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The stunning piece, which previously belonged to Queen Elizabeth but originally came from Queen Alexandra’s jewellery collection, features a large round-cut aquamarine set in an upside-down heart, from which a heart-cut aquamarine surrounded by diamonds is suspended.According to jewellery experts, the brooch - estimated to cost £195,000 - also holds sentimental value for the royal in the absence of her husband as aquamarines "symbolise a happy and committed married life".Zack Stone, of jewellers Steven Stone, said: "Queen Camilla's sizeable brooch featured a large round cut aquamarine set in an upside down heart, from which a heart cut aquamarine surrounded by diamonds is suspended. Though it's said to have belonged to Queen Elizabeth II, the brooch originally came from Queen Alexandra'...

Speaking on Instagram, she said: "Condensation is a natural build-up of moisture in the air, most rooms in the home get it but bedrooms in the morning, kitchens, and bathrooms are usually affected more."She added that if you left it alone it "can cause black mould and a build-up."So what is the trend that people have been following online?It turns out they've been using dish soap to tackle condensation in the windows of their homes.But it seems to be doing more harm than good, Sarah explained: "It will repel the water and on the face of it it will look like your windows are condensation-free but that’s not the truth."The condensation will have to go somewhere and if it’s not on the glass it will gather on walls, ceilings, and sills causing faster mould build-up and damp patches."Instead...

Queen Camilla looked stunning yesterday as she attended the Cheltenham Festival for "Style Wednesday".Camilla oozed elegance in a green long coat by Anne Valentine, which she paired with a vibrant floral scarf and her signature faux fur hat from Lock & Co (£375).The Queen also donned her much loved Russell & Bromley Dressage knee-high black suede boots (£475) and the Demellier Mini Venice bag in Forest Grain (£370).She accessorised her look with a pair of black leather gloves and gold earrings. But it was the Queen's brooch that caught the attention of many royal watchers as it paid tribute to a former King of England.The eye-catching piece is shaped like a horseshoe and features diamond-set letters that spell out the name Minoru – alongside three round-cut rubies and four round...

The supermarket giant has announced plans to expand its store portfolio across the UK.John Lewis, which is in a retail partnership with Waitrose, revealed that the firms latest profits would be used to freshen up its grocery stores.It comes after the company reported a pre-tax annual profit of £56million compared with a £234million loss the year before.While staff will pass up a bonus as a result, customers will benefit from newly refurbished Waitrose branches.The group plans to overhaul 80 supermarkets in addition to opening a string of new branchesAccording to the John Lewis Partnership, this would allow for "continued improvement" in profit this year.Some stores have already been given a makeover, including the oldest Waitrose branch, which opened in 1945.After being closed for six w...

Last time ALDI released its barbecue pizza oven, which is very similar to the popular Ooni pizza oven, it sold out in a flash. But the good news is that the budget-friendly supermarket has announced the exact date the pizza oven will return - and it's just in time for summer.Perfect for alfresco dining, ALDI's best-selling pizza oven will return to shelves on March 21, 2024. However, if the last release of the item is anything to go by, you'll want to speed along to your closest ALDI store. An ALDI spokesperson urged: "Shoppers better be quick if they want a pizza the action as with all Specialbuys once they’re gone, they’re gone."The pizza oven truly is a "special buy" with an incredible price tag. Pizza ovens from the well-loved brand Ooni retail from while Dunelm offers a cheaper alt...

High-end beauty brands can be expensive, and for those who want to find their new favourite, a beauty box is a good way to save money.The set contains six products in total, four of which are full-sized, and with over 500ml of product in total, they're likely to last a while.Full contents include:⦁ Full-size Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+™, 125ml⦁ Full-size Take The Day Off™ Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes and Lips, 125ml⦁ Full-size All About Clean™ Liquid Facial Soap in Mild, 200ml⦁ Full-size High Impact™ Mascara in Black, 3.5g⦁ Travel-Size All About Eyes™ eye cream, 5ml⦁ Travel-Size Quickliner™ for Eyes Intense eyeliner in Black, 0.14gThe highest value item is the Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+™, which is worth £37 and helps provide up to eight hours of hydra...

Costa Coffee has been a staple on British high streets since 1971 when the first roastery was established in Lambeth, London.Since then the cafe chain has expanded worldwide but remains a go-to for many Britons seeking a caffeine fix.With more than 2,600 branches in the UK, there's a high chance most people will live near a Costa Coffee, including locals in Uppingham, Rutland.However, residents who frequent the town centre site will soon bid farewell to it after the chain confirmed that it would close.The High Street West cafe, in Uppingham, will close its doors for good in just months.A spokesperson for Costa Coffee said: "We can confirm that our Costa Coffee store on High Street West, Uppingham, will be closing its doors for trade in May. All team members will be re-deployed to other ...

Four in 10 people blame their other half for an interrupted night’s sleep – with snoring, restlessness, and duvet hogging among the chief disturbances. Research of 2,000 adults, who share a bed with their partner, revealed more than a quarter of couples don’t go to bed at the same time.And use of electronic devices when trying to nod off, as well as sleep talking, and lighting up the room late at night, were other disruptions regularly encountered.But while 36 percent reckon technology negatively impacts their sleep, with blue light from devices and the TV being on said to be issues, 35 percent believe it can have a positive impact – using relaxation apps, podcasts, and white noise machines to help them nod off.One in three don’t think they get enough quality sleep each night, with resp...

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A woman has discovered a simple trick that could get rid of bad smells from your washing machine.One of the most frequently used appliances in the house, the washing machine is vital for making sure our clothes, sheets, and towels stay clean.But if you don't clean your washing machine, it can start to smell. This means your clean clothes might not smell nice at all.The Daily Record says that the wet inside of the washing machine can make clothes smell old and grim. One lady who tried lots of ways to clean her washing machine asked for help on Facebook.She wrote on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks page, which is named after Sophie Hinchliffe. Sophie is famous on Instagram for cleaning and sharing cool tips, reports Birmingham Live.Her message said: "Help! My washing machine stinks....