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Halloween herbs: belladonna, mandrake and mugwort
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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With Halloween drawing near, old tales about witches and their brews tend to return - and they often involve unsettling...
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What your hair reveals before you say a word
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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You can see it in bathroom mirrors, in unfortunate selfies, and in brushes packed with broken strands. Greasy roots after...
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Immigration update: Canada expands visa-free access to Caribbean nations
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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“Canada’s just made it easier for us,” someone yelled by a rum shop, brandishing their phone like they’d hit the...
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Grey hair after 50: the “micro contour crop” is the shortcut that refreshes salt-and-pepper hair
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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A quietly emerging short-hair trend is reshaping the way women over 50 are wearing grey hair-and it does so without...
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The temperature mistake many people make when washing bed sheets
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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Fresh, warm, properly clean - or so she assumed. A fortnight later she was absent‑mindedly clawing at tiny red bumps...
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Why you should never rinse your mouth with water immediately after brushing, as it washes away the protective fluoride layer
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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You barely notice yourself doing it: hands cupped, tap running, a quick splash, then a determined rinse until every last...
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The forgotten toothbrush rule that prevents gum irritation more effectively than expensive mouthwash
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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The chemist was almost deserted when she walked in, one palm pressed to her jaw. A delayed train. A draining...
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No more flowerpots: This is what the real balcony trend for 2026 looks like.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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If you used to “do up” your balcony, you probably lined a few flowerpots along the railing and squeezed in...
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The connection between your sleep and your weight (and how to optimize both)
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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You know that grim, stomach-dropping moment when you glimpse yourself in a shop window and think, “Hold on - when...
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Divorcing after 60 is rarely brave it is often a midlife crisis you did not resolve in time
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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At 9.30 on a Tuesday morning, the solicitor’s waiting room carries a faint mix of coffee and printer toner. Opposite...
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The small conversational mistake that quietly drains your credibility over time
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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“You teach people how to treat you by how you treat yourself in front of them.” The room held its...
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Airbus achieves world-first feat: bringing two jets to the exact same point without a collision
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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High over the North Atlantic this autumn, two wide-body airliners edged towards the same unseen point in the sky, relying...
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A production electric car travels 1,350 km: the brand behind this range feat has been revealed
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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A fresh idea aims to take the tension out of EV range worries. Rather than bolting on ever-larger battery packs,...
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Creative Upcycling with Old Spoons from Flea Markets and Charity Shops
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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Anyone who walks past the box of old cutlery on their next trip to a flea market or second-hand shop...
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M&S leather sandals reviewed: a comfy summer shoe trend for adventurous mums.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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Mums know the drill: shoes need to go on fast in the morning, stay comfortable all day, and still look...
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How many cubic meters of wood should you plan for a worry-free winter with your wood stove or insert?
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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The light outside was already slipping into that flat, wintry grey that makes rooms feel smaller and minds feel busier....
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White Derby shoes are the standout flat footwear for spring.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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The season shifts - and so does your wardrobe. Light, bright footwear moves to the front and changes the feel...
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Freezing Food at the Last Minute: What a Virologist Says About Use-By Dates
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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Who has not been there? You have done a big shop, the fridge is packed, everyday life is hectic, and...
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Stunning peonies: These companion plants will make your flowerbed stand out.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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Many gardeners tuck peonies into any spare gap in a border and then wonder why the result never has the...
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Red public lighting is coming to town and will help save lives among those often overlooked at night.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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In Denmark, one municipality has opted to swap the white glow of its street lamps for red lighting. The aim...
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Lidl Easter bunnies reviewed: This chocolate brand is free from additives.
Harriet L. Whitcombe
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A brand at Lidl is currently causing a lot of chatter. A TikTok video is doing the rounds in which...