Liz Connor
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Swimathon Is The Fitness Challenge That Suits All-Comers
To find out more about the world’s largest annual fundraising swim, we spoke to a woman who has osteoarthritis in both knees and is planning to swim 30.5km in this year’s event → Read More
How to treat a spider bite and symptoms to look out for
With the death of a student last year after a spider bite, it is good to know what action you should take if you are bitten. → Read More
The UK just had a partial solar eclipse, so when is the next total solar eclipse?
The rare event will take place in the US on Tuesday but in the UK we have 68 years to wait → Read More
Why It’s Worth Joining A HYROX Gym
Enter a HYROX race, join an affiliated gym, and you’ll develop athlete-worthy cardio fitness and strength endurance → Read More
What is Lupus? Understanding Selena Gomez’s condition that required a kidney transplant
The Bad Liar singer, who was diagnosed with lupus in 2015, has celebrated her 30th birthday → Read More
The best seaside towns near London
Coastline, fresh air, culture, art and antique shopping - you can find all of these and more in our edit of the best coastal escapes close to the capital → Read More
Best pilates kit for home: pilates bars, mats, balls and more
If you want to build a leaner and stronger body, there’s no better workout method than Pilates. Developed by German physical trainer Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, this dynamic movement practice remains a killer mix of strength, mobility, balance, coordination, flexibility and breathwork. → Read More
9 of the best beaches near London for a sunny day trip
Glorious sunshine is forecast for the week. Here's how to make the most of it out of the capital → Read More
Best outdoor exercise equipment to help you keep fit in the garden
The spread of coronavirus has forced gyms and fitness studios to temporarily close across the UK, and with the government advising people to practice social distancing measures, many of us have had to find creative ways to recreate our usual training facilities at home. → Read More
The best YouTube yoga classes you can do at home
Now that lockdown's in place, many of us have more time on our hands than we're used to, so if you've always wanted to get into yoga, now is the time to do it. And if the crisis has got you feeling unsettled, you're not alone. Physical activity will keep your mind off everything going on, and there's a spiritual element to yoga which can be very soothing in times of uncertainty. → Read More
Happy Diwali 2019 UK! When is the Festival of Lights and why is it celebrated by Hindu, Sikh and Jain faiths?
People across the UK will be celebrating one of the world's most colourful festivals over the next five days. Diwali gets underway today (October 25), with the Festival of Lights commemorated all over the world by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. A hugely important date in the religious calendar, Diwali is celebrated through a variety of different traditions including the lighting of → Read More
Too hot to sleep? How to sleep in hot weather and keep your bedroom cool at night
Britain is readying itself for some of the hottest temperatures of the year with the mercury expected to soar above 30C this weekend. A heatwave currently gripping Europe is expected to cause temperatures to peak at 34C in London and the east of England on Saturday. And the high heat only means one thing for us Brits - plenty of sticky, restless nights ahead to look forward to. Oh, the joys. → Read More
UK heatwave 2019: 10 hot tips to stay cool in hot weather in London
Temperatures in the UK are set to soar this week, with Brits likely to see the hottest temperatures of the year as we head into the weekend. A heatwave spreading over Europe is due to send the mercury shooting skywards, with highs of 30C expected in parts of the country on Saturday. The blast of warm weather means Londoners need to be prepared to battle the heat, with many → Read More
36 brilliant black-and-white photos showing Chelsea life over the past 100 years
Chelsea has long been one of London’s fanciest areas to live in, and in this pricey postcode you’re never far from a world-class restaurant, an exciting little boutique or a smart cocktail den where you could easily spend your entire paycheck in one night. But Chelsea wasn’t always fast supercars, glossy blowdries and double-barrelled surnames by the dozen, and this → Read More
The best YouTube yoga classes you can do at home
One thing Londoner's seriously lack is time. Most of our days are spent at work or commuting which means it can be hard to fit in exercise - and many exercise classes can also be costly. Luckily, YouTube is a haven of free exercise videos that you can do from the comfort or your home - and yoga is a perfect at-home exercise. → Read More
When is the Queen’s birthday 2019? Why does she have an official and unofficial celebration?
Queen Elizabeth is set to continue her reign as the longest-serving British monarch as she turns 93 this year. But unlike everyone else in Britain, the Queen marks her birthday on two different days. If you’re wondering why HRH marks the occasion twice, here’s everything you need to know about her upcoming celebrations. → Read More
Happy Galentines Day 2019! What is Galentines and why you should make the girls your Valentines this year
Historically, Valentine's Day has been a kind of "whatever" day for those who are single or, quite frankly, just couldn't care less. But Valentine's Day doesn't have to just be about romantic love and if Ariana Grande's recent hits have proved anything, it's that 2019 is all about girl power. Valentine's Day may be cute and all, but Galentine's Day is much more fun as it's all → Read More
Galentines Day meaning: When is it and why you should celebrate your friends this Valentines Day
If Ariana Grande's recent hits have proved anything, it's that 2019 is all about girl power. Valentine's Day may be cute and all, but Galentine's Day is much more fun as it's all about celebrating the inspirational women in your life. It doesn't matter if you're single or in a relationship, there's never been a better time to spread the love amongst your gal pals. → Read More
Best dating apps UK: From free to paid, Tinder to Happn and straight to gay and lesbian 2019
There is a dating app for everyone these days, whether you want someone who hates the same things as you do, or you want to meet someone who hangs out in the same places you do. Sunday 6th January is set to be the busiest day of the year for online dating, according to Match, so for those just getting into the game of swiping left and right, how do you know where to start? → Read More
The Moist Maker: how to make Ross’s Thanksgiving sandwich from Friends
“That sandwich was the only good thing going on in my life.” Fans of Friends will recognise this line from one of the TV series’ most memorable episodes - the one where Ross has his Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich stolen. → Read More