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After the excesses of the festive season, Adele Trathan recommends that we start the new year on the right foot by committing to 12 months of consuming less

Sara Whatley kicks off the new Eco Kids column with a look at recycling and some kid-friendly bedroom decluttering ideas 

Many people go with a big resolution to start the New Year, which can set us up to fail. However, making a few healthy resolutions that are easily integrated into your lifestyle can be the key to success 

Fall in love with your soft furnishings again this winter and make it the season to snuggle up in style

The Isle of Wight Foodbank has been feeding and supporting the community for the last fifteen years, as Sara Whatley found out

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Ever wondered where our Christmas traditions, customs and celebrations originate from?

Welcoming guests into your home is a special part of the festive season. Sara Whatley makes sure you are well prepared to be the ultimate Christmas host 

It is promoted as a time of togetherness, but for many, Christmas can be an isolating and melancholy period

From wellness to weirdness, Christmas is always a time for some excellent literary offerings and a good book is always a great festive gift

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Your guide to all the best new films and TV shows coming to screens in December

Sara Whatley and her family love the magic of Christmas lights – from the big organised light trails to the twinkles much closer to home...

Your skin serves an important purpose, so taking care of it should be part of your daily routine 

Bringing together a wealth of expertise, enthusiasm and a shared vision for the future of the Solent, Dr Luke Helmer tells Sara Whatley what they have achieved so far in this ambitious five- year restoration project...

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Your guide to all the best new films and TV shows coming to UK screens this November...

Welcome, my pretties, into the horrifying world of Halloween crafts and ghostly fun...

Tips to help keep our homes warm and draught free, from the cost-effective end of the spectrum through to modern alternative greener heating options...

New research suggests up to 40% of dementia cases could be avoided, so what can you do to protect your brain?