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UK tourists who haven’t had third vaccine could be banned from Europe holiday hotspots
Holidaymakers travelling to the EU could be required to show proof of a booster as early as Easter next year. Inews reports that British holidaymakers who have not had a booster jab may be banned from travelling to European tourist destinations under new rules. The...
Cornwall had one of its busiest summers, but St Ives is perfect for a winter break
With fewer visitors there’s breathing space to enjoy the town’s galleries, seafront restaurants and cosy pubs - and brave the water too. A trip to the seaside may fix in the mind images of summer - sunny beaches, melting ice cream and long evenings - but there is...
Fungi: The earth’s secret miracle worker that protects our climate
Fungi: The earth’s secret miracle worker that protects our climate Let’s picture a dinner with family or friends that began by enjoying beer, wine, fruit juice or maybe a fizzy kombucha beverage. You’re contemplating a glorious basket of bread, rapt in awe of its...
15 winter travel adventures: Stay on a frozen lake in Sweden or take an ice drive in Estonia
Even if it’s freezing outside, you can still enjoy family fun in the UK or further afield. Coast and cocktails Pembrokeshire From the cosy confines of a lodge near Abermawr beach, guests warm up with hearty Welsh breakfasts and a woodland walk before taking the plunge...
High-protein diet and exercise could ‘reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes’ in older adults
After 16 weeks, researchers saw ‘significant’ declines in so-called ‘bad’ cholesterol levels in older people given whey protein drinks alongside an exercise regime. A higher-protein diet alongside exercise may contribute to reducing the risk of diabetes and...
Going to ground: How to use coffee waste in the garden -and what to watch out for
As an organic grower for restaurant royalty, Anna Greenland uses everything at her disposal to help her plants flourish, including used coffee grounds, as she explains here. Chances are there’s at least one coffee drinker in your household. In ours it’s my husband...
More single-use plastics to be banned: Tips for avoiding them – in and out of the house
From rethinking your bathroom products to understanding where your Christmas decorations will end up, an environmental expert shares some advice. Silver Surfers reports that single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery and polystyrene cups look to be banned next...
The seven types of rest: I spent a week trying them all. Could they help end my exhaustion?
When we feel fatigued most of us focus on sleep problems. But proper relaxation takes many forms. I spent a week exploring what really works. “Are you the most tired you can ever remember being?” asks a friend. Well, yes. I have it easy - my caring responsibilities...
‘The pandemic lit a fire inside me’: How three high-fliers retrained as garden designers
From the lawyer turned landscaper to the pilot who won a flower show prize, meet three career-switching gardeners. A table and chairs covered in lichen; a grubby patio; an overgrown bed teeming with weeds … those of us with outdoor space all have corners that need...
‘Truffle Hound’: Truffles are the most expensive food in the world -here’s how to find them and where they are in the UK
The tiniest spot of what looks like a buried egg peers out of the ground. When I lean down, scents of garlic and salami joyously greet my nostrils… It is the white truffle - the world’s most prized food. In the orange light of a Mediterranean sunrise, I find myself...
Better walking and cycling infrastructure crucial to keeping over 50s healthy
A new report emphasises that well-designed neighbourhoods that enable people to walk and cycle are vital to helping people in their 50s and 60s stay active. Centre for Ageing Better reports that 38% of people aged 55-64 and 43% of those aged 65-74 don’t get the...
Over-50s want climate crisis addressed ‘even if it leads to high prices’
Research finds almost two-thirds of older people want UK government to move faster on green initiatives. The majority of over-50s believe the UK government should be doing more to address the climate crisis, even if it leads to higher prices, a study has found. A...