Lifestyle

Energy bills continue to burden communities across the UK, cementing themselves as a permanent fixture in our daily financial worries. As the July 2026 energy price cap rise comes into effect, property owners find themselves confronting yet another surge in utility costs.

This relentless upward trajectory is prompting a profound shift in mindset, forcing people to reconsider their...

This Volunteers’ Week, Blue Cross in Devon is thanking its team of dedicated volunteer pet foster carers who go the extra mile to care for homeless animals until permanent owners are found by caring for them in their own home.

From small pets like degus and chinchillas to dogs, cats and even horses. The charity is also calling on local animal lovers to find out more about becoming a...

Forget the restaurant booking. This Father's Day, the best thing you can do for a whisky-loving dad is pull out a few glasses and pour him a challenge.

A blind tasting at home is one of those rare gifts that's actually an event. You don't need a collection or any expertise — just a few good drams and a dad who thinks he knows his Scotch. He probably does. But can he tell a peaty Islay...

Menopause is one of the biggest transitions in a woman's life, yet it is still one of the least talked about. The symptoms can touch almost everything, from sleep and mood to energy, focus, and physical comfort, and they often arrive gradually enough that many women spend months wondering what is happening to them. The good news is that getting informed support has become far easier than it...