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iSHED TALKTALK PREDICTS CONNECTED GARDEN BUILDINGS OF THE FUTURE

With school holidays in full swing many parents still partly working from home, families are becoming more and more stretched, with 35% of parents struggling to balance their workload with ...

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7 Surprising & Effective Ways To Burn Fat While You Sleep

It is likely that many times you didn't want to go to bed earlier, especially when you were young. You might function during the day on as little as 3 ...

Break Down The Taboo

Your Super Break Down the Taboo Around Periods in the Workplace

Still to this day, talking about your period at work can feel like a very taboo topic especially if you find yourself in a predominantly male workplace and most employees ...

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How to Make the Most Of Your Online Casino Welcome Bonus

The biggest and most effective weapon any online casino has in order to entice you into signing up comes in the form of their welcome bonus promotions. This is basically ...

Rita Herron, Hidden Bones

Author Rita Herron shares seven things she'd like her readers to know about her

I have an identical twin sister. Actually we’re called mirror image twins because I’m right handed and she’s left handed. We used to play tricks on people, switch classes and ...

Women and Gambling

Do Women Gamble as Much as Men?

In 2017 research by the Gambling Commission, it was found that 63% of all adults gambled in 2016. There isn't a huge gap between the sexes regarding gambling. About 66% ...

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Failing to make the grade? New research shows uniforms almost never last the school year

With research showing that over two thirds (68%) of new school uniforms become ripped or damaged over the course of a school year, Olympic gymnast Louis Smith is helping parents ...

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Bingo Calls: The odd number edition

You can’t play a game of Bingo without a variety of Bingo calls being shouted out by the game host. Therefore, we have compiled all the odd numbers from a ...

Letter to my favourite author by C.E.Riley

Dear Angela Carter, You have now been dead for thirty years, stolen away by cancer at the height of your powers. You left behind your lover and your son, and ...

Canada's Great Women

Canada's Great Women in History

Canada is a location that holds great history, undoubtedly. For a very long time, we have seen textbooks honouring the Canadian men that were known to add and contribute to ...

Jean Fulleron, A Child of the East End

Author Jean Fullerton shares seven things she'd like her readers to know about her

1. Firstly, if you’d told me twenty years ago that in 2022 I would have twenty published novels to my name I would have laughed. The reason why I would ...

Jack Jewers, The Lost Diary of Samuel Pepys

How my passion for history helped me to write my latest book by Jack Jewers

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a passion for history. When I was very young, I would devour any books, films, and TV programmes that had an ...

Dr Paw Paw Tinted True Coral Balm

Win a Dr Paw Paw Tinted True Coral Balm

Prize Provider: Dr Paw Paw The newly launched shade for the summer is the Dr.PAWPAW Tinted True Coral Balm. A beautiful coral multi-tasking balm for lips, cheeks and eyes. ...

Mahi Cheshire, Deadly Cure

Author Mahi Cheshire shares seven things she'd like her readers to know about her

Dental Implants

Cost of Full Mouth Dental Implants

The cost of full mouth dental implants is a one-time expense for a lifetime dental restoration. The implants act as tooth roots, providing a solid foundation for your prosthetic teeth, ...

Citadines Islington

Citadines Islington London review

What do you get when you mix a serviced apartment with the vibes of a hotel, in the north of central London and located near the city and Camden, with ...

Agony Aunt on Female First

Should I find a place of my own?

I can appreciate your ‘wits end’ position and your message gives the impression that you are frustrated, anxious and confused which could leave you feeling insecure. It makes me wonder, ...

Amy Gledhill

Comedian Amy Gledhill shares how comedy has helped her mental health

Stand-up comedy feels intrinsically linked to mental health. We all know the trope of the ‘sad clown’ and how huge swathes of comedians battle with depression and anxiety in their ...

Online Games

Are Women Better Gamblers Than Men?

Although we are all aware that the practice of gender discrimination ought to be a thing of the past, we are all sometimes guilty of setting men and women against ...

Steve Backshall - Kids and Nature

TV naturalist and Toyota RAV4 Plug-in driver Steve Backshall 'Engaging children with nature'

Toyota has teamed up with naturalist and adventurer Steve Backshall to provide ideas for adventures in nature, to keep kids amused during the summer holidays. Steve, a father of three young ...

The Path of Thorns

Seven Women Who Won’t Be Silenced in Gothic Literature By Angela Slatter

I’m a big fan of gothic novels – who doesn’t love a teenagerhood spent reading Wuthering Heights, The Castle of Ortanto, The Mysteries of Udolpho? – and there’s a good ...

Marcela Mariz, Let It Rain

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me by author Marcela Mariz

1. I’m a Latina and a Carioca—a Portuguese term to define someone born in Rio de Janeiro. I moved to the US in my early twenties after graduating from Law ...

The Second Time We Met, Frances Mensah Williams

Frances Mensah Williams writes an open letter to her favourite author Dorothy Koomson

Dear Dorothy A few years ago, I was struggling to find a publisher for my romcom novel about a young Black woman in London overcoming confidence and cultural obstacles to ...

Suzette D Harrison, My Name is Ona Judge

Suzette D Harrison, author of My Name is Ona Judge shares seven things about her

- Suzette D. Harrison, a native Californian and the middle of three daughters, grew up in a home where reading was required, not requested. Her literary "career" began in junior ...

Ellie Midwood, The Wife Who Risked Everything

Ellie Midwood, author of The Wife Who Risked Everything shares seven things about her

I always wanted to be a writer, but almost became a surgeon instead. I grew up surrounded by books—my mom was a librarian and the magical labyrinth of her workplace ...

Naseem Jamnia, The Bruising of Qilwa

Naseem Jamnia, author of The Bruising of Qilwa: Seven things I'd like my readers to know about me

- The Bruising of Qilwa is set in a larger universe I’ve been playing in for a while—and is not the only story to be set there! I won the ...

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Why Annual AC Tune-Up Is Critical

How often do you get your air conditioner serviced? If you are like most people, the AC only gets some attention when it is faulty. This is after significantly straining ...

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Crete

The best place to stay in Crete this summer!

GRECOTEL AMIRANDES - BOUTIQUE RESORT, CRETE How many stars in the Cretan sky? How much sea, how much history? We ‘re in eastern Crete, in the white-washed buildings of Amirandes. ...

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Win 3 BLU-RAY from our Great Heroines Of British Cinema

Prize provider Fetch Publicity DARLING (1965) Winner of three Academy Awards® and four BAFTAs, including Best Actress for Julie Christie, Darling is the fabulously lavish and critically acclaimed motion picture set ...

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GREAT HEROINES OF BRITISH CINEMA

From female spies to frustrated housewives, via women on death row and flighty fashion models, British cinema has given us some of the most marvellous and memorable heroines of the ...

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Judith C Davis, Death in Mooragh

Old sins cast long shadows? by Judith C Davis

I had no idea when I wrote my novel ‘Death in the Mooragh’ that I was imitating a plot device used by Agatha Christie. I love Christie’s stories, the humour, ...

Sarah Pearse (Rosie Parsons), The Retreat

Sarah Pearse discusses The Retreat, Devon, Reese Witherspoon and more!

We caught up with Sarah Pearse- author of the addictive new thriller The Retreat to discuss the pressures of writing another book when your first is a global bestseller. Please ...

Breakdowns

Explained: what is breakdown cover?

When you compare cheap car insurance quotes, you can choose to add car breakdown cover for a small cost, but is it worth the price? Here, comparison site mustard.co.uk, explain ...

UK Beauty Spots

Make the most out of your UK holiday with these top tips

Holidaying in the UK isn’t always everyone’s first choice, with unpredictable weather and the lack of airport excitement, it’s no wonder many people flock to go abroad. However, what if ...

Splurges

5 top tips to avoid those unnecessary splurges

It’s not uncommon for us Brits to splurge some unnecessary cash now and then. Whether it’s biting into a takeaway, stocking up on the booze, or executing a home improvement ...

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Love Island spoilers: Ekin-Su and Tasha get emotional talking about the future

Tonight's (July 25th, 2022) episode of Love Island may be an emotional one, as both Ekin-Su and Tasha appear to tear up after talking about their respective futures with Davide and ...

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What to pack for weddings as a breastfeeding mum

After two years of cancelled dos, weddings are back with a vengeance this year. Attending can be difficult for new mums, especially when breastfeeding, as it can add an extra ...

Lucy, Fussy Eater Expert

Fussy eater expert reveals the top foods to take on your next picnic

“As a fussy eating expert, I have been there with babies, toddlers and children of all ages. I know how limiting it can be when your child seems to literally ...

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Tips on how to cope over the six-week holiday if you have lost your child

Bianca Neumann, Head of Bereavement at national bereavement charity Sue Ryder (www.sueryder.org) says: “The death of a child is an incredibly traumatic and distressing event for any parent. It does ...

The Anxiety Antidote

Shifting States: Taming the anxious mind by Kamran Bedi

I have worked with people who have gut challenges, skin conditions, panic and anxiety attacks, severe stress and burnout, which all have a variety of physical symptoms that are a ...

The Holiday Bookshop

Why an armchair adventure could be just the ticket you need this summer  by Lucy Dickens

Books make you feel. Whether you’re aiming for that feeling to be wonder or wanderlust, picking up a book to take to the beach can transport you to a different ...

Tennis

Ons Jabeur breaks down barriers with a smile on her face

Ons Jabeur did not capture the Wimbledon ladies’ singles crown in 2022, but she won the hearts and minds of everyone that caught a glimpse of her in action. The ...

Quality Sleep

Quality Sleep: Five Ways It Is Beneficial To Your Health

We are a society of high-activity individuals, with 16-hour workdays and chaotic lifestyles that leave us little time for sleep. Actor Thomas Dekker once said, “Sleep is the golden chain ...

Celebrity Mum Millie Mackintosh

Excess Baggage Likely As Babies Need An Average 50 Items For Summer Trips

Summer holiday season is upon us and that means exciting family days out or longed for post-pandemic trips are on the cards for many across the UK. However, for over ...

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Dungeons and Dragons Honour Amongst Thieves

Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves: Latest Trailer Release

Synopsis: A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong ...

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Ronali Collings, Love and Other Dramas

How my midlife crisis turned into a career by Ronali Collings, author of Love and Other Dramas

At fifty years old, my debut novel, Love & Other Dramas, is about to be published and I still can’t quite believe it. I almost didn’t get here. Ten years ...

Witness Number 3

Win A Copy Of 'Witness Number 3' new tense psychological thriller starring Nina Toussaint-White

Prize Provider: Acorn Media Bear witness to a brand-new, gritty, enthralling thriller Witness Number 3 that sees Nina Toussaint-White (Bodyguard, EastEnders) give a stand-out performance in the lead. This must-see four-part series oozes with paranoia and ...

Pickup Trucks

Is buying a pickup truck worth it?

Are you in the market for a new motor? Have you been searching through endless adverts of 2nd hand cars and still can’t find one that’s practical enough for your active ...