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Phobias: Causes And Solutions
There are some phobias which are easy to understand: snakes and spiders, for example. Some are harder to get your head around: masks and costumes (Maskaphobia) and even vegetables (Lachanophobia). For sufferers, phobias can be debilitating, putting strain on relationships, limiting social activities, and casting a shadow over daily routines.
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Window Picking: How To Make The Perfect Balcony Garden
Lucy Brown
Features Writer
Image by falco from Pixabay
Gardens are a luxury, we don’t all have access to our own private slice of nature – especially when living in a city. In fact, one in eight UK homes don’t have a private garden, a total of nearly three million dwellings across the country. However, it’s becoming clearer than ever that those living in the UK want to spend more time in nature.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Health
Why You Shouldn’t Make Your Bed First Thing In The Morning
image supplied by MattressNextDay
Suffering to sleep due to hay fever? You’re not alone, as searches for ‘hay fever sleep’ hay fever have increased 144% in the last month. If you’re doing all you can to tackle itchy, streaming eyes, headaches and uncontrollable sneezing at night - it’s time to consider your bedroom might be the very culprit for harbouring pollen and dust mites.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Can You Spot The Real Logos In Under A Minute?
We see countless iconic and memorable logos on a day-to-day basis, but is your memory good enough to remember exactly what they look like? Challenging you to spot the real among the fakes, Solopress invites you to have a go at this tricky brainteaser. Well how did you do? Did you manage to spot the fakes?
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
food and drink
Wedding Crashers
A car crashes into a giant wedding cake outside Blenheim Palace, as Direct Line raises awareness of wedding guests drink driving
One in six (16 per cent) wedding guests admit to driving home the morning after a wedding, when they could still be over the alcohol limit, reveals new research from Direct Line Motor Insurance.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Top Online Second-Hand Shopping Tips For 2024
image by Vlada Karpovich on Pexels
Online marketplaces where you can shop directly from other people are very popular for a number of reasons. It’s fun, sustainable, and also often much more affordable than buying brand new, as you can find some fantastic deals. These platforms also make it easy to sell things you no longer need, whether you’re clearing up old clothes or changing up your living room with new furniture.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
food and drink
Chocolate For Breakfast? Brits Shocked By Advice To Drink Cocoa Instead Of Coffee
Image by Max from Pixabay
It’s no secret that the UK is obsessed with coffee. On average, people in the nation drink 98 million cups of caffeinated beverages daily, meaning that one person consumes around 528 cups of coffee per year or 1.5 cups daily. Although, two in five coffee drinkers are searching for ways to reduce this, according to research. Coffee may be delicious, but it is also highly addictive.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Do You Know When You Should Be Buying A New Bra And The Correct Size?
With Google searches for "bra sizing chart" seeing a 50% monthly increase, it's clear the nation needs some help when it comes to wearing a good fitting bra. With this in mind, Emily Blount, Head of Product at Lounge is sharing her tips on how often we should be buying new bras, and how to make sure they fit properly.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Health
National Snoring Week: Wear Socks To Bed To Stop Snoring
Are you fighting disturbed sleep thanks to a snoring partner? There are approximately 30 million snorers in the UK and with hay fever symptoms starting to stir, there’s likely to be a spike in loud snores heard across the nation.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
Health
Why Are My Allergies Worse At Night?
If you've found yourself reaching for the tissues more than usual in the last month, then you're not alone. A 'pollen bomb' is predicted to hit the UK earlier than ever this year - and Google searches for remedies for hay fever have increased 144% in the last month.
1:00 AM 27th April 2024
England Celebrates St George And Shakespeare!
St George’s Day is celebrated each year on the 23rd April. It is celebrated on this date as this is supposedly when St George died in 303 AD. It also couldn’t be a more appropriate date as it is the anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. It is the day when we celebrate everything about being English and our great English Heritage.
1:00 AM 20th April 2024
Using Contemporary Style To Embrace Your Heritage Setting
Ann Marie Cousins
Lifestyle Correspondent
A lot of our gorgeous Yorkshire projects are within heritage buildings, which creates the most beautiful canvas from which we can craft our schemes. But, inevitably with these heritage homes, there is always a degree of modernisation that is required. Some would shy away from this, preferring to keep the past in the past, but we love to embrace modernity within these iconic spaces.
1:00 AM 20th April 2024
food and drink
Netflix Before Sleep Is Helping You Lose Weight
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay
Have you ever looked at Netflix as a tool for weight loss? That might sound far-fetched, but Robert Veres, Founder of Pomaly App, suggests the seemingly 'sluggish' act of Netflix streaming could hold weight loss benefits.
1:00 AM 20th April 2024
Health
Cycling Towards A Greener Future This Earth Day
photo credit © Natnan Srisuwan via Canva.com
Earth Day takes place on Sunday 22nd of April. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need for collective action to address pressing environmental challenges, such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, and many more. Embracing small changes in people’s everyday life and day-to-day routines helps them to take a step towards a more sustainable future.
1:00 AM 20th April 2024
food and drink
Wine: A Trip To Tuscany From Central Leeds
Nathan Lane
Wine Correspondent
Tuscan Vineyard Image by Anita from Pixabay
Behind a black door on the prettiest square in Leeds lies the Corney & Barrow offices and wine-tasting room. The Northern outpost of this 240-year-old wine merchant holds regular wine-tasting sessions with fine wines from around the world. On this occasion, Arber Shabani from the Ridolfi winery in Montalcino shared his passion for the region and some fantastic wines.
1:01 AM 13th April 2024
food and drink
Searches For ‘Wild Garlic’ Soar As TikTok Foragers Spark Inspiration
Google data reveals searches for ‘wild garlic recipes’ have increased by over 5000% in the last month; Wild garlic grows across the UK and can be harvested from March to June; #foragingTikTok is inspiring cooks to pick their own; Chef shares three tips to use wild garlic in your cooking
1:00 AM 13th April 2024
10 Easy Ways To Spot A Fake Shopping Website
People are losing more money to scammers than ever before, with sources claiming there were 71,894 reports of online shopping scams from January to October 2023, and losses of £106.8 million. This suggests the average victim lost £1,486 per online shopping scam, based on those instances reported to the police.
1:00 AM 13th April 2024
The 10 Most Popular Waterside Destinations To Visit In The UK
The research conducted by boat insurance company InsureMy analysed Google search data to establish which UK waterside destinations are being searched for the most. The study looked at Google searches of 128 waterside destinations from the Canal & River Trust.
1:00 AM 13th April 2024
The Hidden Price of Speaking Every Language
New research reveals the most expensive language to master is Korean, which would set beginners back £112,200 to become fluent.; Romanian is found to be the cheapest language to become fully fluent in, costing a total of approximately £12,240; The average cost of becoming fluent in a language is £32,870, which would take 44 weeks. 
1:00 AM 6th April 2024
Health
Wearing These To Bed Could Be Damaging Your Health
Photo by Anthony Tran on Unsplash
With the cold weather creeping up, a lot more people will consider wearing additional clothing to bed to stay warm. The term ‘sleeping in socks’ has gone up 86% in the past three months, according to Get Laid Beds, showing there are more and more people trying to find out whether this is good for you, or bad for you.
1:00 AM 6th April 2024
New Survey Lists Most Common Reasons For Household Arguments In The UK
Image: Pexels
If you live with others, whether family members or friends, it’s likely that you have had arguments at some point or another. But what are the most common culprits of household tension?
1:00 AM 6th April 2024
How To Transform Your Bedroom Into A Dynamic Home Office
Photo by Mikey Harris on Unsplash
A bed furnishings company reveals the best way to turn your bedroom into an office for remote workers with limited space – without compromising your mental wellbeing. Ashley Hainsworth, from Bed Kingdom discusses the most effective ways to utilise your bedroom for work, looking at basics like furniture placement to other considerations like colour schemes, aesthetics, and décor.
1:00 AM 6th April 2024
Working From Home Could Void Your Home Insurance
Image by DaveMeier from Pixabay
As the landscape of work shifts, more UK office workers setting up shop at home, understanding the interplay between remote work and home insurance is crucial. While the flexibility of working from home has its perks, it also introduces complexities regarding your home insurance.
1:00 AM 6th April 2024
Local Artist Is Finalist In Women Changing The World Awards
Shany Hagan is an Artist / Charity worker from York who has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Women Changing the World Awards. She is a finalist in the 'Woman in Creative Industries' section. The Women Changing the World Awards presented by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York and Oprah Winfrey’s all-time favourite guest, Dr.
9:00 AM 30th March 2024
food and drink
Wines: Ameixambar, Vulcao, Azores Islands, Portugal
This month our wine correspondent explores wines from the Azores and makes two recommendations. Buried at the back of a wine list under the heading volcanic soils, the Ameixambar proved to be a hidden gem. It’s true that good wines reflect the soil, weather, aspect and a host of other factors of their vineyards.
1:01 AM 30th March 2024
Out and about
From Bunnies To Egg Hunts And Trampolines To Sandcastles, Explore The Best Of Cumbria By Bus This Easter
Newborn lambs, daffodils and chocolate galore mark the beginning of the Easter holidays for parents across Cumbria. To give you a helping hand, we’ve pulled together our favourite activities to keep the kids occupied, whatever the weather.
1:01 AM 30th March 2024
food and drink
Top Tips For Waking Up Hangover-Free Over The Long Weekend
Unfortunately, the only surefire way to avoid a hangover is to not drink any alcohol. However, Martin Seeley, the CEO at MattressNextDay has shared some tips to make your hangover more manageable. 1.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
The One Hour Job Which Can Instantly Add £2,000 To The Value Of Your Home
Image by tookapic from Pixabay
Spring is here - and it won’t just be wardrobes that will be getting a makeover. March and April is also a popular time to carry out a Spring clean closer to home and finish those DIY jobs which have been put on the back burner. For many the tweaks will be designed to make life a bit more luxurious.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
How The Cost Of Living Is Changing The Way The UK Enjoy Pets
photo supplied by TrustedHousesitters
The way people interact with pets is changing as the price of pet ownership soars and those without their own animals look for cost-effective and meaningful ways to enjoy the pet experience. 69% of Brits describe themselves as animal lovers. However, many could be priced out of having full-time pets, with the RSPCA reporting a heartbreaking 11% increase in abandonment figures last year.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
How A Cluttered Bedroom Can Impact Your Sleep
image supplied by Bensons for Beds
In a nation where a cluttered room mirrors a cluttered mind, Britain faces an impending epidemic as a recent survey unveils that over 90% of Brits confess to grappling with cluttered bedrooms.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
food and drink
Bank Holiday Entertaining With Charlie & Ivy's Dressings
Enhance your dishes with Charlie & Ivy's delicious dressings that are made in Yorkshire and enjoyed nationwide. Drizzle on as a salad dressing or use as a marinade.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
Health
I’m A Doctor – This Is How Insomnia Affects Your Health
Experts say that one in three people in the UK experiences poor sleep from insomnia, but how much does sleep affect your health? From better sleep hygiene to having a consistent routine, there are steps that you can take to get a better night’s sleep.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
Health
How Hay Fever Affects Your Eyes, Plus How To Prevent And Treat Symptoms
As we head into spring, the awakening of nature brings misery to millions of Britons who suffer from hay fever. One of Allergy UK's reports stated that more than a quarter of adults (26%) and 10-15% of children in the UK are allergic to pollen.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
Spring Forward!
Clocks go forward this weekend as the country enters British Summer Time. That's right British Summer Time starts this weekend. The clocks will be changing on Sunday at 1am when we put the clocks forward one hour.
1:00 AM 30th March 2024
food and drink
Good Friday: Top Tips For Perfecting Fish And The Health Benefits Of Eating It All Year Round
The age-old ritual of eating fish on Good Friday signifies the arrival of Easter, and as Google searches for 'fish and chips' have spiked every Friday in March, it’s clear that this classic dish is a firm favourite.
11:45 AM 29th March 2024
food and drink
York’s Annual Chocolate Festival Returns
Ashley McCarthy's York Minster from a previous Festival.
The City of York, a destination rich in chocolate heritage, will be transformed into a chocolate lover’s paradise from the 27th to the 31st of March. The highly anticipated Chocolate Festival promises a five-day celebration, inviting attendees to immerse themselves in a variety of delectable activities, with many being complimentary.
9:42 AM 27th March 2024
Health
How To Get Ready For The Clocks Change This Weekend
photo credit Shutterstock - Brian A Jackson
As our mornings get brighter and our evenings get lighter, the last Sunday of March marks the beginning of British Summer Time (BST), which this year falls on March 31st at 1am. Every year when the clocks go forward, there is a corresponding increase in the number of heart attacks and car accidents - that’s according to body clock expert Dr Gisela Helfer, from the University of Bradford.
10:14 AM 26th March 2024
food and drink
Spinach Day: Why Spinach Is One Of The Best Superfoods
One of the world’s most popular superfoods, spinach has its own day of celebration on March 26th. This versatile and tasty leafy green is a great source of a number of key vitamins and can be added to dishes to boost the nutritional value.
1:00 AM 26th March 2024
Settle Cheese Shop Rated Best In The UK
Andy Swinscoe
Cheese Correspondent
James Spence, head cheesemonger
The Courtyard Dairy in Settle was rated the very best cheese shop in the UK last weekend by The Sunday Times. Against stiff competition from the Home Counties, London, Scotland, Wales and the rest of the North; The Courtyard Dairy held it's head high to come out No. 1; with The Sunday Times heralding it as "brilliant place to seek out lesser-known cheeses, with most coming from small farms".
7:01 PM 23rd March 2024
Know Your Road Signs? – Road Surfacing Experts Reveal The Meaning Behind UK Road Signs
Fancy yourself as a great driver? So do most of us. According to the AA, 55% of Brits think they drive safely the majority of the time. However, over half of us still struggle with the Highway Code, so there’s clearly a big disconnect there.
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
food and drink
Takeaway Shops To Launch DRONE Delivery
High-flying food: Revolutionary drone technology promises to deliver your favourite takeaways directly to your door; Meals in minutes: Forget waiting hours for food delivery; drones aim to cut delivery times down to minutes, meaning hotter, fresher meals each time; Embracing zero emissions: Food delivery drones mark a significant step towards eco-friendly food solutions, helping to reduce carbon footprints.
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
Health
How The Clocks Going Forward Can Affect Your Sleep
It’s common to feel out of sorts for a few days when the clocks go forward in March, but just how much of an impact can this can have on our sleeping pattern and energy levels? When the clocks go back in Autumn, getting an extra hour in bed might make us feel refreshed. But in March we rise an hour earlier, and many people find that they struggle to adjust to a new wake up time.
1:00 AM 23rd March 2024
Health
As We Move Into Spring:
Eight steps to help spring clean your mind and boost your mental wellbeing are today explained by an author and counsellor. Lynn Crilly says the move from Winter into Spring - which officially happens today (March 20) - is a “great chance to reset”.
11:05 AM 20th March 2024
Happiness Day 2024 - 'Happier Together'
Jan Harris
Deputy Group Editor
Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay
Did you know that the 20th March is United Nations International Day of Happiness? This year the day is also shared with the celebration of the Spring Equinox. The very first International Day of Happiness was in 2013 when events took place all over the world promoting happiness in communities and celebrating 'Happy Heroes'. “International Day of Happiness has struck a chord.
1:00 AM 20th March 2024
Donald Campbell's Daughter Thanks People Who Helped Return Bluebird K7
Gina Campbell in Bluebird K7's cockpit. Credit David Barzilay
A week after Donald Campbell's record-breaking boat, Bluebird K7, was installed in the Ruskin Museum in Coniston, his daughter, Gina Campbell, sat in the cockpit to thank the hundreds of people who have been instrumental in getting the boat back to Coniston. An emotional Gina said: “I don’t know how to thank the many people in all walks of life who have made this possible.
10:31 PM 17th March 2024
food and drink
Fine Dining: French Chic At Bavette
Nathan Lane
Wine Correspondent
Wine correspondent Nathan Lane joined Group Editor Andrew Palmer for a lunchtime meal at Bavette, where they savoured gloriously cooked French gastronomy.
1:01 AM 16th March 2024
Health
Should You Catch Up On Sleep At The Weekend?
Photo by Zohre Nemati on Unsplash
Wooden bed makers, Get Laid Beds partnered with Sleep Expert, Dr Deborah Lee to reveal the truth behind weekend slumbers. Contrary to popular belief, research suggests that our weekend slumbers might not be as restorative as we think.
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
Out and about
Extra Buses Help Explore More Of Cumbria This Summer
Improved reliability and extra buses are being introduced to help residents and tourists explore more of Cumbria this summer.
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
Designing For The Long Term
Hero designs were made to last a lifetime, which is why, at AMC Design, we focus on longevity of style over trends when designing a new scheme for our clients. Before taking the plunge however and purchasing those pieces you’ve always wanted, it is worth thinking about how long you intend to stay in this property.
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
St Patrick’s Day: How To Drink Less
Is there a deeper meaning to St. Patrick's Day, one beyond just drinking? As Sunday 17th March approaches, reflecting on the origins and impact of St Patrick’s Day is crucial to avoid holiday heart syndrome associated excessive binge drinking. St. Patrick's Day Origins St. Patrick's Day, initially a religious commemoration of St.
1:00 AM 16th March 2024
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