by Maggie | Sep 10, 2020 | Health & Beauty News
While the UK lockdown has eased, there’s no getting away from the impact staying at home for a prolonged period of time has had on people, retirement communities included. 50 Plus reports that during the lockdown, some retirees had to spend more time alone than they... by Maggie | Sep 1, 2020 | Money & Work Features
Nearly £31 m has been lost to pension scammers since 2017, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator. Complaints filed with national fraud reporting centre Action Fraud found that losses ranged from less than £1,000 to as much as... by Maggie | Sep 1, 2020 | Health & Beauty Features
Losing weight can reduce your risk of some potentially serious health problems. There’s no getting around the fact that losing weight takes work and there’s no ‘secret’ way to do it. But the journey to health doesn’t need to leave you feeling hungry or unhappy with... by Maggie | Sep 1, 2020 | Health & Beauty News
Gillian Osborne, vice chair of the British Wheel of Yoga, explains how it can be beneficial for people to get involved, as Clare Vooght reports on the best ways for beginners. Inews reports that if the idea of attending a yoga class seems intimidating, you’re not... by Maggie | Sep 1, 2020 | Home & Garden Features
Whether you’re lucky enough to have your own garden or not, renting an allotment can enable you to have a regular, fresh supply of fruit and vegetables, help the environment and meet new people in your local community. First preparing and then maintaining your... by Maggie | Sep 1, 2020 | Food & Drink Features
While a good pint was once something reserved for the pub, today brewing has become more fashionable and all over the country local taste-makers have been coming up with their own special blends of ale and cider to enjoy. If you’re something of a craft beer aficionado... by Maggie | Sep 1, 2020 | Leisure & Travel Features
For centuries people have got together around campfires, dining room tables, on ships and in pubs to play friendly, and sometimes not so friendly, games of cards. With families and regions often having their own set of rules passed on from generation to generation, it... by Maggie | Sep 1, 2020 | Money & Work News
Transport charity CoMoUK said car clubs were likely to become a ‘more practical, cost-efficient and attractive option’. Inews reports that Councils across Scotland have been told to prepare for an increase in car-sharing as more people work from home in the wake of... by Maggie | Sep 1, 2020 | Money & Work News
Research shows that on average there seems to have been very little slacking – but how is working from home affecting our brains? Inews reports that before the global pandemic, working from home evoked images of wearing pyjamas all day on the sofa, or perhaps... by Maggie | Aug 1, 2020 | Home & Garden Features
Short of things to do during summer holidays? Why not visit some of our most glorious gardens, which have reopened to the public. They all detail the Covid-19 safety measures they’ve put in place on their websites. Most require pre-booking tickets (check websites for...
