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Sainsbury’s isn’t selling fireworks this year – is it the right call?

George Martin

Sainsbury’s has become the first major supermarket to stop selling fireworks, but do you agree with its decision? And will other supermarkets follow suit?

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Our commitment to sustainability

Mike Briggs

We’re announcing some big news about how we’ll be helping consumers make sustainable choices, and how we’re challenging ourselves to be a more sustainable organisation.

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Has your post been hit by delays?

Hannah Downes

Royal Mail has been experiencing delivery delays over the last few weeks as its staff have been affected by the pandemic. Has your post not turned up?

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by Emily Seymour on 2 January 2019

Is it time for a new mattress in 2019?

Sleep is vital for physical and mental health. With many of us struggling to get a good night’s rest, it’s time to look at our mattresses.

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by Hannah Fox on 13 December 2018

Update: Slime safety warning – is this kids’ craze safe?

Dangerous slime may sound like the plot of a cheesy 1950s horror B movie, but if you’ve got a primary school-aged child or grandchild, you may be aware of the craze for toy slime – and its potential dangers.

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by George Martin on 1 December 2018

When should you put your Christmas tree up?

Is 1 December the best time to put your Christmas tree and decorations up? Not everyone here could agree on the right time to make the effort – especially those with pets!

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by Steffan George on 29 November 2018

Is your home secure this Christmas?

The number of burglaries surge around the festive period. Here, our guest from the Master Locksmiths Association, Dr Steffan George, sets out the ways to keep your home safe.

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by Emma Callery on 21 November 2018

Frequent myths about paying for care in a care home

When we were building our new Later Life Care website, we did a lot of research to ensure it would be as helpful as possible. Do you have an experience of arranging care in a care home to share?

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by Aaron West on 12 November 2018

Mattress toppers: a cheaper way to a good night’s sleep?

How long have you been sleeping on your mattress? Need a new one but don’t want to fork out a lot of cash? There may be cheaper solution…

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