Lifestyle

By Joe Mellor, Deputy Editor I always thought I was in good (ish) shape. Without trying to show off, I run or do weights pretty much every day (I’m still overweight; I drink too much). However, last year I tore my meniscus (cartilage in my knee I found out later) which was a bit of a wake-up call. I realised I was 33 and perhaps not the ironman I thought I was (more iron age). But after I finally recovered from...

By Michael Boxwell Eco-friendly cars have long been a good investment for Londoners. Driving an electric vehicle means you are exempt from both congestion charges and VED (road tax) both pet hates of the average motorist. There are an abundance of charging points around the City and local government offer a grant that will give you up to 75 per cent off the cost of installing a domestic charge point. With no fuel charges and the majority of car journeys...

Brits are inherently untrustworthy people, a new study has revealed, with the average adult in the UK only trusting four people. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found the typical Brit claims to have around 15 friends through work, university and childhood – but only really trusts four of them. The report also found the circle of trust usually comprises just two immediate family members, as well as their partner and one best friend. Amazingly, a staggering 54 per cent of...

By Charlotte Stringer, Style Editor at STYLIGHT.co.uk With Christmas just a few days away & New Year peeking its head around the corner, the end of December can be a truly magical time to get married. Whether you dream of a white, winter wedding, or a glamorous New Year’s Eve gala, here are our tips for the perfect big day. A Christmas wedding guarantees that extra sparkle that only comes at this time of year. With churches, hotels and other...

By Steve Taggart It’s no secret that London has some of the most expensive real estate in the world, with average property prices up to twice as much as those in the rest of the country. With many homeowners struggling to make it onto the property ladder in the capital, and those that have choosing to extend their current homes through loft conversions to add value or instead of moving, London is beginning to outprice anyone not currently living within...

By Charlotte Hope, Lifestyle Editor @TLE_Lifestyle I go to the pub on xmas eve, it's a tradition I have actively followed since I got fake ID, then I spend xmas morning moaning and ruining it for everyone else. This is my Christmas tradition and it will never die out, but it seems a lot are. Christmas traditions such as midnight mass, carol singing and greeting cards are in decline - because modern life has taken over, it has emerged. A study of...

A drivable armchair has been spotted on the streets of London as part of an innovative stunt aimed at armchair gamers. The armchair was spotted next to the London Eye, crossing the Millennium Bridge and wreaking havoc in Piccadilly Circus before coming to rest in Covent Garden and revealing a character akin to 'The Stig' from Top Gear. The stunt seems to be a Saints Row conception who are leaving fans in eager anticipation for something to come in 2015, although precisely...

By Charlotte Hope, Lifestyle Editor @TLE_lifestyle I moan all the time. I moan that I have nothing to moan about. I have never bother to count how many times I complain a day, but it probably runs into 100's, which I have now discovered is a lot less then the rest of us. The average Brit moans 71 times a week – mainly about poor customer service, other drivers and cold callers, it has just emerged. Researchers who polled 2,000...

By Laura Casewell @CasewellEditor  It’s almost that time of year again: the dark nights are endlessly drawing in, the frosty mornings are making us rush for that warming cup of tea, and there are festive lights and decorations adorning windows and trees all across the country. In the words of Noddy Holder; “It’s Christmas!” The festive period is always a magical time of year, as families and friends reunite to spend a few days enjoying all the merriment that we...