Jenny Tucker

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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.