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10 secrets to making the best-ever sponge cake

Before you reach for the flour and eggs, read these 10 tips on how to make your sponge cake the best ever.

25 March 2021
Food, Dish, Health shake, Smoothie, Blueberry, Ingredient, Dessert, Cuisine, Berry, Superfood,

We've fallen out of love with shop-sold smoothies

Mintel research shows we’re turning away from the shop-bought smoothies and juices as we start to favour low-sugar diets. So how can you get a healthy liquid fruit fix, but with less of the sweet stuff?

26 July 2019
Blue, White, Technology, Line, Mobile device, Font, Colorfulness, Aqua, Communication Device, Azure,

Who will inherit your Facebook account when you die?

A new function of Facebook allows you to nominate someone to manage your page for you when you die. Are you going to pick an internet heir?
29 July 2015
Blue, Green, Yellow, Turquoise, Pattern, Aqua, Teal, Rectangle, Azure, Light fixture,

Eye-catching notelets & note cards: top 14

To celebrate National Stationery Week we’ve rounded up our favourite note cards, from traditional letterpress to eye-catching neon designs – pick out a card and say hello
27 April 2015
Dress, Formal wear, Gown, Teal, Fashion, Aqua, Victorian fashion, One-piece garment, Embellishment, Electric blue,

10 sparkling facts about the Cinderella film costumes

These 10 dazzling facts reveal the magic behind the amazing costumes in the new Cinderella film.
19 March 2015
Liquid, Fluid, Drinkware, Bottle, Red, Glass, Drink, Ingredient, Glass bottle, Carbonated soft drinks,

Our sight can fool our taste buds - study suggests

Our sense of sight is so strong it can completely overpower our taste buds, new research shows.
18 March 2015
Yellow, Symbol, Pattern, Emblem, Metal, Crest, Badge, Circle, Design, Illustration,

The £1 is getting a massive makeover

The pound coin has been given a shiny new makeover, with help from a 15-year-old boy.
18 March 2015
Orange, Food, Sashimi, Peach, Ingredient, Cuisine, Fish slice, Salmon, Lox, Seafood,

Watch this! The fastest way to peel an orange

It turns out you could have been eating oranges wrong all this time. This new video reveals a much faster method.
18 March 2015
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Telephone booth, Landmark, Light fixture, Payphone, Sculpture, Collage, Symbol, Trench coat, Communication Device, Button,

The 25 greatest British designs of all time are…

A poll has revealed the all-time greatest British designs. What do you think took the top spot?
16 March 2015
Human, Winter, Fictional character, Interaction, Animation, Art, Snow, Animated cartoon, Cartoon, Illustration,

Frozen 2 is happening - it's official

Little Elsas everywhere will be going wild today as Disney confirms plans to release Frozen 2.
13 March 2015
Yellow, Food, Finger food, Recipe, Ingredient, Cookies and crackers, Snack, Baked goods, Cookie, Biscuit,

The 3D pancake printer is coming soon!

It's what breakfast dreams are made of - there are plans to create a 3D pancake printer...
13 March 2015
Interaction, Sharing, Love, Party, Cake, Bag, Dessert, Birthday, Linens, Family,

Spot the difference! Ladybird Book updates over 10 years

Compare these 1960s Ladybird Book illustrations to their updated mid 70s/80s versions and spot the (sometimes rather amusing) differences.
13 March 2015
Room, Flower, Petal, Interior design, Purple, Porcelain, Serveware, Lavender, Bouquet, Home accessories,

Win 1 of 3 pairs of tickets to the Country Living Spring Fair – flash giveaway!

Here’s your chance to win 1 of 3 pairs of tickets to the Country Living Spring Fair in London.
12 March 2015
Wood, Cuisine, Food, Meal, Tableware, Dish, Fried food, Ingredient, French fries, Dishware,

Bring back normal plates! urges Twitter campaign

Sick of fish and chips served in boxes and sandwiches presented on bookcases? Join in the campaign to bring back normal plates!
12 March 2015
Logo, Finger food, Biscuit, Cookies and crackers, Sweetness, Junk food, Dessert, Label, Rectangle, Snack,

Classic shortbread brand Walkers goes gluten free

Gluten-free eaters rejoice! Another big brand has brought out a range of free-from treats for you.
12 March 2015
Finger, Wrist, Joint, People in nature, Gesture, Thumb, Holding hands, Glove,

Sex life boost after 50 years of marriage

Think it’s all over for the libido after 50 years of marriage? Far from it! Half a century together can lead to a boost in your sex life, latest research reveals.
11 March 2015
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Snails and slugs, Art, Animation, Invertebrate, Cartoon, Illustration, Snail, Graphics, Molluscs, Drawing,

Worst ever slug and snail infestation predicted for 2015

Drop the trowel, we have breaking news for you gardeners! The UK's set for an infestation of slugs and snails - experts say it could be the worst year on record... Read up on how you can prepare for the slime invasion and find out if you're living in a slug hotspot.
11 March 2015
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Big news for Disney fans: Dumbo remake is planned, directed by Tim Burton

It seems Dumbo is next in line for a modern-day Disney makeover, as plans to remake the classic 1941 film are announced. Do Disney remakes work, or should we stick to the originals?
11 March 2015
Grass, Skin, Pink, Domestic pig, Suidae, Snout, Iris, Terrestrial animal, Livestock, Fawn,

Meet adorable micro pigs at the Pignic!

If you love all things cute, the upcoming Pignic will be right up your street
11 March 2015
Brown, Food, Cuisine, Sweetness, Dessert, Baked goods, Ingredient, Recipe, Orange, Snack,

The Reese’s Peanut Butter Doughnut has landed

Love a doughnut? Big fan of the chocolate and peanut butter combo? Well then, you’re going to go wild for the latest launch by Krispy Kreme
11 March 2015
Paper, Paper product, Money, Cash, Currency, Hardwood, Collection, Document, Silver, Money handling,

9 genius ways to banish paper clutter

Let's get to the bottom of your dining room table, shall we?
10 March 2015
Facial hair, Standing, Collar, Beard, Jaw, Street fashion, Blazer, Jacket, Flash photography, Pleased,

The name Gary is going, going... gone?

The name Gary could soon be extinct, according to stats.
10 March 2015
Coffee cup, Cup, Serveware, Dishware, Drinkware, Teacup, Drink, Tea, Coffee, Tableware,

What type of tea drinker are you?

Milk before tea bag, bag after milk, completely black... or maybe no caffeine at all. What’s your tea-drinking style?
09 March 2015
Yellow, Plant, Petal, Sunflower, Flower, Plantation, Field, Flowering plant, Crop, Agriculture,

Do some plants make us happier than others?

Romantic red roses or bright and bold sunflowers? There could soon be proof to show that some plants make us happier than others, thanks to an exciting new study taking place at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.
09 March 2015
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Blue, Azure, Electric blue, World, Map,

The world's safest city is...

UK tourists voted on what they deemed to be the world's safest city, and this is what they said...
09 March 2015
Comfort, Elbow, Wrist, Back, Brown hair, Long hair, Love, Chiropractor, Therapy, Linens,

Sunday night insomnia? You're not alone...

Started your Monday feeling groggy after a night of tossing and turning? You're not alone - new research suggests there's an actual state called 'Sunday night insomnia'. Read on to find out how you can get a better night's sleep to set you up for the week.
09 March 2015
Lip, Cheek, Hairstyle, Collar, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Jaw, Iris, Major appliance,

Heartwarming survival story to mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

In honour of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we're sharing this woman's incredible survival story.
06 March 2015
Clothing, Footwear, People, Sleeve, Trousers, Social group, Jeans, Outerwear, Coat, Style,

Suffragette film cast celebrates female directors

An exclusive picture of the star-studded Suffragette cast has just been released, to celebrate International Women's Day. The film tells the true story of women's fight for equality and the right to vote.
06 March 2015
Food, Cuisine, Citrus, Dish, Ingredient, Lemon, Meat, Recipe, Dishware, Plate,

10 reasons why potatoes are good for you

Next time you crack open a jacket potato or scoop a dollop of mash on your plate, remember these 10 facts from potato experts Albert Bartlett and you’ll enjoy your spuds even more.
05 March 2015
Food, Serveware, Dishware, Tableware, Cuisine, Ingredient, Liquid, Rice, Steamed rice, Recipe,

Science explains why curry tastes so good

Science has finally revealed why Indian food tastes so delicious.
05 March 2015
Whiskers, Small to medium-sized cats, Felidae, Carnivore, Cat, Iris, Snout, Terrestrial animal, Gadget, Cable,

This is what music for cats sounds like

Failing to get your cat in the party mood? Maybe you’re missing a trick – new research suggests there’s a specific type of music for felines.
04 March 2015
Parallel, Ice rink, Street fashion, Winter sport, Stick and Ball Sports, Ice hockey, Skating, Hockey,

‘Like a girl’ phrase gets reclaimed

The phrase 'Like a girl' has been reclaimed by females around the world in a new advert that aims to turn the previous insult into a compliment.
04 March 2015
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Serveware, Dishware, Kitchen utensil, Circle, Paper, Paper product, Publication, Cup, Office supplies, Ceramic,

Charge your phone on Ikea’s new wireless furniture range

No more wires! Ikea’s revolutionary new range of furniture allows you to charge your smartphone from it.
04 March 2015
Finger, Nail, Wrist, Beige, Material property, Rectangle, Thumb, Paper,

What's the best way to get young people to vote?

The Government has announced it’s spending over £500,000 to try and encourage more university students to vote. Is this the best tactic to get the younger generation excited about the general election or is it missing a trick? Join the debate!
03 March 2015
Food, Dishware, Serveware, Sweetness, Ingredient, Tableware, Plate, Cuisine, Meal, Dish,

Wow… One hotel’s crazy idea of what ‘cheese and biscuits’ is

This hotel got a bit confused over the concept of ‘cheese and biscuits’.
03 March 2015
Clothing, Smile, Coat, Hairstyle, Collar, Dress shirt, Facial hair, Shirt, Outerwear, Suit,

Hollywood actresses call out to treat women equally

Hats off to celebrity women Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon and Patricia Arquette, who have recently spoken out about being treated differently to men.
02 March 2015
Glass bottle, Bottle, Drink, Alcoholic beverage, Alcohol, Wine bottle, Glass, Barware, Drinkware, Label,

The UK’s favourite wine variety revealed

What's the most popular type of wine in the UK? Which city drinks the most Prosecco? And where will you find more Rosé fans? All is revealed in a new study about Britain’s wine choices.
02 March 2015
Junk food, Convenience food, Packaging and labeling, Snack,

New crisp packet could be controversial...

Have the guys from Walkers gone crazy or are they on to something good with their new MixUps range?...
27 February 2015
Happy, Personal protective equipment, T-shirt, Headgear, Logo, Cool, Muscle, World, Sun hat, Active shirt,

World Pasty Championships - who will take the crown?

Contestants from across the globe will battle it out this weekend in a bid to take the crown for the world's best pasty.
27 February 2015
Clothing, Trousers, Bridal clothing, Coat, Wedding dress, Photograph, Bride, Happy, Suit, Formal wear,

Can you change a man?

So you can change a man after all? A UK hotel chain is offering a Groom Academy service that claims to shape new husbands into the ideal, house-trained partner.
27 February 2015
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Yellow, Ingredient, Cuisine, Chemical compound, Saccharin, Kitchen utensil, Household supply, Natural material, Cosmetics, Dairy,

Why everyone’s ditching sugar

Almost 50% of us are dropping sugar from our diets, latest stats show. If you’re keen to cut down, we have lots of tips and tricks to help you ditch the sweet stuff.
27 February 2015
Electronic device, Finger, Gadget, Hand, Technology, Display device, Communication Device, Thumb, Portable communications device, Nail,

Is Facebook making you unhappy?

Using Facebook purely to see what others are up to can lead to symptoms of depression, new research claims.
26 February 2015
Product, Ingredient, Food, Produce, Natural foods, Still life photography, Whole food, Nut, Storage basket, Basket,

Cooking for vegans: 8 smart food swaps

Got a vegan coming over for dinner? These eight food swaps might come in handy.
26 February 2015
Hairstyle, Collar, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Coat, Outerwear, Jaw, Blazer, Suit,

MacGyver is coming back... as a woman

80s TV show MacGyver is set for a comeback... but this time the main character will be a woman.
25 February 2015
Blue, Floor, Flooring, Majorelle blue, Turquoise, Aqua, Teal, Azure, Electric blue, Tile,

Late night eating could make you less clever

New scientific findings could stop you reaching for that late night snack. Here's why…
25 February 2015
Food, Sweetness, Cuisine, Fruit, Dessert, Baked goods, Cake, Strawberry, Natural foods, Strawberries,

10 secrets to making the perfect chocolate cake

Find out clever ways to enhance the flavour of your chocolate cake and how to cut it perfectly with these expert tips from celebrity chocolatier Paul A Young
24 February 2015
Text, Font, Publication, Advertising, Graphic design, Graphics, Book cover, Hair coloring, Book,

Revealed: The 20 best books from the past 20 years

A list of the top twenty books from the past twenty years has just been revealed. Can you guess which book was voted the best?
23 February 2015
Textile, Red, Wallet, Carmine, Leather, Maroon, Everyday carry, Zipper, Office supplies, Stationery,

An excuse to splash out?

Finally there's some good news on the financial front! UK households are feeling better off as essential living costs start to drop.
23 February 2015
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Dog, Skin, Vertebrate, Carnivore, Mammal, Pug, Dog breed, Snout, Iris, Couch,

Clone your pet... in teddy bear form

Love your dog so much you want two of him? Rejoice! Now you can get a replica teddy bear version of your pet.
20 February 2015
Finger, Skin, Pink, Magenta, Purple, Headgear, Temple, Neck, Violet, Hair accessory,

Bug burger anyone? Britain's first insect restaurant to open

Get ready for a whole new kind of dining - insect eating! Britain's first permanent bug restaurant is due to open its doors soon. Tempted?
20 February 2015
Line, Font, Handwriting, Beige, Triangle, Calligraphy, Drawing,

Selfridges’ gender-neutral fashion pop-up to be first of many?

Selfridges is breaking new fashion ground with its gender-neutral fashion collection, Agender – and we predict other brands will soon follow suit.
19 February 2015
Liquid, Cuisine, Oyster sauce, Drinkware, Dishware, Pekmez, Condiment, Serveware, Kitchen utensil, Oil,

Soy sauce officially one of the UK's favourite condiments

Soy sauce is now just as popular as other condiments like mint and apple sauce, according to latest stats. And just so you don't run out of cooking ideas, we've pulled together some of our favourite soy sauce recipes.
19 February 2015
Building, Manor house, House, Mansion, Castle, Palace, Garden, Lawn, Stately home, Château,

13 must-visit locations for Wolf Hall fans...

Fans of Wolf Hall can live the experience for real by visiting various National Trust locations that featured on the show (and also many other well known films).
18 February 2015
Body of water, Coastal and oceanic landforms, Coast, Shore, Water, Sand, Tourism, Bay, Beach, Ocean,

10 best beaches in UK - revealed

No need to jet off to find sea, sand and a beautiful backdrop - a list of the 10 best UK beaches has just been revealed by TripAdvisor.
18 February 2015
Text, Colorfulness, Line, Font, Symbol, Rectangle, Aqua, Sign, Square, Number,

Digital skills to become as important as maths and English?

A new report calls for digital skills to join numeracy and literacy as a third core subject in schools. Read about the other proposed changes that could affect you.
17 February 2015
Brown, Lipstick, Orange, Red, Pink, Peach, Amber, Magenta, Cosmetics, Maroon,

Why everyone's buying coffee pods - and whether you should be

We're going potty for coffee pods! There's been a huge boom in sales for single-serve coffee containers. Are you missing out? Keep reading to find out if a pod machine is right for you...
16 February 2015
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Hair, Head, Nose, Lip, Cheek, Mouth, People, Fun, Hairstyle, Chin,

10 best reactions to Fifty Shades of Grey

People flocked to cinemas to see the highly anticipated Fifty Shades of Grey last weekend. But is it worth all the fuss? Here's what viewers had to say about the film...
16 February 2015
Dog breed, Dog, Vertebrate, Carnivore, Mammal, Snout, Companion dog, Liver, Sporting Group, Working animal,

Cutest ever Valentine's Day pet pictures

You showed some love for your pets this Valentine's Day by sharing your cutest pics. From adorable Dachshunds to cuddly kitties, here are some of the best.
13 February 2015
Brown, Vertebrate, Whiskers, Tongue, Tooth, Felidae, Cat, Carnivore, Facial expression, Small to medium-sized cats,

MEOW! Cat in trouble for copyright infringement

One cat's music career got off to a less than purr-fect start when it found itself caught up in a copyright row.
13 February 2015
Artwork, Illustration, Graphics, Symbol, Drawing, Painting,

Improve your posture and get up to an inch taller! Here’s how

Stop slumping because standing straight could give you some extra height, for some of us up to an inch. Learn how to boost your posture with these five expert tips.
12 February 2015
Retail, Convenience store, Supermarket, Trade, Grocery store, Drink, Aisle, Carbonated soft drinks, Shelving, Marketplace,

Couple to get married in Morrisons

Next month a Cambridgeshire couple are to marry in a place that's very close to their hearts - their local Morrisons!
12 February 2015
Arm, Hand, Elbow, Bangs, Wrist, Chest, Muscle, Long hair, Trunk, Bracelet,

I still get Bake Off fear, says last year’s contestant, Beca

In anticipation of the new celebrity version of GBBO, we talk to Great British Bake Off star Beca Lyne-Pirkis about being scared of Paul Hollywood – and why she still gets the Bake Off jitters.
11 February 2015
Whole food, Vegan nutrition, Local food, Natural foods, Produce, Food, Ingredient, Leaf vegetable, Root vegetable, Food group,

Buy fresh local goods without leaving the house

New website Bonativo is the latest way to buy locally produced foods without having to even leave the house.
11 February 2015
Eyewear, Glasses, Nose, Vision care, Eye, Sitting, Facial expression, Beard, Facial hair, Moustache,

Ed Kimber on how to succeed in the Bake Off

Previous Great British Bake Off winner Ed Kimber reveals how to succeed in the competition, the secret to a good bake and his desert island dessert.
10 February 2015
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