Living with lexical-gustatory synaesthesia in the UK
Monique Todorovski shares her life with lexical-gustatory synaesthesia, a rare condition where words trigger taste. Discover how it shapes her world.
Monique Todorovski shares her life with lexical-gustatory synaesthesia, a rare condition where words trigger taste. Discover how it shapes her world.
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New documentary reveals Chevy Chase's on-set meltdown and firing from Community after using the N-word and refusing to apologise to co-star Yvette Nicole Brown. Read the full story.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino cites 'crazy' demand to justify soaring 2026 World Cup ticket costs, with the cheapest final seat over £3,000. Read the full story.
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Peter Lloyd-Jones, who shaped UK design education at Kingston and pioneered TV design courses, has died. Read about his legacy bridging science and art.
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The conciliation service Acas has offered to help resolve the junior doctors' dispute in England as they stage their 14th strike over pay and conditions. Read the latest.
Conciliation service Acas hosts crucial talks to end the junior doctors' dispute as they strike for the 14th time over pay and jobs. Follow the latest updates.
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New NHS dental contract tweaks aim to help urgent cases, but experts warn they are not the radical overhaul needed to solve England's access crisis. Read the full analysis.
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New reforms will pay dentists more for urgent NHS appointments. A think tank proposes £150 annual vouchers to end the 'postcode lottery' of dental access.
New NHS dental contract changes aim to ease access to emergency care in England, but experts warn of insufficient funding and call for more fundamental reform.
A sexual health nurse reveals the normal taste and consistency of semen, what influences its flavour, and how much protein it really contains. Get the facts here.
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Can mass-produced mince pies compete with homemade? Our experts blind-taste 12 supermarket contenders to find the best bargain and the worst festive offender. Discover the results.
Discover expert tips on buying the perfect real Christmas tree in the UK. Learn how prices vary by size, type, and region, and where to find the best deals from supermarkets to local growers.
A crisp addict taste-tests the season's most novel snacks, from Waitrose's winning tortilla chips to Doritos' disastrous gingerbread flavour. Find out which festive packets are worth your money.
Brighton & Hove Albion owner Tony Bloom is accused of being an anonymous gambler behind $70m in winnings, including bets on his own teams. The FA is under pressure to investigate.
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The Guardian's Football Weekly and Women's Football Weekly podcasts have both been honoured at the Football Supporters' Association Awards. Discover the details of this prestigious double victory.
As 'rage bait' wins Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year, columnist Zoe Williams argues it's time to decommission problematic terms like 'mansplain', tracing its journey from useful neologism to political weapon. Read the full analysis.
The British Medical Association confirms resident doctors in England will walk out from 17 to 22 December. Get the latest on this breaking NHS strike news and its impact.