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Person lighting a small bonfire of sticks and leaves in a backyard garden during daylight.

From 31 March: Why garden fires will soon become very expensive

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

In many municipalities, the transitional period for burning leaves and green waste ends on 31 March. After that date, anyone...

Group of people enjoying a meal together at a table with diverse dishes in a bright, casual setting.

Table manners rules: from the art of sitting properly to navigating global dining etiquette

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

One meal, seven nations, and a battlefield of small signals that can turn an easy-going dinner into a painfully awkward...

Woman applying cream to her face while looking into a bathroom mirror beside a folded towel and glass of water.

Why over-moisturizing can make fine lines more visible

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

For weeks, you’ve followed the rules to the letter. You’ve layered hyaluronic acid, then a rich cream, then a face...

Young man eating a healthy breakfast with fruit and nuts at a kitchen table at 7am.

The meal timing secret that boosts metabolism by 15% (when you eat matters)

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

It begins with something small. It’s 23:30, you’re idly scrolling on your phone, uncomfortably full after that “accidental” late meal,...

Three elderly women walking and chatting in a sunny park, carrying groceries, a book, and a water bottle.

Fit at 70: 7 surprisingly simple tips for a strong old age

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

On the contrary: by adjusting a few simple levers, you can stay impressively full of life. Many people feel a...

Various species of dinosaurs gather near a waterhole in a prehistoric grassland environment under a cloudy sky.

They’re back! “Walking with Dinosaurs” returns tonight on France 2 for a special primetime event

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The renewed BBC–France Télévisions documentary returns in a new shape: two feature-length chapters that track young dinosaurs through high-stakes landscapes,...

Person preparing compost in a metal bucket with spray bottles, sieve, and plants on a kitchen counter.

“I was told to throw away this ash, without being told why”: winter recycling explained

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

I was standing there with a tied bin-bag of fine grey dust when a man from the collection crew stopped,...

Woman seated at a table using a smartphone with a laptop, phone box, and receipt displaying €500 on the table.

"I almost bought an iPhone 17, but I saved €500”: the Realme GT 7 Pro rivals Apple and Samsung.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The Realme GT 7 Pro is a premium Android smartphone that can go toe-to-toe with the market’s biggest names. Launched...

Blue tit bird feeding chicks with a cigarette in a nest on a wooden birdhouse on a balcony.

Cigarette rubbish in bird nests: How cigarettes protect chicks – and also make them ill

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

In a growing number of towns and cities, birds are increasingly incorporating cigarette filters into their nests. What first sounds...

Woman smiling while hairstylist holds her hair in a salon with a mirror reflecting their image.

Fine hair after 50: a hairstylist reveals the tips that “really work” on her clients

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

At 09:15 on a Tuesday, the salon is already buzzing when Marie steps inside, absent-mindedly tightening her ponytail. At 57,...

Woman sprays perfume on her neck inside a Sephora store, holding a scent strip with a vanilla bean attached.

“You can still smell it hours later”: now at Sephora, this “super solar” vanilla‑mango perfume is set to hook everyone spring 2026

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

As the heavy winter gourmands get pushed to the back of the shelf, Calvin Klein is stepping into spring 2026...

Older woman with grey hair styling her hair in front of a mirror in a bright room

Fine hair: this cut is “incredible for adding volume” after 60

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

After 60, hair can start to look flatter, finer and slightly fatigued - but one well-chosen cut can make a...

Older woman jogging in park wearing fitness tracker while others walk in the background.

Abdominal fat after 60: the stunning exercise a top cardiologist recommends but many trainers still dismiss as useless

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

A woman tugged her T-shirt over her stomach, sighed and said, “Whether I jog or do those bloody sit-ups –...

Sweaty woman in sportswear preparing a homemade natural skincare or beauty cream in a bright bathroom.

How to make your own natural deodorant that actually works for active people using coconut oil shea butter and arrowroot powder

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Sarah tugged off her gym top after a gruelling CrossFit session and felt that all-too-familiar surge of self-consciousness. Even though...

Young man in gym wear squats and holds a cup in a bright kitchen with indoor plants and workout items nearby.

What motivates people to stick with exercise routines by linking them to enjoyable daily habits

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The gym was already busy when she pushed through the doors, headphones knotted in her hands and a water bottle...

Young man writing in a notebook at a desk with sunlight through the window and a photo of a child nearby.

This one question destroys your self-esteem – a psychologist explains how to stop it for good.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Behind what looks like harmless self-criticism there is often a very old, poisonous thinking error. Plenty of people know the...

Woman with brown bob haircut getting a trim at a salon, looking at her reflection in the mirror.

Coupe après 40 ans : voici les 5 coupes de cheveux au carré « les moins flatteuses » selon ce coiffeur professionnel

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The salon feels cosy, filled with the steady whirr of hairdryers and the kind of quiet, half-muttered truths people only...

Woman in a yellow jacket walking with poles on a leafy forest trail in autumn.

Why Nordic walking in autumn protects your joints and where to find the best trails

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

The air turns cooler, the paths feel less harsh underfoot, and you start wanting exercise that doesn’t leave you paying...

Mature woman in grey sportswear doing a squat exercise on a mat in a bright home gym.

Daily Pilates squats as a mini workout: This simple exercise can noticeably slow the ageing process.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

Over 50, many people notice it first when rising from the sofa or lowering themselves into a chair: you need...

Hands placing fresh green lettuce into a fridge drawer filled with tomatoes, carrots, and leafy vegetables.

Por que colocar papel toalha dentro da gaveta de legumes pode conservar melhor os alimentos

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

You open the fridge on a Tuesday night, already a bit worn out, and you’re met with that all-too-familiar scene:...

Person holding a chocolate bar and its green packaging in a supermarket aisle with a shopping cart nearby.

Consumer magazine tests milk chocolate: These two varieties perform best.

Harriet L. Whitcombe • May 06, 2026

When you’re stood in front of the supermarket shelves, one thing jumps out immediately: an enormous range of milk chocolate....