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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...
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...