Red wine is the perfect Christmas tipple for a cold, wintery night when you’re curled up on the sofa next to a roaring fire. While a glass of red wine is delicious, if you spill it on your clothes, carpet or furnishings, it is notoriously tricky to remove and can quickly stain. Ideally, red wine […]
Brussels sprouts will taste delicious if cooked with the proper recipe
Brussels sprouts are one of the most polarising dishes at the Christmas dinner table, with many people hating them due to their bitter taste. However, the reason many people despise these round green vegetables is because they are cooking them wrong. When Brussels sprouts are overcooked they release sulfur compounds, and when boiled they become […]
Nigella Lawson says there’s 3 crucial steps to ensure roast potatoes are crunchy
Getting your Christmas roasties right is not easy work but Nigella Lawson has shared her top tips for making them the perfect additions to your dinner. Christmas is just days away and if you’re on dinner duty, the thought of getting everything right can be stressful. But with this recipe from one of the UK’s […]
Every possible rule change to affect older drivers in 2025
Express.co.uk takes a look at the three biggest updates which could hit older motorists soon. Older driving test assessments Motoring experts are looking into the feasibility of delivering a framework for a standardised voluntary mature driver assessment across the UK. Many local authorities have already developed their own mature driver tests to check if road […]
The £2 quick fix for major car issue which could fail an MOT test
Motorists can fix damaged windscreen wipers and potentially avoid MOT test failure for just £2 this December. Ben Pitcher, spokesperson for DPF Experts, suggested buying wiper blades and installing them at home may save road users a fortune on installation costs. Windscreen wipers are one of the most vital parts and are responsible for motorists’ […]
Stop scrubbing air fryers as 1 kitchen staple will dissolve grease stains in 30 minutes
It is now almost the most wonderful time of the year and many people are planning some mouthwatering meals, but it can be tricky to cook if your air fryer is not properly cleaned. Air fryers are useful since they do not need oil, but they are still susceptible to food splatters and greasy stains […]
‘Easiest ever’ Christmas fudge tastes ‘incredible’ – 3 ingredients
There’s no time like Christmas to treat yourself to something sweet, and making it yourself is a wholesome way to spend a cosy festive afternoon at home. And if you’re craving that sugary hit, a good piece of fudge hits the spot every time. But instead of having to run out to the supermarket to […]
One of ‘world’s healthiest herbs’ is 60p and can stave off cancer
A very popular herb that you may already have in your kitchen has been hailed as one of the world’s most nutritious – as it’s packed with goodness and tastes delicious too. Scientists have determined the healthiest foods out there, from types of fruits and vegetables to meats, fish, nuts and seeds, and ranked them […]
Christmas dessert warning against trying ‘harmful’ dessert hack
Christmas is the perfect time of year for indulgence and a delicious dessert is an essential for enjoying after the long-awaited festive feast. But experts have issued a stark warning over carrying out a ‘harmful’ fridge hack doing the rounds on social media that could end up causing more trouble than it’s worth. A classic […]
Motor expert warns doing this to your car could land you with £1k fine
Motorists could land themselves in extra trouble if they wrap blue flashing lights around their vehicle. This could be seen as impersonating an ambulance, police car or another emergency service vehicle which is against the law. Experts at Family Car Deals explained: “Decorating your car for Christmas might seem fun, but some accessories come with […]