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Dry Jan? Brits actually need to drink more as 95% drink less water in January
As we battle chilly and wet weather, add copious layers, and crank the heating up, Brits are forgetting to do one simple thing. To stay hydrated.
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Photography expert stages stunning new fashion shoot in Tenerife
An acclaimed night photography expert has staged a stunning new fashion shoot that champions natural beauty over the need for fancy lighting rigs or multiple camera lenses.
Brits ditch healthy eating habits at the same two times every day
A quarter of Brits abandon healthy habits after just seven days, revealing that our brains are wired to favour what feels easiest - even when it means sabotaging our own goals.
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Doing this to food before air fryer cooking could put health at risk
Doing this one thing to your food before cooking it in an air fryer could be putting your health at risk, a food hygiene expert has warned.
Barnhill science leader part of ground-breaking research
A SENIOR Hayes teacher was one of 29 from across the country to be selected to visit CERN in Switzerland.
Specs Appeal: Shocking number of Brits don’t read utility bills
Bills might seem higher than ever as the nation struggles with rising costs, but despite the ongoing cost of living crisis and the need to watch the pennies, seven in ten Brits (70%) don’t properly read their bills l, according to new research by award winning home...
Five tips on how to survive a January and make it through 'worst month of the year'
Cash-strapped Brits looking to save their pennies during January's 'money hangover' can make it through the 'worst month of the year' by following these simple tips.
The psychology behind making your New Year health and fitness resolutions stick
If you started January full of good intentions, the bad news is you have until the end of the week to make them stick.
Boom in membership support for Middlesex wildlife body
MEMBERSHIP of Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has topped 24,000 for the first time in the charity’s history.
Over three-quarters of adults say they feel “secretly relieved” when plans cancelled
After a chaotic festive season filled with social obligations, family commitments and constantly saying yes, new research from Compare the Market reveals that Brits are entering January in full “No Season” mode – a month dedicated to the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO),...
Expert reveals how the cold weather might be stunting your hair growth
An expert has revealed the science behind why the cold weather might slow down your hair growth this winter.
Hillingdon Hospital surgery rating upgraded after inspection
AN inspection of surgery and urgent and emergency services at Hillingdon Hospital has raised the rating for surgery from requires improvement to good.
Objectors rally support to stop new plan for protected Harefield lake
THE future of Broadwater Lake at Harefield, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), is back in the spotlight.
Hillingdon ranked high as New Year smoking resolutions kick in
HILLINGDON has the second highest rate of people giving up cigarettes in England, with 80% of referrals for the borough’s stop-smoking services.
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.
Hayes school celebrates gold award for Investment in People
BARNHILL Community High School in Yeading Lane, Hayes, has been awarded a We Invest in People gold accreditation.
The January 'cleaning game' to play which gets rid of 465 items
A professional home organiser has revealed a 'cleaning game' you can play throughout January to declutter… and it successfully gets rid of 465 of your household items.
Post-Christmas period is also commonly linked with low mood
January consistently sees households pulling back after the expense of Christmas, with hospitality and retail noticing a spending dip in the month of January.
Christmas Day blaze in Hayes sparks warning on candles
FIRE crews are renewing a warning about safe use of candles safely after a spate of fires across the capital, including one in Hayes.
Hillingdon planning for 4.99% council tax increase next year
BUDGET plans for 2026-27 were outlined by Hillingdon Council’s cabinet last night (23) with the focus on trying to maintain services while keeping council tax low.