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Count down to Christmas the dairy-free way, with this handy guide to my favourite vegan advent calendars in the UK. Catering to every budget, starting from under £6, you’ll be sure to find your ideal calendar. We all have our own special traditions to celebrate the festive season. Whether it’s watching a festive film or picking out the Christmas tree, there are lots of ways to embrace the sense of anticipation this time of year brings. And never far from anyone’s list of Christmas traditions – young or old – is the advent calendar. What better way to count down…

Winter break is one of the most looked-forward-to times of the year to take a family vacation. Not only can it offer a well-deserved respite from the cold, but depending on where you go, it can also be a less crowded time to travel than the saturated summer months.Travel experts say three clear themes are defining this upcoming winter break: warm-weather getaways where kids can actually swim, alpine retreats with top-notch ski schools, and classic urban escapes in cities that are easier to explore without the overwhelming heat and crowds that come with the summer months.For sun seekers, destinations like…

Digital Edition: Antibiotics may reduce risk of common childbirth complication 29 October, 2025 By Steve Ford Taking antibiotics are linked to a lower risk of complications for women who have experienced an obstetric tear, according to Danish researchers. This area is reserved. Please register for a trial, or subscribe for full access to continue reading. If you are a subscriber, login here. Welcome! To continue reading either: Access your account Log in to your account to access your content on Nursing Times. Get unlimited access Subscribe today…

Starting at approximately 16:00 UTC on 29 October 2025, customers and Microsoft services leveraging Azure Front Door (AFD) may have experienced latencies, timeouts, and errors. We have confirmed that an inadvertent configuration change was the trigger event for this issue.Affected Azure services may have included, but were not limited to:App Service, Azure Active Directory B2C, Azure Communication Services, Azure Databricks, Azure Healthcare APIs, Azure Maps, Azure Portal, Azure SQL Database, Azure Virtual Desktop, Container Registry, Media Services, Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management, Microsoft Entra ID (Mobility Management Policy Service, Identity & Access Management, and User Management UX), Microsoft Purview,…

OOver the weekend, I bought myself a pumpkin spice candle. And even though the temps are still pushing 90 here in Austin, when I’m sitting at my desk with those warm, spicy scents keeping me company, I’m fully in a fall state of mind. Which is why it felt like the perfect time to share one of my favorite seasonal rituals: the pie-baking party. Since my mom happens to be an expert pie baker, I called her over a few years ago to get all her best Thanksgiving pie tips so I’d be ready for baking success. With Phoebe by…

Despite finally having the permission to live it up in retirement, I still find it hard to spend money on things I don’t truly need. A big part of building wealth has always been about endurance and suffering. The more we can withstand—long hours, delayed gratification, and the occasional investment blowup—the greater our odds of becoming wealthy over time. On the other hand, if we constantly choose the easy path, life often becomes harder in the long run. And if we have children, they may end up bearing the consequences of our inaction. Since my first full-time job in 1999,…

Wondering about the ingredients that go into your favourite cosmetics? I’ve taken a look into the glittering world of mica, to uncover what it is, and just how ethical and sustainable it is, or isn’t. If your makeup bag contains eye shadow, blusher, lipstick, lip gloss, bronzer, highlighter, mascara, concealer, or foundation then the chances are it has mica powder in it. Mica, is, after all the key ingredient that provides the shimmer and sparkle of these products. And even if you don’t wear makeup, then you probably still use a product with mica in it every day. That’s because…

The fall air is whispering at you through the trees, gently reminding you, “now’s the perfect time to get outside.” Though if you live in one particular New England state, you likely don’t need the reminder.  In September, the outdoor adventure website Kühl released its list of the most outdoorsy states in the U.S. To understate which state loves to get out for a hike, bike, or a camp most, the team analyzed Google search data for 14 outdoor activities, including fishing, backpacking, birding, skiing, swimming, and kayaking, across each state between August 2024 to August 2025. It then adjusted…

As homeowners, garden enthusiasts, or dedicated farmers, we’re always seeking innovative solutions to protect our gardens, fruits, plants, and structures from potential dangers. Birds, despite their colourful beauty and melodious songs, can occasionally pose such a risk. But one way to counter this and ensure the security of your plant and structures is through bird netting. Posing a crucial question on many lips; how does one choose the right type of bird netting suited for individual needs and circumstances? (This blog aims to answer all your queries about bird netting, aiding you in making an informed choice.) Bird netting comes…

Digital Edition: West Yorkshire’s contribution to nursing care marked by chief nurse awards 27 October, 2025 By Steve Ford Seven senior nurses and an assistant practitioner have become the latest to be recognised nationally for the exceptional contribution they make to patient care and supporting their colleagues. This area is reserved. Please register for a trial, or subscribe for full access to continue reading. If you are a subscriber, login here. Welcome! To continue reading either: Access your account Log in to your account to access your…