43 easy ways to lift your spirits and boost mood
Guardian writers and readers share 43 simple, joyful ideas to improve mental wellbeing, from urban walking and choir singing to watching news bloopers and growing avocado plants.
Guardian writers and readers share 43 simple, joyful ideas to improve mental wellbeing, from urban walking and choir singing to watching news bloopers and growing avocado plants.
A 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital after a stabbing on Olive Road, Cricklewood, on New Year's Night. Police are appealing for witnesses. Read the latest.
Amy Pohl was diagnosed with the agonising 'suicide disease', CRPS, at 24. After hitting rock bottom, a viral TikTok video changed her life, building a community of millions and finding joy.
A major search operation continues near Withernsea for a missing person after two bodies were recovered. Rescue teams battle freezing conditions and dangerous waves.
Debbie Whitehouse, 55, shares her journey from unexplained weakness to a motor neurone disease diagnosis, aiming to raise awareness and fight for a cure. Read her powerful story.
Combat the dangers of sitting all day with the Dhouse Mini Pedal Exerciser. This affordable, under-desk bike helps burn calories and improve circulation for under £13.
Over 120 women completed a gruelling 100km charity hike across the Isle of Skye, raising over £500,000 for CoppaFeel! while forging lifelong bonds. Discover their uplifting journey.
A woman recounts how Michaela Coel's 2020 drama 'I May Destroy You' became a catalyst for her to revisit a five-year-old spiking case. Read her powerful story of confronting sexual violence and seeking closure.
New data shows over 7% of Londoners report chronic loneliness, a serious public health issue linked to premature death. Discover the impact and how community connection can help.
New data reveals 5.4 million UK adults now vape, surpassing smokers. Experts explain the addiction challenge and evidence-based strategies for quitting e-cigarettes safely.
The Oura Ring 4 smart ring for health and fitness tracking is now on sale with discounts up to £150. Offers end 5 January. Grab this discreet wearable tech deal now.
Amazon shoppers are hailing the Lumie Bodyclock Spark 100 sunrise lamp as a game-changer for beating winter blues and improving sleep. Now on sale for £74.25. Discover the details.
Two people have died after being pulled from the sea off Withernsea. A major search and rescue operation was launched amid horrendous conditions. Read the latest.
The first Full Moon of 2026 rises in Cancer on January 3, offering a powerful emotional reset. Discover the tarot card and core feeling each zodiac sign must release to start the year fresh. Read your personalised horoscope now.
A backlash against the Free Birth Society intensifies as Emilee and Yolande respond. This is episode six of a year-long Guardian investigation. Support independent journalism.
Two people have died and a search continues for a missing person after a major emergency operation off the Yorkshire coast near Withernsea. Read the latest updates.
Discover your daily horoscope for Saturday 3 January 2026. A potent Full Moon in Cancer illuminates emotions and purpose, with predictions for all 12 zodiac signs. Read for insights.
Wynter Wagoner, 13, was found in Maryland after allegedly being taken from Florida by a man she met online. The suspect faces a $1 million bond.
A man has died after a shooting at a Fitzroy intersection. Police are searching for a vehicle that fled the scene. Read the latest on this developing investigation.
A major search operation continues off the East Yorkshire coast after a 67-year-old man died. Emergency services braved dangerous seas as they hunt for two missing people. Read the latest updates.
A 67-year-old man has died after being pulled from the sea near Withernsea. A major multi-agency search continues for others in difficulty. Read the latest.
A man in his 20s was arrested after allegedly biting part of a patient's ear and assaulting others in a violent rampage at Bolton Hospital's A&E. Read the full witness account.
A certified personal trainer reveals the exact affordable, compact equipment she uses and recommends for building an effective home gym in the UK. No membership required.
A major rescue operation involving coastguard, RNLI, and emergency services is underway near Withernsea after two people went missing in the sea. Follow for live updates.
A Labrador named Phoenix was saved by firefighters after falling through ice on a frozen pond in Rhode Island. Read the full story of the dramatic New Year's Day rescue.
A major multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Withernsea, East Yorkshire, after reports of people in difficulty in freezing sea waters with horrendous conditions. Emergency services are on scene.
Families endure an agonising wait as Swiss authorities work to identify victims of the Crans-Montana New Year's Eve blaze that killed about 40. Read the latest updates and tributes.
Tributes paid to Keyvan Moghissi, the pioneering Iranian-born cardiothoracic surgeon who helped establish a major heart surgery centre in Hull. Read his remarkable life story.
A growing number of California sheriffs are refusing to respond to non-criminal mental health emergencies, sparking debate over public safety and specialist crisis teams.
Everything you need to know about joining Metro's 2026 Lifeline challenge. Hike the Cotswolds on June 13th to fundraise for Alzheimer's Society. Choose your distance and sign up today.