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9+ min ago (242+ words) Drinks expert Max Allen uncorks why blanc de blancs is top of the pops " and recommends five of the most sparkling. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. What is it about blanc de blancs champagne that makes it so irresistible to wine geeks? Whenever I'm out at a restaurant or bar among a group of winemakers or sommeliers or wine-obsessed non-professionals and someone orders champagne, it's invariably a blanc de blancs " champagne made entirely from chardonnay. Why? Chardonnay is, of course, just one of three main grapes in the Champagne region; the other two being the red varieties, pinot noir and meunier. Most champagnes produced there are blends of two or all three " chardonnay for its freshness and acidity, pinot for its fruit and body, and meunier for its early developing honeyed richness. Follow the…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago (762+ words) Money-saving expert Jane Hawkes shares her foolproof festive savings plan WITH Christmas just around the corner, the annual squeeze on our wallets is tightening. This is easily the priciest time of the year, as the average household spends a hefty 29 per cent more in December than their normal monthly outgoings, according to the Bank of England. But don't panic just yet. Money-saving expert Jane Hawkes, who blogs at ladyjaney.co.uk, shares her foolproof festive savings plan. And she suggests how to put around "1,300 in your pocket before Christmas Day. Got an old phone gathering dust in a drawer? READ MORE ON CHRISTMAS "Costly Christmas' for drivers as petrol prices hit 18month highs, warns RAC Christmas gift with a bang? ATOM BOMB up for sale" with explosive price tag You are not alone " and it could be hiding a small fortune....

3+ hour, 9+ min ago (999+ words) Sun reporter Blathnaid Corless tried out a hack she thought was too good to be true - and couldn't believe the results I'M always writing about tricks to cut bills " but when I heard about "house cloaking', I thought: Is this too good to be true? Experts including Martin Lewis have said it's free and easy to do, so I decided to give it a go. The concept is simple. The moment the sun comes up in the morning, open up all the curtains and blinds around your home. Then " and this is the key bit " as soon as it gets dark, shut all your curtains. You may be thinking: doesn't everyone close their curtains and blinds when it gets dark in winter? But according to a survey by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) from 2022, only half of UK households…...

3+ hour, 14+ min ago (714+ words) Dacia has announced UK pricing and specifications for the new 2026 model year Jogger, the versatile and award-winning seven-seater that continues to redefine family value. Blending space, comfort and rugged practicality, the new Jogger arrives with a fresh design, significant interior and technology upgrades, and the introduction of the new hybrid 155 powertrain " Dacia's most powerful and efficient hybrid yet. EVOLUTION IN DESIGNThe 2026 Jogger introduces Dacia's latest design language with a new LED light signature featuring an inverted "T' motif that reinforces its robust, confident stance. The front end has been completely refreshed, with a new grille connected by a pixel-inspired horizontal line, creating a distinctive and modern look. A new Sandstone metallic body colour joins the line-up, giving the newest Jogger an even more contemporary appearance. SMARTER, MORE DURABLE INTERIORInside, the Jogger's cabin has been thoroughly updated for everyday comfort and…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago (661+ words) Air leaks are a big cause of bloated energy bills in winter. Here's how to find them using a simple device. Air leaks can cause your energy bills to balloon during winter months. Energy bills can quickly throw your winter budget into shambles. Managing your thermostat is one way to stop the bleeding; supplementing whole-house heat with a space heater is another effective approach, especially during the shoulder seasons." The silent killer during summer and winter months is losing precious cool or warm air through air leaks in your home, and you may not even know it's happening." Homes with older windows and doors are especially susceptible to air leaks, but there's a simple way to identify them to be sealed or have shoddy windows or doors replaced altogether." To find air leaks in my home, I used a thermal…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago (661+ words) Air leaks are a big cause of bloated energy bills in winter. Here's how to find them using a simple device. Air leaks can cause your energy bills to balloon during winter months. Energy bills can quickly throw your winter budget into shambles. Managing your thermostat is one way to stop the bleeding; supplementing whole-house heat with a space heater is another effective approach, especially during the shoulder seasons." The silent killer during summer and winter months is losing precious cool or warm air through air leaks in your home, and you may not even know it's happening." Homes with older windows and doors are especially susceptible to air leaks, but there's a simple way to identify them to be sealed or have shoddy windows or doors replaced altogether." To find air leaks in my home, I used a thermal…...

5+ hour, 8+ min ago (772+ words) I started working in a new team this year and for the first time in my career I've been asked to participate in a Secret Santa. Our price limit is modest, and my first thought was to get the person I drew a book " I know they love fiction. But my second thought was to paint something for them and frame it. I'm not a professional artist, but I love painting and feel this would be more meaningful than another kind of present. I have a few worries. The first is that this will seem like a "cheap" or cheating option. The second is that it will come across as arrogant framing my own work. And the third is they won't like my painting and I would have been better off buying a book. What would you do? I think…...

5+ hour, 36+ min ago (1121+ words) Tiny plastic models could cost parents a small fortune ARGOS catalogues were lovingly dubbed "the book of dreams" and pored over by kids " and adults " for decades. The sound of those weighty books thudding on tables would echo around the house " but now the catalogue is no more, and you'll find the family scrolling through their phone for the latest toys and gadgets instead. The catalogue is no longer printed " the last edition was printed in 2020. But if you take a flick through surviving editions from the '70s, '80s and '90s, you're infor a fascinating read. The prices stand out. That tiny, plastic action figure you begged your mum to buy in 1993 for a few pounds costs a whopping "34 in today's money. And that plastic gun made by Hornby was "27.99 back then " more than "100 in today's money. Read more in Money I know…...

5+ hour, 40+ min ago (660+ words) More than a third of blundering Brits have accidentally ruined their own Christmas surprises - by walking in on their gifts being wrapped. A contrite 36% spoiled their own surprise by wandering into the present-wrapping room at the wrong time, according to a survey by Travelodge. A petulant one in five (20%) of those busted feel there's no point in wrapping gifts once the jig is up. Research revealed that more than half of adults (52%) wish they had more privacy while wrapping presents for their loved ones. Two-fifths (40%) of parents admitted they worried about their kids finding out what they've got ahead of the big day. For a third of Brits (33%), the worst part about people, particularly children, finding their presents before the big day is that it ruins the magic of Christmas. One in six (16%) red-faced parents admitted their child discovered Santa…...

6+ hour, 14+ min ago (680+ words) Plus, scroll down for more cheap gadgets that will keep you cosy this winter WITH December finally here, if you want to add some festive spirit to your home, you've come to the right place. And as temperatures drop, if you're desperate to fight the chill, we may have just the thing for you. Shoppers will need to run to their nearest Home Bargains store as there's a brand new buy that is not great for Christmas, but it could also save you cash on your energy bills too " yes, you heard that correctly." And if your purse is feeling tighter than ever before and you haven't got much cash to splash, fear not, as this bargain buy is super affordable and will cost you less than "10. But that's not the best part, as it'll help to keep your home…...