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Dr Alia Bojilova is a registered psychologist with a focus on resilience (Image: Express) As a society we are more in need of resilience than ever – with the cost of living crisis and worries about job security and global issues impacting our day-to-day lives. But what exactly is it, …

The retailer confirmed its plans to switch its focus to food-only stores, shifting away from its current shop format which includes home and clothing ranges. Marks and Spencer currently has 247 multipurpose branches in the UK, though this will be reduced to just 180 by 2028. While 104 new food-only …

He previously said: “We place particular emphasis on the design of our new pubs, investing heavily in every aspect, as well as in the refurbishment of our older premises. “With more than 900 pubs, that is a lot of carpet. All of our new pub carpets are individually designed, some …

Hyaluronic acid is one of the most popular skincare ingredients around and for good reason as it is widely known to help hydrate the skin which can plump and reduce the apperance of fine lines and wrinkles. If you’re looking to incorporate this super-charged ingredient into your skincare routine, a …

Reddit users have come to the rescue with their latest cleaning hack. One person on the online forum site Reddit has started a thread for cleaning advice on ‘How to clean a lampshade?’

Marks and Spencer’s “perfect” linen trousers, which are “flattering on the tummy”, are flying off the shelves.  When the weather starts to get better, but it’s not quite hot enough to bring out your denim shorts, linen trousers are a fantastic alternative to jeans or leggings. They’re super comfy and …

Chelsea* feels disgusted by her long-term partner, Ashley*, after he revealed a family secret. “I’ve been with my boyfriend for over five years,” Chelsea shared to Reddit, who was originally looking forward to going on holiday with Ashley’s family. “We’re all on a family trip together right now (his mum, …

Aries Discretion is the way to make progress. Be careful about who you trust when it comes to sharing thoughts, plans and ideas. As keen as you may be to share your story, there are some things you need to keep to yourself. Think about how much to reveal to …

Miami welcomes a warm spring with an average temperature of 27C – and Ivanka Trump might be evoking jealousy in Britons because of the overcast weather we have here. To compare to the Miami sunshine, London is enduring a mild 10C with a high likelihood of spring showers on Wednesday, …

Everyone loves a good cleaning tip, and now people who own their homes or rent them are looking for easy and cheap ways to make their places shine. Mrs Hinch started the trend of budget cleaning tips, but now folks on social media are sharing their own ideas for a …

A group of scientists are developing an “anti-menopause shot” that could stop women from experiencing menopause all together in a breaksthrough new trial. Campaigners have been asking for more treatment options for women going through the difficult symptoms of menopause. Hot flashes, brain fog, changes in mood and extreme tiredness …

Your bedroom can become one of the most daunting rooms in your home to clean when you don’t have a system in place. Facing this problem, an individual with a messy room took to advice platform Reddit to figure out how to tame the mess in their bedroom and get …

This optical illusion can reveal how to react in a big friend group – and if you are someone who follows the crowd or tends to make their own way in life. Mia Yilin, an optical illusion creator online, has shared a brightly coloured brainteaser and has urged viewers to …

How to scrub out coffee and tea stains with baking soda Cleaning experts recommend using a sponge to scrub with your DIY cleaning detergent. Sprinkle about 5 mL of baking soda onto the stain and a dash of water to maek a pasta before scrubbing the stain with a damp, …

It’s important to note you should also find some kind of lid for the pot. Leaving the water uncovered can attract mosquitos, she said. @thecottagepeach called the method an “olla watering system.” Olla means pot in Spanish, and the irrigation system goes back thousands of years in multiple cultures. “An …

The soil used for tomato plants should be well-draining with a pH of 5.8 to 7. Generally speaking, however, the fruit will grow in almost every type of soil, except clay.  Tomato seeds can be grown outdoors or can be jump started inside. To matter what, the outdoor soil should …

Cheshire East was ranked as the biggest hoarders in the UK followed by Arun and Gosport.  Worst towns in the UK for hoarding Cheshire East Arun Gosport Canterbury Hertsmere Surrey Heath Wolverhampton Stirling Broadland Mid Sussex The research also found which objects were the most recycled in the UK and …

A devastated woman has gotten into a massive argument with her fiance after she threatened to tell their families she caught his mother wearing her bridal dress. The woman posted to Reddit to explain she was getting married soon and her future mother-in-law had been begging to try on her …

If you’re lucky travelling in luxury is well quite a luxury but it turns out some airports are better than others.  They based their results on luxurious amenities, including a variety of shopping options, champagne and caviar availability, the number of lounges and nearby high-end airport hotels. So which airport …

Chicken and lemon skewers Ingredients 1 small pack mint, leaves picked 150g natural yogurt, plus extra to serve (optional) 1 lemon, zested and juiced ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground coriander 2cm piece ginger, grated 4 skinless chicken breasts, each cut into 6 pieces 4 wholemeal flatbreads or pittas …