People think slimming down and toning up is tough, but sometimes making simple changes go a long way. No one knows this more than personal trainer, Lizzy High, who spent the last 12 months trying to get her body into the best shape. She said she only made three simple changes to witness results, and […]
Amazon rivals Apple by offering ‘lowest ever’ iPad price
Black Friday is almost here – but most retailers have already gone all out and started to cut the price of many products before the bonanza sale this week. As Friday 29 November fast approaches we’ve found a deal that makes ditching the main sale date worthwhile. Amazon has cut the price of the Apple […]
Get the Galaxy S24 for just £219 if you give your old smartphone to Samsung
Considering this device cost £799 at launch that is one truly mighty saving. So how does this offer work and how do you get so much money off? Samsung has confirmed that its S24 is now £200 cheaper thanks to a big Black Friday discount. • SEE THE GALAXY S24 DEAL HERE That means you […]
How to keep bananas fresh longer so they don’t turn brown and mushy
Storing bananas in the fruit bowl might seem like a no-brainer, but experts warn it’s a fast track to mushy disaster. The culprit behind your rapidly rotting fruit is ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone that speeds up ripening and boosts flavour. Piling up fruit together triggers an ethylene gas overload, causing everything in close […]
Eating breakfast at 11am could help you lose weight and live longer
What time do you have your breakfast? If you’re eating shortly after waking up, according to one doctor’s claims, you’re doing it wrong. Nutritional scientist and doctor Tim Spector claims leaving breakfast until after 11am could aid weight loss. Speaking at the Cheltenham Literary Festival, the King’s College London professor and founder of the Zoe […]
Four cancer signs you should see a doctor now
Scientists are warning people to look out for four key symptoms of a deadly disease as cases have been rising among young people. According to experts, you should see your doctor as soon as possible if you spot any of these signs – even if you are young and seemingly healthy. Researchers from the US […]
How to remove stains from log burner glass fast without scrubbing
Cleaning is a must for anyone with log burners as persistent brownish-black stains tarnishing the glass can really disrupt the striking aesthetic these stoves give off. To tackle this cleaning task, Ronnie Kendrick from CompanyClean has dished out insider tips on preserving log burner windows spotless, ensuring no harm comes to the glass. Ronnie swears […]
The best time to prune roses for ‘stunning blooms year after year’
One task that needs to be done every year to ensure roses flourish and thrive is pruning. Pruning requires gardeners to remove parts of plants such as leaves, stems and spent blooms to improve the plant’s shape and overall health. With this in mind, leading garden ladder expert Henchman has shared tips for pruning roses […]
Teacher shares two Christmas gifts they secretly hate – one is mortifying
A woman has issued a stark warning to parents about the sorts of presents teachers really don’t appreciate, as the festive season approaches. Although it’s not compulsory, many parents like to offer a small token of appreciation to their child’s teacher, but the dilemma of what to choose for someone who isn’t in your immediate […]
Major UK retailer to shut more than a dozen stores before Christmas
Dobbies Garden Centres has disclosed the impending closure dates for some of its outlets following last month’s announcement of a restructuring plan to tackle “historically uneconomical rent costs”. In October, the chain revealed a restructuring plan to close 17 unprofitable stores, including 11 main garden centres and six Little Dobbies stores. The retailer announced closing […]