Miranda Larbi
Metro
United Kingdom
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What does being woke mean and is it an insult? ‘Wokeism’ explained
The term has been co-opted and the meaning has shifted in recent years. → Read More
What does ‘woke’ mean and is it an insult?
Find out what the slang word 'woke' means, its Oxford English Dictionary and Urban Dictionary definition, plus its origin and history. → Read More
Why going running with your partner could strengthen your relationship
Looking for coronavirus friendly date ideas? Go for a run, we say, and enjoy all the mental and physical health benefits it brings. → Read More
How to lower blood pressure: 8 easy changes to make now
With 1 in 4 Brits living with hypertension, it’s clear that our lifestyles are putting us at risk. Follow these steps to lower your blood pressure → Read More
Tiny teapot found during a lockdown clear out sells for £390K
A Chinese-enamelled pot was found during a garage clearout and has now sold at auction for £390,000. → Read More
Waitrose permanently ditches plastic wrap from multibuy tins
Waitrose is the latest supermarket to scrap the non-recyclable plastic wrapping that holds multibuy tins together. → Read More
Black woman starts bag company to give kids backpacks that look like them
Nubian Reines is a company founded by Cilrette to give young children backpacks and hoodies featuring Black princesses that look like them. → Read More
Sales of Shewees are up 700% since the start of lockdown
A lot more of us have been peeing al fresco in recent months. → Read More
How to train for your first virtual marathon
The 40th London Marathon is taking place in October - virtually. So here's how you can get ready for the big day, without all the usual crowds. → Read More
No, vegan soy boys don’t have lower testosterone than meat eaters
Vegan men do not have lower levels of testosterone than omnivores, according to a new study. → Read More
40% of Brits are ditching meat and fish to help fight the climate crisis, study says
Brits are eating more plants and less meat in a bid to tackle the climate crisis, a new report claims. → Read More
Going camping could be the answer to your lockdown melancholy
Camping outdoors is the ideal staycation for improving mental health and avoiding quarantine. → Read More
Enfield Council bans meat in a bid to tackle the climate crisis
Enfield Council will only be serving plant-based food from December at its events. → Read More
Yorkshire Day: 11 incredible beauty spots that prove Yorkshire really is God's Own County
From Ilkley Moor to Robin Hoods Bay, what better way to celebrate Yorkshire Day than by looking at some of Yorkshire's areas of beauty? → Read More
Here's how to compost your period products
Eco-friendly period products that can be composted at home thanks to organic cotton and plastic-free applicators. → Read More
How to test if your homemade face mask is actually working
DIY face masks are great - as long as they're genuinely effective at keeping you and others safe. → Read More
Period pants company highlights tax discrimination against sustainable menstrual products
Period pant company Wuka wants the government to drop the tax against reusable period pants from January 2021. → Read More
Black Owned: Marilyn Devonish, success coach and founder of TranceFormations™
Marilyn set up her transformation business after hitting rock bottom. → Read More
This Instagram account has made cereal box handbags into the accessory we never knew we needed
@camera60studio is a Milan-based duo who are making food wrappers and boxes into amazing handbags. → Read More
Where you get your mask matters – it could be tainted by modern-day slavery
40.3 million people are estimated to be in slavery - 25 million of whom are forced to make goods. → Read More