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New-look Evans might flatter plus-size supermodel Crystal Renn – but will it work for writer Alex Clark?

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The key to negotiating mid-season fashion is a mid-season cull – it’s time to clear out the old to make way for the new

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Ten per cent of 5 to 16-year-olds have a mental health problem. And the adults in their lives may not be helping

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Stress: why are we anxious amid our plenty?

Far from calming us, wealth and technology have made us more stressed

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Stress: Ten easy ways to ease the pressure

Dr Sarah Brewer gives us her easy-to-use guide ten-step guide to cutting your stress levels and reducing anxiety

Stress: Why are our kids so anxious?

Ten per cent of 5 to 16-year-olds have a mental health problem. And the adults in their lives may not be helping

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Giles Coren reviews Bistrot Bruno Loubet

From the first taste of deep-fried pig (yes), he knew it is what a bistro is supposed to be

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Fashion designer Aimee Berman has the perfect ingredients for a night in with friends: cocktails, crispy salmon and plenty of chat

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30 best red wines for under £5

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You solve readers' problems: Should I have confided in a female friend?

In our new weekly column, men who need advice on any problem seek guidance from readers

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Damon's inferiority complex

Matt Damon is a huge star, so why does he think his parts get offered to Brad Pitt first and why is his new thriller such a risk?

Why owning a dog is good for you

They boost happiness hormones and compensate for family breakdown – no wonder dog ownership is soaring

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Dangerous thinking for children

Scrap the clubs, ditch the exams, and invite clever friends round for dinner. Damian Whitworth explores a new trend in education

'Parents should save from child's birth for university'

Tuition fees must rise and parents should contribute to a scheme set up with banks to pay for degrees according to employers

Internet makes teaching harder, say heads

Websites and computer games have made children impatient with the pace of steady learning, claims association’s leader

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