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Cocoon launches new ‘bed in a box’ mattress and online Sleep Squad

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It’s official—this summer has been a sleep washout, with a third of Londoners saying it’s the worst they can remember for getting a good night’s rest. Humidity, Brexit anxiety, heightened pollen levels and being generally uncomfortable means the capital’s… Read more →

How much do UK hosts make on Airbnb?

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Living life large: the basic guide to storage in a big family

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If you want to keep your home tidy and organised when you live on your own, storage is important. But when your family starts to grow and you have two, three or perhaps even more children, storage becomes imperative. A large family probably means you’ll be continuously… Read more →
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Should London follow in Paris’ footsteps? Banning older vehicles from the road

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London’s new Mayor Sadiq Khan has chosen to make an early stand on air pollution in the capital. He recently unveiled a radical raft of measures to crack down on the issue, including a headline-grabbing ‘T-charge’. The £10 toxicity levy will apply to any vehicle with… Read more →
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Festivals in figures

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With the UK festival season now well and truly underway, creative design and manufacture company Scruffy Dog Ltd (scruffydogltd.com)—who design themes and construct sets for large scale events—have created a fascinating infographic showing… Read more →

Are you buying toe-riffically good fitting shoes?

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For many of us a new pair of shoes can make us feel like a million dollars, but after a while new shoe blues can kick in… causing blisters, sore soles and corns to say the least! Cuxson Gerrard surveyed 60 podiatrists and found that 65% said they commonly advise their… Read more →
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Refresh and recharge your office

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Office workers spend as much as five years of their working lives sitting behind a desk. It’s easy to figure out that’s a lot of time being inactive. With most office workers sedentary at their desks for up to nine hours or more every day, it’s vital to do something… Read more →

London house prices: are they as expensive as we think?

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The average house price in London has now reached more than £600,000 and is continuing to rise. LSL Property Services, which released the figures, says this means prices in the capital have almost doubled since 2009. The new average—£600,625—marks… Read more →

The diamonds buying guide: how to spot a fake

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It’s important, when purchasing a piece of diamond jewellery such as a necklace, or when choosing from the different types of wedding ring such as classic or diamond set, that you select the right one and that the stone isn’t a fake. Of course, if you are buying from a… Read more →

Five ways to generate extra cash

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You don’t have to be chained to your office desk 24/7 in order to earn money. In fact, with some clever thought to the way you’re using your free time and the things you already own, you could generate some extra cash in no time. Here are five ways of doing just that…… Read more →