Features
Behind the Scenes – Roll up, roll up!
The circus world celebrated its 250th birthday this year. We take a peek into the wonderful world of Zippos – the biggest circus in the UK
The Best of Everything – Tried and Tested
Save yourself time and hassle if you’ve got to buy a festive necessity at this time of year. We’ve done all the legwork and internet searching to find you the very best items around!
The easy and professional way to remove unwanted hair – at home
no!no!® has found a way to revolutionize the hair-removal industry by bringing you professional results in the comfort of your own home with the ultimate hair-removal device!
The high life
Whether you’re new to skiing or a seasonal regular, Vermont in New England has much to offer. What’s more, says Tori Hywel-Davies, its surrounding areas are alive with fantastic things to do and places to go
Tried and Tested – Slow cookers
Whether you are a gourmet or an occasional cook, it seems the humble slow cooker is back in vogue. And as you can just throw in your ingredients, put the lid on and return hours later to a fully cooked meal, what's not to love? See which brand would be best for you.
Tried and Tested – Electric Blankets
The latest products are extremely safe when they are used correctly and hugely economical, saving on heating bills at this time of year, but which one is best for you if you have a memory foam mattress, need dual controls or automatic switch-off?
Ragdale Hall – behind the scenes
We find out what goes on behind the scenes to make everyone’s stay such a magical experience
Sober for October?
The wonders of giving up alcohol this October, as well as contributing towards a fantastic cause, there are also a number of health and lifestyle benefits attributed to ditching the booze for a month.
For Greener Living
Written in support of WWF, this book offers simple advice to help save the planet
Be Smart
Kirstie Allsopp, Phil Spencer and Susan Calman have been campaigning for a cleaner, greener, smarter Britain
Tried and Tested – hot cloth cleansers
Using a hand-hot cloth or flannel to remove cleansing oil, balms or creams daily has become increasingly popular for its effectiveness at removing make-up and grime and for leaving skin feeling clean and soft afterwards. Using a washable flannel also cuts down on the use of wipes being thrown away, too. But with so many new products on the market, which one is best for you?
Tried and Tested – Heated Airers
This time of year always brings the challenge of how to dry the washing when it’s cold and wet outside. If you don’t want to hang clothes over your radiators or use your tumble dryer every day, a heated airer might be the answer. We looked at which were the best items in terms of practicality and economy for you.
