18 h. ago ‘Artefacts were just sitting in suitcases in people’s homes’: the London museum preserving Somali culture

The UK’s first dedicated space for Somali heritage has built its collection from 15 years of donations. Culture House’s founders explain the power of giving a permanent home to a community’s heritage and hopesYou could probably walk right past Culture House without noticing it. Tucked away, just off the bustle of London’s Uxbridge Road, the building’s muted colours, simple sign and arched doorway give little away. Step inside, though, and you’ll soon be enticed by what is the UK’s first permanent exhibition and cultural space dedicated to Somali heritage.Officially opened last May, Culture House features a collection of over 150 artefacts, a rotating exhibition, poetry workshops and a digital archive. It has quickly developed a reputation as a hub for the UK’s Somali community, while drawing in curious visitors from outside the diaspora too. Non-profit group the Anti-Tribalism Movement, who lead the project, say the aim is to “celebrate, preserve and connect” Somali culture and comm...

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20 h. ago Get pillows gleaming white again by adding 1 natural item to the wash

Pillows can become discoloured or stained over time, especially after a hot summer. But there is a simple way to get yours looking brand-new and pure white again using just one natural ingredient

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57 h. ago Banish yellow stains on white pillows by washing with natural kitchen ingredient

It's been a long hot summer, meaning it's definitely time to clean your pillows.

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59 h. ago Stop white clothes turning dull and yellow by adding one item found in your fridge to the wash

One common ingredient doubles up as a natural bleaching agent capable of breaking down even the toughest stains

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5 d. ago Ants will flee homes 'permanently' with 1 natural ingredient—and it's already in your kitchen

Ants can be a real nuisance in the home, but there's a natural way to get rid of them 'permanently' without the need for commercial products

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1 week ago Hidden ingredient from hair and toe nails can 'naturally heal' teeth, scientists say

While fluoride is currently used human's best defence against the gradual erosion of our teeth, a huge new discovery has found a horrific way for humans to rebuild their teeth

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1 week ago ‘Golden Passport’ scheme allows passengers to live on a cruise ship forever

The cruise company is encouraging people to swap retirement homes for a permanent place on their ship

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1 week ago Dog owner's healthy puppy suddenly has 'stomach problems' until they swap one thing

Pure uses only high-quality natural ingredients which are ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs

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2 w. ago Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen flooded with support after making 'difficult decisions'

Amanda Owen has been renovating a permanent home for her nine children however the project is proving difficult

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2 w. ago Quirky Manchester city centre ice cream spot has just been named among the UK's best

The quirky ice cream bar has a permanent home in Affleck's palace as well as a mobile ice cream van

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3 w. ago Is it true that natural beauty products are always gentler on skin?

Not everything that’s sold as ‘natural’ is entirely so, and even some naturally sourced ingredients can cause allergic reactions‘Natural’ has become a buzzword,” says Dr Rosalind Simpson, a consultant dermatologist and associate professor at the University of Nottingham. And when it’s on the label of beauty products, sellers often charge more. “There’s a trend where people assume that synthetically derived ingredients are harmful, and that if something’s labelled ‘natural’ it must be safer or better for your skin,” she says. But that’s often a misconception.For starters, not everything labelled “natural” is entirely sourced from nature. “I came across a crude study that looked at 100 skincare products on Amazon marketed as natural. Only 42% truly were,” Simpson adds. In fact, most “natural” skincare products contained at least two synthetic ingredients. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Shoppers get 'so many compliments on skin' with this 'flawless' SPF foundation

If you're looking for a 'natural' and 'flawless' foundation that boasts skin-loving ingredients and a formula that looks 'stunning on ageing skin', you won't want to skip this SPF foundation

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4 w. ago Salt and vinegar need one other common item to kill gravel weeds for good

Weeds are a common problem in any garden and can be difficult to get rid of. However, one woman has shared a simple and effective solution to kill weeds permanently using a homemade solution

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