A woman has been warned that her son faces a ‘lifetime of ridicule’ after she decided on a last-minute name change in memory of her late father. She explained that she and her husband have been married for 10 years and recently had their first child. They had originally planned to name him Louis, which […]
DVLA may ‘ban cars from the road’ and ‘request inspections’ under tough rule
The DVLA could ban road users from using their cars due to a simple little-known driving rule, warns motoring experts. Car insurance comparison specialists EasyQuote have warned any new car modifications “must be reported” to the DVLA immediately. This includes any upgrades made to the vehicle chassis, exhaust or number plate as well as simply […]
DVLA issues critical car tax warning to motorists with half a million drivers at risk
DVLA chiefs have issued an urgent car tax warning to road users with half a million motorists thought to be breaking the rules. In a social media message, the DVLA urged road users to “tax their vehicles” as soon as possible and not “risk” facing the consequences. The latest warning comes just months after data […]
Avoid this common mistake when storing yoghurt in the fridge – do this instead
Yoghurt is a product most of us regularly buy and keep at home as it makes for a great snack and is used as an ingredient in many recipes. However, there is one common mistake people make when storing it in the fridge and they may not know it. According to Respect Food, yoghurt should […]
Dyson and Samsung get new UK rival and you’re going to like its price
UK homes now have even more choice when tackling the weekly chores and the yearly spring clean. Tefal might be famed for making toasters, air fryers, pressure cookers and kettles but the appliance manufacturer is now taking aim at firms such as Dyson, Shark and Samsung with the launch of its first-ever handheld vacuum cleaners […]
Nurse ditched the NHS to move to Canada and never looked back
I’m a nurse – and ditched my NHS job to move to Canada, earning 50% more overnight and looking after a fraction of the number of patients – I’ve never looked back. Audrey Barnwell, 50, found herself suffering from chronic physical and mental exhaustion for the first time in her life due to the demands […]
How to make fried eggs in under two minutes without frying
Eggs are an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be used to make your breakfast, lunch and dinner. While they can be enjoyed as part of a meal they taste equally as great on their own as poached eggs, scrambled eggs and fried eggs. To avoid cooking a fried egg wrong and speed up the process, […]
Chef’s ‘perfect poached egg’ recipe – no vinegar
Michelin star chef Paul Foster has years of experience in the kitchen behind him and has revealed a common mistake people often make when cooking poached eggs. In fact, it is so common that even he was told to do it in his early years of training, but has since discovered it can stop you […]
Cleaning guru shares ‘game-changing’ hack to banish mattress stains in 15 minutes
Mattresses are often forgotten about when it comes to weekly or even monthly chores, but they do need cleaning. Sweat and bacteria can cause dust mites to harbour in and on mattresses so it’s important to keep it fresh. Cleaning guru @thecosyneutralhome has shared the ultimate hack to eliminate unsightly mattress stains. Taking to Instagram […]
How to whiten bed sheets and remove stains without white vinegar and baking soda
Bedding can become quite discoloured and yellow over time. When you’re sleeping, your body releases natural oils and sweat that leave behind stains. This unpleasant hue can be stubborn and difficult to get rid of with just regular washing. Fortunately, there are ways to get your sheets back to the crisp white you love without […]