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Blue Daq Striker-24 electric SUV displayed in a modern showroom with large windows and a grey floor.

Dacia Striker: the new crossover estate leading Dacia’s electric push

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Before the end of the decade, Dacia expects to bring four new electric models to market, yet the headline act...

Grey Kia Tasman 26 pickup truck displayed indoors with off-road tyres and equipment in the cargo bed.

2026 Kia Tasman Pickup Debuts: Tough, Modern and Practical New Truck

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

The 2026 Kia Tasman Pickup signals Kia’s serious move into the pick-up truck arena. Built to feel robust yet contemporary,...

Woman gardening in raised bed planter, planting small herb or flower seedlings on a sunny day.

Seven Perennial Herbs for Late Winter – Fresh Flavour from Your Garden

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

While many gardens still look bare and grey, savvy home gardeners can already secure fresh herbs right outside the back...

Young woman standing on rooftop with eyes closed and hands on chest, papers and astrolabe nearby at sunset

Karmic Lessons, Saturn Stations and the Courage to Say No

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Boundaries, self-worth, and the bravery to say no rarely arrive wrapped up in a neat weekend. They take time to...

Red Ferrari sports car displayed inside a modern showroom with large windows and other cars visible outside

Ferrari Luce: the first 100% electric Ferrari arrives in 2026

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Ferrari is going through one of the most robust periods in its recent history. In 2025 it once again posted...

Mint green Fiat Topolino EV electric car parked indoors next to a charging station and miniature model car.

FIAT Topolino orders open in Portugal from 9890 euros

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

FIAT has officially opened order books for the Topolino in Portugal. Compact, electric and deliberately city-focused, the Italian brand’s new...

White Tesla Model Y electric car displayed indoors with charging station in the background.

Tesla Model Y Standard Long Range rear-wheel drive delivers 657 km WLTP range

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Only a few months have passed since Tesla unveiled the Model Y Standard - a simpler, less well-equipped and more...

Two engineers in helmets reviewing submarine blueprints in a workshop with a large submarine model behind them.

India and Germany edge closer to $8 billion P‑75(I) Type 214 submarine deal with technology transfer

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

The Indian and German governments are closing in on an $8 billion package to jointly build advanced submarines in India,...

Workers in safety gear guide a large concrete structure suspended by crane over the sea near a cargo ship.

Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link: Building the 19 km Immersed Tunnel Under the Baltic

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Engineers, captains and welders are steadily putting the groundwork in place for a scheme set to reshape travel in northern...

Hands cleaning spoons in a glass dish lined with foil on a wooden countertop with baking soda nearby.

How to Clean Tarnished Silver Jewellery at Home

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Sweat, fragrance and steamy bathrooms all take their turn - and jewellery is often the thing that comes off worst....

Older woman and young girl peeling potatoes together in a bright kitchen during daytime.

Potato peels and water: a simple trick to revive tarnished silver

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Mine used to linger in the drawer looking flat-grey and a little forlorn-until an old childhood line drifted back: “My...

Front view of a white Kia EV2 electric car inside a modern showroom with glass walls and potted plants.

Kia EV2 makes its international debut at the Brussels Motor Show

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

We have been hearing about the Kia EV2 since 2024, billed as the South Korean brand’s smallest and most affordable...

Person holding wooden flooring samples in a bright living room with beige sofa and wooden coffee table.

Why wood-look tiles feel out of place in 2026

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Three years ago, the wood-look tiles she picked felt like a win. The grain was crisp, the beige shade was...

Young man jogging in park checking smartwatch while holding phone, with people walking in background.

Walking Minutes vs 10,000 Steps: How Long to Walk for Long-Term Health

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

She’s heading home from the bus stop, carrier bag thudding softly against her knee, watching the last of the light...

Person sweeping wooden floor in bright living room holding a mug, with vacuum and TV in background.

Lidl Switch & Clean: the modular “intelligent broom” cleaning set for €7,99

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Discount supermarkets are no longer focused solely on groceries; they’re also pushing practical household helpers at low prices. Lidl has...

NASA engineer in orange suit examines spacecraft heat shield with laptop in a large hangar with space capsule in background

Artemis II heat shield on Orion Integrity withstood re-entry heating better than Artemis I

Harriet Pemberton • May 01, 2026

Astronauts on Artemis II - the lunar fly-by mission - have reported that the heat shield on the Orion spacecraft’s...

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...