Author: Lucy Contrino

Every 164 seconds, a home in the UK is burgled, equating to 526 burglaries daily. Alarmingly, 70% of these break-ins occur through doors, making them the primary entry point for criminals. Despite many homeowners believing they have adequate security, burglars can force their way into a weak door in under 10 seconds—often without making a sound. Now, Furniture in Fashion, Home Item experts, are warning homeowners to rethink their front door security and take action to reinforce their homes against opportunistic thieves. How Burglars Are Getting In While many homeowners focus on high-tech security solutions, the reality is that a poorly…

Experts reveal the neglected areas of your kitchen cleaning routine as nearly half of people don’t clean chopping boards and knives correctly Cleaning and catering experts have revealed the items in your kitchen which are most overlooked when it comes to your cleaning routine. From cabinet handles contaminated with bacteria to pathogens in your oven gloves, deep cleaning the lesser-known parts of your kitchen is crucial to avoid the spread of germs, cross contamination and more. In light of this, Rachael Kiss from Alliance Online, who specialises in commercial cleaning supplies shares the parts of your kitchen you should never overlook with…

A hair transplant surgeon has warned that your daily tuna sandwich could be accelerating hair loss due to high mercury levels. Dr. Mehmet Erdogan, Co-Founder and Hair Transplant Surgeon at Smile Hair Clinic, revealed that consuming tuna regularly exposes people to dangerous levels of mercury that can damage hair follicles. “That tuna sandwich you have every day might be the culprit for your receding hairline,” Dr. Erdogan said. “A study from 2019 has found that high mercury dietary intake via tuna consumption has caused hair loss for a 43-year-old woman.” According to the hair expert, eating just one tuna sandwich daily increases…

Most people don’t think twice about their showerhead—until water starts spraying in all directions or the pressure suddenly drops. But by then, the damage is already done. According to Plumbworld’s bathroom experts, your showerhead should be cleaned at least once a month—but most people leave it far longer. The result? A hidden breeding ground for bacteria, limescale, and mold. Here’s a week-by-week breakdown of what happens when you neglect cleaning your showerhead—and why waiting too long could impact your health, water pressure, and even your plumbing. Week 1 – The Build-Up Begins Even if your showerhead looks clean, minerals from hard…

Most people assume that hotel rooms and Airbnbs are private spaces, but as a private investigator, I’ve seen firsthand how hidden cameras and surveillance devices are being secretly installed in accommodations across the UK. While some security cameras are legally used for property protection, I’ve handled cases where guests discovered recording devices in places they should never be—pointing at beds, bathrooms, and even changing areas. If you notice certain warning signs, you could be in a room that’s being watched. According to Online Spy Shop, a leading expert in counter-surveillance, there are certain red flags that every traveler should know. If…

Kirkton Farm is set to welcome more than 800 visitors as it opens its gates to the public for the very first time on Sunday 8 June, taking part in the national Open Farm Sunday initiative. This marks a major milestone for the Aberdeenshire farm, offering a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to experience life on a working farm. Organised by LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming), Open Farm Sunday offers families and individuals the chance to explore where their food comes from, discover how it’s produced, and meet the people at the heart of it all – the…

EdTech Leader Recognised Again for Innovation, Impact and Sector Support London, United Kingdom – 20 May 2025. Spires, a trailblazer in the online education sector, is proud to announce its nomination as a finalist in two headline categories at the 2025 National Tutoring Awards: Technology Tools for Tuition Tuition Partner of the Year This marks the second consecutive year Spires has been recognised by The Tutors’ Association for its outstanding contribution to educational outcomes and technological advancement within tutoring. “We are honoured to be recognised once again by The Tutors’ Association,” said Dr. Leo Evans, CEO and Co-Founder of Spires…

If the idea of holidaying with your entire extended family makes you instinctively reach for a gin and tonic, you’re not alone. The reality of a multigenerational getaway of grandparents, toddlers, teens, in-laws, and adult siblings all under one roof, can be challenging. But according to research led by Brooks B. Gump, a public health professor at Syracuse University, taking time off can significantly improve your physical health. His team found that people who go on holiday experience a 25% drop in metabolic syndrome risk, a group of conditions that raise the chances of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.…

Cowboy steaks are the latest meat dish to surge in popularity in the UK with online searches for both “cowboy steak recipe” and “how to cook cowboy steak in the oven” soaring by more than 5,000% over the last 30 days. But what actually is a cowboy steak? According to experts at online butcher Campbells Meat, a cowboy steak is typically a thick-cut, bone-in ribeye steak. It’s normally at least 1-2 inches thick and comes from the rib primal of the cow, similar to a classic ribeye steak. It gets its name due to the bone remaining in the cut which gives…

Commuting is getting pricier across the UK, and some areas are feeling the pinch more than others. New research from price comparison site WhatPrice.co.uk reveals just how much location can affect your travel costs, with fuel prices, journey lengths, and access to petrol stations all playing a role. East Hertfordshire tops the list, where a combination of high fuel prices and long daily drives makes it the costliest place to commute in the country. The research analysed commuting expenses across the UK by examining five key factors: E10 petrol prices, B7 diesel prices, average travel distance to work, and the number of fuel stations per…