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From eye masks to flannels, AirTags to paddling pools, our travel, fashion and beauty experts share their hard-won hacks, gadgets and tips

Fashion is abandoning prim and perfect for a look that feels disorderly and real. But can we really believe this vision of simulated authenticity?

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The Kashmiri willow bat industry, rooted in centuries-old craftsmanship and tradition, faces challenges in the 21st century. Once renowned for crafting hockey sticks, it shifted to cricket bat production post-partition, connecting with Jalandhar and embracing the region's abundant willow wood. Kashmir's unique willow, Salix Alba Caerulea, found global recognition for cricket bats. However, the industry faces threats like raw material scarcity, illegal trading, and competition from othe...

Snacks have had a makeover as brands aim to make them aspirational objects as appealing to look at as they are to partake. Plus, your wardrobe dilemmas sorted

Introduction/Purpose: The “transverse abdominal plane block” or TAP block was described by Rafi in 2001. It describes an approach to the neurofascial plane of the transverse abdominal muscle via the Jean-Louis Petit triangle and provides analgesia of the entire homolateral hemi abdomen. The aim of our study was to compare post-operative analgesia and post-operative morphine requirements between transverse abdominal plane block (TAP) and peri-orificial infiltration during laparoscopic abdomin...

In today’s newsletter: As Labour reaffirms its pledge to remove VAT exemption from private education, a new report outlines the impacts on the wider system

Increasing numbers of people are using the cosmetic treatment and they are happy to admit it. But what does it feel like to freeze your forehead, does anyone notice – and can it change how you feel about yourself?

Snorkeller off Port MacDonnell believed to be victim of shark attack has been remembered as beautiful husband Posted FriFriday 22 updated FriFriday 22 Duncan Craw has been remembered as a beautiful husband and best father. ( Print text only Cancel The family of Duncan Craw, who is believed to have been taken by a shark while snorkelling off South Australias south-east coast, have paid tribute to the "beautiful husband" and "best father". Key points: Duncan Craw has been identified as the missi...