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Research reveals the part of the face where we all forget to apply sun cream
And it's where 10% of all skin cancers appear<p>How rigorous are you at applying sun protection? A 2017 study from the University of Liverpool found …
Skin Care9 top tips to combat allergies in the spring
Say goodbye to hay fever symptoms<p>With spring finally upon us, many allergy sufferers will be braced for a season of discomfort and suffering, as …
Biomedicine5 simple tricks to help you sleep in the heat
How to keep your body, your room and your mind cool<p>It goes without saying that we welcome the sun and everything that comes with it – the lush, green …
Watch out for the Lyrid meteor shower lighting up UK skies this weekend
Look up for a fantastic display of shooting stars<p>This weekend, astronomy lovers are in for a real treat – the Lyrid meteor shower is set to light up …
AstronomyMary Berry reveals she was arrested 25-years-ago for a hilarious reason
"It was alarming."<p>Mary Berry has revealed her darker side as she has spoken about getting arrested at an airport 25 years ago.<p>Appearing on tonight's …
Mary Berry8 ways to eat more sustainably without giving up meat
It’s all about “a less and better approach to meat and dairy”<p>You can still make a positive environmental contribution without becoming vegetarian or …
AgricultureYou'll need an IQ of 149 to get full marks in this tricky spelling test
How many questions can you get right?<p>Spelling tests may remind you of your school days, sitting in the classroom while the teacher reads out tricky …
SpellingThis is where you'll get more for your money on holiday this summer
Travelling long-haul could be the answer to cheaper holidays in 2018.<p>UK holidaymakers should consider travelling slightly further afield if they want …
Costa RicaSmeg has teamed with Dolce & Gabbana for this vibrant new cooker range
What do you think?<p>The new cooker range from Smeg and Dolce & Gabbana is bold and daring.<p>The luxury Italian appliance manufacturer and fashion …
Dolce & GabbanaThe Queen has publicly revealed her wish for Prince Charles to become Head of the Commonwealth
The leadership role is not hereditary<p>The Queen has for the first time explicitly stated that she hopes her son the Prince of Wales will succeed her …
Prince Charles8 single farmers are ready for dates on BBC Two's new rural dating programme
Inspired by Country Living's The Farmer Wants a Wife<p><b>BBC Two announce new countryside dating series inspired by Country Living magazine and The Farmer</b> …
RelationshipsThis is how to tell if your sun cream has expired
How do you actually know if that old bottle of sunscreen will still protect your skin?<p>Sun cream, as we know, is an essential when we are in the sun. …
Skin CareA Welsh schoolgirl is launching a new sheep walking business in Snowdonia
Fancy a woolly walk?<p>We’ve all heard of dog walking in the countryside, but what about sheep walking? If this sounds like your idea of fun then you're …
UK National ParksWaitrose is hiring ‘Healthy Eating Specialists’ to help shoppers choose healthier food
Would you want a personal food shopper?<p>Find it hard to stay away from the confectionary aisle? Waitrose has come up with a plan to help shoppers …
CustomersScience says you and your best friend actually do share the same brain
But you knew that already, right?<p>It's true: nobody understands you quite like your best friend. Not only do they share your passions and hobbies but …
The BrainFarmer puts up hilarious sign reminding ‘townies’ of farm animal basics
Moving to the countryside wasn’t what they expected, apparently<p>The British countryside is synonymous with green pastures, beautiful views and, of …
FarmingInstagram has just launched a new design and craft account
Design lovers, follow now!<p>Design lovers, listen up! Instagram has just launched @design, a new account exploring design and craft at Instagram and …
Social MediaBuy this entire 19th century chateau with idyllic grounds for only £800,000
Complete with most of its furnishings, including country antiques.<p>If you know a good bargain when you see one, then you’ll be sure to feel positive …
Swimming PoolsNorfolk just had its first ever alpaca auction, with a top sale of £2,300 for a three-year-old
Every animal went to a good home<p>A farm in Norfolk recently drew in crowds of 250 people. But what was the attraction?<p>It was, in fact, an alpaca …
ForestryThe Queen saddened as last remaining corgi dies
Willow had been a devoted companion to Her Majesty<p>The Queen is said to be extremely saddened by the loss of of her beloved corgi Willow - ending Her …
Buckingham PalaceNASA astronaut shares incredible picture of the Southern Lights from the International Space Station
It really is out of this world!<p>Taking the perfect photograph can be down to many factors, from using the best lighting to finding the optimum vantage …
Astronomy9 things you need to consider before mowing the lawn for the first time this year
A little prep beforehand goes a long way<p>Spring has arrived, meaning that it's time to dust off your lawnmower and gardening tools to prepare for the …
Lawn MowingMeghan Markle and Prince Harry's royal wedding perfume has the most romantic botanical story
It sounds like a lovely spring scent<p>From the lemon and elderflower wedding cake, to wild English roses, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s royal …
Royal Weddings7 things you may not know about cacti
Are all cacti prickly?<p>There's a lot more to these striking houseplants than just their prickles!<p><b>1. Are they indestructible?</b><p>No, if you've ever killed …
PlantsHere’s when the 2018 hay fever season will start and how to cope with symptoms
There are different types of pollen which affects when they will hit<p>Spring and summer are wonderful seasons, filled with blossoming flowers, sunshine …
ParticlesLonely Planet names the most stunning buildings in the world
How many have you visited?<p>To celebrate some of the world's most spectacular sights, <i>Lonely Planet</i> has rounded up 120 breath-taking buildings in a new …
European TravelLive out your fairytale dreams and get paid to live in this spectacular Cornish castle
Living in your very own castle may seem like an unrealistic dream for most of us, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible, as recent news proves…<p>The …
Queen Elizabeth IIBritish scientists may have just found an answer to the planet’s plastic crisis
Could single-use plastics soon be recycled?<p>Plastic has been in the news a lot in recent weeks, with the latest being a petition calling for crisp …
PollutionInside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's, Where the Duchess will give birth
This is what a stay includes...<p>To the average passerby, the recent touch-ups at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's in London don't mean much. Ask any royals …
PregnancyLidl's selling a rattan seat that doubles as a cool box
A summer essential?<p>After what feels like the longest winter we've <i>ever</i> endured, the sun is finally set to show its face this week with temperatures …
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