Orkney: UK's healthiest place to grow old with 72.9 healthspan
Orkney has the highest healthspan in the UK at 72.9 years, attributed to coastal living, strong community, regular exercise, and a diet low in processed food.
Orkney has the highest healthspan in the UK at 72.9 years, attributed to coastal living, strong community, regular exercise, and a diet low in processed food.
A travel expert warns Brits visiting Greece about a little-known rule banning high heels at ancient sites, with fines up to £425 (€500). The rule aims to protect fragile surfaces.
UK weather maps predict another heatwave with temperatures up to 37°C in early August, particularly in Sussex and Gloucestershire, as the Met Office warns of very warm conditions.
Lewis Capaldi visited The Gorse Café at Comrie Croft in Perthshire after his 2025 Glastonbury comeback. The café offers a peaceful countryside escape with seasonal menus and outdoor activities.
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Merthyr Tydfil Council has suspended bulky waste collections for fridges and freezers from July 16 due to UK-wide reprocessing network restrictions, urging residents to use recycling centres or donate items.
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RecommendedThe Met Office has issued its verdict on whether the UK will see another heatwave, as separate forecasts predict a 37C scorcher before the end of July.
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RecommendedThames Water imposes hosepipe ban from Thursday for millions due to dry weather and high demand. Customers asked to comply immediately.
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RecommendedHomeowners in parts of England risk £1,000 fines from July 25 if they use hosepipes for outdoor cleaning during the widened ban covering 2.4 million people.
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RecommendedScrambled eggs turn out creamier and fluffier when you swap milk and butter for sour cream, which prevents drying and adds a rich, tangy flavor.
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Gardening expert Ish reveals a simple job to boost tomato plants for 'bigger and better' fruit this summer: proper watering, feeding, and pruning.
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RecommendedCleaning expert Lynsey Crombie, the 'Queen of Clean', reveals that used teabags can lift tough stains from baking dishes using tannins, offering an alternative to washing-up liquid.