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Gastro grub: The very best gastropubs in the UK for eating and drinking
Feast your eyes on these exquisite pubs loved by foodies far and wide. There’s nowt wrong with a pork scratching or bag of Scampi Fries to accompany your hand-cranked pint of amber ale, but we are ever grateful for the invention of the gastropub. London boozer The...
Berry good for you: 6 amazing health benefits of eating strawberries and their tops
It’s difficult to resist a perfectly ripe strawberry, isn’t it? In fact, they’re one of the most popular berry fruits in the world - but did you know it’s not just the sweet red part that’s good for us? Atop each juicy strawberry is a leafy top, called the calyx. Each...
Stay sharp: 6 simple ways to boost your brain and stay sharp this summer
Love your heart, stay sharp and keep connected, says a Alzheimer’s Research UK expert. Summer isn’t just a time for beach days, barbecues and picnics in the park - it’s also the perfect opportunity to recharge your brain. Just like we care for other aspects of our...
Arty restaurants: Fine dining with the most epic art collections
Fancy a side of Picasso? You’ve come to the right place. What’s better than enjoying a feast for your eyes as well as your tummy? Very little, if you ask us. Sure, a delicious meal can be gorged on anywhere from a street corner to a greasy spoon, your own kitchen...
‘Beautiful locations to learn in’: Readers’ favourite creative breaks
Photography, writing, painting and music learning holidays have all ignited our readers’ creative spark, at retreats from Snowdonia to Sicily. Photography skills in beautiful locations I have been on two photography holidays with Creative Escapes. I visited Sicily and...
A new start after 60: I became a dog-walker -and I’ve never been happier
Brendan MacNeill spent more than 40 years as a photographer, loving the art but hating the business side. Now he gets paid to lead sheepdogs and labradoodles around Edinburgh’s Braid hills. The Guardian reports that Brendan MacNeill had wanted to be a photographer...
Glorious Gardens: 19 of the UK’s best gardens to visit this summer
From a castle in Cumbria to a subtropical paradise in Cornwall, these are some of the top unsung gardens across the country. Lowther Castle, Cumbria In the dash for Cumbria’s lakes and fells, the area’s other green attractions can get missed. On Knipe Scar, at the...
How positive attitudes to ageing can boost your health
Is your mindset the key to better health? Silver Surfers reports that a recent study has revealed that individuals who have a positive attitude towards ageing tend to recover better after experiencing a fall. Researchers from Imperial College London and Coventry...
Downsizing & decluttering: A guide to simplifying your life
In a world where we often accumulate more than we need, the idea of downsizing and decluttering has gained significant traction. Silver Surfers reports that whether you’re moving to a smaller home, embracing minimalism, or simply seeking a more organised lifestyle,...
Could brisk walking boost your heart?
Brisk walking strengthens the heart, improves circulation, and helps keep your blood vessels healthy says new research. Could simply picking up the pace on your daily walk be the secret to a healthier heart? New research from the University of Glasgow suggests that...
50+ and fearless: Breaking free from limiting beliefs to enjoy life
As we age, life brings both wisdom and challenges. By the time we reach 50, we’ve often collected not only experiences but also expectations - some helpful, others deeply limiting. Many people over 50 find themselves navigating a complex web of beliefs about aging,...
Readers’ favourite restaurants in France
From a hidden gem in Nice to a rustic revelation in Beaujolais and a bargain bistro in Brittany. Passionate for fresh seafood, Nice Far away from the tourist traps of the old town, tiny seafood restaurant Coquillages Bouchet on Rue Rusca is a relative newcomer in...