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Why you should start baking sweet treats in the air fryer
This simple recipe for marble cake in the air fryer will start you on a new baking journey. The air fryer revolution is well and truly...


Plastic Free July: How to do your bit in the garden
Small changes can make a difference. Want to be part of the solution to plastic pollution? With Plastic Free July upon us, there are easy...


How to get a garden room installed – and what it will cost
Give your garden a golden ticket with some extra living space, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Echoing everything we love about the British...


BBQ jerk chicken recipe
Cooking jerk chicken on the BBQ takes it to the next level, adding a new dimension of smoky deliciousness. “Jerk chicken is a popular...


Naomi Campbell’s stylish life in layers as she celebrates 40 years in fashion at the V&A
Ahead of the V&A opening its multifaceted exhibition, NAOMI – we uncover the model’s most iconic layered looks. The V&A is launching a...


As LGBT+ hate crime rises – how can allies help?
LGBT+ anti-abuse charity Galop says demand for support spikes during Pride season. Pride season may be a time of celebration for the...


BBQ crumpets with charred pineapple and caramel dessert recipe
If you’ve never cooked dessert on a BBQ, now’s the time to try. “These crispy caramelised sugary-buttered crumpets remind me a little of...


Visit Cardiff Bay this summer
Looking for the perfect summer escape, then head to Cardiff Bay this summer for lots of family fun. Pack your sunscreen, throw on your...


War Horse returns to Wales Millennium Centre in 2025
The National Theatre’s global smash-hit production of War Horse, the unforgettable theatrical event based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved...


How can first-time buyers get ahead in the tough property market?
Property and mortgage experts offer their tips to cash-strapped would-be homeowners. The affordability squeeze on potential first-time...


How to add style to your home with juicy sunshine hues
We’re loving lemon, lime and tangy tangerine for the feel-good factor, says Sam Wylie-Harris. If you’re tempted by the idea of saturating...


5 ways to feel beach body ready – exactly as you are
Psychologists share simple ways to feel more confident, because every body is a beach body. By Camilla Foster. Blue skies, beaches and...


Princess of Wales wears monochrome Jenny Packham for Trooping the Colour
Kate and her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, were out for the Trooping the Colour ceremony. The...


Penarth Summer Festival and Downhill Derby is back for 2024
Mark your calendars for another spectacular Penarth Summer Festival and Downhill Derby, taking place on the 13th July 2024, 12 – 8pm....


Tom Kerridge’s raspberry ripple ice cream recipe
If you’ve never made your own ice cream, now’s the time to start. “This make-ahead dessert will delight guests at the end of a summer...


Why a market town where elephants once roamed is shaping up to be a top destination for families
Joes Sene takes his family and pet dog on a short break to Bishop’s Castle. Tucked into the Shropshire Hills, Bishop’s Castle is the...


Tom Kerridge’s grilled goat’s cheese salad recipe
Take your salad game to the next level with grilled goat’s cheese. “Grilled goat’s cheese and beets make a great duo in this...


Hotel chic: How to create and enjoy ‘everyday luxury’ at home
Style up your space for the look of luxe with these expert tips, says Sam Wylie-Harris. No longer just for vacations, if a luxurious...


Tom Kerridge’s chicken traybake recipe
Chef Tom Kerridge dubs this dish an “easy midweek meal”. “Nothing beats a chicken traybake for a quick and easy midweek meal,” says chef...


Summer reads for the holiday season
Escape with the best of the bunch of new reads out this summer. Pop these books in your suitcase this summer (Alamy/PA) If you’ve already...
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