Thursday, 20 August 2015

RHS appeal for public help to tackle agapanthus pest

The Royal Horticultural Society is calling on gardeners to help its research into a new insect that is attacking agapanthus plants...
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FINALLY: Incredible garden hose that NEVER gets in a tangle goes on sale in UK

IT'S a problem that has infuriated green-fingered plant lovers since 1652...
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Ashley Madison hack: Check here to find who's been cheating

WEBSITE claims to reveal leaked email addresses after Ashley Madison cyber attack...
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Girl with skin condition TATTOOS her body with response to people who stare at her

A woman was so fed up of people staring at her skin she's had a tattoo explaining her condition across her arm...
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Girl with skin condition TATTOOS her body with response to people who stare at her

A woman was so fed up of people staring at her skin she's had a tattoo explaining her condition across her arm...
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What is The Dark Web? Internet underworld hosting drug dealers and paedophiles

IT'S the underworld on everyone's lips with the Ashley Madison hack fresh in the public's memory, but what is the dark web and how easy is it for the public to access...
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Recipe of the day: Mango and saffron pickle

PICKLES come in all shapes and flavours and this mango version with raisins is sweet, fruity and excellent with cheeses, curries and much more. Serves 10...
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Would YOU share your tampon? New 'one string, two ends' design divides Twitter

LADIES, remember all those times you wished you could share your tampon experience with a friend? Look no further...
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Think your child's clever? Ten-year-old boy gets A* maths GCSE…and he's not stopping there

NERVOUS 16-year-olds are picking up their GCSE results this morning - but one 10-year-old has his Maths results in the bag...
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WhatsApp update brings top new feature to iPhone

APPLE iPhone users can get access to all their messages via the web...
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Top 10 facts about mosquitoes

AUGUST 20 is World Mosquito Day, commemorating the day in 1897 when Sir Ronald Ross confirmed the Anopheles mosquito as the vector that carries malaria...
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Wednesday, 19 August 2015

A popup with heart opens at Bicester Village

Let me start with this number: 45 million. That is the number of shoes that have been donated to children in need since the day that Blake Mycoskie founded TOMS - a company with a heart of gold. Nope, no blowing smoke here, folks. This is company you have seen me support since the beginning, because I believe in what they do, what they stand for and the way that they continually shift to support new causes around the world. They've gone on to create campaigns with sunglasses, bags and even coffee, with a one for one idea. You buy something and they give back.  For me, it's the TOMS shoes that are the clearest reminder of the "one for one" concept. Each time I wear my TOMS out and about, with each footstep I am reminded of the fact that my purchase led to a child in need receiving the...
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Festival preparations

SWAROVSKI 'Delta' pendant SWAROVSKI 'Delta small' necklace SWAROVSKI 'Delta 'medium' necklace SWAROVSKI 'Delta' ring set H&M shirt  H&M hat ZARA shorts It’s that time again, when every weekend seems to be booked up for a four day long festival party, no wonder the Summer has flown by before I even knew it started (still not sure if it actually has started). Anyway, festival dressing for a minimalist like me means one thing: Freedom. I’m not trying to appeal to your emotional side and go into details about liberty and rights, it’s just simply the thought of not having to overthink your sartorial choices. I’m teaming up with Swarovski again, like I did last year for a little lesson on festival jewellery styling. While my dressing remains laid back and free like...
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How to wear the denim T shirt

MID-August is a tricky time for fashion...
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Shocking figures reveal one in ten children don't know APPLES grow on trees

WOULD you believe one in ten children don't know apples grow on trees? It's a scary reality...
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How to become a Star Baker: Learn how to cook with Great British Bake Off style course

GREAT British Bake Off season has begun and it's bringing out the baker within all of us, no matter how deeply they're hidden...
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Recipe of the day: Pear and chocolate milkshake

This naughty chocolate milkshake is perfect served over ice for a delicious evening treat. Serves ...
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Garlic butter, sausage and even whole burgers: What's REALLY inside the stuffed crust

THINK you know everything there is to know about pizza? Wait until you read how stuffed crusts are really made...
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