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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Madeleine Howell
Among the many (many) quirks of British national identity is an enduring fondness for 1940s nostalgia – from street parties festooned with Union Flag bunting, to Vera Lynn records, the jitterbug, Blitz spirit, and stocking seams drawn on with eyebrow pencil. And with today marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe – when Germany surrendered unconditionally on May 8, 1945 – there’s never been a better time to get in on the act.
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1 week ago | 
telegraph.co.uk | Madeleine Howell
From Sheringham's 1940s weekend to the Goodwood Revival, the country is dappled with wonderful ways to time travel back to this charming eraAmong the many (many) quirks of British national identity is an enduring fondness for 1940s nostalgia - from street parties festooned with Union Flag bunting, to Vera Lynn records, the jitterbug, Blitz spirit, and stocking seams drawn on with eyebrow pencil.
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2 weeks ago | 
telegraph.co.uk | Madeleine Howell
White Lotus-style wellbeing resorts might seem like a money-spinning fad, but a stay at this Caribbean jewel was exactly what I neededI was sitting on a bench hanging from a majestic saman tree in a verdant botanical garden in St Lucia. It was the final day of my Caribbean "grief retreat", and I had purposely carved out this moment for myself, alone, in a peaceful place.
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1 month ago | 
telegraph.co.uk | Sarah Finley |Simon Lewis |Alan Martin |Madeleine Howell
The smart tracker sits on your finger, tracking your health including activity, stress and sleepThis article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service.
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2 months ago | 
telegraph.co.uk | Alan Martin |Madeleine Howell |Simon Lewis |Sarah Finley
The Amazon Echo Dot is a brilliant introduction to smart speakers, with surprisingly competent sound considering its small footprintOur rating: 8/10We like: Solid sound quality Cute design Built-in Alexa We don't like: The clock version is no more No wired connectivity £5 more than the previous model What is the Amazon Echo Dot 5?
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
telegraph.co.uk | Rebecca Astill |Madeleine Howell
We review the best home gym equipment, including the best rowing machines, exercise bikes, treadmills and yoga mats Rebecca Astill. Madeleine Howell 09 January 2025 3:47pm GMT This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service. How many of us still pay a membership fee for a gym we...
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
telegraph.co.uk | Madeleine Howell
We home test the best bathroom scales, including digital scales with smart technology to monitor weight change and BMI Salter and Omron both are two of the most accurate scales on the market right now This article contains affiliate links. The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. We may earn a commission when you click a link, buy a product or subscribe to a service. Bathroom scales have come a long...
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
telegraph.co.uk | Madeleine Howell |Abigail Buchanan |Kulwinder Singh Rai |Xanthe Clay
Ooni and Gozney make two of our top rated pizza ovens This article contains affiliate links.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
telegraph.co.uk | Madeleine Howell
Blake's Cottage in Felpham, where William Blake produced some of his most famous work, is in desperate need of renovation Credit: Chris Redgrave One of Britain’s most renowned heavy metal rock stars has emerged as the unlikely hero in a battle against time to save a forgotten relic of the country’s literary history, tucked away in a little-known West Sussex seaside village. Bruce Dickinson, the 66-year-old Iron Maiden frontman, has been appointed the patron of The Blake Cottage Trust. The...
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Madeleine Howell
One of Britain’s most renowned heavy metal rock stars has emerged as the unlikely hero in a battle against time to save a forgotten relic of the country’s literary history, tucked away in a little-known West Sussex seaside village.
