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Email is great for keeping in touch with friends and family and quickly conversing...

4 of the most common email scams to be aware of

Strokes might be something we tend to associate most with older generations, but new...

Everything you need to know about spotting the signs of stroke, and how to reduce your risk

Valentine’s Day may be looming, but there’s no shame in being single. With solo...

6 holidays ideally suited to solo female travellers

Daring stunts, law-breaking and non-violent forms of protest were all part of the campaign...

In Pictures: Charting protests by suffragettes that helped lead to law change
Is your valentine a keen gardener? 11 gift ideas for green-fingered types

If love is in the air this month, there’s a plethora of presents you...

Why the votes for women campaign wasn’t really about votes at all

More than eight million women were given the right to vote when the Representation...

How to adopt a rescue chicken and get fresh eggs every morning

Boiled eggs and soldiers are always a winner at breakfast, but there is a...

The end of single-use straws is nigh, here are 6 eco-friendly alternatives

In California a lawmaker has proposed imposing jail sentences for restaurant and bar staff...

6 tips to stop getting ladders in your tights

Ladders are like silent ninjas: They silently sneak up and attack your pristine tights...

Everything you need to know about Raynaud’s disease

Nobody likes feeling the biting cold, but if you’re suffering from Raynaud’s disease, winter...

The royal family’s ski fashion through the years is something to behold

The ability to ski is pretty much a rite of passage for members of...

Facebook is making it easier for you to control your privacy settings

Facebook has revealed a range of features which they say will help users keep...

5 reasons why hummus is so good for you

The reports of a price hike might not be good news, but these surprising...

‘Blue Moon’ will put on a show for skygazers in an ‘unusual’ celestial event

Skygazers can look forward to an “unusual” celestial event on Wednesday night when a...

Want eye-popping clematis blooms? Follow this step-by-step guide

Clematis are among the most stunning climbers, with flowers ranging from delicate bells to...

BBC Radio 3 to shine light on forgotten female composers

Five female composers whose work has been forgotten by history are to have some...

5 sneaky ways to get more memory-boosting turmeric into your diet

For ages, health buffs have been telling us that turmeric is a pretty wonderful...

10 ways to get to sleep when you have a cold

People have no sympathy if you’ve got a cold. You’re sneezing, sniffing, snotty and...

Sir Elton John’s performing highlights

Sir Elton John has spent much of his career on the road touring, and...

How to create your own ‘bird café’ ahead of the Big Garden Birdwatch

Why not spread your wings and create a full-blown ‘bird café’, to encourage a...

5 ways to succeed with conifers

You may have already planted your potted Christmas tree in the ground, but dwarf...

8 of the most uplifting places in the UK, according to the internet

Monday isn’t exactly the most pleasant day of the week; after the fun of...

Reversed gender roles of old-school adverts to show how sexist they are

Nowadays, we won’t stand for gender stereotyping but cast your mind back to the 1940s...

Russell Brand petition for charity royal wedding gift tops 10,000 signatures

A petition launched by Russell Brand to permanently house the homeless people of Windsor...

It’s National Popcorn Day – here are 6 delicious home-made toppings

You can’t knock the classics – salt, sweet, salt AND sweet, or toffee –...

What happens if you’re caught in an ash cloud?

There’s clearly something brewing below the earth’s surface, because volcanoes in the Asia-Pacific region...

Classic dinner party menus from the 1950s to the 2000s

You know you’ve reached adulthood when you start attending – and even throwing –...

Measles outbreak: What to do if your grandchildren catch it

Itchy and painful, measles isn’t just uncomfortable to contract – it can also lead...

How to grow your own potatoes in 7 simple steps

So, you want to grow potatoes? Well, you’ll be pleased to know that you...

Is worrying keeping you awake at night?

Just five minutes with a pen and paper before bedtime could ‘offload’ those whirring...

5 things nutritionists say they’d never eat or drink

By now your New Year health and fitness kick might be well under way,...

4 healing herbs to make Blue Monday slightly more bearable

These herbal pick-me-ups will make the darkest day of the year a little bit...

How to take amazing photos of plants and gardens

Think your outdoor photos are the bee’s knees? Now’s your chance to prove it...

6 financial pitfalls to avoid when booking your 2018 holidays

With 2018 signalling a fresh start, many of will be thinking about planning our...

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