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AriesYou might not anticipate a great day after a restless night, but you are in for a surprise. Unexpected visitors will cheer you, making you feel more lively and social. Are you single? Love is in the air. A fun date will show you that there's more to life than just work.TaurusIt will be up to you to act quickly when the chance to travel arises. Stay flexible and don’t fall back on your usual habit of finding excuses why you can’t be spontaneous. You might also take this chance to smooth out a past disagreement that has been causing problems between you and a neighbour.GeminiEvents going on around you will keep you on your toes. A new friendship is going well and could bring some nice surprises, maybe even a romantic one. An invitation to lunch will make your day even brighter. Meeti...

Marks and Spencer have launched a furniture sale with up to 40% everything from bed frames to wardrobes. Garden furniture is also included in the offer so you can update your outdoor space for less.A good quality garden table could set you back a fair amount so getting one while it's on sale is a smart idea. The M&S Marlow Lift Up Rattan Effect Garden Coffee/Dining Table is normally £299, however it has been discounted to £179.40. Saving shoppers £119.60, the garden table looks super stylish thanks to the trendy rattan finish. The glass surface also means it is easily wipeable should you spill any drinks. One feature that truly makes this garden table stand out from the crowd is that it can be used as a coffee table or easily raised up to use as a dining table, thanks to the clever ...

Percentages don’t need to be a headache to solve if you know the right tricks.Many of us hated maths at school, and if you’re not in a job that requires you to use the quadratic formula or calculate the area of a triangle, then you might be thinking that your GCSE maths exam taught you nothing that you use daily.As much as we might hate to admit it, however, there are some areas of maths that we do use pretty often. One of those is percentages.If you’ve ever been to a shop that’s offering a percentage discount, it can sometimes take a while to work out how much your goods are actually going to cost.But there is an easy way to work out potentially puzzling percentages in mere seconds without a calculator.In a video shared on TikTok by maths teacher Sarah Nichols, she revealed that percen...

A genius mattress tip is "changing lives for the better" by ensuring that fitted sheets stay put throughout the night.In a now viral Twitter post, a savvy social media user urged people to "stop the madness" of dealing with fitted sheets that constantly slip off. They divulged a simple yet game-changing method to keep those pesky corners in place, much to the delight of restless sleepers everywhere.The solution has been hailed as a revelation, with numerous individuals confirming its effectiveness. They've expressed astonishment at how such a straightforward trick can be so transformative.The originator of the hack emphasized it's all about "about being kind to yourself" and the results seem to speak for themselves.The tweet, which has amassed 81k likes and thousands of shares, advised:...

High street retailer White Stuff has impressed shoppers with a linen dress that's perfect for the British summer. The flattering Beth Linen Blend Shirt Dress, £85, features white stripes against blue - and it's the ultimate Wimbledon-ready piece. With its fitted silhouette, the item is part of White Stuff's latest summer collection. It has certainly caught the attention of shoppers and the black version is nearly sold out online.The shirt style is undoubtedly flattering on all body types, as well as being timeless enough to wear year after year. The striped pattern and tie belt at the middle help create the illusion of a "slimmer waist" and "hourglass silhouette". Shoppers have not held back in praising the design as the dress has collected numerous positive reviews. One delighted custo...

A new alert by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has detailed issues with three tea loose leaf tea products sold in TK Maxx and Homesense.The FSA issues product withdrawal notices and food recalls information to inform consumers about food problems.In this case, a range of organic premium leaf teas by Kintra Foods was found to pose a risk to customers.A statement from the FSA read: "TK Maxx and Homesense are recalling selected batches of Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas because some of these products have been found to contain insects."The products were sold in TK Maxx and Homesense stores between April and June 2024.Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas – SleepyPack size: 40gBatch codes: 6058, 6102 and 6125The products are no longer listed on TK Maxx's website and have since been ...

Sarah Ferguson channeled Holly Willoughby's chic style by stepping out in the same LK Bennett tea dress Holly has previously worn on This Morning. The Duchess of York wore LK Bennett's Mathilde Navy and Cream Polka Dot Silk Tea Dress while making an appearance at the Royal Windsor Flower Show, pairing the stylish ensemble with some simple black ballet flats. LK Bennett's polka dot pick has also been worn by Amanda Holden and ITV host Lorraine Kelly, proving it has the celebrity as well as royal seal of approval. The British label are known for their high quality pieces and while they aren't the cheapest, they will stand the test of time. This Mathilde Navy and Cream Polka Dot Silk Tea Dress is an ideal pick for a summer celebration such as a garden party or it would look lovely worn to ...

The Mail's Junior Fashion Editor, Alice Hare, explained the key changes Kate made to the dress: "Kate's dress is a reworked version of the dress she wore to a coronation lunch at Buckingham Palace last year. (She owns the same dress in navy and black, too)."The belt has been modified and a statement bow added to the neckline."Apart from the striking hat which was new, the Princess of Wales seems to have reworn items she's worn before, including her earrings, which she first wore to Prince Louis' christening in 2018, her clutch which has been in her wardrobe for years, as well as her heels that she's worn on multiple occasions.Ms Hare opined that despite Kate recycling an old dress, "the look seemed anything but 'seen that before'.She added: "It helps to have a new Philip Treacy hat, of ...

Most of us Brits like to think we're super clean, but sometimes our techniques mean it's not the case.When we get into certain rhythms we adopt certain practices that may not actually be the best methods. Luckily for us, a professional housekeeper has shared her secret to perfectly cleaning the toilet, so that's one thing we should be able to nail.TikTok user vanesamaro91 said simple mistakes often lead to people missing a key area of the loo. To begin, she said you need to make sure you put gloves on, and then you actually need to remove the toilet seat before doing anything else.She then pops the seat into a shower before spraying it with some bleach cleaner. Once this is done, you can put toilet cleaner down the toilet.You need to give it some time to "allow it work" when you carry o...

A cleaning enthusiast has revealed an easy way to keep your white fabrics gleaming and get rid of stains.Getting white linens stain-free can seem like an impossible task, but fortunately one TikTok user has come up with a simple solution using two items you likely already have in your kitchen, with no white vinegar in sight. The homeaglow_ cleaning account revealed baking soda and lemon juice are your best defences against pesky stains and discolouration.The hack also requires time, patience and sunlight, making it ideal as we head into the summer months."This is the best way to keep your white clothes white and bright," a voiceover said. "You want to start off by soaking your white pieces in boiling water and baking soda."Overnight is great, but 30 minutes to an hour is good enough. Ne...