A humble herb from old kitchen plots is back in vogue, promising calmer beds and cleaner leaves with little fuss. Across Britain and beyond, growers are trialling a centuries‑old trick that leans on fresh rosemary rather than sprays. The routine […]

Your sofa says more than you think; in 2026, living rooms call for colour, memory and a touch of nerve. After a decade of beige, a throwback is gathering pace. Retro prints, tactile fabrics and generous silhouettes are reshaping the

Living rooms across Britain feel restless. Colour is creeping back, patterns are louder, and the safe option now looks strangely tired. In 2026, a familiar shape from the 1970s and 1980s is reappearing with new confidence: the patterned sofa. It

As colder months bite, a surprising kitchen staple is reshaping skincare habits, budgets and bins in thousands of British bathrooms. Social feeds are awash with at-home make-up removers made from rice water, promising soft skin, fewer empties and serious savings.

After years of safe choices, living rooms edge toward a bold rethink as prints, texture and nostalgia quietly gather pace. The new season points to a decisive shift in seating. Plain sofas step back. Pattern takes the lead with stripes,

Budgets are tight and gym time is scarce, so compact home kit is creeping back into living rooms across the UK this winter. A pocket‑sized pedal gadget now targets your arms as well as your legs, promising convenient toning while

Across Britain, denim die-hards are quietly reaching for something softer, smarter and quicker to style on weekday mornings this autumn. On the high street, a tailored twill trouser is edging aside blue denim for day-to-day wear. The £89 Jaeger pair

As heating clicks on and budgets tighten, bathroom shelves face a quiet shake-up from an ingredient already in your kitchen. Across the country, glass bottles are replacing plastic pumps, and an unlikely hero is driving the change: rice. This pantry

A neglected, sun-baked patch might hold your garden’s liveliest secret. This autumn, small changes could reset winter soundscapes and chores. With nights drawing in and borders fading, many gardeners resign themselves to a quiet, empty season. Yet a dry, awkward

Autumn dressing brings a quiet reset. Shoppers across Britain want ease, polish and value, and one hard-working piece keeps winning attention. Marks & Spencer’s Jaeger twill trousers slot neatly into that mood, blending lounge-level comfort with weekday poise. The draw

Wardrobes are shifting this season. People want comfort that looks sharp, fabrics that behave, and something smarter than weekend denim without fuss. If you’ve been weighing up a change, M&S has put forward a convincing candidate: Jaeger’s pleat-front twill trousers

A shift in European travel rules is edging closer, and families stand to gain most if it lands before peak season. Pressure is building in Brussels to curb surprise cabin-bag charges and to stop families being split across aircraft rows.

Families juggle bags, buggies and fees on budget flights. A quiet policy push in Europe now hints at easier trips. Talks in Brussels are gathering pace on new consumer rules for air travel. The headline idea would reshape hand luggage

Parents juggling buggies, snacks and nappies know the cabin-bag squeeze all too well, as budget airlines tweak rules and Brussels stirs. The next few months could bring a rare dose of relief for family travellers. EU lawmakers are weighing changes

Across Britain, families are rediscovering a kitchen ritual that once scented parlours, saved shillings and kept heirlooms looking respectable. Today, that method returns with clear ratios, gentle heat and everyday ingredients, promising a drier finish than many bottled polishes. What

For years, a glass of milk felt harmless, even wholesome. Then subtle signals began to stack up and point elsewhere. I set out to test a month without dairy, not as a fad but as a measured trial. What followed

A simple breakfast habit faces a rethink as more Britons test a month without milk and report surprising shifts. Across the country, people are swapping cow’s milk for cartons of oat or soy, pausing the cheese board, and watching what

Busy floors and little time test every household. A compact supermarket gadget now promises calmer cleaning days without drama. Lidl is selling a Bissell electric mop for €149, aiming to streamline daily floor care across wood, tiles and other hard

Your laundry looks clean, yet something steals colour, softness and cash every week. The culprit hides in your detergent choice. As colder days set in and the wash basket fills faster, the weekly routine gets pricier and harsher on fabrics.

Cold months return, windows mist up, and that stale smell creeps back. Homeowners are turning to a breathable, old-world fix. Instead of sealing damp behind plastic paints and pricey gadgets, a lime-based blend is back on the radar. It aims

Frost is close and gardens risk falling quiet. A small autumn rethink now could decide who visits your fence in January. Across the country, well-meaning clear-ups strip borders bare just as temperatures fall. That tidy impulse starves wildlife. Three simple,

A no-nonsense face cream is climbing rankings and bathroom shelves. Dry, sensitive faces say it soothes without the greasy aftermath. This week, a Mixa anti‑dryness moisturiser achieved a perfect 100/100 on Yuka, sparking a surge of interest among people who

As temperatures dip and leaves fall, garden habits harden. Yet small choices now shape which birds survive the winter. Across Britain, well-meaning tidy-ups often strip gardens of water, food and cover just when birds need them most. A different autumn

From musty drawers to damp bedding, many British homes face a quiet nuisance hiding behind closed wardrobe and cupboard doors. A centuries-old trick using rice, dried botanicals and a few drops of oil is back in fashion, offering quick, low-cost

Autumn tightens budgets and shortens days. Gardeners still crave drama, shade and calm. One hardy choice quietly ticks every box. You want colour that stops the eye, shade that cools pavements, and a tree that shrugs off stress. The ginkgo

Across the UK, gardeners whisper about a new way to handle shears. The shift promises healthier trees and calmer weekends. A single piece of professional advice is rippling through sheds and allotments. The message is blunt: prune less, prune smarter,

Millions sit back at salon sinks each week. Few consider how a simple neck tilt meets delicate arteries in the neck. A rare set of cases has turned a routine shampoo into a talking point. The so‑called hairdresser’s sink syndrome

October creeps in with cool air and long shadows, and gardeners face a small, time-limited chance to shape winter scent. The seasonal shift favours quick, low-cost moves that pay off for months. Rosemary cuttings sit near the top of that

Energy bills creep up while your routines barely change. A quiet fix hiding by the skirting board can shift the numbers. Across the country, households report a steady trickle of “phantom” electricity use while everyone sleeps. A low‑tech pairing —

This autumn, a quiet revolution is gathering pace in British gardens, nudging people to rethink routine pruning at source. A brief chat with a seasoned landscaper has sparked a shift: put the heavy cuts on hold, read the tree, and

Colder nights are back, and a homely evening routine—tidied up with affordable tech—now promises calmer sleep and slimmer bills. Across the country, people are setting their bedrooms a notch cooler and letting automation do the heavy lifting. The pitch is

Colder nights are back, energy caps keep shifting, and budgets feel stretched. Small, repeatable habits still protect you at home. As forecasters flag a sharp nip in the air, households brace for longer boiler cycles and pricier months. The good

Colder nights are back, budgets are tight, and every degree on the thermostat stings. Small changes add up fast. Across the country, people are bracing for another pricey winter. Yet the quickest wins do not require new boilers or costly

Fed up with dingy tea rings and brown rims? A simple kitchen staple is turning heads for its swift, low-cost shine this week. A fast-rising cleaning hack promises to lift coffee stains from everyday mugs with near‑effortless rubbing and pennies

Cold nights call for warm tables and bold colours; a pink bowl could be the conversation starter you didn’t expect. Hosted drinks are changing this season, leaning lighter, cheaper and brighter. A silky beetroot hummus sets the tone, brings colour,

Doorbells ring, coats rustle, snacks smell irresistible. Households brace for guests while pets mirror the rising festive energy nationwide now. Across the country, owners report noisy greetings, leaping paws and frantic circling at the threshold. Trainers point to simple routines,