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Donatella Versace was once famous for being “the human avatar” for the megabrand her brother Gianni created. But nowadays she has some words of wisdom for women who feel they must ‘keep up’. “I’ve realised that wanting to be perfect is like an illness. So now I say to myself, ‘well done’, even when I...

If you like sourdough bread, you’ll know already that it is not easy to squeeze a slice of it into your toaster. Artisan bread is big, and sadly, the rise in popularity of these loaves has left the standard British toaster struggling to keep up. That leaves sourdough toast afficionados with one end of their...

Do you have a new phone and new number? Be prepared: it is likely that scammers will still be texting you within just two weeks. A Which? survey has found that of new numbers that have not been shared with anyone, still half of them receive at least one scam text message within the first...

When the sun comes out, men should be careful: the rates of skin cancer among men have increased by almost 50 per cent in a decade. That is the recent warning from Cancer Research UK. It points out that while UK rates for melanoma among women have risen by 30 per cent over 10 years,...

Noticed how peaceful your garden is this summer? Noticed that you have been able to hold summer barbecues and picnics in relative peace? That is because the very cold and wet Spring was disastrous for our wasp population. But while we may enjoy their absence, scientists at University College London have pointed out that wasps...

The prices of second-hand cars are soaring, at ‘unprecedented’ rates. In the past few months, the cost of a second-hand car has risen by an average of 13.5 per cent, increasing the typical value of a three-year old vehicle by £1,700. The reason? It seems that so many of us have been unable to go...

 We should beware of using our firepits and barbecues when it is windy, an insurer has warned. Home insurance claims for domestic fire incidents increased by 38 per cent over the past year, according to figures from Aviva. As a number of these fires were started by barbecues, Aviva is urging people to ‘rethink’ their...

Now here is something you may not have considered: if your diet includes high levels of junk food and unhealthy snacks, you could be more likely to have a car crash. It is thought that junk food diets and unhealthy snacking contribute to high levels of fatigue, which in turn lead to dangerous driving habits....

Dog lovers will find this good news: canine DNA is to be collected by a police force to help stolen animals be reunited with their owners. The scheme by Gloucestershire Police is thought to be a world first. It will involve owners using a kit to take a swab from their dog’s mouth. The sample...

Honesty is our best policy The jazz diet? Help our children cope Can you sleep? Can your child swim the length of a pool? What will you miss about lockdown? Slim down What happens when you look at your smartphone Help them brush their teeth Gambling – a major problem Can your child read? Please...

Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour, for we are all members of one body. (Ephesians 4:25) The church service has just finished, and you are about to go home to read the latest edition of the parish magazine. You parked a bit carelessly because you were in...

According to a new study, the moody piano blues of jazz may influence you towards making better dietary choices. Apparently, a slow jazz melody, played on piano, can nudge people towards choosing a healthy meal, and to lingering over it for longer. Previous research has shown that background music can influence consumer behaviour, but this...