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The sudden stretch of milder weather so far in March appears to have prompted a seasonal wardrobe shift for Catherine, Princess of Wales. Stepping out in Leicester on Thursday to celebrate the Indian festival Holi, the royal looked radiant in an elegant cream ensemble that signalled the end of winter’s heavy tweeds and coats. Spring, it seems, has officially arrived in the Princess’s wardrobe.But while her fresh palette caught the eye, it was her handbag that truly stole the spotlight. Clutched neatly in her hand was a suede envelope bag from British label Emmy London – a design royal watchers may recognise instantly.Chic yet practical, it is little surprise the Princess continues to champion the brand. In fact, she carried this very same style during an appearance in Southport, proving...

When it comes to cooking steak, patience is key, the chef says (stock image) (Image: Getty)A professional chef has disclosed the optimal method to cook steak so it tastes "restaurant quality". On YouTube, culinary tutor Frank Proto demonstrated how to make the 'best' steak at home in a video that's been viewed over two million times.In it, he mentions there is one ingredient people typically use when seasoning steak that he labels as "horrible". Instead, he favours using an alternative food item, usually sourced at artisan food shops or online, such as Amazon.At the start of the video, he states: "We're talking how to go from a sad, grey, flabby piece of meat, to a perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked, happy piece of steak. This is Steak 101. My perfect steak is a really nice marbled pi...

View of the Union Jack Garden from above at Wentworth Castle Gardens, South Yorkshire (Image: Shared Content Unit)Many people like to express themselves when it comes to decorating their home these days. However, there's not much room for creativity in England's 'strictest' village where pretty much everything is painted green.Those who also like a kebab or fish and chips may want to avoid visiting one Yorkshire village of Wentworth too, as takeaways are banned, as are supermarkets.The historic estate village is known for its strict preservation rules managed by the Fitzwilliam Wentworth Amenity Trust.Takeways, supermarkets and 'flashing neon signs' are all banned to preserve its traditional character.Instead, dining is limited to a few traditional options like the Rockingham Arms, the ...

People have been urged to stop binning plastic food containers as they can be repurposed for a 'beautiful' purpose. The arts-and-crafts idea went viral on social media when a savvy shopper showcased how she uses her plastic waste.The tip could impress people looking for a fun activity, as people can make something 'gorgeous' to keep and save money on arts supplies. As shown in a viral TikTok video from @Tinalemac, plastic food containers commonly used by supermarkets and restaurants can be repurposed into personalised bookmarks.In her video, DIY lover Tina Le Mac recommended the idea to her 130k TikTok followers. Tina told viewers: "Don’t throw away your plastic to-go containers! Turn it into this instead. I made this bookmark fantasy themed, inspired by the Throne of Glass series I’m c...

Advice comes from Neighbourhood Coffee Roasters in Liverpool, which revealed five clever ways to reuse old coffee grounds instead of throwing them in the bin straight away. In the clip, a woman can be seen placing a small container of old coffee grounds inside her fridge as a simple approach to combat unwanted smells. The grounds reportedly help neutralise lingering odours from items such as cheese, fish or leftovers, with this uncomplicated trick involving placing the used grounds in an open container and putting it inside the refrigerator.Specialists suggest there's scientific evidence backing this. Used coffee grounds contain nitrogen and porous organic compounds, which can help absorb and capture odour molecules in a comparable way to bicarbonate of soda, according to research publi...

The woman said she'd never own one dog breed (stock photo) (Image: Getty)Choosing the right dog for your household is no easy task. Owners need to not only consider which breed they'd like to own based on their own preferences for size and temperament, but also what would be suitable for their current living situation and the environment the animal would be coming into.Households with young children need to consider breeds suitable for families, while those living in small houses or flats need to think about the size and energy levels of their dog. And if you've already got pets, you'll need to make sure you're not choosing one that's going to feel anxious or be aggressive around other animals. There's a breed to suit almost any dog lover out there, but one woman on social media has sai...

She couldn't believe what her doorbell camera said (Stock Image) (Image: Nickbeer via Getty Images)Doorbell cameras serve as incredibly useful devices for monitoring activity around your property when you're away. They provide reassurance and guarantee that should anything suspicious occur, you'll have sufficient warning to respond and prevent whatever might be planned.Nevertheless, they also record countless ordinary moments throughout the day, which can become unexpectedly hilarious.When you've got a doorbell camera installed, you'll entirely forget you're being recorded constantly, allowing you to simply carry on with your routine. And that's precisely what happened to one woman when she believed she'd spotted something unusual on her Blink Camera.Victoria Mejia's camera sent her an ...

As spring approaches, many of us are thinking about the seasonal refresh of our wardrobes with the launch of a range of new collections.Pastels such as pink are always a standout shade for the upcoming season, so when we noticed this delightful New Look Double Breasted Midi Coat on offer, we couldn't resist popping it into our online baskets.The coat, which comes in a beautiful pale pink, is currently discounted at New Look, reduced from £69.99 to £21. But there's a way for fashion fans to bag this spring essential for as little as £5. The fashionable coat is already a hit among New Look customers, earning a near-perfect review score of 4.5 out of five stars.Those curious about how to purchase the chic outerwear for less will be pleased to learn it's through an easy-to-obtain, savvy cas...

The supermarket has also announced further closures of its in-store cafés. The company confirmed that the M&S café at Barn Road, Congleton, Cheshire, will shut to accommodate expanded product ranges. Marks and Spencer's regional manager Katie Whelan said: "After reviewing our Congleton store, we are re-purposing the café space in-store to provide more product choice and improve the shopping experience. We understand this will be disappointing news for some of our customers; however, our teams will continue working hard to serve them in-store."Ensure our latest lifestyle and travel headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settingsGianina Socotinschi, Store Manag...

A celebrity line of fragrances have been issued an urgent product recall as it was found to contain ingredients that are prohibited from being sold in the UK. Earlier this week, Savers Health and Beauty announced that three perfumes from Rhianna are being recalled from shelves.Savers explained that it issued the recall of the ‘Rhianna 15ml’ fragrances as some contained ingredients which are “prohibited” from sale in the UK, these include Kiss, Riri, and Rogue. The UK Government's Office for Product Safety and Standards explained in its hazard statement: “The products present a serious chemical risk as they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial) and/or hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde. Both chemicals are prohibited in cosmetic products.“BMHCA may harm the reproduc...