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The safest cities in the world have been revealed
Every year, the Economist Intelligence Unit scrutinises different factors affecting city life - and ranks which locations are the most secure. Metro reports that in total, 60 different cities are analysed on five categories of security: digital, health,...
Mirror mirror in the garden…Flood gardens with light to create an illusion of space
A well-placed garden mirror can do wonders to enhance any outdoor space. And mirrors are a great addition for any garden, with the power to totally transform the space. Garden mirror ideas are especially useful in small courtyard gardens, on roof terraces and limited...
Taste of the town: 11 destinations that every foodie should visit in the UK and Ireland
If there are two things we tend to be pretty good at, it’s eating and drinking. And luckily, we’ve become spoiled for choice as different regions have worked hard to make their mark on the foodie map. To celebrate all of the great cooking talent that our nation has to...
When will travel PCR tests end? How rules of UK traffic light system could change for fully vaccinated
It is speculated that PCR tests required for arrivals into the UK could be dropped for fully vaccinated passengers at a major shake up of the travel rules in October. Inews reports that Sajid Javid has said he wants to scrap PCR tests for travellers “as soon as I...
US travel ban: Borders to open to UK tourists from November as Covid restrictions are lifted after 18 months
Fully vaccinated visitors from the UK and other European countries will be able to travel to America without having to quarantine. Inews reports that British holidaymakers can travel to the US from November after Joe Biden announced he would revoke a ban on visitors...
It’s all Greek to me! 10 of the best Greek islands to visit (that you might not have heard of)
From Santorini’s breath-taking sunsets to Crete’s beautiful beaches, the Greek islands have long drawn tourists from across the world. With spectacular scenery, gorgeous weather and fascinating history, the allure of these islands isn’t exactly a secret - and around...
PTSD left me living in a forest, reliant on alcohol – a support dog changed my life
When I left the Armed Forces after 22 years, I didn’t expect to be seeking shelter in the woodland just a couple of years later. I arrived home in Perth, Scotland, in June 2012. I was 42 and was adjusting to civilian life. I got a job as a law enforcement officer and...
Healthy ageing – staying in your prime after fifty
The Prime Fifty science-backed range of supplements is dedicated to the nutritional and wellbeing needs of the over 50s. Ageing brings new and different nutritional challenges, so these products have been created to meet those unique needs, to help keep you active and...
Fit in my 50s: a game of petty and enjoyable malice? Step forward, pétanque
It’s extremely meditative. By the end of the week, my capacity for Zen-like calm was epic. Boules sports fall into many categories, all of which look pretty much the same until you get to know them, like spaniels. Obviously my preference was for crown green bowls,...
Should we be more worried about flu this year?
Flu might affect more people than usual this winter. It seems we might be in for a rough winter for viruses. Health Secretary Sajid Javid has told the Commons that flu is a “really significant risk - not least because for reasons that we are all familiar with, there...
OCD: It’s not just about being clean and tidy. What OCD really means and how to seek support
There’s a lot of misunderstanding around OCD but it’s important people know what it really means. We all experience things like worrying we’ve left an appliance on, or avoiding walking under scaffolding, but for most people, these random stresses and superstitions are...
Healthy honey: 6 surprising health benefits of honey
Thick, gooey and golden in colour, raw honey has been used as a natural remedy for thousands of years. The sweet liquid, which is produced by bees using the nectar of plants, has been touted as a potent healing agent in cultures around the world. In ancient India, it...