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Moving home lady in bedroom

Moving home tops the stress level chart

52% of the nation feel moving home is one of the most stressful life events and with the additional requirements of social distancing and other pandemic based procedures, it’s just got a whole lot more stressful. When it comes to moving, 28% find it more stressful than having a baby, getting married, going to job interviews, doing a driving test. It also beats waiting for what was the biggest...

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Top five Netflix shows for teens during lockdown

With lockdown set to continue, you are probably running out of ideas of what to do, your brothers are annoying you and you just want some time to yourself.

Lots of people are bored with being confined within four walls so Netflix is perfect for killing time.

The best way I find to relax while watching Netflix is lying down with a cover or blanket. It is very cosy and comfy,...

Man cleaning at home

Hospital cleaners share top tips for keeping your home virus-free

It’s always nice to have a clean home – and right now, home hygiene is especially important.

Although it’s unclear exactly how long the Covid-19 virus lingers on surfaces – and the risk of infection depends on lots of things, including the type of surfaces contaminated and the amount of virus shed – but keeping aware and on top of cleaning routines is generally a good idea.

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Lady shopping

Seven ways to shop more sustainably after lockdown

With our social lives confined to park visits and online video chats, there hasn’t been much call for new outfits during lockdown.

But at the same time, the coronavirus pandemic has made many people take a step back and consider the effect humans have on the planet.

If you want to reduce your own carbon footprint, examining your fashion-buying habits is a good place to start...

Tony Robinson

Sir Tony Robinson says for 15 years dementia was the main thing in his life

Best known for playing Baldrick in hit British sitcom Blackadder, Sir Tony Robinson is hard man to pigeonhole.

An avowed polymath, the actor-turned-presenter-turned-author-turned-activist has fronted everything from Time Team to a History of Britain, written a ton of children’s books, and spent several years on the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party.

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Lady sat at desk working from home

Seven essential purchases to make your home desk set-up better

If you used to spend a lot of time commuting to and from the office, working from home initially sounds great. You recoup your extra travel time, you can get ahead with your house chores on your lunch break and you don’t have to worry about noisy desk neighbours interrupting you.

While there’s no question that working from home has heaps of benefits, it’s easy to miss the comforts of...

Tom Bradby

Tom Bradby talks lockdown and mental health

ITV News at Ten anchor Tom Bradby, friend of the royals, seasoned correspondent and documentary-presenter, confesses he’s enjoying life in lockdown with his wife Claudia and three grown-up children at home near Winchester.

“But then you come to work and dip your head in a bucket load of misery,” he laments. “It’s odd living with an all-consuming news story that is killing a lot of...

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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on appreciating life in lockdown

While many of us are chafing at the limits and restrictions of lockdown, TV personality and interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is positively enjoying the experience.

He’s just launched a new Youtube channel, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen’s School Of Flock, a personal journey through the art, history and alchemy of interior design, which he presents from his Cotswolds home.

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Colouring hair in lockdown

Things you must know before colouring your hair at home

If you’re anything like us, there’s one question you desperately hope to hear the answer to every time there’s an announcement about the easing of lockdown restrictions: when will hair salons be open again?

Sadly, we can’t help with that, but if you’ve finally caved and realise that after weeks of religiously applying root touch-up spray it’s time to bite the bullet and dye your own...

Children with asthma

Is it safe to send my asthmatic child back to school?

My son isn’t shielding but has asthma. Am I putting him at risk by sending him back to school?

Respiratory expert and GP Dr Andy Whittamore, Asthma UK (asthma.org.uk) clinical lead, says: “Going back to school after a long break is usually an exciting time for children. Understandably, parents of children with asthma are more concerned this time round, and may be worried about...

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