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A dog-friendly city break is easy in Edinburgh
Touring town with a hound? Take our lead and head to Scotland’s capital to find out how easy it is, from finding a place to stay to the best walks and days out. Inews reports that ordinarily, Edinburgh would be teeming with festivalgoers, but that torrent of visitors...
Want to give relatives some of your retirement savings? 5 tips from financial planners to read first
A fifth of over-55s expect to spend some of their money supporting their family, but how should you go about it? Silver Surfers reports that around one in five over-55s (22%) are planning to spend some of their retirement savings on supporting their family...
Perfect Pubs: 40 of the best UK country pubs for food
From farm-to-table suppers in Wiltshire to Sunday roasts in Devon, these pubs provide the perfect backdrop for long lazy lunches celebrating the last days of summer. Hare and Hounds, Bath Expect legendary roasts, 10-mile views and cool interiors at this beautifully...
State pension: Older people threaten to withhold support from Tories if triple lock ends
‘What have we put these people in government for? They’re supposed to be looking after all the people that have built up society’. Inews reports that many pensioners will refuse to support the Conservative Party at the next general election if ministers scrap the...
In the shade: 25 best plants and perennials that thrive out of the sun
Time to brighten up those shady areas of your garden! Everyone adores a sunny garden with bold and bright blooms. But shady gardens also deserve some love. These shade perennials boast beautiful leaf colours and delicate, exotic flowers - and some have irresistibly...
UK holidays: Trip to Lake District £1,500 more expensive than Italy as families priced out of staycations
An analysis by consumer group Which? found that while increased demand because of Covid has pushed prices up, the UK was one of the most expensive European destinations even in 2019. Inews reports that Families are being priced out of self-catered staycations in the...
Only in Scotland: Five breath-taking Scottish cities to visit this summer
Some of the world’s most spectacular sights are just a train ride away. Here’s what Scotland has to offer you this summer. It just wouldn’t be summer without a city break. Art galleries, shopping, sitting on a café terrace and watching the world pass by, and this...
Greg Davies on his new comedy, The Cleaner: ‘The notion that I’m an adult is just preposterous’
As he stars in a macabre new sitcom, the comedian talks about writer’s rage, his years of depression and why he still feels like he’s in his twenties. Greg Davies is late but, of course, he has a tale to tell. “I’ve just been throwing my niece through a window,” he...
How to build your house-buying dream team
Thinking of buying a new home? In this article for Elder Freedom, Michael Longsdon looks at which professionals you’ll need on your house-hunting journey, how to find them, and what red flags to watch out for: The ProsHere are some professionals you should work with...
Reasons to be cheerful after England’s Euro 2020 defeat
Dispel your post-match gloom with bright spots such as an improving squad and Atomic Kitten’s return If you are still feeling glum about what now feels like an inevitable defeat on penalties for England last month, here are a few reasons to brighten your step. 1. It...
Romantic love most often starts out as platonic friendship, study finds
Love at first sight may be the story told in rom-coms, but reality is different. It is the well-worn conceit of films and novels alike: strangers meet across a crowded room and romantic sparks fly. But a study has found the reality is perhaps a little more mundane -...
Linford Christie: Open water swimming is so peaceful
The former runner talks about getting older, exercising for mental benefits, and making a late transition from track to pool. Linford Christie’s Olympic and World Champion days might be behind him, but that isn’t stopping the 61-year old from breaking new sporting...