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Selecting the best name for your baby is a milestone every parent has to go through. However, while you might want to follow the trends of today, choosing a popular name could quickly appear outdated within just a few years. Baby expert at Formuland, Chris Smith has been monitoring trends across the years and cautioned: "When a name becomes too trendy, it loses the very quality that attracted parents in the first place. What starts as a unique choice quickly becomes ubiquitous. In five years, these names won't feel special anymore, they'll just feel very 2026."10 baby names to avoid in 2026BoysJaden (variations like Jayden, Jadon)Previously extremely popular in the "2000s and 2010s", Chris said "-aden" names are "beginning to feel rather dated" and could be "tied to [that] specific era"...

Supermarket giant Aldi has revealed the best time to do your Christmas grocery shopping this festive season, and when to avoid heading to the shops. Christmas Day is a little over a week away, which means if you haven’t picked up all of the bits and bobs you need for the festivities, it’s time to get your shopping list sorted. Whether you’re picking up something special for a Christmas party, making a last-minute outing for gifts for the family or picking up the full works for the Christmas dinner, now is the time to head out. To help you navigate the shopping chaos this festive season, Aldi has analysed shopper patterns to uncover exactly when customers should hit stores to avoid the festive chaos.With supermarkets set for one of the busiest Christmases yet, Aldi revealed the quietest ...

Choosing the right dog breed can be both thrilling and overwhelming. With hundreds of options, each with its own temperament, activity level, grooming needs, and potential health issues, finding the perfect fit requires careful consideration. While some dogs thrive in homes with children or adapt easily to a calm lifestyle, others require constant exercise, mental stimulation, or may have costly medical concerns.The reality of dog ownership is often more complex than the adorable posts we see online. That's why consulting experienced professionals and doing thorough research is essential.Dog behaviourist Casey Ray, who has nearly 30 years of experience, recently shared his insights on breeds that can be particularly challenging for the average owner.In a YouTube video, he emphasised tha...

With the current circulation of a 'superflu' that leaves people incapacitated for weeks, coupled with the ongoing threat of Covid and other viruses, concerns are rising about unwell individuals using public transport and potentially spreading infections.In response to this, one woman has shared some "controversial" advice for those who find themselves feeling unwell but still need to go to work, run errands or do their weekly shopping.Nyomi, a mum who shares content on TikTok under the handle @nomipalony, posted a video captioned: "Why I think you should wear a face covering in public if you're sick (and you can). I don't think this should be controversial, but I bet it is!"She advocates for wearing a face covering when unwell and needing to go out, aligning with current NHS guidelines....

Zoe Ball has announced she is leaving her role as presenter of her BBC Radio 2 show and will be replaced by Emma Willis. Speaking on the show, the 55-year-old said she would be leaving in the new year but will still present a number of specials on the station.As the presenter prepares to leave the much-loved weekend show, she may opt spend more time in Brighton and Hove where she relocated to in 2024. Zoe reportedly swapped her lavish £2million countryside pad in Newick in Sussex for a Brighton townhouse, right next door to her ex-husband, Norman Cook, better known as Fatboy Slim. The couple, who tied the knot in 1999 and had two children together, parted ways in 2016 and finalised their divorce in 2020.A source told Mail Online at the time: "Zoe obviously got fed up with life in the co...

Dog owners have been left worried after noticing mail arriving through their letterbox marked with a "P".While some householders have been attempting to decipher its meaning, others have expressed fears it could signal something more troubling, potentially endangering their pets.A concerned Reddit user commented: "It's what thieves use to mark your house to let others know you have expensive dogs."In contrast, another tried to lighten the mood, quipping: "Very subtle Wordle clue - takes five days then you just rearrange them. Never right."Yet there's genuinely no need for concern as it bears no connection to criminal behaviour and certainly isn't your postman's method of expressing disapproval.The "P" is in fact an essential indicator that assists your postal worker in performing their ...

When booking a flight, most people pay extra to sit next to their partner for the journey in their preferred spot on the plane.However, others choose to chance it and hope to secure everything they want without spending any extra.That's exactly what one couple tried to do on a 14-hour flight – but they "suffered" petty revenge due to their "entitled" actions.Taking to Reddit, a woman said: "So my husband (now ex) and I were one of the last to board the plane as he had misplaced his boarding pass and we had to search for it... When we got on, we were walking up the plane and could see our row."The plane was pretty much full and all settled in. A couple older than us were sat in our row of three. I checked our tickets and then asked the couple what seats they were supposed to be in, as th...

An astrology expert has revealed which zodiac signs will face the biggest challenges following next week's winter solstice. One particular sign may find themselves grappling with "old resentments" towards friends and family in the days leading up to Christmas.The winter solstice falls on December 21, marking the shortest day of the year, after which daylight hours begin to lengthen. However, astrology specialists have cautioned certain signs to proceed carefully during this transitional period. As the zodiac shifts from Sagittarius to Capricorn, the focus turns towards finances and self-reflection. Experts suggest this period will act as a "reality check" for many before the new year begins in earnest.Joanne Jones, an astrologer from Trusted Psychics, explained that the winter solstice ...

Princess Catherine is known for her classic, fuss-free style, and one of her favourite everyday bags is now 20% off. The royal has often been seen carrying the Smythson Mini Lytton crossbody, which is a small, neat leather bag that works with almost anything. Shoppers can currently get the same Mini Lytton Crossbody Bag in Ludlow for less using the code GIFT20, making it a good time to pick up a piece she regularly relies on. With the code applied, the bag is now down from £850 to £680 on the Smythson website, saving shoppers a total of £170. The Mini Lytton is crafted from soft, grained Ludlow leather, giving it a smooth, premium feel while still being durable for everyday use. Its smaller size keeps it light and easy to carry, but the structured shape helps it hold all essentials with...

Households across the UK are being urged to check their sofas this December. To be precise, people are being urged to pay attention to the positioning of their sofas to ensure they are not blocking that important household appliance: the radiator.There are several simple and cost-effective ways to ensure your home remains toasty this winter without any expenditure, and repositioning your large furniture is one such solution.We spoke to several experts to figure out how to keep radiators running efficiently and seamlessly this winter — and they all had one common piece of advice when it came to this appliance: keep sofas away from radiators.Contrary to popular belief, positioning large, clunky sofas very close to the radiators in your home will not trap the heat. Instead, it will make yo...