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The Anker Solix C300 can charge several devices at once

Review: The Solix C300 rewrites the portable power station rule book

The all-new Dacia Duster

Dacia Duster review: The best cheap family SUV just got even better

The packs arrive in the post and you just top them up with the fresh ingredients

We try a pack of four recipe kits for £1 and the results were amazing

WhatsApp scam warning after woman (not pictured) lost £18,000. Photo: IMAGO Images/Cover Images

‘I was traumatised after losing £18k to WhatsApp scam’

The Woof Truck - 'rusty old bike' (inset) and what it looks like now.

Video: I upcycled a rusty old bike to become a mobile dog treat vendor

CBeebies panto cast for 2024. Photo: CBeebies

6 reasons your kids will love the CBeebies panto

Aldi's The Infusionist Shimmer Globes - priced at £12.99 each (Photo: Aldi)

Aldi's new Christmas liqueurs are a festive delight

What led to the raft of claims that those who listen to metal are 'devil worshippers' and a threat to the moral fabric of the world - when research shows we're all actually quite well adjusted?

Explainer Does listening to heavy metal music make you aggressive?

Shopping expert and broadcaster Alice Beer has given her top tips to take on Black Friday.

'I'm a shopping expert - here are my top tips to save on Black Friday'

I tried three of Aldi's three brand-new wines from its autumn/winter collection (Photo: Adobe/Holly Allton)

I tried three new Aldi wines that are perfect for Christmas

For one solo gigger, Lily Dimelow, the experience of attending a show alone has led to meeting new people who have shared interests in the bands she's has gone to see.

'I've been to four gigs alone - here's why I'd do it again'

Discover why attending concerts alone is becoming a popular choice, as shared by solo gig enthusiasts 🎶

Benjamin Jackson

Khiva, near the unfinished minaret.

I went to the Central Asian country on the verge of tourism boom

YouTube logo. Photo: KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images

Are there more adverts on YouTube or live TV?

I’m a Dolly Parton superfan but I do not like her brand-new wine (Photo:Adobe/Holly Allton)

My verdict on Dolly Parton's new wine as a superfan

My verdict on Costa's brand-new festive menu

Spotify Wrapped. Image: Spotify

I play detective to work out potential Spotify Wrapped date

I tried ASK Italian's new autumn/winter menu - here is my verdict (Photo: ASK Italian/Adobe)

ASK Italian's unveils new autumn menu - here is what I thought

I tried Swizzels new Halloween Squashies - and they have got me in the spooky spirit (Photo: Swizzels / Holly Allton)

I found my new favourite Halloween sweets

I tried Dua Lipa’s Pickle and Jalapeño Diet Coke - and I was underwhelmed (Photo: Getty/Adobe)

Dua Lipa shares bizarre Diet Coke cocktail - here is what I think

Terri Picton-Clark and dance partner Glenn Badham at the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Twinkle-toed lottery winner dances at the Tower Ballroom in dream gown

Shark Pro Detect cordless vacuum. Photo: Shark

Why I decided to order a Shark vacuum in Amazon sale

AI continues to be a buzz word in the world of tech. Photo: Supatman - stock.adobe.com

I went to a major tech event and these three things caught my eye

Image I made on Picsart. Photo: Picsart

2 common mistakes people make when generating AI photos

Rodrigo Messi (top left) with Lionel Messi. Photo: Getty Images

I went to see Messi’s brother give a tech talk - and things got weird

What is the next big trend in mobile gaming? An expert weighs in. Photo: sezer66 - stock.adobe.com

Next big trends to watch for in mobile gaming, expert says

Person on a mobile phone. Photo: Adobe

The simple question that confuses a Supercomputer

I had a tiny burger (okay four) in Yerevan, Armenia. Photo: Matthew Mohan-Hickson

I had the tiniest burger I’ve ever seen - and it's a brilliant idea

Could robots take your jobs? Top exec delivers his verdict. Photo: stokkete - stock.adobe.com

6 ways robots will change your life in the near future

Wow, our lives could look so different 🤯

Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Should your kids learn to code? Photo: ipopba - stock.adobe.com

'I’m a Silicon Valley titan and this is my career advice for kids'

Blend until you have a paste, before adding EEVO and water.

I attempted to recreate the vegan pesto I had at an Italian restaurant

Smart light bulbs could save you money. Photo: rh2010 - stock.adobe.com

7 smart light bulbs that can save you money on energy

Dash cams are less than half price in Amazon's sale

Dash cam deals have landed on Amazon with some less than half price

Wild swimmers highlight their favourite dry robes

Best dry robes wild swimmers love with deals from £50

Young Evie Smith meets her hero Melanie Martinez

Watch: Girl excluded from school over Cruella de Vil hair meets idol

Ernie the Patterdale terrier and his Fetch Toy from Earth Rated.

My dog tested out this new toy - watch his adorable reaction

The Beldray Sport Buster Pro cleans stains and spills on carpets

Carpet cleaner review: Beldray Spot Buster Pro vs toddler spills

Prince Edward Island (Photo: Finn Partners Box UK)

‘I travelled to Prince Edward Island and lived out my childhood dream'

UK Hospitality: I represent bars and restaurants across the UK - and they’re being taken for granted (Photo: Getty Images/Carl Court)

‘UK bars and restaurants are being taken for granted’

A pharmacist is warning parents to be on the lookout for headlice, worms and other illnesses now summer is over. (Photo: Pexels, Andrea Piacquadio)

The eight most common back-to-school bugs and how to spot the signs

Top L: Lord Huron, Bottom L: Noah Kahan with YouTube logo. Photos: Getty Images

I left YouTube on autoplay for an hour and this was the result

How to make the perfect Sex on the Beach cocktail at home (Photo: Holly Allton)

A step-by-step guide to making a Sex on the Beach cocktail from home

Private health insurance was once a luxury but is now becoming more common. (Photo: Pexels)

Everything you need to know about private health insurance

Chicago cityscape reflected in iconic Cloud Gate monument, known as 'The Bean'

I visited filming locations of Disney+ The Bear TV show in Chicago

'Here's why tea and toast was the best meal I had after giving birth' (Photo: Gina Sanders - stock.adobe.com)

'Why tea and toast is the most comforting meal after giving birth'

Five ways to get your kids’ sleep back on track after the summer holidays according to a sleep expert. (Photo: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

Five ways to get your kids’ sleep back on track according to an expert

Getting into a routine after the summer holidays can be a challenge 😴

Sarah McCann

Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi. Photo: David Becker/Getty Images

I watched a live event on Netflix and this is how it worked

A fitness expert has shared eight lifestyle changes for a longer life. (Photo: Pexels/Nathan Cowley)

Fitness coach shares 8 small lifestyle changes for a longer life

Review of Netflix and if its worth it in 2024. Photo: MARTIN BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images/ National World

Is Netflix worth the money in 2024? Full review Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Why McDonald’s is my favourite place for burgers - but what is really in it? (Photo: Adobe Stock / Holly Allton)

I dissect my favourite burger to find out what is made of

This year has seen an unusual spike in head lice cases. (Photo: LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

How to protect your kids from head lice - according to a health expert

I tried the brand-new menu item on Starbucks autumn menu - here is what I thought (Photo: Holly Allton)

I tried the US bestseller from Starbucks and here is what I thought

Oasis rock group performs during a concert, late 20 November 2002 in Spain. Photo: RAFA RIVAS/AFP via Getty Images

Supercomputer predicts Oasis setlist for 2025 shows

Has your phone signal been worse recently? Photo: PheelingsMedia - stock.adobe.com

Why is phone signal so bad in the UK right now - experts explain

Clips from Skibidi Toilet shorts on YouTube. Photo: DaFuqBoom!/ YouTube

What is the deal with skibidi toilet - and if it is dangerous for kids

Oasis are back together and back on the road (Photo by Getty Images)

Why Oasis and the Gallagher brothers still mean so much to Manchester

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