Tyler Sonson

Oct 15, 2024 | express.co.uk | Sarah Barltrop |Tyler Sonson

I'm an American trying Greggs for the first time - one item was like eating cat foodAn American living in London made his first visit to a national icon Greggs, and his review was far from complimentary An American living in London took his first visit to a national icon - not Harrods nor Buckingham Palace, but another unmissable UK landmark: Greggs.

Oct 15, 2024 | mirror.co.uk | Tyler Sonson |Charlotte Gosling

There's no question that Greggs is quintessentially British. It's unlikely that you'll walk down a UK high-street without seeing one. The bakery chain first opened in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1951. But despite the fact there are 2,450 outlets here in Blighty, you won't find it overseas. That means visiting Greggs has become quite the novelty for people visiting the UK. What's more, it can be quite the experience for people who move here permanently. So what do expats make of Greggs?

Oct 1, 2024 | express.co.uk | Tyler Sonson

Banish limescale from your kettle in seconds with magic liquid – not vinegarDesperate to rid her kettle of limescale, a savvy woman took to social media to share the 'must buy' liquid descaler that she used to clean it. 18:00, Tue, Oct 1, 2024 | UPDATED: 18:01, Tue, Oct 1, 2024 Link copied Bookmark Kettle with limescale (stock) (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Noticing a strange, chalky taste in your morning cuppa? It's likely just limescale build-up.

Oct 1, 2024 | mirror.co.uk | Tyler Sonson

Is your morning brew starting to taste chalky? Don't fret – it's probably just limescale. The off-white residue that forms on the inside of your kettle, known as limescale, is composed of calcium and magnesium. You could be thinking, 'Is my health at risk?', but don't worry. Zoe Ralph at Thames Water says: "Limescale found in hard water is not harmful to drink, in fact some prefer the taste compared to soft water. Hard water is known to be beneficial for health.