Victoria Brzezinski

London

Writer and Columnist at The Times

Writer and columnist @thetimes

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Articles

Implosion: New documentary reveals more details on the Titan submersible tragedy

2 weeks ago | canadiangeographic.ca | Victoria Brzezinski

The ocean’s depths have always held secrets — from the wreck of the Titanic to the stories that continue to unfold around it. In the summer of 2023, those depths took five lives when the Titan submersible famously imploded, making headlines around the world. OceanGate, the American company behind the Titan, had been offering submersible tours to the famous wreck since 2021. But on June 18, 2023, the company’s deep-sea expedition ended in disaster.
Are these bed bugs? Pest expert ‘Bugman’ Jones answers your questions

4 weeks ago | thetimes.com | Victoria Brzezinski

This week, the entomologist and author Richard Jones answers three pest-related questions sent in by Home readers. What is this (see photo)? I combed it out of my hair. Lolly Romate, FulhamOh dear, it’s a bedbug (Cimex lectularius). These flightless bloodsuckers hunker down during the day and come out to feed at night, leaving a series of small bloody puncture wounds because they test until they hit a good capillary.
from washing machines to air fryers

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Victoria Brzezinski
Where can I get practical advice on wall insulation?

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Victoria Brzezinski
The best home locks, doorbells and alarms to deter burglars

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Victoria Brzezinski

"It feels a bit lawless at the moment," Jenny*, a homeowner living in an east London terrace with her partner and two children, says. There has been a spike in burglaries in her neighbourhood recently. "Our neighbours were burgled during the day with no repercussions for the burglars, despite images of the offenders and addresses known of where they live," she says.
Is the landowner responsible if a tree brings down a phone line?

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Victoria Brzezinski
22 of the best Airbnbs in London

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Lucy Thackray |Victoria Brzezinski

In a big, dense city like London, it's worth stepping out of the hotel scene and living like a local, courtesy of a fabulous apartment rental. Not only will you find more spacious and unique living quarters using the likes of Airbnb, Vrbo and Plum Guide, you'll also be able to save money by self-catering; gather bespoke local tips from the property's owners; and be closer to relaxed, authentic dining scenes.
How a model became the UK's hippest flower grower

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Victoria Brzezinski
How to paint your front door

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Victoria Brzezinski
Help, my slow solicitor made me miss the stamp duty deadline

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Victoria Brzezinski

Under the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rules, the firm should aim to resolve any issues within eight weeks of the complaint being made. If, following the firm's internal complaints procedure, you remain unhappy, you can escalate your complaint to the Legal Ombudsman. The Legal Ombudsman handles complaints regarding poor service, such as slow responses and billing issues.