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Love Island star Maura Higgins has been officially confirmed to host the upcoming Disney+ reboot of the iconic British dating show Blind Date. She will take over hosting duties previously held by Cilla Black in the long-running series revival.
An opinion piece shares a personal experience of a 'blind date' with an electric vehicle, exploring the nuances of driving and owning an EV.
A 'Blind Date' column features Imogen, a 31-year-old doctor, meeting Andy, a 36-year-old consultancy firm founder, with a memorable moment where Andy critiqued Imogen's outfit.
Andy Burnham has been appointed the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, becoming the seventh in ten years. He has begun forming his cabinet, naming Wes Streeting as Defence Minister and Liz Kendall as Chancellor, among other key appointments.
A blind date between 26-year-old PhD student Lily and 24-year-old chef Brodie is recounted, with Lily hoping for love and passion, or at least a good time and a free dinner.
Alex, a 45-year-old product lead in tech, and Ellie, a 35-year-old TV producer, share their experiences from a blind date, with Alex admitting to getting carried away after some wine.
The Guardian's 'Blind Date' column features Laurine, a forensics worker, and Theo, a financial adviser, both 27, sharing their experiences and hopes for love.
The Guardian's 'Blind Date' column features Colman, a 31-year-old lawyer, meeting Ben, a 28-year-old assistant stage manager, with Colman hoping for good chat and a story.
The Guardian's 'Blind Date' column features Jonathan, a 23-year-old student, meeting Katie, a 27-year-old environmental campaigner. Jonathan expressed hopes for an interesting conversation and meeting someone outside his usual circle.
Rebecca, a stage manager, and Sophie, a standup comedian, recount their blind date experience, highlighting a memorable moment where their laughter drew a shush from a neighboring table.
Gina Gionfriddo’s dark comedy 'Becky Shaw' has opened on Broadway to positive reviews, with critics highlighting Alden Ehrenreich's performance in the blind-date comedy.
A romantic booking error led to two individuals with opposing political views meeting for a 'Dining across the divide' feature, discussing topics like deplatforming and right to buy.
Robin, 68, a retired property manager, meets Jacquie, 69, a retired secretary What were you hoping for? To meet someone with a nice personality and similar interests. Continue reading...
A father of two was knocked for six when he went on a blind date, only to find out it was none other than singer Mary Byrne.
Singapore invites single Americans to a unique dating experience. Forget apps, 'aunties' will select your match. Two lucky winners get a free trip to Singapore for a blind date. The package includes flights, accommodation, and an 'auntie-approved' itinerary. This campaign blends tourism with human connection, showcasing Singapore's culture and food. Applications close March 13, 2026.
A 74-year-old retired careers adviser and a 72-year-old retired Methodist minister met for a relaxed lunch on a blind date, concluding with a polite peck at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Andrew, 75, and Gilli, 64, share their experiences from a blind date, with Andrew hoping for a potential relationship and Gilli reflecting on the impression she made.
Richard, 63, a communications consultant, and Katrina, 60, a GP, share their experiences from a blind date, including a joke about joining young people for a club night.
A blind date feature details the meeting of Hugh, a 55-year-old teacher and musician, and Edie, a 50-year-old independent advocate, who exchanged numbers.
The sixteenth annual 'Mandala' festival, featuring body, psychological, and spiritual practices, along with creative workshops, will take place next weekend in the Šalčininkai district, including a spiritual leader from Ukraine and blind dates.
A 32-year-old Chinese man from Zhejiang province married a woman three days after a five-minute video call blind date, only to regret the decision nine days later.
Setlog, an unexpected platform, has become a popular new tool for arranging blind dates in South Korea, changing the traditional dating landscape.
Frances, 77, and Eddie, 86, share their experience on a blind date, discussing their hopes and the evening's outcome.
Josh, a 30-year-old video game designer, and Hannah, a 31-year-old architectural lighting designer, recount their blind date experience, which they described as a perfect evening.
Several bookstores in Barcelona are engaging customers with a unique concept of 'blind dates with books,' allowing them to discover new reads through an element of surprise.
This 'Blind Date' column recounts the evening of Rachel, a consultant, and Josh, an accountant, who enjoyed their date so much that the restaurant staff rearranged their table multiple times to allow them to continue chatting until closing.
Brian, 53, a property management director, meets Jeanette, 46, who works in investor relations and occasionally models
Brigitte, 27, an admissions officer for a nursery group, meets Jack, 30, a teacher What were you hoping for? Great food, great company and hopefully an evening that could be the beginning of…
Chef Kenjiro Hashida and Melissa Ho have launched 'Savour Life', a new dining series that brings together chefs from diverse culinary backgrounds for 'blind dates for chefs', with future collaborations planned.
The Salzburg Festival is implementing a 'blind date' program where experienced festival-goers accompany young newcomers to operas or concerts, with pairings revealed just before the performance.
Jacob, 27, a volunteer manager, and Sophie, 28, a journalist, met on a blind date, hoping to connect and potentially go on further dates.
Abigo, a retail supervisor, and Suli, an animation graduate, share their experiences from a blind date, with Abigo reflecting on missed opportunities.
Philip, a 74-year-old antiquarian book dealer, meets Carol, 66, who is retired, for a blind date. Philip expresses his hope for reciprocated love at first sight and a kindred spirit.
The Guardian's 'Blind Date' column features Yusuf, a 25-year-old working in finance, meeting Hannah, a 26-year-old PhD student, with Hannah having a specific dating request.
Ailsa, a 31-year-old systems engineer, recounts her blind date with Mike, a 35-year-old paralegal, highlighting the most awkward moment when he revealed his dad set up the date.
A "blind date" has been arranged for two pandas, an event likely organized as part of a breeding program to help conserve the species.
A blind date between a partnerships manager and a finance analyst took an awkward turn when one participant nearly set the menu alight during their fancy meal.
The latest 'Blind Date' column details the meeting of Jack, a 31-year-old nature consultant, and Heather, a 23-year-old marketing professional for a homelessness charity.
Adam, a 25-year-old civil servant, and Tina, a 26-year-old advertising professional, met on a blind date, which Adam enthusiastically described as "truly a great first date."
China's "lobster" craze is pushing users to experiment with OpenClaw as stock traders, dating assistants, and digital pets. ADEK BERRY / AFP via Getty Images China's OpenClaw craze is spawning…
Harry, 24, an ecologist, meets Freya, 24, a theatre-maker and cook What were you hoping for? Some tasty food, and a nice evening with good company to block out the Sunday scaries. Continue…
Freya, 23, a master’s student, meets Greg, 24, a civil servant What were you hoping for? Somebody friendly and kind, and an interesting chat. Continue reading...