The new frontier of home interiors: sleeker, smarter, greener, and all geared at improving your quality of life. Celestial walls If the state of the world today has you wondering what it all means, then this trend for celestial wallpaper may ease your existential dread. Starry skies, suns, moons and zodiac motifs all feature against […]
The truth about manual gearbox tricks – do they actually work? Coasting The idea: By shifting into neutral and letting the car coast, you reduce engine load and save fuel. The reality: This technique was more relevant in older carburettor cars, where cutting the fuel supply completely wasn’t always an option. Modern fuel-injected cars, however, […]
In today’s interconnected world, children are increasingly exposed to global issues. As parents, it is essential to guide them in understanding these complex topics in a way that is age-appropriate, informative and fun! Work out where they’re at Before diving into discussions about global issues, it is crucial to assess your child’s current understanding and […]
Tips to give a rental home a little more of your personality. For many, renting is an inevitable aspect of modern life. Yet the prohibitive nature of what can and can’t be done to alter the space can often take away that sense of individuality and homeliness. Fear not, with these top tips for perfect, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]