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1 week ago | 
telegraph.co.uk | Aditi Sharma |Jessica Doyle |Jessica Salter |Jenny Tucker
The latest 'smart surfaces' for worktops, flooring, fabrics and more are paving the way to a home that practically cleans itselfImagine a home that cleans itself. It's a dream that feels closer to reality than ever, and it doesn't always involve robots or high-tech vacuums. Nor are we referring to white gloves and harsh chemical detergents. Ultimately, it comes down to the finishes and materials you choose for your floors, walls, surfaces and more.
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2 weeks ago | 
telegraph.co.uk | Jessica Doyle |Jessica Salter |Jenny Tucker |Holly Thomas
The British design duo Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham, aka Salvesen Graham, are known for their contemporary take on traditional English country house design - an aesthetic that combines bold colour, romantic florals and a smattering of well-chosen antiques.
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2 weeks ago | 
telegraph.co.uk | Jessica Salter |Jessica Doyle |Jenny Tucker |Holly Thomas
Soaring temperatures can play havoc with your sleep; turn your bedroom into a soothing sanctuary with this cooling collectionAfter what seems like endless grey, we've been treated to a welcome blast of sunshine with the warmest weather in April in seven years. But while ditching the jumper in the day can feel like a treat, soaring temperatures at night can play havoc with sleep.
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2 weeks ago | 
telegraph.co.uk | Jessica Doyle |Jenny Tucker |Holly Thomas |Busola Evans
Due to the lack of parking, some might question whether the shop is in fact in the wrong location; the idea, according to Ikea, is that you can go in to plan your kitchen or wardrobes, and choose the bigger pieces of furniture such as sofas and tables that you want to buy, but have them delivered rather than taking them away; a model that they hope will reach more customers in a more accessible way.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
telegraph.co.uk | Jenny Tucker
Can a couple have a happy and fulfilled relationship in a sexless marriage? They can when both partners are content with intimacy stopping at a cuddle. Maggie*, 66, and James, 62, talk about their 30-year bond and why, for them, sex isn’t a priority. *Interviewees names have been changedMaggie, a retired teacherIt’s not like sex has ever been a problem for me. When James and I first got together, I had a very healthy interest in sex and we had a fair amount of it.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
telegraph.co.uk | Jenny Tucker
George Clooney, Helen Mirren, Emma Thompson and Barack Obama are all over 60 – and ageing very well Recently there have been murmurings about what constitutes midlife. The Encyclopaedia Britannica states that middle age is “generally defined as being between the ages of 40 and 60”. While Wikipedia suggests you can’t lump oldies all together: “one study distinguishes the young-old (60 to 69), the middle-old (70 to 79), and the very old (80+). Another study’s sub-grouping is young-old (65 to...
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
telegraph.co.uk | Jenny Tucker
Changes in weather, when temperatures heat up or the central heating goes on, can exacerbate the problem Credit: Getty They may be miniscule but they can cause major disruption. Moths are determined creatures and a pest to obliterate. Cashmere, wool, silk, fur, leather, your carpet, the bread in your pantry… they love it all. And they don’t discriminate. A recent news story reported how a Georgian oligarch’s daughter was suing a high-end property developer for £36 million after she discovered...
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
telegraph.co.uk | Jenny Tucker
The act of getting wet clothes dry indoors creates the perfect atmosphere for mould spores to multiply It’s a losing battle attempting to dry clothes indoors throughout the winter months. Not only does your wash load seem to remain permanently clammy, it can also end up with that distinctive aroma of a sodden dog crossed with trainer socks. But worse, the very act of getting wet stuff dry creates the perfect atmosphere for mould spores to multiply. To avoid whiffy washing and a damp home,...
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Jenny Tucker
The two-time Olympic gold medallist is fronting a campaign to get us all talking about difficult topics - Helen Rose/PAGenerate Key TakeawaysRebecca Adlington is a national treasure. A former Olympic swimmer, who won double gold and double bronze for her country, she captivated audiences this year at the Paris Olympics with her down-to-earth presenting style and tears of emotion when fellow swimmer, Adam Peaty, narrowly missed out on the top prize.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
telegraph.co.uk | Jenny Tucker
The four biggest killers of men tend to be heart failure, lung and prostate cancer and suicide It might not come as a huge surprise that most men don’t relish going to the doctor. But a new study from researchers at the University of Chicago has revealed that being too “manly” about your health can be life-threatening. The data shows that the need for men to appear self-reliant and strong is holding them back from seeking medical help, and even when they do get a diagnosis, they don’t always...
