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These ‘idyllic’ Wiltshire towns could get direct trains to London next year
Five rural retreats amid open countryside, from a Wiltshire farmhouse to a home with its own helipad, as seen in Country Life Hertfordshire — £7,500,000 On an estate that was once owned by Westminster Abbey, this house was built and has evolved over the centuries, not least …
London has a new spa boat with hot tub, sauna and treatment room hidden on board
8 hours ago If we’re being honest, some of the trendiest fitness trends we love can be too complicated. Some ask you to endure high-intensity movements in 100-degree heated rooms, while others come with intimidating machines that take a class or two (or maybe even five) before you learn how to properly …
Soft play opens until midnight for the World Cup — and it sells booze
thetravelmum.neurodiverse Only during the World Cup would a midnight soft play trip feel like a perfectly reasonable parenting decision 🫣 The kids were happy, the football was on, and somehow this made total sense at the time 😂 Would you call this genius or completely unhinged? World Cup | midnight soft play | parenting | family travel | kids activities | football fans | family life | parent humour
Will the UK heatwaves lower the value of properties with south-facing gardens?
They've long commanded a premium price tag, but properties with south-facing gardens could see their value tumble if the UK continues to have blistering heatwaves. A new survey of 1,000 Brits from Yopa, commissioned by Metro, reveals 81% of homeowners have avoided spending time in their gardens this summer due to the weather. For now, south-facing gardens continue to be the preferred orientation of choice for UK homeowners, attracting house price premiums of over £20,000 on average.
The £4,000 four-star hotel we booked turned out to be a care home
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Hertfordshire has a surprise café where planes take off and land right by your table
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Hertfordshire has a surprise café where planes take off and land right by your table
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Signs you need to work on your pelvic floor, based on your age
Rachel Moss Signs you need to work on your pelvic floor, based on your age : From push-ups to planks, there are certain exercises we accept will probably become more difficult with age. But apparently, we shouldn't assume our pelvic floor fitness will deteriorate. According to official guidance, regardless of age, women should be able to hold their pelvic floor for 10 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, and repeat 10 times. You should then be able to complete 10 quick ‘pulses'.
The best full-body workout if you've only got 10 minutes to exercise
Rachel Moss Finding time to exercise can feel impossible when life gets busy, but a short workout doesn't mean a lesser one. ‘Many people skip workouts if they believe they need 45-60 minutes to see benefits,' celebrity personal trainer Aimee Victoria Long tells Metro . ‘But studies on high-intensity interval formats – even brief ones – show improvements in cardiovascular indicators and insulin sensitivity compared with doing nothing at all.
The best full-body workout if you've only got 10 minutes to exercise
Continue reading Continue reading Rachel Moss Finding time to exercise can feel impossible when life gets busy, but a short workout doesn't mean a lesser one. ‘Many people skip workouts if they believe they need 45-60 minutes to see benefits,' celebrity personal trainer Aimee Victoria Long tells Metro . ‘But studies on high-intensity interval formats – even brief ones – show improvements in cardiovascular indicators and insulin sensitivity compared with doing nothing at all.
4 signs your relationship is doomed, according to an expert
Rachel Moss 4 signs your relationship is doomed, according to an expert : Is your marriage less than perfect? There are four patterns of behaviour you might want to look out for and address, before they spell divorce. Dr John Gottman, an American psychologist and professor, has been dubbed ‘the guy that can predict divorce with over 90% accuracy' thanks to his decades of research on marital stability and separation.
I stayed at the phenomenal Lake District hotel with paddleboarding, saunas and free childcare
Rachel Moss There are few better feelings as a parent than watching your child from a distance, before they've spotted you, and seeing them thriving. That was exactly what we experienced when collecting our son from the crèche at Another Place , the Lake District hotel that offers free childcare with every stay.
People with divorced parents share how it's shaped their views on marriage
Continue reading Continue reading Rachel Moss ‘It never felt like a goal in my life to get married, like it has been for other people,' says Hannah James*, 35, from Somerset . Like 42% of married couples, Hannah's parents divorced when she was three years old, though the custody battle over her and her siblings, plus fierce debate over their surnames, continued until she was six. ‘Dad was very controlling – of mum, my older siblings, and he had started to be that way with me,' Hannah tells Metro .
Where to get the cheapest petrol and diesel as Iran oil crisis sends UK prices soaring
Rachel Moss Key Points AI-generated content UK petrol prices have risen sharply due to the Iran conflict, with supermarkets offering the best deals but facing high demand Supermarkets often price fuel lower as a marketing strategy, but queues and temporary shortages can occur Online tools like the government's Fuel Finder help locate the cheapest petrol prices nearby using live price updates Created with AI assistance. Quality assured by Metro editors.
Stigmatised, then sacked: Unemployment is rising for people with bipolar in the UK
Rachel Moss James*, 39 from West London, was working as head of security for one of the UK's biggest attractions in 2024 when he experienced his first bipolar episode. ‘I did some things that are really out of character,' he tells Metro . ‘For example, I set off a fire alarm, I became aggressive in meetings, [I was] just belligerent and difficult to work with.' James' job required him to complete risk assessments on everything from fires to terrorist attacks.
Our nursery called us 8 times in 10 weeks — it's the hidden plight of working parents
Rachel Moss Our nursery called us 8 times in 10 weeks — it's the hidden plight of working parents : When my son first started nursery, we were called to pick him up early eight times in 10 weeks. As I sat in meetings, determined to prove I could still do my job after 10 months of maternity leave, my stomach would drop when the nursery number flashed on my phone.
Our nursery called 8 times in 10 weeks — it’s the hidden plight of working parents
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I ditched Britain for Thailand – then made £20 million through my expat retirement business
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I ditched Britain for Thailand – then made £20 million through my expat retirement business
Rachel Moss Key Points AI-generated content Andrew Stocks left the UK for Thailand at 18, using £300k in savings from property investments and family business earnings He established a successful retirement resort business catering to expats, now valued at over £20 million Andrew believes Thailand offers a better quality of life for retirees compared to traditional destinations like Spain and France Created with AI assistance. Quality assured by Metro editors.
‘Exceptional’ indoor playground crowned UK’s best has parents saying: ‘We’ll be back’
4 hours ago The weekend will start out dry, with a mild Saturday afternoon. Rain and snow will develop on Sunday, eventually turning into accumulating snow. Though a wet snow will be falling all day Sunday, temperatures will be above freezing during the day, making it harder for snow to accumulate. This time of year, the ground is also warmer and the sun angle is stronger.
My life as a superyacht chef: 'Nothing is out of bounds'
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I know how hard healthy weight loss is — as a PT, this is the workout I recommend
Rachel Moss I know how hard healthy weight loss is — as a PT, this is the workout I recommend : Steve Chaney, 37, from Frodsham, always struggled with his weight. Growing up in the 90s and 00s, before Jamie Oliver changed school dinners forever, he says there ‘wasn't as much awareness or education about healthy eating', and that school PE didn't help much, either.
I know how hard healthy weight loss is — as a PT, this is the workout I recommend
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Millions could be owed HMRC tax refund – act now
Continue reading Rachel Moss Almost six million workers could be owed a refund by HMRC after overpaying tax, new research suggests. And it's entirely your responsibility to apply for it. New figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request show 5.6 million Brits paid too much tax last year, totting up to a whopping £3.5 billion across the country. Some workers are due thousands of pounds, but you may not realise it.
Women are missing thousands they're owed during divorce — it happened to me
Rachel Moss Women are missing thousands they're owed during divorce — it happened to me : Danielle, from Hertfordshire, was blissfully happy when she sold her flat and moved into her dream home with her husband and their one year-old-daughter in 2014. But just four months later, he came home from work and announced he was leaving.
Five-minute standing abs workout for a stronger core
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Divorce pension gap: Women missing out on thousands
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Terrible night's sleep? Try these five simple stretches before bed tonight
Rachel Moss Terrible night's sleep? Try these five simple stretches before bed tonight : Why is it that an uncomfortable bed in the evening feels like heaven by morning? One word: stress. A busy mind and tense body can convince you you need a new mattress at 11pm, but by 8am wakeup, we feel the benefits of the night's rest and, ironically, can feel more able to relax. The good news is, you might be able to skip to the good part. (Picture: Getty Images) Terrible night's sleep?
Five-minute bedtime stretches for better sleep
Why is it that an uncomfortable bed in the evening feels like heaven by morning? One word: stress. A busy mind and tense body can convince you you need a new mattress at 11pm, but by 8am wakeup, we feel the benefits of the nights rest and, ironically, can feel more able to relax. The good news is, you might be able to skip to the good part. Fitness instructor and author Eloise Skinner has provided Metro with an exclusive five-minute, pre-bed stretch routine to help the mind and body unwind.
Inside Britain's poshest village with homes at £1.9m
Rachel Moss There's no graffiti or litter in Virginia Water, darling. And a Wetherspoons? No. How about The Wentworth Club instead? The Surrey village has been named one of Britain's poshest villages for 2025, with the prestigious private members' club and golf course the jewel in its oh-so-glistening crown.
Book of Kells: Exploring the evidence that points to Pictish origins in north-east Scotland
Writing in the early 20th century, the celebrated author James Joyce noted that the Book of Kells—an illuminated manuscript depicting the four gospels of the New Testament in Latin—was "the most purely Irish thing we have." By this time, the unique and intricate designs of the approximately 1,200-year-old manuscript were instantly recognizable, having been replicated on everything from embroidered clothing to tea sets coveted by nationalists and the Irish diaspora alike.
Book of Kells: exploring the evidence that points to Pictish origins in north-east Scotland
Writing in the early 20th century, the celebrated author James Joyce noted that the Book of Kells – an illuminated manuscript depicting the four gospels of the New Testament in Latin – was “the most purely Irish thing we have”. By this time, the unique and intricate designs of the approximately 1,200-year-old manuscript were instantly recognisable, having been replicated on everything from embroidered clothing to tea sets coveted by nationalists and the Irish diaspora alike.
Book of Kells: exploring the evidence that points to Pictish origins in north-east Scotland
Christopher Columbus was far from the first person, and not even the first European, to reach the Americas. To say that Christopher Columbus was a …
Healthspan science may enable healthier lives for all
Biomedical interventions that materially affect the aging process and improve health outcomes may emerge in the future. Stakeholders can shape their roles in this potentially transformative field now. “Healthspan” refers to the years of life spent in good or great health and free from serious diseases or disabilities.
Swipe right? Under 40s are more open to dating Reform voters than Tories
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The one big difference in how men and women like sex to be initiated
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Asda Rewards launches loyalty giveaway with prizes of up to £6,000
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Asda Rewards launches loyalty giveaway with prizes of up to £6,000
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4 behaviours that can predict if your marriage will end in divorce
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Gay Stereotypes Can Ruin Men’s Lives, It's Time To Embrace All Expressions Of Identity
Gay Stereotypes Can Ruin Men’s Lives, It's Time To Embrace All Expressions Of Identity Gay Stereotypes Can Ruin Men’s Lives, It's Time To Embrace All Expressions Of Identity Update: Following feedback, we’ve updated the headline to better represent the intention of the article: exploring the potential negative impact of stereotypes in the gay community.
I stayed in London's award-winning £42 per night hotel that's cheaper than my commute
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I stayed in London's award-winning £42 per night hotel that's cheaper than my commute
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The Swooning Knights of Medieval Stories
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. “Swooning” is a word we mostly associate with delicate femininity—Victorian ladies fainting away due to their physical and mental frailty, perhaps. But, as historian Rachel E. Moss writes, in Middle English romances from the late medieval period, it was frequently the strongest and most noble knights who were so overcome with emotion that they collapsed.
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