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Lunching At The Langham
An afternoon in the luxury of The Langham Hotel allowed 40 plus blogger Claire Kenny to experience life from a very different perspective.
22 Million Households Wasting Money Every Time The Hot Water Tap Is Turned On
Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash
As many as 22 million British households say they are not in full control of their heating and water system at home, which is hitting pockets, and the planet (78%).Three in five households are unsure if their hot water is at the optimum temperature of 50 degrees Celsius (62%).Half of UK households are not aware that their hot water tap temperature can be set differently to their radiators (50%).Eight in 10 households are concerned about affording energy (81%).
12:46 PM 28th June 2022
8 Amazing and Unique Funeral Ideas
Mark Gregory
Correspondent
When someone dies, we can often be pigeonholed into accepting a twenty-minute slot at the local crematorium or a religion-filled ceremony at a church. But often these types of ceremony can miss the point, or feel rushed, and don’t really do justice to the variety and uniqueness that the deceased enjoyed during their life.
3:13 PM 26th June 2022
Did You Know David Beckham Suffers From Hay Fever?
Image by cenczi from Pixabay
David Beckham has surprised his millions of Instagram followers by explaining that he suffers from hay fever and that the symptoms have kicked in today. Posted on his Instagram stories, he reveals that hay fever gives him a great deal of discomfort and that he suffers from irritated and watery eyes.
3:46 PM 27th June 2022
Top UK Chef Reveals Ultimate BBQ Glaze – The Only One You’ll Need This Summer
Sam Karle
A top UK chef has revealed his mouth-watering recipe for making a delicious barbecue glaze – the only one you’ll need to impress at family gatherings and garden parties this summer. Sam Karle, Executive Head Chef at luxury Dakota Hotel in Manchester, has shared a step-by-step guide on how to make the flavourful accompaniment to any meat dish.
2:00 AM 25th June 2022
Yorkshire's First Malt Whisky Distillery's Open Day Is Back
The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery is hosting an Open Day after a two year hiatus.
2:00 AM 25th June 2022
Queue-Jumping Is Named As The Rudest Social Habit In The North West
North West residents consider queue-jumping to be the rudest social offence, new data has discovered. A survey of 2,000 Brits commissioned by Patient Claim Line quizzed participants to find out more about the seemingly minor social habits that get under our skin. In typical British fashion, it turns out us Northerns can’t stand queue-jumping, with this act ranked by locals as the rudest habit.
2:00 AM 25th June 2022
Top Interior Design Tips For Homes With Pets
The pandemic forced Brits to spend more time at home, which encouraged many to adopt an animal friend - but was their house ready for a four-legged resident? According to recent data, 62 per cent of UK households have a cat or a dog. Having pets requires the space to be safe and can also cause a mess quickly and easily if the environment isn’t pet-friendly.
2:00 AM 25th June 2022
UK Could Have Saved Billions On Energy If Rishi Redistributed Platinum Jubilee Money
Rishi Sunak set aside £28m to fund the festivities in last year’s budget - this was echoed in a parliamentary report released in March 2022. VisitBritain reported that the Jubilee could bring a £1.2bn boost to the economy. However, the DCMS suggested the weekend of festivities still might not bring in enough revenue to outweigh the amount spent.
2:00 AM 25th June 2022
Tips For Hosting The Best Summer BBQ
The sun is shining. The grill is smoking. It’s time to host an epic barbecue with these effortless hosting hacks! As the mercury rises, many of us will be dusting off the barbecues and planning our next get together. But if you’re the host of the summer party this time round, you might be left a bit hot under the collar with the thought of all the prep.
2:00 AM 25th June 2022
Cool Cocktails For Your Wimbledon Celebrations!
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
Now that Wimbledon is well and truly underway, here are some delicious drinks recipes for readers to enjoy while watching the on-court action! All of these tasty recipes are quick, easy and simple to make and are perfect for the upcoming Wimbledon celebrations.
1:32 PM 24th June 2022
No Laughing Matter! Black Sheep Brewery Partners With Comedian Maisie Adam To Challenge Stereotypes Of Cask Beer
Brewery has partnered with comedian Maisie Adam to create a “Mean Tweets” style video piece about cask beer.
3:00 AM 22nd June 2022
Ellers Farm Distillery And Theakston Announce Whisky Partnership
(L-R) Chris Fraser, Founder of Ellers Farm Distillery; Simon Theakston, Joint Managing Director at Theakston Brewery; Andy Braithwaite, Managing Director of Ellers Farm Distillery
Ellers Farm Distillery, the new carbon-neutral distillery in North Yorkshire, announced today that it has partnered with Yorkshire-based brewer T&R Theakston, to combine their knowledge and experience in a truly unique whisky collaboration.
4:01 PM 21st June 2022
Celebrate the Summer Solstice
The summer solstice is also the longest day and in 2022 it will be celebrated on Tuesday 21 June, that is if you live north of the equator. It can be seen anywhere in Britain and is celebrated every year in lots of different ways.
2:00 AM 20th June 2022
BBQ Recipes To Try During This Weekend!
With the weather across the country set to hit 30 degrees this weekend, we have some great recipe suggestions for enjoying a BBQ! We've also included some veggie and vegan options.
Bratwurst Hot Dog with Pickled Ribbon Vegetables
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We’re pretty sure that once you try our Bratwurst Hot Dog recipe it’ll be a firm favourite on your menu.
2:00 AM 18th June 2022
Clothing Storage Mistakes You Didn’t Even Know You Were Making
Brits are being given a reality check and warned of the mistakes they’re making when storing their clothes. The fitted furniture experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have pulled together common mistakes that people make when putting their clothes away.
2:00 AM 18th June 2022
Keep The Crisps: Eight Surprising Foods You Can Freeze
Cash strapped Brits are being encouraged to freeze their leftovers to help save cash. The penny-pinching pros at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have shared their selection of foods that shoppers may not know they could store in the freezer. Chilli, crisps and cheese are among the foods Brits may not know they could freeze.
2:00 AM 18th June 2022
Expert Reveals Why You Sweat During Sleep… And How You Can Stop It
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash
With the nights turning warmer, sweating during sleep can be a source of major discomfort and prevent you from having a good nights sleep. Sleep expert Andrea Strand from Eachnight Mattresses explains why you sweat during sleep and how to prevent and treat it.
2:00 AM 18th June 2022
Key Considerations For Choosing An Electric Fire
There has been a significant rise in demand for electric fires in recent years. A fantastic design feature for modern interiors, and available in so many different styles and sizes, electric fires afford the user a state-of-the-art, ultra realistic flame display with the added bonus of little to no maintenance compared to other fireplace options.
2:00 AM 18th June 2022
Celebrating English Wine Week
Nathan Lane
Wine Correspondent
Our wine correspondent Nathan Lane has been tasting some English wines to celebrate English Wine Week which starts today.
2:00 AM 18th June 2022
Residents In North West England Admit They Don't Know What To Recycle
photo of Daisy by Mike Palmer
New research conducted by one of the world’s most sustainable coffee brand, Grind, has revealed that people in the North West admit they don’t know what household products can be recycled, claiming they’re not ‘motivated’ enough to recycle (15%).
6:41 PM 15th June 2022
Low-Cost Hot Weather Hacks To Beat The Summer Heat
Boiling hot Brits are being given tips and tricks to keep themselves cool without splashing the cash. As the weather begins to warm up, the penny pinching pro’s from NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have researched and revealed hot weather hacks to help Briton’s cope with warm temperatures.
3:50 PM 15th June 2022
Geoff And Stephen Urge Other Same Sex Couples To Foster
Geoff Wilson, 59, and his partner Stephen from the South Lakes, are urging others from the LGBTQI+ community to sign up to become foster carers during Gay Pride Month. "Many people are misinformed about who can foster," explained Geoff. "The fostering family is very inclusive and welcomes foster carers from the LGBTQI+ community.
12:33 PM 14th June 2022
Slingsby Gin Collaborates With Great British Chef Ollie Dabbous
Slingsby Gin (www.spiritofharrogate.co.uk), the award-winning Yorkshire gin brand inspired by its spa-town heritage and enjoyed around the world, has collaborated with great British chef Ollie Dabbous to create a bespoke gin serve for his residence at Royal Ascot next week.
11:48 AM 14th June 2022
A Quarter Of UK Men Have Never Checked Themselves For Testicular Cancer
This week is Men’s Health Week, and research has found that, shockingly, more than a quarter (26%) of UK males have never checked themselves for signs of testicular cancer, while a further 15% only check themselves once a year or less.
3:07 PM 13th June 2022
Local Celebrant Nominated For Wedding Industry Awards
Mark, pictured here with TWIA Founder Damien Bailey, picking up the 'Highly Commended Celebrant' at January's Regional Final. Photo: The Wedding Industry Awards
It may only be the middle of 2022, but local celebrant Mark Gregory, owner of events business Mark Your Occasion, has already received several nominations for the 2023 edition of The Wedding Industry Awards.
1:55 PM 13th June 2022
Weekend Dining: A London Thai Experience Comes To York
Andrew Palmer
Group Editor
Have you eaten yet? That’s the message on the A Board outside York’s newest restaurant. And, anyone standing in St Helen’s Square, where Coney Street meets Lendal, with a penchant for Thai food should certainly not rule out Rosa’s Thai. It is in a nice 18th century building next to York’s historic Mansion House.
3:00 AM 11th June 2022
Brits Spend The Same Amount On Hen And Stag Parties As Their Annual Summer Holiday
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
One in ten Brits admit they spend the same on a hen/stag do then they would on their annual summer holiday, according to new research published this week.
2:00 AM 11th June 2022
Your Ultimate Guide To Celebrate Pride In The UK
Taking the crown for the top gay bar in the UK is Mary’s, serving up the best queer parties with a dazzling gay cabaret bar on St Mary’s Street, Cardiff. Mary’s is famous for its friendly atmosphere, fabulous cocktails, extensive range of premium gins and outrageous live cabaret. What may be the glammest gay bar in town, The Viaduct in Leeds takes our second spot.
2:00 AM 11th June 2022
Packing Tips For Your Summer Holiday
As we head into the summer months, it’s time to dust off the suitcases and hunt down the neck pillows hiding in the attic. From overpacking to limited flight carry-on weight, deciding what to take on holiday can easily cause stress.
2:00 AM 11th June 2022
Our Optimistic 40+ Blogger Claire Kenny Focuses On Her Health
40 plus blogger Claire Kenny is cautiously optimistic about her latest attempt to focus on her health.
I ran in the second of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Races on Tuesday night and was pretty shocked to beat my previous time of 35 minutes.
2:00 AM 11th June 2022
Ascending New Wellbeing Heights In Paradise
Following the extraordinary challenges of the last two years posed by Covid and related issues, maintaining our health and wellbeing have taken on an unprecedented importance. However, discovering a tranquil oasis off the beaten track to relax, unwind and recharge in today’s frenetic world would seem to be an impossible mission.
2:00 AM 11th June 2022
Sustainable Gin Liqueur Made With Local Surplus Strawberry Crop
Sorted Food - the social media movement dedicated to cooking, have partnered with Yorkshire’s Sloemotion Distillery to launch their first drink - ‘Strawberry Gin Liqueur with Vanilla & Black Pepper’.
2:00 AM 11th June 2022
Planning A Hen Do On A Budget
Photo by Zoriana Stakhniv on Unsplash
With wedding season on the horizon, many people are invited to a whole host of hen parties, which can really rack up their costs. So if you’re the maid of honour tasked with planning a hen do, how can you do it on a budget?
2:00 AM 11th June 2022
Every Doctor In Doctor WHO Ranked By YOU
Image by Andrew Martin from Pixabay
Sex Education Actor Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Jodie Whittaker as the star of Doctor Who. He will become the 14th Time Lord on the popular science fiction show - and the first person of colour to play the lead role. He said: "It feels really amazing. It's a true honour. This role is an institution and it's so iconic. It means a lot to so many people, including myself.
2:00 AM 11th June 2022
Gin Lovers Treated To A Weekend Of Bargains
World Gin Day - the annual global celebration of gin - is happening on Saturday 11 June. In York, gin lovers are in for a treat - with York Gin putting everything in its two shops on sale. The company is knocking 10% off everything for the whole World Gin Day weekend - from first thing on Friday 10th to the end of Sunday 12th June.
3:19 PM 10th June 2022
Yorkshire Distillery Launches Second Batch Of A Single Malt Whisky With A Peated Finish
Spirit of Yorkshire Marketing Brand Ambassador, Libby Barmby with Filey Bay Peated Finish Batch #2
The team at Yorkshire's first single malt whisky distillery have launched their latest bottling. Filey Bay Peated Finish Batch #2 single malt whisky is Hunmanby based Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery's second iteration of a peated whisky.
8:00 AM 10th June 2022
Pentecost – The Birthday Of The Church
The date of Pentecost changes each year, along with Easter. It is 50 days after Easter which is also seven weeks. Pentecost is also called Whit Sunday and is celebrated by Christians in the UK. (Pentecost comes from the Greek pentecostē, “50th day”) This is a major festival in the Christian church, celebrated on the Sunday that falls on the 50th day after Easter.
2:00 AM 5th June 2022
What Your Lipstick Colour Says Before you Do
Delve into the psychology of lipstick colour with doctor Monika Wassermann and psychologist and sex & relationships advisor Ieva Kubiliute. In their latest infographic the dynamic duo, Wassermann and Kubiliute, take a deep dive into the psychology of colour and how your lipstick shade can influence your day.
1:39 PM 4th June 2022
The 5 Most Common Diet And Nutrition Myths
Losing weight is a difficult enough task as it is, without the added confusion of inaccurate advice and dramatic dietary claims. Nick English from Barbend sat down with trainer and fitness expert Jordan Syatt to debunk the biggest diet and nutrition myths and misconceptions.
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles! Wedding Confetti Alternatives
Confetti is a popular tradition to celebrate the new union of a bride and groom on their wedding day. But where did it all begin and what alternatives are there? The experts at ethical jewellers Ingle & Rhode have explored the history of confetti and offer alternatives which can be used as part of the celebrations on the big day.
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
Platinum Jubilee: Celebrate With The Queen’s Favourite Fragrance
The most popular scent profile across all analysed royal fragrances is floral, which makes up 42% of the total number of examined fragrance notes. Of the floral notes, jasmine occurs most frequently, appearing in seven royals’ favourite fragrances. This is followed by iris, appearing in five. Earthy scents take second place amongst the royals, making up 28% of the total notes.
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
Queen’s Property Portfolio Worth £3.7bn
Photo by Hulki Okan Tabak on Unsplash
The value of the Queen’s UK property portfolio has reached new heights in 2022, with the figure more than £3bn according to a new study. Research has estimated that Her Majesty’s royal property portfolio may be worth up to £3.7bn, with royal residences including castles, palaces and luxurious lodges across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
Slingsby Named ‘Britain’s Favourite Rhubarb Gin’
Slingsby Gin, theYorkshire gin brand inspired by its spa-town heritage and enjoyed around the world, has been named ‘Britain’s favourite Rhubarb Gin.' Slingsby Gin triumphed over competitors to clinch the title, following an independent blind consumer tasting which put 4 of the leading brands’ rhubarb creations to the test.
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
Platinum Jubilee Coronation Chicken
Here is a lovely recipe to make Platinum Jubilee Coronation Chicken Serves 4–6 Cooking Time: 20 mins + 20 mins cooling
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
How To Choose The Best Wedding Favours For Your Guests
Couples due to tie the knot are being offered advice on choosing wedding favours for guests. WholesaleSweets.co.uk have looked at the things brides and grooms to be should consider when selecting the sweet treats. Wedding favours are a bride and groom's way of showing a token of appreciation to their guests for joining them on their wedding day.
2:00 AM 3rd June 2022
3 Patriotic Cocktails To Celebrate The Platinum Jubilee
This June, the Queen will become the first monarch in British history to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking an incredible 70 years on the throne. So, whether you're planning a street party with your neighbours or simply watching the televised celebrations with a tipple, you'll want to raise a glass of something special.
8:20 PM 2nd June 2022
What To Do If You Misplace Your Passport
Credas Technologies, an anti-money laundering checks provider, has highlighted what to do if you’re one of the 330,000 UK citizens that loses their passport on an annual basis, as we approach the holiday season and many of us prepare to head abroad.
11:56 AM 2nd June 2022
How To Snap Up A Bargain At Your Local Charity Shop
Following Love Island’s decision to dress contestants in second-hand clothes from eBay, fashion experts suggest that this could spark a change in viewers’ shopping habits. With the upcoming festival season just around the corner, many of us are turning to second-hand clothing websites and thrift shops to purchase those flashy summer garms.
2:00 AM 28th May 2022
Friendly Advice For Our 40 Plus Blogger
Claire Kenny
Features Writer
Photo by Kelli McClintock on Unsplash
A conversation with a friend last week helped our 40 plus blogger Claire Kenny realise she was slipping back into old habits.
2:00 AM 28th May 2022
Healthy Heart Tip: Understanding Fats
Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Tip, written by the Health Promotion and Education Team at Heart Research UK
A small quantity of fat is an important part of a healthy diet, but not all fats are the same. Saturated and trans fats can raise ‘bad’ cholesterol in your blood, increasing your risk of heart disease.
2:00 AM 28th May 2022
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