Ellis Cochrane

Bedroom curtains do so much more for a room than simply blocking out the light when it's time to go to sleep. Practically speaking, they can keep a bedroom warm, keep out unwanted noise and add some much-needed privacy. On the style front, they can do even more, including creating the illusion of high ceilings and more space.

The May half term holiday is fast approaching, with parents up and down the country starting to wonder about how the hell they're going to keep their kids entertained for the whole week.
So if you're looking for ways to keep your little ones happy without spending a small fortune in the process, we've got you covered.
Read on for our round-up of free events, as well as items to make the most of time at home - think of it as a warm-up for the summer holidays.

Whether you’re in the mood for gelato, ice cream, frozen yoghurt or soft serve, get ready for the warmer weather with our top picks.

If you’ve been thinking about adding one of the best sleep masks to your bedtime routine, you’ll probably have stumbled across the Drowsy Sleep Mask when scrolling through social media or online.

As we experience lighter mornings and evenings, you might have been wondering whether or not to invest in some blackout curtains in your bedroom.
This is especially true if you’ve found yourself being woken up by bright sunlight on a weekend, when you were hoping to have a bit of a longer lie-in, or if you're a shift worker sleeping during daylight hours.
Blackout curtains differ from regular curtains due to their lining that blocks out all light. In contrast, regular curtains usually have a ...

Where would we be without our group chats? If you and your mates mostly use yours to catch up on all things footie, there’s a new social bookie app on the block that you should definitely have on your radar.
If you’ve not heard of the app before, it essentially makes it easier for you and your mates to place bets on upcoming games - and it's currently giving away £20 in free bets for new users.
It also gives users the opportunity to to make picks and build accumulator bets together, giving pl...

When it comes to footwear, it's fair to say heels are out and comfort is in.
We don’t know about you, but the last thing we want is to end up with blistered feet or cursing ourselves when walking more than a few steps in our new shoes, which is why we’ve had our eye on a certain comfy shoe brand loved by gen-z for a while now.
And they’ve just come out with a brand new range that fans are already calling 'groundbreaking'.
Combining style with comfort and working equally well with sweats as th...

Given that the price of almost everything seems to be rising, it’s important to make the most of our money when we do spend it.
And if you typically spend cash or on your debit card, you could be missing out on some decent perks that you can only get by using a credit card.
There's one card in particular that's growing in popularity, allowing you to earn points to spend on everything from flights and hotels to restaurant and bar credit, and even Monica Vinader jewellery or Freddie’s Flowers d...

Whether you like to curl up with a good book before bed or don’t want to rely on the ‘big light’ in your bedroom, bedside wall lights can add some lovely ambience and provide dedicated and even directional lighting, depending on the exact fitting.
However, it can be tricky to know exactly where to hang them. Something as simple as having them too high or too low on your wall or in relation to your bed, mattress or bedside tables can throw off the look of the entire room. But I've spoken to th...

With baggage rules constantly changing, it’s no surprise that quite a few of us have been stung by extra fees once we get to the airport.
What was once a free perk with our ticket, many budget airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air are now charging customers up to £60 to stow a small suitcase in the overhead locker.
So, if you’ve got a trip or summer holiday on the horizon, you'll want to hear about this travel hack that's currently sweeping TikTok.
To avoid extra fees, you need to in...

Whether you want to block out light, listen to podcasts or an eye massage, these sleep masks will transform your bedtime and travel routines
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The Lumineers seem to have kicked off their 2025 tour with a bang, if early reviews are anything to go by.
And fans have been quick to share their thoughts on the first few shows, saying they've 'loved every minute' of the Denver folk act's latest performance.
So, if you want to get it on the action when they hit the UK later this month, we’ve scoured the web for the cheapest tickets to see them live this year.
Keep reading for everything you need to know.
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Guns N' Roses fans have had their first peek at the rock legends' set list for their ongoing tour, with concertgoers calling it 'the best night of my life'.
After kicking off their 2025 world tour last week in Incheon, South Korea, the band moved on to Yokohama in Japan where they delighted fans by opening with Welcome to the Jungle before racing through more than 20 classics.
While set lists may change slightly from gig to gig, it's safe to say fans are pretty happy with the 'almost perfect'...

Robbie Williams has hit the headlines once again after Ayda Field addressed reports that the couple have a ‘sexless marriage’.
Fans haven't been able to stop talking about the pair's bedroom confession, although Robbie's wife of 15 years was quick to set the record straight insisting: "Me and Rob are on the same page. We are happy".
And even though the 45-year-old actress routinely accompanies her husband on the road, he's set to spend much less time at home as he embarks on a massive UK and ...

Electronic music duo Chase & Status closed their latest tour earlier this year to rave reviews from fans and critics.
But if you missed out on those, there’s still time to see the electronic duo live this year as long as you’re quick.
And we’ve hunted down the cheapest tickets for their final three UK dates this year; keep scrolling for everything you need to know.