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Spruce up for Spring! Five low cost ways to improve your property
The lockdown has prompted many of us to embark on DIY projects at home such as painting and decorating or getting to grips with our gardens. Until now, any plants, compost or garden tools had to be ordered online, but garden centres can re-open provided they have...
Grow your own: 8 superfoods that you can grow from home
Growing your own food is one of life’s unique pleasures. Not only is it cheaper than buying fruit and veg from the shops, but it’s greener too - and eating food you’ve grown from scratch is enormously satisfying. Plus, the growing process itself is relaxing and...
Lockdown life: 15 adventures you can enjoy without leaving your home
With more time being spent at home, you might be looking for new, exciting, but safe ways to beat the boredom of being within the same four walls. The good news is that not all adventures have to involve thrill-seeking activities, or jet setting around the world to a...
‘Use it or lose it’: 19 ways to keep your mind sharp as you age
Exercising the mind is just as important as exercising the body if you want to get the most from life. The mind is often thought of as a muscle, meaning that the more you challenge it, the stronger it will become. Over the years scientists have frequently explored the...
Recycling revolution: 10 creative upcycling ideas that could save you money and help the planet
Repurposing or upcycling your clutter is a satisfying way to get creative, save money and give a new lease of life to items that you longer use. Next time you go to throw out your bean can or you’re wondering what to do with all your old cake tins that you no longer...
Nature can provide ‘soul food’ for people in lockdown – RSPB
People were encouraged to take part in the annual Big Garden Birdwatch at the end of January. Nature can provide “soul food” for people in lockdown, even in winter, the head of the RSPB has said. Beccy Speight, chief executive of the wildlife charity, said people have...
Michelin 2021: First star for Glasgow in 18 years – as London restaurant recognised after 20 days of trading
‘This is a blessing. It’s special. I know we’re going to come out of lockdown even stronger,’ Andy Beynon says. A global pandemic during which restaurants have been closed for months on end is a strange time to be handing out awards for fine cooking. But Michelin was...
Study: Over-50s’ mental health declined during lockdowns
Researchers at the University of Exeter and King’s College London studied data from more than 3,000 people aged over 50. Silver Surfers reports that older people’s mental health declined during the Covid-19 lockdowns as their loneliness contributed to a rise in...
Hotel quarantine countries: The ‘high risk’ Covid countries which could be on list under new UK travel rules
Although there had been reports of blanket travel restrictions, it is thought the UK could introduce a targeted hotel quarantine applying to certain countries. Inews reports that although there have been reports of blanket travel restrictions, it is now thought that...
Over-50s rush to book holidays as vaccine boosts confidence
Coach and tour operators have seen an unexpected growth in bookings in the last fortnight. Industry figures call it growing "vaccine confidence" about 2021. Whilst there is no doubt that the pandemic continues to put huge pressure on lives and the NHS, this is a small...
Itchy feet? What is the future of travel in 2021?
With hope in sight, travel industry experts share their thoughts on how holidays might look this year. After months of unpredictability, it’s hard to imagine how holidays might look in the year ahead. But one thing’s for certain: with a vaccine roll-out already in...
All over 50s in Scotland to get Covid vaccine by next summer
All over 50s will be vaccinated against Covid19 by next summer under UK-wide plans being devised, Scotland's National Clinical director has said. The Scotsman reports that it will mean almost all potentially fatal cases are reached and the pressure on the NHS is eased...