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As people rush around in the run-up to Christmas sorting out their to-do lists,...

Christmas cons: 3 scams to watch out for this festive season

It’s surely the most pervasive problem facing vegan-kind – how and where to go...

These are the world’s 6 most vegan-friendly cities

The Christmas tree is up, the festive houseplants are blooming, and all you need...

How to make a Christmas candle centrepiece

Some of the world’s most spectacular vistas are battling it out for the crown...

12 breathtaking shots from the 2019 Agora Landscape Photography Awards
Everything you need to know about fonio, the ancient grain we’ll all be eating in 2020

Ancient grains have been getting some serious buzz over the last few years. As...

Following a Mediterranean diet could reduce the risk of hearing loss – so what should you be eating?

As if the Mediterranean diet couldn’t get any better, it can now add another...

12 gardening gifts for green-fingered friends and family

There’s a festive gift for all gardeners this season, from a Christmas cactus to...

Video: How to drive safely in floods

Many places are experiencing extreme flooding at the moment, with 800 properties across England...

5 female firsts that broke new ground in British political history

This year marks a century since a female MP first took a seat in...

9 things a Lyme disease expert wants everyone to know

Lyme disease is on the rise across the UK and globally, yet many people...

Boost wildlife and reduce pollution by planting a hedge

If you’re looking for a great boundary for your garden and want to save...

750,000 poppies to be dropped over White Cliffs of Dover for Remembrance Day

Three-quarters of a million poppies are to be dropped over the White Cliffs of...

Here’s what you really need to know about protein, according to nutrition experts

The old saying goes that abs are made in the kitchen – and it’s...

11 easy eco swaps we can all make at home

Being greener has never been easier. Claire Spreadbury reveals how to help protect the...

Quiz: Which of these countries has the largest population?

Broadly speaking, most of us think we know more about the world than we...

International Stress Awareness Week: 7 signs you might be too stressed

Everyone gets stressed from time to time, but when is it time to speak...

Movember: 9 of the most glorious moustaches from history

November is also unofficially known as ‘Movember‘ as people all over the world attempt...

Reading body language signals on a first date

Whether you realise it or not, body language sends out many useful signals. Understanding...

Gone but not forgotten: The Berlin Wall 30 years after it fell

It is difficult to fully comprehend the emotion that must have accompanied the fall...

Why are we still using peat in gardening? And what are the alternatives?

A charity is calling for a complete ban on the use of peat in...

6 ways to prevent condensation in your home

Condensation is something none of us want in our homes, as it’s the most...

New BBC documentary Seven Worlds, One Planet captures life in Antarctica

The BBC’s new natural history series kicks off with a first episode on the “frozen...

World Pasta Day: 7 lesser known shapes and how to eat them

Whether you’re a pasta aficionado and make your own dough by hand, from scratch,...

Could your winter blues be something more serious?

Seasonal affective disorder is a lot more complex than just mourning the end of...

5 easy ways to protect yourself from air pollution

With constant warnings about the dangers of air pollution, it’s hard not to be...

From traditional dress to hints of Diana: Everything Kate wore in Pakistan

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have just completed their latest royal trip together,...

Quiz: Can you match the famous animal to the country in which it lives?

Generally, animals do not trouble themselves too much with national borders. Most of them...

World Menopause Day: 7 tips to help women through the change

A menopause nurse gives advice on how to thrive despite the hot flushes and...

Why adding a little spice to your food might be the key to winter wellness

If your kitchen spice rack is shamefully gathering dust, or only gets utilised when...

5 of the most colourful autumn walks

It’s time to dust off your wellies and get back to nature to see...

How to give wildlife a helping hand with hibernation this winter

As the cool nights arrive, animals are getting ready to hibernate – and there’s...

National Curry Week: 7 signature curries from around the world

In honour of National Curry Week, here are the curries you have to try,...

Royals in ‘television takeover’ for mental health campaign

The Dukes and Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex will voice a new mental health...

A world without lions is unimaginable. These beautiful photographs explain why…

It’s hard to believe the king of the jungle could be knocked from his...

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