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Responsible for the recent surge in Covid cases, the XEC strain of coronavirus is highly-contagious and has been detected in 27 countries across Europe, Asia and North America. According to the most recent data from the UK Health Security Agency, it’s responsible for a rise in hospital admissions, currently 4.5 per 100,000 people. “The XEC variant of Covid-19 has added another layer of complexity to the sore throat diagnosis,” explains Phil Day. “In many cases, a sore throat is one of the initial symptoms. ”However, unlike typical sore throats, sufferers also experience a dry, persistent cough, fatigue, fever and loss of taste or smell – the latter is quite unique to Covid, so keep an eye out for it. While most mild cases can be managed with rest and over-the-counter remedies, it’s best to...

If you've unearthed your winter wardrobe after putting it in hibernation for the warm months and found a coat you will no longer wear, then it's time to pass it on. But instead of listing it on a resale site, why not give it to someone who really needs one?Soon temperatures will take a nose dive. So, for those without a permanent home, or unable to afford a coat this season, being given one really could make a huge difference.WrapUp London is now in its 14th year of donating coats via a fleet of over 75 charities in London and further afield. Recipients include women and young children in shelters, young adults, the homeless, the elderly and refugees. Over the years the charity has donated over 165,000 winter warmers. There are WrapUp London drop-off points across the city and in Greater L...

Gone are the days of political upheaval: Grenada today has turned a corner and is mercifully laid-back. It is a tropical paradise best known for three things: spice, winter sun, and folklore. Of all the spices that grow on the island (the greenest and most fertile of the Lesser Antilles), nutmeg is the queen, featuring on the country’s flag and used in everything from teas to liquors. All around the island, its scent fills the air along with those of cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf. These are medicinal herbs, too: good for the gut and playing a vital role in regulating the circadian rhythm. Though you wouldn’t know it if you came in August for Carnival (or Spicemas), where the heady, camphorous mixture of herbs, drums and rum errs more on the side of rakishness. Source link

Halloween isn’t even over yet, but it hasn’t stopped plenty of eager celebs from pulling out all the stops with their costumes. And wisely so: waiting until the actual night will probably mean that someone else has already worn a version of whatever you thought was a super original idea. Because — especially in celebrity world — dressing for Hallow’s Eve is almost an Olympic sport. Yes the big day is today, but celebrities from Lizzo to Kylie Jenner Sophie Turner have already stepped out dressed in their scary best before dark. Well actually Turner went more down the sexy route (Trinity from the Matrix) and Lizzo’s costume was more metaphorically scary, as she dressed as a self-branded alternative to weight loss drug Ozempic.Let us explain: the singer was dressed in a giant faux medicine b...

It was effortlessly cool, made even more so when it was later revealed that Emhoff, at the time a textiles student at Parsons School of Design, had actually worked with designer Batsheva Hay to design the dress. Suddenly, Emhoff had caught the attention of the world’s most influential taste-makers and fashion magazines. After the inauguration, Emhoff's Instagram following increased from 50,000 followers to over 300,000 in the space of a few days. Just over a week later, and she was signed to IMG models, the prestigious modelling agency which also represents the likes of Heidi Klum and Gigi Hadid.  Source link

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The list covers multiple categories including politics, media, art, music, food, business, and much more.Kate Moss Getty ImagesThe London icon list includes a host of household names our city can be proud of. From Kate Moss, the model, entrepreneur and “supermodel to end all supermodels” through to Sir Ian McKellen, “one of the most talented and fearless actors on the British stage” and Andrew Lloyd Webber, “the musical magician has had commuters humming his tunes on the Tube for more than half a century.”Leading London’s media heavyweights is Lachlan Murdoch, Future proprietor of News Corp, who was born in Wimbledon and is expected to spend a lot more time here once he accedes to the News Corp throne. Joining him is Maya Jama, the TV presenter and radio DJ, beloved by millions, as well as...

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They say that good skin never goes out of style, and let’s face it – who doesn’t want radiant, healthy skin? Yet the demands of our busy lives get in the way, leaving our skin looking stressed out, tired and even older beyond our years. It’s no wonder we invest in all kinds of solutions to tackle our skin concerns. From Botox to potions for fine lines and wrinkles, to serums for redness and acne, ageing spots and firmness—with thousands of products promising the magic fix, we can be left out of pocket, confused, and even make the problems worse. In the UK alone, we spent £9.56 billion on skincare in 2023. But what if we told you that you could achieve better skin, spend less, and ditch the Botox – all from home? Enter master facialist and skin expert Michaella Bolder. In this facial massag...

Kaia Gerber, daughter of Cindy Crawford, was once considered to be another run of the mill model-turned-actress nepo baby, struggling to emerge from the shadow of her lookalike mother. But her performances in last year’s Bottoms and this year’s Saturday Night, the comedy film that chronicles the first ever episode of Saturday Night Live, has proved she’s much more than a pretty face. Plus, she’s dating Austin Butler, who will probably win another Oscar this year, and we love her friendship with The Bear star (and Bottoms co-star) Ayo Edebiri. It warms the cockles of our hearts.  Source link