Lifestyle

As temperatures soar across the UK, chill your space – and avoid energy-guzzling aircon – with our pick of the best fans, from tower to desk to bladeless

A fresh, fragrant tart and a vibrant, crunchy salad to accompany it – flavours of the season, and of home

Well, maybe not quite a thousand, but when life gives you bald lemons, make lemon ice cubes or indeed any of these super suggestions from our panel of lemonheads

From South Carolina to Dorset, Australia to the Costa del Sol, beachgoers are complaining that oversized canopies, parasols and gazebos are spoiling their day out. And they’re not going to take it lying down

A Guardian essay on the Pomodoro technique shows how a simple kitchen timer can make work feel less overwhelming by turning vague tasks into short, focused sessions with visible endpoints.

The Caminhos da Ibiapaba Trail strings together caves, waterfalls and sandstone cliffs on the Ceara-Piaui border, offering long-distance hikers an alternative to crowded South American treks.

A roundup of 2026 food forecasts points toward unfussy fats, fermented condiments, and overlooked vegetables, marking a clear shift away from last year's maximalist plates.

May 2026's wellness debuts blur the line between gadget and ritual, with wearable red-light therapy, functional matcha drinks, and immersive recovery-first gyms leading the wave.

The Infatuation tracks spring 2026's NYC restaurant shifts: an upscale froyo renaissance, Park Slope's rise, and Chinese chains reshaping the streetscape.