Marie-Claire Dorking

London

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Contributing Writer at Yahoo Life UK

Content Producer at Good Homes

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Articles

9 common decorating dilemmas solved by Interior Design Masters' Ayisha

1 week ago | goodhomesmagazine.com | Marie-Claire Dorking

Interior Design Masters is back for a sixth series and we’re already hooked. The ultimate crash course in interior design sees host, Alan Carr, welcome ten rookie designers looking for their big break in the home décor landscape. Overseen by interiors guru, Michelle Ogundehin, and several notable guest judges including Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen, the contestants cut their design teeth on weekly challenges to win a collaboration contract with John Lewis to produce their own line of home furnishings.
Mini Eggs choking warning issued to parents of young children by charity

1 week ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Marie-Claire Dorking |Charlotte Thomas

Easter is nearly here, the supermarkets are full of Easter eggs and many of children are already enjoying the odd chocolatey treat. However, a charity has warned parents to take extra care when giving young children Mini Eggs. The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) says Cadbury’s Mini Eggs could pose a choking hazard and risk to very young children. The charity has advised the pastel-hued eggs are the "perfect size" to get stuck in a young child’s throat and block their airways.
Pistachio interiors: 11 ways to get the viral look in your home

1 week ago | goodhomesmagazine.com | Marie-Claire Dorking

Pistachio is having a serious moment. While its popularity could be attributable to various factors, the viral Dubai chocolate likely has a pretty significant role to play. The luxury bar, known for its creamy pistachio filling has created something of a zeitgeist around the humble ingredient, with TikTok going nuts (pardon the pun) for all things pistachio-related – from ASMR videos of the bar’s hypnotic crunch to copycat recipes of everything from cocktails to crepes.
What to know about prostate cancer testing as 'spit test may work better'

2 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Kate Ng |Marie-Claire Dorking |Charlotte Thomas

New research has found 'wide variation' in the use of prostate cancer testing across the UK. (Getty Images)A new at-home spit test for prostate cancer may be better than current blood tests, a new study shows. The simple saliva test has been developed by experts and works by analysing genetic variants in a man's DNA. And, according to the study, it appears to work better than the current way of assessing prostate cancer risk.
Money-saving freezer tips from keeping it full to correctly storing food

2 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Marie-Claire Dorking

Maximising your freezer's potential could help you reduce food waste, eat better and save money. (Getty Images)Many of us are worried about money at the moment. While the economic uncertainty isn't something we can control, there are small steps we can all take to cut costs, from getting more savvy with your food shop to kicking some standby power habits. An easy, and instant, win is maximising your freezer's potential.
11 things George Clarke wants you to know about layout

2 weeks ago | goodhomesmagazine.com | Marie-Claire Dorking

When it comes to the interior design of your home, there’s a lot to think about. From working out the paint colours that will look best in different rooms to deciding on the overall feel you want to achieve – there are so many elements to consider. But one fundamental factor that isn’t always given the attention it needs is the layout. “Layout is unbelievably important,” George Clarke tells Good Homes. “If you don’t get the layout right nothing else feels right.
Hay fever remedies as Met Office issues red 'very high' pollen warning

3 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Marie-Claire Dorking

You can use home remedies to keep your hay fever under control. (Getty)Hay fever sufferers beware as the Met Office has issued a red very high pollen warning for the coming days meaning symptoms are likely to peak. The Met Office says pollen levels will be "very high" in three parts of the UK this weekend and high across another five as a "pollen bomb" detonates, creating misery for the estimated 10 million sufferers living with hay fever.
I donated blood, then found out I had inoperable cancer

3 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Marie-Claire Dorking

A mum has shared how she got diagnosed with incurable colon cancer after her low iron levels was spotted during a routine blood donor session. Jenny Garner, 41, a community carer for the elderly, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, was told she had dangerously low levels of iron after going to give blood in September 2024. "When I went to donate, the blood droplet didn’t sink fully, which was an indicator of low iron, but I had just enough to donate," she explains.
What is the shingles vaccine and can it protect against dementia?

3 weeks ago | aol.co.uk | Marie-Claire Dorking

Shingles is a common condition experienced by one in four in their lifetime. While most people go on to make a full recovery, in the older generation and those with a weakened immune system there can be an increased risk of experiencing some pretty unpleasant complications. That's why those eligible are offered to take up the offer of a free shingles vaccine on the NHS.
What is the shingles vaccine and can it protect against dementia?

3 weeks ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Marie-Claire Dorking

Shingles is a common condition experienced by one in four in their lifetime. While most people go on to make a full recovery, in the older generation and those with a weakened immune system there can be an increased risk of experiencing some pretty unpleasant complications. That's why those eligible are offered to take up the offer of a free shingles vaccine on the NHS.