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Man standing by a lit wood-burning stove indoors, holding a bag of firewood, looking out a large window.

Wood heating gives way to pallets and now everyone disagrees on whether burning waste wood is a clever recycling trick or a dangerous shortcut that shifts costs to neighbors and the climate

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The cold air had that faintly sweet edge to it, laced with a sharp bite that scratched at the back...

Young person cleaning yellow liquid spill on kitchen counter in a bright, modern living space.

The reason your cleaning efforts don’t translate into lasting results

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

It’s Sunday evening. The sitting room looks like an advert for lemon-scented cleaning sprays: the floor gleams, the cushions are...

Person placing bread in a plastic bag on a kitchen counter beside a wooden bread bin and sliced bread.

The most common mistake people make when storing bread at home

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Golden crust, tender crumb, and that lingering warmth you can still smell from the bakery. You cut yourself a generous...

Plus-size woman smiling and trying on brown trousers in a stylish bedroom with a clothing rack and mirror.

Crop tops with a tummy? How to make the trend work for every body shape.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Many women love the crop-top trend, yet hesitate the moment they catch sight of their own stomach. For years, a...

Person kneeling on wooden floor organising items in a grey storage box in a sunny living room.

Why cleaning only visible mess doesn’t last

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The sitting room looks respectable at first look: cushions puffed up, the coffee table given a quick wipe, toys corralled...

Person examining documents with a magnifying glass, laptop and calendar on a wooden desk.

US Social Security rules may change again here is what future retirees should pay attention to

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Coffee’s gone lukewarm. Phones are out, Social Security calculators open, and the conversation has dropped to a hush: “full retirement...

Young man on sofa with remote, notebook, and tea, in cosy living room with TV in background.

BBC’s “masterpiece” series hailed as greatest TV of all time by fans

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Across group chats, workplace kitchens and late-night scrolling, one understated BBC series is being talked about as something genuinely special....

Scientist in lab coat examining a white lab mouse in a transparent cage with a monitor and petri dish nearby.

A gut microbiome bacterium, Turicibacter, linked to reduced weight gain in mice

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Obesity is closely tied to metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, which affects millions of people worldwide, and it...

Person squeezing lemon over chopping board in kitchen, with lemons and juicer nearby.

Heating a lemon in the microwave: a straightforward kitchen technique you’ll keep repeating

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

You are in the kitchen, locked in a silent battle with a lemon that feels like a stone. The recipe...

Close-up of a hand writing in a legal document on a wooden desk, next to a gavel and scales of justice.

The Theory That Gives Trump a Blank Check for Aggression

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

It now looms over the 2024 campaign like a loaded pistol left on the table: a legal theory, advanced by...

Surfer in wetsuit holding surfboard looks at sea by beach with colourful houses and people sitting at café tables.

Hidden gem, not an overhyped island: This fishing village near Lisbon is a budget-friendly surfers’ paradise.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Overcrowded seafront promenades and overpriced boutique hotels lose their appeal fast - and that’s when a small dot on the...

Person cleaning a foggy bathroom mirror with a sponge and spray bottle on the counter.

Hotel trick for home: How to make your shower screen crystal clear again

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

A simple professional trick can change everything almost instantly. Anyone who steps into a hotel shower after a night away...

Person rescuing kittens from a wet field, placing them in a box, with a van and pet carrier nearby.

An Animal Rescue Finds 15 Kittens Abandoned In The Rain And Takes Them In Despite The Heavy Costs Involved

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The grassland was waterlogged, the soil had been churned into a thick sludge, and right in the centre sat a...

Hand pouring creamy sauce onto pasta in a pan on a wooden table with lemons, a teapot, and a wooden spoon nearby.

This creamy dish is perfect when you want food that feels safe

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

It begins on one of those days that just feels slightly wrong. Your phone keeps vibrating, the news blares like...

Woman sitting at a wooden table by a snowy window, enjoying a steaming meal and tea with a notebook open.

Could bringing dinner forward make winter feel easier?

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Once the clocks go back and night arrives before many of us have even finished work, winter can feel more...

Person placing a carton of eggs inside an open fridge with lemons, some jars, and a box of cut fruit.

Keeping eggs in their original cardboard carton is better than using the fridge’s built-in plastic tray to prevent odor absorption

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

On her phone, a TikTok clip urges her to bin the box and slot each egg into the glossy plastic...

Mature woman in white top and navy trousers walking on city street with tan handbag and heeled shoes.

Over 50? This fluid Uniqlo trouser quietly lengthens your silhouette

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

One understated hero item is quietly rewriting the rules. Dress codes, bodies that keep evolving and day-to-day comfort needs can...

Person pushing a smart shopping trolley with a digital screen displaying items, in a grocery store aisle.

Os carrinhos de supermercado vão acabar em breve: eis o que os vai substituir.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

The basic shopping trolley hasn’t changed much, but the shop around it has: more self-checkouts, click-and-collect and home delivery. In...

Group of people jogging and exercising in shallow sea water near a sandy beach on a sunny day.

Aquawalking: the “gentle” seaside class that’s actually a serious endurance workout with body-shaping benefits

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

On the beach it can look like a harmless class for older people - but behind this water-based gym session...

Person adjusting a flowering cactus plant in a pot on a sunlit windowsill with a watering can nearby.

Easter cactus stays green but doesn’t bloom? This winter care tip can save its colourful display.

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Does your Easter cactus look perfectly healthy, yet stubbornly refuses to flower every spring? In nearly every case, the cause...

Farmer in gloves holding a face mask beside a yellow pesticide sprayer in a field of young crops at sunset.

Common Pesticide Exposure Linked With 2.7x Risk of Parkinson's Disease

Harriet Pemberton • April 07, 2026

Long-term exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which has been widely used in United States agriculture, has been associated with more...