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Drawing helps me process my mental health issues – and it doesn’t matter if it’s ‘good’ or ‘bad’ art
Inews reports that Ruby Elliot’s honest drawings and comics have won her hundreds of thousands of followers online. She explains why making them has been her salvation. When I was growing up I had mental health problems to the point where I was hospitalised multiple...
Trained dogs can sniff out coronavirus with up to 94% accuracy
The canines were able to sniff out samples from people who were infected with coronavirus but were asymptomatic. Covid-19 infection has a distinct smell that can be detected by specially trained dogs with up to 94% accuracy, UK research suggests. The findings, which...
The History of the Barbecue: A Native American method of tenderising meat goes global.
Lockhart, Texas has plenty of reasons to feel proud. With its unique collection of 19th-century buildings, it is one of the prettiest towns in Caldwell County - and a favourite of Hollywood producers. More than 50 films have been made there, from Baby, the Rain Must...
Spruce up your garden: Ideas to decorate your outside space
Spring has sprung, the days are warmer and the nights are longer. If you are lucky enough to have a garden, this is when it really comes into its own, a place to entertain and to relax in. However even the most cared for garden can sometimes look a bit tired, so how...
Right on our doorstep! 22 inspiring places to visit in the UK
Here in the UK, we are fortunate enough to have an abundance of natural beauty and culture right on our doorstep. With so many interesting and beautiful places to choose from when planning a trip, we thought we’d highlight a few of our favourites to hopefully give you...
Covid: Vaccine uptake among over-50s hits 95% in England
The percentage of over-50s vaccinated has hit 95% in England, NHS data shows. BBC News reports that the take-up among those aged 45-49 is at 59% after they started being offered the jab earlier this month. But uptake among care home staff - one of the first groups to...
Atchoo! Top tips for hay fever sufferers this Spring and Summer
Spring, although longed for by many, is a mixed blessing for others. As hand in hand with the change of season comes pollen. Pollen is the male fertilising agent of flowering trees, plants, grasses and weeds and is usually in the form of a very fine powder. Many...
People urged to protect butterflies this spring and boost their mental health
Dr Amir Khan has backed a campaign to help butterflies and moths after people reported spending more time in nature during the pandemic. Silver Surfers reports that people are being urged to take steps to help butterflies and moths this spring as part of a project...
Problems solved! Simple tips and tricks that can make life easier
Often we become so used to our routine and doing the same daily tasks, that we don’t consider how we could do them any differently. But there are plenty of quick tips and tricks out there that could help to simplify your life, while saving you time and money. We’ve...
How low should you go? Monty Don has stirred the pot on lawn cutting. It’s risky but he’s right.
You should stop mowing your lawn at least for a month this season, according to gardening experts - here's why. You should stop mowing your lawn this spring, a growing number of professional gardeners are saying. The BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don is leading...
Al fresco dining: 10 top tips for planning an outdoor dinner party or picnic
This year, many of us will be looking forward to getting our social lives back on track. And often, there’s no better way to spend time catching up with friends and family than with good conversation over some delicious food and drinks. Now that the rules allow us to...
At the heart of Glastonbury is a celebration of outdoor life, a joy that can be replicated beyond the festival
In a new book that celebrates the glory of rural getaways, Glastonbury Festival co-organiser Emily Eavis explains why spending time in nature - and protecting it - is so important. Over the years, I’ve come to understand that Glastonbury Festival - which my dad and I...