More rubbish is produced at Christmas than any other time of year. Here’s how to dispose of it responsibly ‘Tis the season of excess: Food, drink … and rubbish. We diligently recycle throughout the year, but at Christmas the level of waste goes up a notch or two. Or three. That’s 30per cent more …
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Continue readingThey may make you groan and chuckle in equal measure, but Christmas cracker jokes are part of the festive fun It’s Tom Smith’s fault. After adopting the French idea of wrapping sugared almonds in fancy paper, the London confectioner decided, in the late 1840s, to expand his market from the discerning Victorian gents who …
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Continue readingNeed a festive fillip? Kickstart your Christmas morning with a classy cocktail The turkey’s in the oven, the sprouts are ready and the potatoes have been blanched ready for roasting. What’s next on the Christmas Day to-do list? Well, if all’s going to plan it might be time for a quick tipple or a …
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Continue readingThere are so many traditions at this time of year, but do we know how they originated? Here are a few … It’s Christmas, a time of joy, thanksgiving and a whole host of traditions whose origins and significance have been lost over the centuries. For example, why is Christmas Day on December 25th? …
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Continue readingSelfless acts of courage highlighted in emotional ceremony While Lewis Hamilton took the plaudits for being named the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday, it was the undercard of award winners who provided a heartwarming glow to the scaled-back ceremony. Hamilton, the 35-year-old formula One star from Stevenage who equalled Michael Schumacher’s record …
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Continue readingOnly barriers to home sale process remain self-isolation or quarantine Amendments to the three-tier system have left anxious homeowners wondering if they will have to postpone their house moves until the Government signals an end to the restrictions imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19. However, the good news is that the housing market in …
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Continue readingOur gorgeous guide to some special Chrismas recipes that will get your guests excited this festive season… Cranberry and sage sausage rolls These flavourful treats are perfect to have on the side throughout the holiday season… Ingredients: 375g pack ready-rolled puff pastry ½ small garlic clove 1 beaten egg, to glaze …
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Continue readingRightmove’s latest house price index shows a property price increase next year Residential property prices are set to increase next year, according to Rightmove’s latest house price index. The property portal forecasts a 4% rise in 2021, which has surprised some who expected the market to slow after the expiry of the Stamp Duty …
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Continue readingKingfisher sightings have increased in London over the last two decades thanks to ongoing efforts to rewild the city’s waterways According to a report by the Catchment Partnership in London group (CpiL), which manages the city’s rivers, sightings of the orange and bluebirds have increased by 450 per cent since 2000, compared to the …
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Continue readingFollow these handy tips to make sure Santa is the only one getting into your home during the festive season Even though COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns mean we are spending more time at home this year it is best not to become too complacent when it comes to protecting our property, particularly during and immediately …
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Continue readingSome associate the Christmas period with family time. Others think of more religious connotations. And some look forward to the festive period because it signals the beginning of the World Darts Championship. So as we near the festive period, let’s look ahead to what the biggest tournament in Darts has to offer. What are …
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Continue readingA long-lost, cut song from the Christmas classic will be reinstated in all new copies just in time for Christmas The Muppet Christmas Carol movie is one of those, warms-your-bones, perfect festive family watches that gets better with time, and this week it was confirmed that the ballad, When Love is Gone, which was …
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Continue readingGuild chief ‘encouraged’ by responses but wants industry to push for deadline date move The property industry is being urged to continue lobbying MPs in an attempt to persuade the Government to extend the Stamp Duty holiday, which will currently expire on March 31. The Guild of Property Professionals, along with other industry bodies, …
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Continue readingNo need to feel guilty about buying the latest console for Christmas this year as Oxford study shows gamers report greater wellbeing For decades, video games have had a bad press. But now studies show that all that time your kids (or even you) spend on a computer console actually benefits mental health. So …
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Continue readingWhen it comes to Christmas day, once the dinner is finished, attention usually turns to gathering round the telly and discovering what festive specials are on offer. So here are our top picks for Christmas day viewing. Doctor Who The Doctor Who Christmas special has been an institution of the Christmas day schedule ever …
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