Page 10 - News

Hand wiping glass door of a wood-burning stove with a cloth, lemon and cleaning spray on table nearby.

Clean Stove Glass Without Ash: The Vinegar and Bicarbonate of Soda Method

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Many people still rub the stove glass with ash, then end up annoyed by streaks and gritty residue. There’s a...

Woman planting flowers in a vibrant garden bed with sunflowers and various colourful blooms on a sunny day.

Spring sowing: 9 annual flowers for early-summer beds in record time

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Sow smartly in early spring and, by the start of summer, you can be looking at a generous sea of...

Green Škoda Enyaq 2025 electric SUV parked indoors near a charging station in a showroom.

Updated Skoda Enyaq 2025 arrives in Portugal from €41,459

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

The Skoda Enyaq, originally introduced in 2020, has now received a recent update and is already on sale in Portugal,...

Person in hiking gear holding a map and compass with mountains in the background at sunset.

New Casio Pro Trek PRW-B1000WM-1 arrives with White Mountaineering

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

A fresh edition of the Casio Pro Trek PRW-B1000WM-1 watch has been unveiled, created in collaboration with Japanese label White...

Woman in athletic wear doing a squat exercise on a yoga mat in a bright room with exercise equipment.

The Pilates Bodyweight Squat: The Anti-Ageing Move for Over-50s

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Many people notice it from 50, and even more so from 60: stairs feel tougher, getting up from the sofa...

Mother and child playing with sand and toys in a wooden sandbox in a sunny garden.

Build a Pallet Sandpit With a Bench Lid and Proper Drainage

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Wooden sandpits look beautiful-right up until you see the cost. On an unassuming, quiet road, a young mum found a...

Hands tying a cork to a lemon on a tree branch with gardening tools and pots in the background outdoors.

Why People Hang Corks on Lemon Trees

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

The first time I noticed it, I genuinely wondered if someone had gone a bit mad. In a quiet Mediterranean...

Person in white coat scooping cream from a blue jar on a wooden table with flowers and a glass of water nearby.

Nivea cream: experts analysed it and what they found will leave you speechless

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Few bathroom shelves feel truly stocked without the familiar blue tin - yet new laboratory testing is quietly putting its...

Senior woman wrapped in towel opening glass shower door in bright modern bathroom

After 65: How often you should really shower – for skin, calm and gut confidence

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Each time you bathe, you’re weighing up comfort, long-standing habit, and what your skin is still able to tolerate. For...

Person writing in a notebook by a window with two goldfish in a bowl and a cup of coffee.

Spring Equinox 2026: Why finances will finally become easier for Pisces

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

When day and night balance perfectly, many people instinctively sense an inner reset. In 2026, that turning point becomes especially...

Hand reaching for a red apple beside a banana, glucose monitor, and water glass on kitchen table.

Apple or banana: Which snack actually slows blood sugar spikes?

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

An apple with its crisp bite or a creamy banana: at first glance, both look like wholesome, harmless snacks. But...

Front view of a blue Bugatti Chiron sports car displayed on a glossy marble floor with watches in glass cases.

This is Bugatti’s formula for timeless interiors.

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

While many hypercars lean on oversized displays and digital interfaces, Bugatti has deliberately chosen a mechanical, analogue route for its...

Passengers sitting and standing quietly on a crowded train carriage during their commute.

Astrology experts reveal that this month’s energy brings inner peace after years of restlessness

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

People have told me versions of the same thing all week: the external noise is still there, but their chest...

Woman in salon holding hair colour samples while hairstylist lifts a section of her hair.

How often can you dye your hair without damaging it?

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Yet your hair keeps a record of every chemical you put it through. Hair colour trends change at a pace...

A soldier in camouflage operates a drone on the ground with military vehicles and a helicopter in the background.

Army to field Bell MV-75 aircraft this year, integrate more drones

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

The US Army is discreetly overhauling the way it flies, fights and procures new equipment, and one headline aircraft is...

Chef in white coat spreading creamy topping on bagel in a modern kitchen with jars and salad nearby

Five professional chefs tested: This supermarket mayonnaise beats all the rest.

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Mayonnaise can look like nothing more than a basic spread. Yet a quick chat with professional chefs makes one thing...

Blue Citroën C3 Aircross SUV on display inside a showroom with large windows and other vehicles visible outside.

The new Citroën C3 Aircross arrives in Portugal with highly competitive prices.

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

The “C3 offensive” shows no sign of easing up, with the new Citroën C3 Aircross arriving in Portugal with aggressively...

Person kneeling by a toolbox organising tools in a garage with a power drill and cable nearby.

A waterproof and practical toolbox for €50 at Castorama: the smart Fatmax deal to organise your workshop this autumn

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Colder nights often spark a new round of home-improvement ambitions, while also exposing the same old problem: tools spread everywhere,...

Tabby cat sitting on carpet by window, paw raised, watching a small bird near a bird feeder outside.

Vets warn: Keep your cat indoors in March.

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

The real reason goes deeper than many people realise. With the first mild days, gardens, parks and fields come back...

Hand pouring liquid through a funnel into a clear plastic bottle in a bright kitchen.

Brilliant summer tips for keeping flies out of the kitchen: How an empty bottle can act as a magnet.

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

When the weather turns hot, your own kitchen can quickly become a test of patience - especially once flies start...

Young man at kitchen table with laptop and steaming tea, holding chest and forehead in discomfort.

Why everyday stress builds up without visible signs

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

The coffee on your desk has already gone cold. Your inbox starts hissing like a pressure cooker. Your phone lights...