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The 6 best places to live in the UK for sunshine and warmth
These UK towns and cities have lots of sunshine and mild winters – if you're a sun worshipper, you should check them out
By Anna Cottrell •
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These are the best Airbnbs for last minute summer holidays
These last-minute Airbnb escapes are so tempting that you'll want to book straight away
By Anna Cottrell •
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Best places to book a holiday: plan your post-lockdown escape
From weekend escapes to luxury breaks, we reveal the best places to book a holiday – Airbnb, Secret Escapes and more
By Emily Shaw •
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When is the next Bank Holiday? Yes, we have two in May in the UK
We have just had a May Bank Holiday but the good news is there is another one just weeks away. Find out when the next bank holiday is here
By Emily Shaw •
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The quirkiest getaways listed on Sykes Cottages right now
Fancy spending a weekend on a London bus in Devon?
By Hebe Hatton •
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7 ways to beat the January blues
If you're looking for ways to beat the January blues you just might have come to the right place
By Niamh Quinn •
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National Trust 125th anniversary: a look back at its history
The National Trust has made a huge contribution to preserving the UK’s built and natural heritage. Find out more as it celebrates its anniversary in 2020
By Katie Jarvis •
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Swedish Death Cleaning is good for mental health and well-being – here's why you should tackle it this weekend
Swedish Death Cleaning isn't just about extreme decluttering – it's good for your mental health, too. Perfect if you're blue about being stuck indoors because of the foul weather
By Lucy Searle •
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Could your fireworks display be breaking the law? Here's what you need to know
Looking forward to a Bonfire Night display, or planning fireworks as a birthday surprise? These are the fireworks laws you need to know about
By Anna Cottrell •
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Menopausal women and couples who argue about being too hot/cold in bed! This new split-weight duvet is for you...
Nanu have launched the split-weight duvet that solves the problem of one partner being too hot or too cold
By Anna Cottrell •
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Sleeping badly? The reason might be down to the city you live in...
Is it nightmares or dirty sheets, snoring or noise outdoors? Weirdly, it might depend on where you live...
By Anna Cottrell •
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Half term holidays: 10 Airbnb stays for the perfect break
Looking for half term holiday ideas? Well just keep on reading...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Alicia Keys has bought America's most amazing house – and you can have a nose
Alicia Keys has bought Razor House in La Jolla, California, for $20 million. Which, apparently, was a bargain
By Anna Cottrell •
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The Ikea prefab homes designed to make life with dementia easier
This new venture by Ikea will introduce flatpack housing that will allow dementia patients to stay independent
By Anna Cottrell •
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Downton Abbey just listed on Airbnb! Find out how you can stay at Highclere Castle...
Fancy a night living like Lord and Lady Grantham?
By Hebe Hatton •
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Live in London and worried about knife crime? Ignore the hype, these are the facts
Worried about knife crime in the capital? Keep a cool head, ignore tabloid headlines, and check out these actual crime stats
By Anna Cottrell •
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Men are (a lot) filthier than women, but both genders don't clean enough, report reveals
The cleaning habits of men and women revealed... Are you sitting down?
By Anna Cottrell •
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A decent commute makes us happier than having sex – but can you afford these fares?
Recent figures show that many popular commuter routes and rents combined are fast becoming too expensive for us to afford
By Anna Cottrell •
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Ssssshhhh... It's National Quiet Day
*whispers* What will you do to make a difference?
By Anna Cottrell •