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Over time your mattress that was once white and pristine doesn’t hold the same cleanliness. This is often due to body liquids like sweat or urine. Facing this problem, a frustrated woman took to social media and advice platform Reddit to figure out how she could deep clean and get …

A third of British children spend less than an hour a day outside in summertime, research has revealed. A study of 2,000 parents, with children aged five to 15, found 22 percent say their kids will spend as many as four days or more inside, in a row. Playing on …

For the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked chicken to the dressing and coat. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Cook the bacon in a pan until crisp and golden brown. Set …

TODAY’S horoscope has one star sign with a great deal to be pleased about, while another has to work out who’s telling the truth. What else can you expect? Russell Grant shares his analysis

Princess Anne has been long praised for her tendency to recycle outfits when it comes to her fashion style. The Princess Royal, who made headlines again this week after rewearing a lime green coat on Easter Sunday that she previously wore in 2015, has acquired a strong fashion following with …

One of the first hairstyles Mirna recommended is the “half-up-half-down” up-do that requires a little bit of “teasing” (i.e. backcombing). How to tease hair Hold a section of hair and place a comb above the root, moving it up and down repeatedly in short uniform strokes. Teasing the crown (the …

Triplets, 27, who sleep in the same bed and communicate with their own secret language have vowed never to date or break their extraordinary bond. Hannah, Katherine, and Nadia Capasso, 27-year-old triplets from New York, have opened up about their inseparable lives – they share meals, bedtime, and workouts, and …

Marks and Spencer’s £39.50 tea dress, which boasts a “no crease” feature, has been hailed as “gorgeous for day or night” by shoppers. The Printed Round Neck Midaxi Tea Dress, adorned with a playful heart print, has received glowing reviews for its flattering fit and versatility. Customers have praised the …

“I recently met this girl on Hinge [a dating app], and needless to say, she’s just about the best person I’ve ever met on there,” Martin shared on Reddit. “I actually feel like I can talk to her, and she cares about what I say. We have similar ideals and …

Despite spring being in full bloom, nights can still be cold, causing many people to consider wearing additional clothing to bed to stay warm. The term ‘sleeping in socks’ has gone up 86% in the past three months, according to Get Laid Beds, showing there are more and more people …

ABBA – an acronym of all the band’s singer’s first names – began when Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Anderson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad created music together. Winning Eurovision with the song Waterloo, the band went on to make millions of pounds in record sales and merchandise. According to LoveMoney, ABBA …

A hairdresser has shared a snipping hack for shaving 10 years off your age – and it involves a “fresh and trendy” trim. Maintaining a youthful look can be important to many, with anti-ageing products such as moisturisers and anti-wrinkle creams consistently flying off the shelves. Billions of pounds-worth of …

TODAY’S horoscope has one star sign urged to keep going, while another needs to pay attention to a close relationship. What else can you expect? Russell Grant shares his analysis

Meet the woman who says she’s “too hot to date” – and says men are scared off by her looks. Shirley Rosemary Flynn, 41, says she’s even lost friends because they are jealous of her beauty. And she hasn’t been on a date for six years despite arranging to meet …

Princess Anne might well be the most fashion-forward member of the Royal Family. As a huge fan of both style and sustainability, the Princess Royal embraces a fashion ecosystem that invites royal fashion fans to think of the “broader implications for our planet and society” when it comes to clothing. …

Aries (Mar21/Apr20)  You have been half expecting to hear from someone who has been quiet since the last time you met. If this does not happen you might pick up the phone and call them yourself. It doesn’t matter how you may have parted, you will feel a strong need …

Enjoying some silence (Image: Monica Cafferky) Writer Monica Cafferky, 54, lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Although there are only three in our house, myself, my partner John, plus our dog Monkey, I live in a world of noise. Deliveries, mobiles, the radio – and that’s just inside. I long for …

A gardener is sharing her natural solution for a pesticide to keep bugs from eating her plants. The recipe uses ingredients you likely already have.

As a long black tongue extended downwards to take a piece of chopped lettuce from my hand, I was transfixed.  It’s not often you get the opportunity to be up close and personal with a giraffe. And as I stood there, inches away from the beautiful animal, I was grounded in …

Instructions: Start by making the dressing. Combine the pesto, mayonnaise and lemon juice in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add in the chicken and coat evenly. Leave to marinate in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Place the avocado slices in a separate bowl and …