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Angela Nilsen’s Summer Pudding

Author of The Cake Decorator’s Bible, Angela Nilsen offers this stunning take on a classic British pud. Method Hull the strawberries and cut them in halves or quarters. Strip the blackcurrants and redcurrants – keep both the currants separate from the other fruits. Tip the sugar into a wide, not too deep, saucepan. Measure in […]

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Totally Weird Tips

Sometimes the internet makes suggestions that are too strange to be believable; however, the following gardening hacks are actually pretty useful! Coffee grounds Let’s start with one that’s pretty well-known, and that is repurposing coffee grounds as fertiliser. They are rich in nitrogen, which is great for your soil, and all you need to do […]

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Poison Ivy

The surprisingly poisonous plants that are right here in the UK. Fans of Agatha Christie will be aware that nefarious characters of yesteryear had a penchant for poison. Terrifying tinctures, savage serums and potions of ill portent were popular in the periods before modern medicine, and with the lack of laboratories to create chemicals, apothecaries […]

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A Cultural Divide

Discover Gorizia and Nova Gorica, the first joint European Capital of Culture that straddles two magnificent countries. Observe this delightful city from one of the hilltop vantage points and be struck by its strange beauty: medieval on one side, modern on the other. For this is a city of not two halves, but two countries: […]

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Time Gentlemen Please!

Berkhamsted and surrounding villages are blessed with plenty of watering holes, but back in the annals of history there were even more inns… If you did a pub crawl around Berkhamsted now, you’d have imbibed more pints than most of us could handle, but Berkhamsted has seen many more licensed premises over the years that […]

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Going Through the Mill

Flour milling is Tring’s oldest continuous business – we look at its long history. Heygates Mill is a familiar place to the residents in Tring, and while it’s now a modern operation producing over 12 tons of flour per hour, its history extends back several hundred years, making the manufacture of flour Tring’s oldest continuous […]

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When Accidents Happen: Who’s Really to Blame?

Accidents can happen at any time. A fall on a poorly-maintained pavement, an incident at work, or advice that leads to financial trouble can all leave lasting effects. When this happens, many people ask: who is responsible? Understanding liability isn’t just for the courts or insurance companies. It’s something that can help individuals make sense […]

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Legal Requirements for your Yoga Business

Running a yoga business requires more than just teaching skills. The right legal foundation is essential too. Ensure you protect yourself against fallouts from employment disputes and financial loss should your business fold. Whether you go solo or join with a friend, it is essential to be familiar with all legal aspects. With that assurance, […]

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New Life or Landfill?

From old fridges and phones to knackered TVs and PCs, how do we know how much is actually being recycled? White goods or bad? The recyclability of white goods (large household appliances such as fridges, washing machines, and ovens) depends on the materials they are made of, how they are processed, and local recycling facilities. […]

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Delia Smith’s Egg Benedict Recipe

The ideal breakfast in bed for mum, let the queen of cuisine, Delia Smith, be your sous chef this Mother’s Day. Ingredients For the sauce 2 large eggs, separated 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp white wine vinegar 110g block butter, softened Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the eggs benedict 6 large, very […]

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Good Reader

Strong reading skills are essential for any form of academic success, as they enable you to efficiently absorb, analyse and critically engage with academic texts. If reading is not a confident area for you, fear not, as there is plenty you can do to improve… at any age. Establish a goal Before diving into a […]

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Small Steps for Big Gains

How making minor, consistent adjustments to your wellness routine can result in major, long-term health benefits. Sometimes the key to achieving meaningful, lasting improvements in health and wellbeing lies in making small, manageable changes. Rather than trying to transform your routine overnight, incorporating minor adjustments can lead to positive results. Diet Complementing your morning smoothie […]