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How to be festival fresh

Photo of fans during the Scouting for Girls performance at the Isle of Wight Festival 2008. Photo: Chris Ison/PA

7:09am Saturday 28th June 2008

Look fresh as a daisy at this summer's festivals with our how-to guide.

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How to have a happy, healthy holiday

That’s sore: A woman's body with a bad case of sunburn. Photo PA Photo/iStockphoto.com.

7:09am Saturday 28th June 2008

OUT comes the sun and along come those pesky ailments like heat stroke, insect bites, heat rash and holiday tummy, all designed to derail summer fun. Make sure you stay on top form by following our guide to dealing with summer irritations.

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A slice of Meat Loaf

Meatloaf live on stage during his concert at Point Depot in Dublin, Photo Haydn West/PA Photos.

7:09am Saturday 28th June 2008

MEAT Loaf began his UK tour in Plymouth yesterday. We talk to the veteran entertainer about his love of playing to British crowds and why he thought his previous tour here would be his last.

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Thirsty work

Carl Jung Brut sparkling wine, £4.99 per bottle, available from The Lo-No Company, www.lono.co.uk.

7:09am Saturday 28th June 2008

Fancy a drink? Lucy Corry raises her glass to the week's best buys. ALCOHOL-FREE ZONE

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Walk to boost funds for meningitis

7:09am Saturday 28th June 2008

THE Meningitis Trust is appealing for walkers of all ages and abilities in the West Midlands area to join in with its national Walk in the Park month during September. The sponsored walks are suitable for all ages and abilities.

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On the record

Whimsical vocals: Goldfrapp's new single, Caravan Girl. Photo/Mute.

7:09am Saturday 28th June 2008

A LOOK at the latest music releases and news

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Burton Race feels the heat

Steamed Sea Bass Fillets With Basil Butter Sauce from Flavour First, by John Burton Race, published by Quadrille Publishing Limited. Photo: PA Photo/Quadrille Publishing.

7:09am Saturday 28th June 2008

Chef John Burton Race - who has come through troubled times in his personal life - is now devoting himself to his real passion, food. He talks about getting the best out of local, seasonal produce and his new book, Flavour First.

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Get your hearing checked

7:09am Saturday 28th June 2008

BABY-boomers missing out on conversation may be due a hearing health check-up says RNID and television presenter, Lynda Bellingham, as the NHS turns 60.

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Get the festival fever

Fashionable festival goers Charlotte O'Conner from Blackburn and Richard Biedul from London at the Isle of Wight Festival, 2008. Photo Chris Ison/PA.

7:09am Saturday 28th June 2008

BE prepared whatever the weather this summer with our stylish festival survival guide.

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Six of the best barbecues

Coleman Diamento, £2249, see www.coleman-bbq.com.

7:09am Saturday 28th June 2008

Hosting a barbecue is a sure-fire way to ensure inclement weather, so if the sun does make an appearance it's best to have your outdoor grilling machine all ready to go.

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£275-a-head cost of crime

'Money-saving' transport scheme to cost £81m, watchdog warns

Updated 3:55am Friday 4th July 2008

The cost of tackling recorded crime is £15 billion a year or £275 per person, according to a new report.


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