Ellen Murphy

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Natalie Russell |Ellen Murphy |Kath Brown |Joe Burgis

Dating online has become the norm for most of us, with over 60 per cent of US couples meeting online in 2024, according to data from Stanford University. Going on the ‘apps’ has become so ingrained in our dating culture to the point where meet-cutes – a charming or amusing first encounter between future partners – sound practically mythological. If you meet a couple who reveal that they didn’t meet on Hinge or Tinder, it’s become rare and intriguing.

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Rachel Avery |Ellen Murphy

Travel writer Gavin Haines recently described how he was “treated like a criminal” when he unwittingly used his lapsed railcard to obtain a discount on his train fare. A week later, he was presented with a “draconian £80 fine”. It came after Transport Focus, the rail watchdog, suggested a more rational approach of issuing first-time offenders with a yellow card. Gavin’s article prompted a flurry of comments from Telegraph readers.

2 months ago | telegraph.co.uk | Rachel Avery |Ellen Murphy

For drivers, they can be a nuisance to tyres and suspensions. For pedestrians, however, potholes can cause far more than a moment of frustration – they can cause life-changing injuries. Some people have broken ankles and hips after tripping over – or falling into – potholes. The aftermath of such injuries, especially for the elderly, can result in months of prolonged treatments and recovery periods.

Nov 5, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Arielle Goldstein |Lorna Perry |Ellen Murphy

Children ride toy tractors in Parliament Square at the farmers’ rally Credit: CARL COURT/GETTY IMAGES The farmers’ rally in London on Tuesday was met by a wave of support from Telegraph readers, some of whom travelled cross-country to attend the protest, including non-farmers. Since the protest, readers have got in touch to describe how their family farms will be affected, with concerns they could have to stop farming altogether. Many were fearful that they would have to sell their land to...

Aug 24, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Ellen Murphy |Arielle Goldstein

Being uncontactable and developing proper photos are among the ways holidays used to be better Credit: Sue Callaghan Telegraph Travel’s Chris Leadbeater recently revealed his definitive list of the 23 things we used to do on holiday but don’t anymore, from sending postcards to carrying drachma. His feature produced a wave of nostalgia from readers as they reflected on their own travels from a bygone era. They agreed that being uncontactable and developing proper photos were among the ways...