[ Cities hog the attention when it comes to tourism trends. Gentrified villages take the rest. But most people actually live, work and, arguably, play in the bits in-between. In our work-from-home world, some suburbs are building on their heritage to provide alternative spaces for culture, cuisine, good living and clean air. Here are five … Read more
[ Supermarkets saw their highest level of transactions in December since 2019, with promotions boosting sales. Customers made a total of 488 million grocery trips during the four weeks ending 24 December, according to market research firm, Kantar. Some £13.7bn was spent despite food price inflation falling at its fastest level ever to 6.7 per … Read more
[ Experts have recently uncovered a bird displaying both male and female characteristics, marking the second recorded instance of such a gender mix, which is considered exceptionally rare.This anomaly is attributed to the bird’s early development, involving genetic-level changes leading to the differentiation of cells into both male and female characteristics, resulting in a bilateral … Read more
[ The search for low-cost holidays stepped up a gear in 2023. Going all-inclusive, travelling in the shoulder season and house swapping were among the tactics many Britons used to control their budgets. Related Article This year is set to bring a similar focus on cheaper travel as living costs remain steep. On 1 January, … Read more
[ Welcomed the new year with a little too much gusto? If so, you may want to start your day with a jolt of caffeine from your favorite coffee spot and you’ll be glad to know Starbucks is open on New Year’s Day. Most Starbucks locations will be open Jan. 1, 2024 but hours will … Read more
[ If there’s one thing we associate with the week between Christmas and New Year, it’s leftovers. Whether it’s turkey curries or stuffing sandwiches, making use of that excess food is the name of the game, but it’s important to know how to do so safely. Here’s everything you need to know about storing and … Read more
[ If there’s one Christmas scene every family knows all too well, it’s a living room covered in scraps of wrapping paper once the present frenzy has subsided. In the UK, we throw away 227,000 miles of wrapping paper each year, which is enough to wrap around the world more than eight times, according to … Read more
[ In our new weekly series, readers can email in with any financial dilemma and enter the Money Moral Maze. Are your friends racking up big drinks tabs and then trying to split the bill equally, is your partner spending overspending on your joint account? No matter your dilemma, email in anonymously, and i‘s money … Read more
[ West Bengal Holiday List 2024: The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has released the holiday schedule for the upcoming academic year. One can check the holiday list by visiting the official website of the Board at wbbse.wb.gov.in. For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website of the West … Read more
[ Dear Amy: A few weeks ago, I returned from an enjoyable touring vacation. The scenery and the attractions were wonderful. There was only one problem – one of my fellow travelers. This person spent the entire vacation stating her obnoxious political views. Since I was sitting near her on the bus, I asked to … Read more
