As foreign travel is curbed and staycations become more popular many investors are eyeing holiday lets as a potentially lucrative safe haven for their cash. Fears of snap travel bans and quarantine rules have led to a boom in UK tourism as holidaymakers flock to Britain’s rural hotspots and beachfronts. This has led to a … Read more
Not long after Tamsin Calidas and her husband, Rab, decided to sell their home in London and buy a derelict croft on a small Hebridean island, their estate agent gave them a warning. ‘Island life . . . it’s different. It’s not for everyone,’ she said. Tamsin would have plenty of time to reflect on … Read more
Swapping ozone-depleting chemicals for more ‘environmentally friendly’ alternatives has inadvertently allowed other harmful compounds to contaminate our food and water supplies Chlorofluorocarbons were restricted in the 1980s due to their impact on ozone Researchers say the compounds used as an alternative could be just as bad Unlike CFCs the new compounds don’t break down in … Read more
Tenant gives her housing association flat a new lease of life with a white-washed vinyl floor, chandelier and a plush pink rug – and it cost just £250 Thrifty mother revealed she transformed her family living room for just £250 Laura Stockdale, from Sussex, who shares two daughters with her fiance Took to Facebook group … Read more
Britons are turning away from social media and embracing more traditional forms of communication during the coronavirus lockdown, a new survey suggests. Compared with the anxiety-inducing experience of posting updates on Facebook and Instagram, two thirds of adults still think sending a hand-written message is the best way to keep in touch. In a poll … Read more