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Gardening is, and always has been, a slightly superstitious art. For generations groundskeepers held...

8 gardening myths it’s time to stop believing

Thinning hair isn’t just a problem that men suffer with. Women lose their hair...

5 reasons why your hair might be getting thinner

Chances are, not many young adults – or their parents for that matter –...

Boomerang banking: How to handle money issues when grown-up kids are living at home

Type 2 diabetes can be reversed for at least two years using a weight...

Low-calorie diet ‘can reverse Type 2 diabetes for at least two years’
5, 4, 3, 2, 1… A whistle-stop tour through the infinite vacuum of space

In the Douglas Adams masterpiece, The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, there exists a...

Quiz: St Piran’s Day – Cornish Beach or Caribbean paradise?

The idea of ‘the tropical paradise’ occupies a unique place in the consciousness of...

British Pie Week: What pie should you traditionally order from where across Britain?

If pie is on the menu – be it apple, steak and ale, or...

In Pictures: Concorde flying high for 50 years

Aviation fans around the world are marking the 50th anniversary of Concorde’s maiden flight....

To celebrate St. David’s Day, here’s your 10-stop tour of the finest castles in Wales

Have you heard that often repeated statistic that in London you’re never more than...

8 of the best outdoor fitness kit, to take your workouts into the sunshine this spring

There’s nothing quite like a sunny morning to put you in the mood to...

It’s International Polar Bear Day – 5 places to see them in their natural habitat

In theory, polar bears should be inordinately difficult to see. The largest and one...

The Sony World Photography Awards has announced its winners, and they’re as gorgeous as you’d expect

With a record-breaking number of entries from 195 different countries, the images in the...

Want to create a bottle garden full of luscious houseplants? Here’s how to do it

There’s a huge buzz around houseplants at the moment, from cacti and air plants,...

Real Bread Week: These are the wellbeing benefits of baking your own loaf

The sense of achievement can do so much, finds Ella Walker. Sliced white is...

In Pictures: Super snow moon delights stargazers

The moon looked bigger and brighter on Tuesday night as the second supermoon of...

7 facts about Karl Lagerfeld’s fashion legacy

The fashion world is in mourning today as it was revealed that legendary fashion...

Bristol has been named the UK’s ‘kindest’ city – here are 5 other reasons to visit

Young, trendy, and increasingly attractive to tourists, Bristol is already the undoubted jewel of...

How to choose the right compost for the right spot

As spring approaches, we’ll be sowing, planting, mulching and digging – but which compost...

Can fad diets put you at risk of osteoporosis? Here’s what you need to know

Dairy – and how much, if any of it, we should consume – is...

10 of the best romantic reads for Valentine’s Day

Whether you’re coupled up or single this Valentine’s Day, a date with a good...

Acting that speaks louder than words: The enduring appeal of silent movies

On one level, it’s odd that silent movies are still finding an audience. Grainy...

World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies aged 81

England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81, his...

Romantic postboxes feature loving quotes for Valentine’s Day

In the age of online messaging, Royal Mail is hoping to rekindle a fondness...

Actor Albert Finney dies at 82 after short illness

Albert Finney has died at the age of 82 with his wife and son...

Hoping to sell your home? 11 value-slashing pitfalls to avoid

With the spring house-selling season around the corner, many home owners eyeing a move...

Charity calls for free TV licences to remain for over-75s

More than two million over-75s would have to go without television or cut back...

How to reduce your risk of dementia

It’s estimated that one in 14 people over 65 will develop dementia in the...

Our pick of the best travel shots from the Sony World Photography Awards

Move over David Attenborough – this year’s Sony World Photography Awards features some of...

Heinz at 150: Ketchup, the industrial revolution, and Joey from Friends

First up, a childhood-ruining revelation: There never were 57 varieties of Heinz. Up there with...

Queen privately marks 67th anniversary on the throne

The Queen is marking the anniversary of her accession privately as she reaches 67 years...

5 ways gardeners can help with the war on plastic

As the war on plastic continues, there’s much you can do in your garden...

In Pictures: Snowy scenes after coldest night in UK since 2012

Large parts of the UK woke to snowy scenes after temperatures plummeted as low...

Top 10 tips for driving in the snow

The blast of cold weather has caused treacherous conditions on many UK roads. Here...

The Mini at 60 – British motoring’s accidental icon

In 1956, Egyptian premier Gamal Abdel Nasser seized control of the Suez Canal, cutting...

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