dreamegg
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/jan/29/best-sunrise-alarm-clocks
#Sleep #Lifeandstyle #Healthwellbeing #Technology #Homes #Interiors #Gadgets #TheGuardian #PeteWise
The best sunrise alarm clocks in the UK, tried and tested for gentler mornings https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/jan/29/best-sunrise-alarm-clocks #Sleep #LifeAndStyle #HealthWellbeing #Technology #Homes #Interiors #Gadgets
‘My dog’s built her own fashion community’: how canine companions stole the fashion week spotlight
By Chloe Mac Donnell
Our four-legged friends are turning heads from Louis Vuitton to Schiaparelli – but what does their presence in the most exclusive of spaces say about the industry’s changing attitudes?
Experience: I became the world’s oldest crowd surfer at 99
By Pauline Kana
After retiring at 83, I had a new lease of life creating social media content with my grandson. Then I broke the crowd surfing world record
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/oct/09/experience-worlds-oldest-crowd-surfer-age-99
#Olderpeople #Family #Worldrecords #Lifeandstyle #Grandparentsandgrandparenting #TheGuardian #PaulineKana
50 men’s autumn fashion updates for under £100 (mostly) – some are even free
By Peter Bevan
Oversized coats, relaxed-fit trousers and secondhand jumpers that will last for years to come … here’s how to build an effortlessly cool autumn wardrobe on a budget
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/oct/08/mens-autumn-fashion-updates-2026
#Mensfashion #Lifeandstyle #Fashion #Accessories #Menstops #Menstrousers #Menscoatsandjackets #Mensshoes #Watches #Fragrance #Beauty #Skincare #TheGuardian #PeterBevan
The best beauty Advent calendars in the UK in 2026, tested – from bargain buys to cult favourites
By Sarah Matthews
Christmas is getting closer, and this year’s calendars are already on sale. We tested the biggest releases to find the ones worth buying, including cruelty-free picks
https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/sep/08/best-beauty-advent-calendars-2026-tested-uk
#Christmas #Beauty #Makeup #Skincare #Lifeandstyle #Menshair #Womenshair #Haircare #TheGuardian #SarahMatthews
I’m a personal trainer and this compact dumbbell set is the best additon to my home gym
By Marissa Miller
If you want to step up your strength training at home, snag this compact set at a deal
#Lifeandstyle #Fitness #Health #Healthwellbeing #TheGuardian #MarissaMiller
I spent years postponing my own joy. Here’s how I learned to say yes to the juicy bits of life | Sheree Joseph https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/09/i-spent-years-postponing-my-own-joy-heres-how-i-learned-to-say-yes-to-the-juicy-bits-of-life #Happiness #Relationships #Ageing #LifeAndStyle #HealthWellbeing
A good friend brings her dogs when she stays with me. I kind of dread it. What can I do? | Leading questions
By Eleanor Gordon-Smith
People often forget social rules when dogs are involved, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But you’ll have to say something if you want things to change
#Australianlifestyle #Lifeandstyle #Friendship #Pets #Dogs #TheGuardian #EleanorGordonSmith
I spent years postponing my own joy. Here’s how I learned to say yes to the juicy bits of life | Sheree Joseph
By Sheree Joseph
Society tells us there is one way to live a life, and joy is a byproduct on the path there. But you don’t need a reason to enjoy the act of being alive
#Happiness #Relationships #Ageing #Lifeandstyle #Healthwellbeing #TheGuardian #ShereeJoseph
Scoop! Underwire bras are back in fashion
By Hannah Marriott
From Charli xcx and Rihanna to Victoria’s Secret and Prada catwalks, the fashion industry is keen to move on from the comfy, wire-free bras popularized in lockdown
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/oct/08/underwire-bra-fashion
#Fashion #Underwear #Lifeandstyle #TheGuardian #HannahMarriott