Page 118 - News

Man in a white shirt using a hair straightener in a bedroom with a steaming cup and spray bottle on the dresser.

The trick of using a hair straightener to iron a shirt collar or hem when you don’t have time to set up an ironing board

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The shirt is immaculate. Or it was-back when you hung it up with the best intentions and plenty of time...

Older woman smiling while getting her grey hair trimmed by a hairstylist in a modern salon.

Hairstyles after 60: forget old-fashioned cuts, this is the haircut professionals say looks the most youthful

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The first time I clocked it, I was in a café when a woman in her sixties walked past the...

Scientist in a lab coat examining a petri dish with Stonehenge in the background visible through the window.

Stone Age Farmers’ Secret: How an early plague shook Europe

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Archaeologists have argued for generations over a dramatic rupture in the Neolithic period. A new genetic study from Scandinavia now...

Gardener planting a small raspberry bush in autumn, with fallen leaves around and a metal bucket nearby.

This Is The Best Fertiliser For Raspberries – And You Get It Free From An Autumn “Waste”

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Many people reach for a rake and bin bags, without noticing the small, steady revolution taking place at ground level....

Person sprinkling white powder into terracotta pot with red geranium on a balcony garden table.

Gardeners swear by this unexpected kitchen ingredient to stop ants invading flower pots

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The first ants tend to show up without fanfare. You spot one, then a handful more, and before long there’s...

Woman seated at a table using a smartphone with a laptop, phone box, and receipt displaying €500 on the table.

"I almost bought an iPhone 17, but I saved €500”: the Realme GT 7 Pro rivals Apple and Samsung.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The Realme GT 7 Pro is a premium Android smartphone that can go toe-to-toe with the market’s biggest names. Launched...

Person kneeling on grass holding soil with garden tools and a lawnmower in the background in a sunny yard.

Thick lawn in March: Use these 3 tips to banish moss problems.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Bare patches, yellowing, and a squelchy surface underfoot. Many people reach for chemical moss killers on autopilot at this time...

Woman with shoulder-length silver hair having a brush applied by a hairstylist in a salon setting.

Salt and pepper hair: “reverse colouring” is the best technique to avoid a granny look

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Chic grey hair is enjoying its moment, yet the difference between effortlessly stylish and instantly ageing can be finer than...

Person peeling orange near pink and blue hydrangea flowers in sunny garden setting

This kitchen waste will help your hydrangeas to flourish.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

A humble bit of kitchen waste can make all the difference. If you grow hydrangeas in the garden, you may...

Hand placing coins into labelled jar on kitchen counter, surrounded by other coins, mugs, and a notebook.

Why keeping spare change in a dedicated jar builds a subtle saving habit that accumulates without conscious effort

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

At the beginning, it contains nothing more than three coins and an old bus ticket somebody never used. No one...

Child using slow cooker with steaming vegetables on kitchen counter while another child checks a phone.

Appliance Revolution Begins Goodbye pressure cooker as families move toward a smarter safer appliance that automates every recipe with ease

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The old pressure cooker still lurks at the back of the cupboard: weighty, slightly menacing, and oddly nostalgic-like something lifted...

Hands holding a wooden spoon over a folded cloth on a kitchen countertop with cooking utensils and a steaming pot.

Never boil wooden spoons: Expert warns against common kitchen mistake

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

In many households, wooden spoons, spatulas and breakfast boards are routinely plunged into boiling water to get them “properly clean”....

Person vacuuming scattered cereal from wooden floor in living room with children playing in background.

Queues Grow At Lidl For This 3‑in‑1 Vacuum Cleaner

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Across France, Lidl has been quietly shifting plenty of units of a cordless 3‑in‑1 Bosch vacuum, not because it is...

Three people pamper a Golden Retriever with treats and affection at a garden picnic, surrounded by balloons and flowers.

Before saying goodbye because he was gravely ill, this dog handed out treats and affection at a moving farewell party

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The dog lay on a checked blanket in the centre of the garden, the sun picking out the white hairs...

Young person in bathroom holding shower head and bottle, watching video on a smartphone by the sink.

Dermatologist sparks outrage by revealing how often you should really wash your hair

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

On the one hand, we have all had that moment in front of the bathroom mirror, wondering whether our hair...

Man kneeling with telescope observes lunar eclipse in field at dusk, with trees in the background.

The Worm Moon 2026: the March full moon and a total eclipse at the start of meteorological spring

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

On 3 March 2026, the classic March Worm Moon coincides exactly with a total lunar eclipse, producing a short yet...

Young woman with long brown hair sitting at a desk, looking concerned while touching her temples in front of a mirror.

What your hairstyle reveals about hidden emotional blocks

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Wer reaches for a brush, gel or straighteners in the morning usually has appearance, work or fashion in mind. Yet,...

Woman in suit tying shoelaces on white Nike trainers in a studio with laptop, microphone, and coffee cup nearby.

TV presenter swears by these ultra-comfortable white trainers.

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Spring, more movement, longer daylight hours: suddenly every step seems to count. That’s exactly when you find out whether a...

Person holding a crumpled paper heart over a bowl with scattered sand on a wooden table next to a phone and notebook.

How emotional investment affects disappointment intensity

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The room was noisy in the particular way only a Friday night can be. Glasses were chinking, someone in the...

Person pruning pear tree branches in snowy orchard during winter, with tools and bench nearby.

I almost waited for spring”: the one mistake to avoid with these 4 fruit trees if you want a bumper crop

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

Many home gardeners only really pay attention to their fruit trees once the buds begin to plump up. By that...

Woman planting a young plant in a modern garden with gravel, green shrubs, and garden plans on the ground.

“Planting more does not make your garden more beautiful” the minimalist strategies professionals use to create a premium look with fewer plants and less maintenance

Harriet Pemberton • April 29, 2026

The gardener looked worn out - not from digging or cutting back, but from thumb-scrolling yet another plant catalogue on...