Worcester News | Lifestyle

Find a perfume that makes perfect scents for summer

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:50:00 +0100

We can’t always rely on the sunshine to get us in the mood for summer. But with one quick spritz of a summery scent we can be transported into holiday heaven.

So, what will you be reading this summer?

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:50:00 +0100

FROM the day we learn to read, new worlds open up for us. Whether thick dusty tomes of learning are your thing, or you prefer to devour glossy magazines, online news sites or text messages, words hold the promise of knowledge and entertainment.

Forget the gym – to get fitter, all you have to do

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:50:00 +0100

ASK any women if they would like to get trimmer when they walk around the shops and I’m sure I know what the answer would be.

You’re pregnant – so what is there for you to drink at the pub?

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:19:00 +0100

AS summer draws out, many of us dream of a warm evening, a pretty pub garden and a refreshing pint of cider or a chilled glass of wine.

Postcards from the trenches –

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:29:00 +0100

OUR links to the First World War are becoming more fragile. But one Worcestershire historian is using modern technology to make sure they are never forgotten.

I was mocked for moisturising, but now I’m the one laughing

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:26:00 +0100

FACE wash, toner, and moisturiser are products you would not necessarily expect every man to use in the morning but more of them are every single day.

Davina’s back, but where are Nush, Steph and Tim now?

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:48:00 +0100

IT'S that time of year again - the start of 13 weeks glued to the television watching a group of fame-hungry people eat, sleep and argue.

Treasuring your ancestors’ lives has never been easier

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:39:00 +0100

oNCE you've found the factual keys to your family's history don't shut them in a drawer. With a little thought anyone can turn that mountain of documents and photos into a vivid account of their ancestors' lives to be treasured forever.

Which of the seven daughters of Eve are you descended from?

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:54:00 +0100

When genetic researcher Professor Bryan Sykes announced that all European men and women were descended from just seven females, he didn't realise the fuss it would cause.

Dan Snow’s guide to digging up your family’s military past

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:58:00 +0100

Not everyone can boast that they are related to a former Prime Minister, or to one of Shakespeare's alleged lovers. But Dan Snow can do both.

Getting back to your roots: what exactly is in a census?

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:12:00 +0100

Want to find out more about your ancestors?

Meet the ancestors: How to unearth your family’s past

Thu, 01 May 2008 08:28:00 +0100

WHERE TO BEGIN

The Italian job... or how we quit UK and found paradise

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:53:00 +0100

REGULAR readers of your Worcester News will have been following the adventures of Steve and Sarah Barney in their new life in Italy.

Now your pet can go on holiday with you

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:15:00 +0100

Pet-friendly accommodation is becoming more popular across the UK and Worcestershire is no exception. Luxury dog beds are even available in Travelodges.

Word on grapevine is that it’s a fine drink

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:14:00 +0100

IT'S the sort of thing people spend their whole lives talking about - the sort of thing you never actually get round to doing.

This inventive couple still have their feet firmly on the ground

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:36:00 +0100

THEIR environmentally-friendly invention might be flying off the shelves of major supermarkets but Worcester couple Justin and Michele Chieffo have their feet firmly on the ground.

Love it or hate it, the way you clean is all

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:27:00 +0000

DOES your heart lift at the thought of that ritual spring clean and clear up that's supposed to blow away the winter cobwebs? There's no need for guilt if washing windows, clearing out cupboards and polishing surfaces actually fills you with dread, because you're not alone.

Why Easter eggs represent more than tasty chocolate

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:48:00 +0000

AN Easter egg is not just a chocolate egg any more. Extra sweets, mugs, even manicures and pedicures are now all part of the package. You can buy an egg named after your favourite chocolate bar or themed on your favourite TV programme or cartoon character.

Has the two-week package holiday finally burnt out?

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:16:00 +0000

IS THE traditional two-week holiday dying out?

A manicure and new coat to put your pet in fashion

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:51:00 +0000

A NICE warm bath, a haircut, and a manicure followed by a shopping trip for a nice new coat - it sounds like an ideal day out for many women in Worcestershire, but these services are not just being used by humans, people are pampering their pets with them.