October marks World Menopause Awareness Month, a time to open up conversations about women’s health, challenge stigma, and explore practical ways to make life easier during perimenopause and menopause.
According to new research from Hada Labo Tokyo, almost nine in ten UK women say poor skin appearance affects their mental wellbeing, and nearly a third have even cancelled social plans because they didn’t feel confident about their skin. That’s a huge number — and it highlights just how connected our skin health and self-esteem really are.
Moving abroad is exciting, but let us be honest, it can also be chaotic. Between visa paperwork, packing, farewells, and flight stress, the last thing you want to worry about after landing is how to get from the airport to your new home.
Manchester Airport has reinforced its position as one of the UK’s most important international hubs with the launch of new direct flight routes connecting the North of England to major global destinations. The expansion reflects growing demand from both leisure and business travellers who want greater convenience and connectivity without relying on London’s congested airports.
This year, I’ve been loving Bebeto — a bright, fun brand whose sweets are made for spooky season. Their Halloween range is colourful, playful and seriously moreish, with chewy textures that somehow manage to feel nostalgic and new at the same time.
Exclusive to Marks & Spencer for a limited time, these sweet, juicy grapes look familiar at first glance – but bite into one and you’ll find something extraordinary: a deep crimson interior that looks and tastes more like a berry or cherry than a traditional grape.
Once you hit your forties, your skin doesn’t behave quite like it used to. Oestrogen levels decline, collagen production slows, and cell turnover takes longer — meaning skin can feel drier, thinner and less elastic. Fine lines and pigmentation often become more noticeable, while your glow might fade a little.
September always feels like a fresh start. The school uniforms are washed, alarm clocks reset, and family life quickly slips back into its early-morning rhythm – but when everyone’s rushing out of the door, breakfast is often the first thing to suffer.
