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Past articles by Sabrina:

Rosh Hashanah food: The symbolic meals that are eaten during Jewish New Year

Certain foods are eaten to welcome a sweet new year ahead → Read More

Rosh Hashanah: When is the Jewish New Year and how is it celebrated?

Everything you need to know about the religious festival → Read More

Met Gala 2023: 5 weird rules guests must follow at annual fashion spectacle

5 unexpected rules guests must follow at the Met Gala → Read More

Tesco to scrap use by dates on 30 products to cut down on food waste

Customers will be encouraged to ‘use their own judgement’ to decide if food is edible → Read More

Met Gala 2023: 5 weird rules guests must follow at annual fashion spectacle

5 unexpected rules guests must follow at the Met Gala → Read More

Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world

In Japan, it is tradition for women to give men gifts on 14 February → Read More

The surprisingly unromantic origins of Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day hasn't always been flowers, chocolate and saccharine romance → Read More

Grammy Awards: Best fashion moments ever, from Jennifer Lopez to Beyoncé

From Jennifer Lopez’ Google Images-instigating gown to Taylor Swift’s colour blocking two-piece, Laura Hampson and Sabrina Barr chart the best Grammys looks over the decades → Read More

What happens to your body when you give up alcohol for a month

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What is the common cold and why is there no cure for it?

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What are your rights to legally leave work if it’s too hot?

Summer in the UK usually means one thing: heatwaves. British summertime is long-awaited after our lengthy cold winters, and yet we never seem to be properly prepared for the inevitable heatwave (or heatwaves if we’re lucky). This week the Met Office has issued its first ever red warning for heat with temperatures expected to climb to between 38C and 40C in some parts of the country. But how hot… → Read More

From expiration date to SPF: Everything you need to know about sunscreen

Keep your skin protected as temperatures rise this weekend → Read More

Heatwave 2022: How hot does it have to be to legally leave work?

Summer in the UK usually means one thing: heatwaves. British summertime is long-awaited after our lengthy cold winters, and yet we never seem to be properly prepared for the inevitable heatwave (or heatwaves if we’re lucky). Temperatures can reach up to 34C in some parts of the country, but how hot does it need to be before workers should be sent home by their employers? Here’s everything you… → Read More

How hot does it have to be to legally leave work?

Summer in the UK usually means one thing: heatwaves. British summertime is long-awaited after our lengthy cold winters, and yet we never seem to be properly prepared for the inevitable heatwave (or heatwaves if we’re lucky). Temperatures can reach up to 34C in some parts of the country, but how hot does it need to be before workers should be sent home by their employers? Here’s everything you… → Read More

Eid Al-Adha 2022: When is it, how is it celebrated and how to wish someone a happy Eid

The ‘festival of sacrifice’ commemorates the prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to God → Read More

Eid Al-Adha 2022: When is it, how is it celebrated and how to wish someone a happy Eid

The ‘festival of sacrifice’ commemorates the prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to God → Read More

Wimbledon 2022: Why tennis players wear white at Wimbledon

Strict rules imposed at tournament have sexist origin → Read More

Wimbledon 2022: Most controversial outfits of all time

Several players have broken strict dress code at tennis tournament → Read More

Eid Al-Adha 2022: When is it, how is it celebrated and how to wish someone a happy Eid

The ‘festival of sacrifice’ commemorates the prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to God → Read More

Hay fever: How to tell the difference between allergies and Covid-19 symptoms?

Sunny spells and warmer temperatures may cause havoc for people with hay fever → Read More