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Hackers steal 'intimate' location data from users of thousands of apps

Tech 10 hours ago By Sam Courtney-Guy

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Popular tip to defrost your car could land you a fine — here’s how to do it properly

Lifestyle 5 days ago By Jessica Hamilton

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Make the most of 2025 bank holidays and get 61 days off with only 24 days' annual leave

Travel January 6, 2025 By Lillie Rohan

The little-known hack for getting upgraded on a flight

Travel January 3, 2025 By Ellie Hutchings

Balluta Bay beach in St Julian's town, Malta

The simple math that can get you 61 days off work this year

Travel January 6, 2025 By Lillie Rohan

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Common kitchen mistake that makes your olive oil go rancid very quickly

Food January 1, 2025 By Courtney Pochin

Thanksgiving Turkey

How to salvage an overcooked turkey and other Christmas dinner disasters

Food December 25, 2024 By Jessica Lindsay

Tesco customers can get £20 off Christmas shopping with 'secret trick'

Money December 24, 2024 By Jessica Lindsay

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The ultimate tactic to beat your family at Monopoly this Christmas revealed

TV December 24, 2024 By Meghna Amin

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Top tip for cooking Christmas turkey without it going dry, according to a chef

Food December 24, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

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Marcus Wareing reveals how to make perfectly crispy roast potatoes every time

Food December 22, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

Martin Lewis shares trick for up to £150 off at Argos, Currys, Morrisons and more

Money December 18, 2024 By Jessica Lindsay

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‘I never pay’ – Travellers are using extreme hacks to avoid baggage fees

Travel December 18, 2024 By Jessica Hamilton

This simple paper cup hack could relieve your ear pain on planes

Travel December 16, 2024 By Alice Giddings

Martin Lewis shares 'secret' way you can start shopping at Costco

Martin Lewis shares 'secret' way you can start shopping at Costco UK

Money December 11, 2024 By Jessica Lindsay

It takes me seconds to decorate my Christmas tree — people say it takes the joy away

Lifestyle December 8, 2024 By Sarah Hooper

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Pilot reveals shocking truth about airplane mode

Travel December 10, 2024 By Eleanor Noyce

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As a flight attendant, I think this plane habit should be ‘illegal’

Travel December 12, 2024 By Jessica Lindsay

Martin Lewis reveals switch to slash Christmas light running costs to 1p a day

Money December 4, 2024 By Jessica Lindsay

Ikea store in Southampton

People are only just discovering this 'genius' little-known IKEA design feature

Lifestyle December 5, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

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