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Booking a UK holiday? Follow these tips to avoid losing money on cancellations
Booking a UK holiday is the better option with quarantine becoming increasingly likely for even more destinations. Industry experts share their advice for booking, without risking losing everything should the situation change
By Lindsey Davis •
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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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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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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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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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Will washing at 30ºC help climate change? You'll find the answer depressing...
Washing clothes at lower washing machine temperatures is often portrayed as an eco-friendly choice. But how much difference does washing all your clothes in 30°C actually make?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Airbnbs in Amsterdam: 5 gorgeous (and slightly unusual) places to stay
Check out these Airbnbs in Amsterdam and get inspired to plan your next trip...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Here's how to go low carbon for Zero Waste Week – and beyond
It's Zero Waste Week and these top three lifestyle changes will make a real difference to the planet – plus, they'll save you money
By Anna Cottrell •
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These are 3 simple zero waste switches you can do at home now to cut plastic waste
After a zero waste lifestyle that's not just for Zero Waste week? These are easy zero waste habits you can adopt now – and keep forever
By Anna Cottrell •
