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The everyday cleaning mistakes ruining your home

Many homeowners may be unknowingly shortening the lifespan of their furniture through everyday cleaning habits, according to an interiors expert.

Patrice Gerber says some of the most common cleaning routines can gradually damage wood, fabrics and natural materials without people realising until the wear becomes obvious.

Gerber, chief executive of KOUBOO Artisan Decor &...

Your body might be trying to tell you something

Five signs your privates are trying to tell you something is wrong

Most people have had that slightly awkward moment of thinking, 'is that normal?' Perhaps something smells different, discharge looks a bit unusual, or there’s irritation that keeps coming back. Then comes the waiting, the late-night Googling, and the decision to see what happens.

According to Dr Jordan Barber, Clinical Director at Dr Jordan Barber Acupuncture , that is exactly how...

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Drivers warned of huge fines ahead of Euros

After England’s recent success at world tournaments, there is concern that the Euro games could cause unruly behaviour on UK roads - despite being held in Germany.

Football fans are now being warned to avoid getting carried away with their celebrations if they are driving, as they could be breaking road laws and highway code rules.

If the police believe that a driver is not...

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How to avoid falling for a Coronavirus con

The coronavirus crisis is providing fresh opportunities for fraudsters to strike, particularly as people are now spending more time at home.

Whether it’s con artists appearing on the doorstep and posing as good samaritans, or bogus emails and phone calls received while people work at home from laptops, criminals are cynically trying to cash in.

“Scams are among the most...

How to stay safe in heavy rain and flooding

Cancel your garden parties and load up on sandbags.

It’s been a funny old summer, to say the least.

Record-setting heat has cooked the European continent, interspersed with cracks of forked lightning flashing across the sky. Now a set of storm warnings bring the latest twist in the tale, predicting torrential rain and possible flooding in some parks of the UK.

Here’...