Rachel Moss

Nov 18, 2024 | metro.co.uk | Rachel Moss

Weather warnings are in place as a cold snap sweeps across the UK this week, and pet owners need to keep an eye on the temperature. A blast of Arctic air is sweeping across the nation, with nighttime lows of -7°C in this Scottish highlands and an alarming combination of ice and snow elsewhere. While walking your dog in the cold is generally okay, you'll need to take some extra precautions if venturing out in the chilliest areas. Here's what you need to know. When is it too cold to walk your dog?

May 4, 2024 | metro.co.uk | Rachel Moss

London might be the land of excitement and opportunity, but one thing we can (almost all) agree on, is that it's certainly not relaxing. Instead, those burned out by the rat race might want to head down to Bournemouth, which has been named the 'laid back capital' of the UK. Bournemouth's seven miles of beaches and warm microclimate seem to be a recipe for contentment, with the Dorset county scoring high on happiness and low for anxiety among residents.

May 3, 2024 | metro.co.uk | Rachel Moss

London might be the land of excitement and opportunity, but one thing we can ( almost all) agree on, is that it's certainly not relaxing. Instead, those burned out by the rat race might want to head down to Bournemouth, which has just been named the 'laid back capital' of the UK. Bournemouth's seven miles of beaches and warm microclimate seem to be a recipe for contentment, with the Dorset county scoring high on happiness and low for anxiety among residents.

Mar 22, 2024 | metro.co.uk | Rachel Moss

What's cosy, convenient and cheaper than my daily commute? A stay in an award-winning London hotel, apparently. Hub by Preminer Inn, a little-known offshoot to the superbrand, was recently crowned the UK's best hotel chain, with rooms in the capital starting at just £42 per night. Intrigued by the hype, an easy commute and that unbelievably low price tag, I decided to check into the West Brompton branch for a night, just 12 minutes from Metro's High Street Kensington office.

Mar 15, 2024 | metro.co.uk | Rachel Moss

At seven months pregnant, I looked up at the summit of Helvellyn, the third highest peak in England, and realised I'd been, shall we say, optimistic. When you google the 'best babymoon locations in the UK', the Lake District frequently appears, but these guides don't usually recommend a scramble that's 950 metres above sea level. We didn't intend to attempt the notoriously difficult climb, but when I spotted the trail's sign by chance, the avid, pre-pregnancy hiker in me got carried away.