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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

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
It’s his new favourite toy 🐶
Sarah McCann

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

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

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

I watched a live event on Netflix and this is how it worked
Hot dog! 📺
Matthew Mohan-Hickson

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 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

(Photo: Pexels)

I'm a finance expert - this the best student account for free cash

ChatGPT roasted my Instagram account. Photo: Instagram/ Getty Images

I asked AI to roast my Instagram and I’ll never live it down

Leeds Festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend

Experts reveal how to avoid aches and pains at Reading and Leeds

A Lancashire homeowner has described the 'hilarious' moment when she found a flock of sheep walking around on her roof.

Watch the bizarre moment a woman finds a flock of sheep...on her roof

Matilda Crome at her hospital check-up.

'My weight plummeted to five stone and I nearly died'

Joe Cairns, 14, was killed when HGV driver James Majury, from Chorley, ploughed into a school minibus on the M58

My son, 14, was killed by a selfish HGV driver checking Facebook

Gary Hough, 62, looks up to the skies outside his home surrounded in seagull

'Horrified' residents invaded by 'apocalyptic' swarm of seagulls

The infinity pool outside my room at Mayia Exclusive Resort and Spa.

I never saw point of all-inclusive holidays but this place seduced me

How many steps do you take a day? Photo: Canva

I tried 5 step counter apps and had a major revelation

Natalie Walker, 38, went viral on Tik Tok after getting an electric whisk stuck in her hair

Video: I'm the girl who got her hair caught in a whisk on Tik Tok

(Photos: Getty Images/SWNS)

I taught myself financial literacy - and funded a £1k trip on interest

(Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

I'm a finance expert - the crucial July HMRC deadlines you can't miss

This Wetherspoons breakfast dish has been a gamechanger for me - I won't go anywhere else for it

I'm obsessed with this Spoons dish and won't go anywhere else for it

Zac Jones, 26, reviews Sachas in Manchester.

Watch: I stayed in this 'disgusting' hotel but it wasn't that bad

Under Paris is on Netflix now. Photo by AFP via Getty Images

I thought Netflix's new shark film would be rubbish - how wrong I was Matthew Mohan-Hickson

YouTube star Fidias has been elected as an MEP. Photos by Fidias via YouTube

A YouTuber has just been elected as an MEP - but he has no policies

Benjamin Jackson shares his experiences as a Download Festival reveller of yesteryear - so what's his advice on plastic bottle fights and "overindulgence"? (Credit: Getty/Provided)

I'm a Download veteran - these are the biggest mistakes revellers make Benjamin Jackson

JamDoughnut vouchers can be used at supermarkets. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Explainer I tried a money saving app and it could save you thousands

Hotel Villa Angela

I visited Jim Kerr's Sicilian boutique hotel in the hills of Taormina