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Home & Lifestyle > Pets Fleas on your dog Summer is fun for dogs but also for fleas so check your pooch for unwelcome visitors throughout the warmer months. Here are some simple pointers to keep your dog pest free. Read more	0	7th Jul 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Slugger off! an anti-slug garden How to create a garden that is at one with nature without the annoyance of slugs spoiling your hard work. Read more	0	7th Jul 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Spicy tomato salad There are few faster lunches than a salad. Guy Campbell whips up a spicy tomato salad light lunch / starter. Read more	0	7th Jul 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Helping hot dogs Remember not to leave your pet in the car, or anywhere else that could be too hot. Here are some tips to keep your dog safe and healthy in hot weather. Read more	0	24th Jun 2020 50connect editorial
Food & Drink > Recipes Sizzling greens with crispy beef Quick-fire stir fry recipe to help you beat the summer heat Read more	0	24th Jun 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Make the most of fresh herbs this summer The sun is shining, the barbecue is cranked up. All you need now for perfect summer dining is a selection of fresh herbs to add freshness, flavour and the most wonderful aroma to your cuisine. Read more	1	24th Jun 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Tips to stop your cat scratching around the house Don't fight your cat's instinct to scratch. Here are some tips for buying cat furniture and scratch posts. Read more	2	3rd Jun 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle Crafty uses for potpourri Bring the smells of summer indoors with these crafty ideas for using potpouri. Read more	0	3rd Jun 2020 50connect editorial
Food & Drink > Recipes Asparagus fettuccine Asparagus coupled with fettucine is a light, healthy and delicously simple treat. Read more	0	13th May 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Growing tomatoes from seed It's not too late to cultivate a juicy tomato harvest for the sunmmer. You can easily start your tomatoes on your windowsill in 4 inch pots. Read our handy guide of simple tips. Read more	0	13th May 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Pests and diseases Protect the plants and trees from pest and diseases with these helpful tips. Read more	1	13th May 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Gardening Companion planting Companion planting to keep harmful insects out of gardens is an old practice gleaned from years of experimentation and folklore passed down through generations. Read more	0	16th Apr 2020 Anthony Page
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Delicious squash recipes Woefully underrated, and you don't need to wait for autumn to bring a splash of colour to your dinner table. Whether you go for butternut squash, pumpkin or any other of the Cucurbita family you'll enjoy these warming, vitamin -rich treats. Read more	0	30th Mar 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle How to improve your home whilst in self-isolation Social distancing could be a blessing in disguise if you take the opportunity to follow these tips for improving your living space and the value of your home too. Read more	1	30th Mar 2020 50connect editorial
Food & Drink > Recipes Mint choc CDB sleepy hot chocolate An intriguing twist on a classic night cap including mint and CBD oil which is thought to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Read more	1	17th Mar 2020 Rob Hobson
Home & Lifestyle Hard to kill houseplants If you think you can't look after houseplants, or if your houseplants die on you, don't despair. Read more	0	9th Mar 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Relationships How to embrace change in 2020 Change can be stressful and unsettling but Dr Lynda Shaw has tips on how to embrace new situations and rediscover the positives in your life. Read more	0	9th Mar 2020 Lynda Shaw
Home & Lifestyle > Fashion How to give your wardrobe a makeover and spring clean Learn how to make the most of old and new with tips to organise your wardrobe and outfit matiching from Helen Venables. Read more	0	24th Feb 2020 Helen Venables
Home & Lifestyle > Fashion Debunking fashion myths and using colour tricks The power of colour is clear across marketing, advertising, sport, in many areas of business and of course is vital in fashion, but there are many colour myths that need debunking. Helen Venables explains. Read more	0	17th Feb 2020 Helen Venables
Food & Drink > Recipes First-rate fish chowder Fish is rich in Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) and this delicious chowder cooked up by nutritionist Rob Hobson,packs in pollock, hake and salmon, as well mussels and kale to give you a welcome boost during the sunless winter months. Read more	0	31st Jan 2020 Rob Hobson
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Walnut and Wild Mushroom Gnocchi Dr Rupy Aujla takes the humble walnut and transforms it from unappreciated and unloved kernel into the tasty co-star of this delicious gnocchi supper. Read more	0	13th Jan 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Fashion How to effortlessly wear classic blue 2020 is the year of Classic Blue. Here, Helen Venables, of House of Colour, explains how to mix and match and wear Classic Blue with style Read more	1	13th Jan 2020 Helen Venables
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Falafel with tomato and cavolo nero sauce Deliciously spicy and rich in iron, here's a simple vegetarian supper that is a reassuringly heart alternative to the new year, new you fad diets. Read more	0	8th Jan 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Roasted pepper, tomato & basil spaghetti Get your new year diet plan off to a good start with this delicious roasted pepper sauce that is brimming with natural sweetness. Read more	0	7th Jan 2020 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle > Food & Drink Chickpea, squash & tomato curry with beetroot pickle, brown rice and coconut yoghurt Our bodies naturally crave carbs during the winter months which may be a way of helping to promote serotonin production (the feel-good hormone). He's a super satisfying high fibre filler to spice up any winter evening. Read more	0	17th Dec 2019 Rob Hobson
Food & Drink > Recipes Christmas Chocolate, California Walnut & Apricot Panforte Richer than a very rich thing and more chocolatey than a Cadbury's production line, this sublime panforte by GBBO finalist Ruby Bhogal is an absolute must for keen bakers ... and cake eaters! Read more	0	11th Dec 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle Together we can rebuild lives There are 50,000 blind veterans across the UK that still need support - Leaving a gift in your Will is a deeply personal and special decision. This is why we promise that if you choose to leave a legacy to Blind Veterans UK, your gift will be used where it can have the most impact on blind or vision-impaired veterans’ lives. Read more	2	9th Dec 2019 50connect Promotions
Home & Lifestyle The 12 days of Christmas - in plants Ditch the gaudy, tatty old tinsel and introduce these 12 plants of Christmas into your festive decorations. Read more	2	4th Dec 2019 50connect editorial
Home & Lifestyle How to play your old favourites online You don't need an expensive games console to enjoy playing online. Here, we choose our favourite classic games to play on the web. Read more	0	27th Nov 2019 50connect Promotions
Home & Lifestyle > Pets Winter wellness for pets Tips for keeping your pet fit and healthy during the winter months. Read more	0	25th Nov 2019 50connect editorial