27 h. ago The real reason you should never throw away the silica gel packets that come with shoes and bags

The tiny white packets are often included by brands worldwide in deliveries of shoes and bags - and are thrown out without a second thought upon arrival.

Politics

40 h. ago 7 clever uses for silica gel packets and why you should never throw them away

Silica gel packets from new bags and shoes are surprisingly useful around the house. Here are 7 clever ways to re-use them - and why you should never throw them out

Politics

51 h. ago Home Bargains is selling 'Dubai' chocolate for just £3.99 – and it's 'so good'

Home Bargains is selling an affordable version of the viral Dubai chocolate and shoppers are obsessed - the sweets have been flying off the shelves as fans rush to bag a packet

Economics

4 d. ago Packing bags is the most stressful thing about preparing for a holiday, research shows

A travel expert has revealed the 'getaway hacks' to take the stress out of the pre-holiday week, this Easter.

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6 d. ago Top tips to avoid stress when preparing for a holiday this Easter

A survey of 2,000 adults found that the week leading up to departure is the most stressful time of the year for four out of 10 adults, with 31 per cent saying they're too busy to get excited

Politics

8 d. ago The lost holiday where everyone in the same town took the week off work

Entire towns would be left virtually deserted as workers and their families packed their bags for a week away at the same time

Politics

9 d. ago 'I packed my bags and moved to Spain – but cost of living floored me'

Cecille, who documents her life in Spain, recently revealed how much she earns and spends each month. People have been left stunned by the result all over the world

Politics

9 d. ago Australian beach culture used to feel off limits to me. This summer I claimed the beach as my own

I was a non-swimmer, living miles away from Sydney’s glittering water belt. Taking up ocean racing felt like a badge of not only belonging to, but thriving in, this city of waterIt’s 7:45 am on a Saturday and my alarm blares. I am up. My swim bag is already packed; I snap on my one-piece with crisscross back straps that leaves dark slashes of tan. Gulping water and toast, I pass a carrot to Tally – who wags her tail appreciatively but is deeply unimpressed her morning walk will be delayed – and head downstairs.My ride is my neighbour R, a former life-saver hijabi. We are a well-oiled machine, carpooling for toll and petrol costs. In the quiet morning, Canterbury-Bankstown’s Palestinian flags on cars, manoush bakeries and bro-gyms give way to the skin-cancer clinics, juice bars and women in athleisure of Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Smashing EE TV deal includes free Netflix and Apple TV 4K box with huge saving

EE has a huge saving on its TV and broadband package and you can even bag an Apple TV 4K if you want one

Economics

2 w. ago Ex McDonald's employee reveals why you should ALWAYS keep your receipt

Most people are familiar with the disappointment of opening up a McDonald's brown paper bag to find a packet of cold fries - but there could be an easy way to get around this, reported The Mirror.

Politics

2 w. ago Jose Mourinho: Born in Portugal. Made in Largs. What are the Special One's links to a quaint Scottish seaside town?

Having promised himself that he'd do everything in his power to improve his chances of climbing the ladder, Jose Mourinho enrolled in an SFA coaching course at Largs and packed his bags.

Politics

3 w. ago 'Gun Ana's hydrating face mist has been a saviour for my dry skin

The Gun Ana Protective Face Mist is the perfect skincare saviour to throw in your bag, and is packed with ingredients that protect, soothe and hydrate your skin with every use

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3 w. ago Genius way to pack holiday bag means you 'don't have to check it in at the airport'

Chelsea, better known online as Cheap Holiday Expert, has shared her top three packing tips that allowed her to go on a three day holiday with just a small shoulder bag as her carry on

Politics

3 w. ago Stephen Robinson curse strikes again as Clement becomes NINTH boss to be binned after crossing paths with him

Clement is packing his bags but Robinson knows the feeling having been put through the sack misery

Economics