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
You ordered 16 quilted toilet rolls, we’re delivering an LED home bulb instead! Supermarkets struggling to keep up with soaring delivery demands are swapping out essentials for some very unusual alternatives Customers have taken to social media to show the bizarre items they have got One man’s grandparents were sent an LED bulb instead of … Read more
Swapping small amounts of meat for vegetarian substitutes can reduce the risk of an early death by up to half, a study has found. Researchers analysed the diets of 37,000 American adults, finding protein for plant sources could help people live longer. Replacing five per cent of total meat calories per day, around 100 calories … Read more