Category: Lifestyle

According to researchers looking into Bloomberg’s top 500 billionaires, there are 10 baby names that keep popping up. Julian Goldie, the research lead, said: “We were curious to see if there was any connection between names and billionaire status. “So we analysed the Bloomberg Billionaire Index to uncover which names appear most frequently among the […]

Martin Lewis has informed viewers that all motorists who purchased a vehicle on finance could be eligible for an average payout of £1,100 if an ongoing investigation rules in their favour. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is currently probing the practice where lenders permitted car dealers or those arranging the loan to alter the interest […]

Few things disrupt the flow of daily life like a clogged drain. One minute you’re brushing your teeth or rinsing dishes, and the next, you’re staring down at a sink full of murky, stagnant water that refuses to budge. Clogged drains are an all-too-common household headache, cropping up in bathrooms, kitchens, and utility areas, and […]

Charlotte Ratcliff has felt the difference connecting with other stroke survivors can make after suffering hers just weeks after giving birth by Caesarean section. Mother-of-three Charlotte, 37, from Stramshall, Staffs, was unable to see her newborn baby for two weeks after she was born in June 2022 due to her stroke.  After the planned C-section […]

Brittle grass becomes a widespread problem during the colder months, often due to frost, plummeting temperatures and increased footfall on the frozen turf. The fragility of our green spaces is exacerbated by slower growth rates in the cold, which hampers recovery from damage. Moisture imbalances caused by overwatering, heavy downpours, or inadequate drainage also lead […]

The age-old question of how often to wash bed sheets and at what temperature has sparked debate, but the general consensus is to do so once a week. According to experts at Pizua Linens: “The bedroom, in a dream world, is the most peaceful place in the house. It’s the room that you go to […]

A fresh wave of store closures could wreak havoc for high street shoppers in the run-up to Christmas. Dwindling footfall, ongoing restructuring plans, and steep rents have compelled numerous chains to close locations. The latest data from the Centre for Retail Research reveals that nearly 10,500 UK shops permanently closed their doors in 2023, and […]

Gregg Wallace, famed for his culinary critiques on MasterChef: The Professionals, has famously slimmed down to 12 stone by eliminating snacks, ultra-processed foods, and takeaways from his diet. A gym enthusiast, Wallace often shares his workout regime online. Nevertheless, he has been heard saying “you can’t exercise to lose weight”. In a summer episode of […]

A woman has been praised for refusing to share her lottery jackpot with her siblings – despite winning enough for all to enjoy. The 34-year-old explained how she bought a lottery ticket on a whim – saying this was rather out of character for her. Much to her amazement, she won the jackpot. While she […]

While white vinegar is often touted by cleaning enthusiasts as a miracle solution for laundry stains, many don’t find it effective at softening towels. Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have taken to her Facebook page – full of cleaning tips and tricks – to air their disappointment with the effectiveness of white vinegar. One […]