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“One man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure”: How to make money from your clutter
Decluttering is a great way to clear your head as well as your house, and many people say that it can be a liberating experience. It’s amazing how much simpler life becomes once you remove all the stuff you no longer want or need from your life. The trickier bit can...
Old gold: Why are we all so obsessed with nostalgia?
Prudence Wade speaks to a psychologist to find out more. If you get together with a group of old friends, chances are you’ll spend a large chunk of time reminiscing about the past. Shared memories from bygone times are comforting and can make you feel warm and fuzzy....
Don’t forget your best friend! 7 dog-friendly UK holiday ideas
If you have a pet in your family, you probably already know how hard it can be to leave them behind when you go on holiday. So if you’re thinking about booking a break, why not take your furry friend with you this time? Not only can this save on pet-sitting fees and...
How to plan a holiday that benefits everyone involved – including the planet
Once the world opens up again, it will be vital to travel more responsibly and sustainably. Sustainable travel is not one genre of travel, nor is it a set of criteria; it is a mindset that can be applied to every trip. Having a positive impact could mean being more...
Let’s cook! 9 of the UK’s best cooking classes
Whether you consider yourself a dab hand in the kitchen or you rarely make anything more complex than beans on toast, everyone can benefit from attending a cooking class. Cooking is just as relaxing as it is rewarding - and now that we’re able to see friends and...
Al fresco dining to become the norm on nation’s high streets in Boris Johnson’s bid to level up the UK
Pavement café culture is to become a permanent fixture in a raft of measures announced by the Prime Minister. Inews reports that pavement café culture is to be at the heart of a bid to level up the country and breathe new life into the nation’s high streets, the Prime...
Euro 2020 and warm UK weather drives 40% summer spending increase in pubs and bars
Total consumer spending grew 11.1 per cent in June compared with the same period in 2019, as restrictions eased and Britons socialised more in public settings. Inews reports that spending in pubs and bars rose by almost 40 per cent in June as people flocked to watch...
Vine and dandy: Alan Titchmarsh on growing grapes in your garden
You don’t need a garden bathed in Mediterranean sunshine for grape growing. Find a warm, sheltered spot and it’ll be a vintage year. The Romans cultivated vineyards in Britain 2,000 years ago and today’s warm summers are again making vine-growing a very practical...
Five minute AI test could diagnose Alzheimer’s up to 15 years early
Medics say the app could soon be used as the basis for a nationwide dementia screening programme. Inews reports that the NHS has introduced a revolutionary new app to help diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease. It takes only five minutes to complete and is more accurate than...
G7 Cornwall: It’s little wonder the locals are talking of a Covid cover-up
If the Government continues to refuse to make the G7 risk dossier public and it harms trust. What were the conclusions of the Government’s risk assessment for the G7 summit in Cornwall? That’s the question many on the South West Peninsular are asking, but Downing...
‘Enough is enough’: Tourism bosses call for green list expansion after Boris Johnson warns of ‘difficult year’
Boris Johnson is facing a fierce backlash from travel industry chiefs after his gloomy warning that this year would be a ‘difficult year for travel’. Inews reports that tourism bosses have told the Government “enough is enough” and that the travel industry is being...
Hard Rock Café marks 50th anniversary by turning back clock to 1971
The décor, menu and prices rolled back 50 years with some of the original staff serving customers. Silver Surfers reports that diners were served a classic menu of burgers, ribs and cola floats at 1971 prices as London’s Hard Rock Café marked its 50th birthday. Some...