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Wales Online
19 hours ago
- Health
- Wales Online
Dunelm shoppers praise 'calm and cosy' weighted blanket that 'feels like being hugged'
Dunelm shoppers praise 'calm and cosy' weighted blanket that 'feels like being hugged' Now with 20% off, the blanket is helping shoppers get a better night's sleep. The blanket has been described as "absolutely brilliant." (Image: Dunelm ) Weighted blankets offer a cosy, calming embrace that feels like a gentle hug, helping to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Evenly distributing pressure, they can support better sleep by encouraging the body to release serotonin and melatonin—perfect for unwinding after a long day. Shoppers looking for a good night's sleep have heaped praise on one particular weighted blanket. Available with 20% off at Dunelm, the Fogarty Calm and Cosy Weighted Blanket is reduced from £35 to £28. The weighted blanket offers an extra layer of calming support to encourage better sleep. Made from soft and cosy microfibre, it's filled with a blend of polyester fibre and glass beads that create a soothing pressure to help reduce stress and anxiety. READ MORE: Nintendo Switch 2 games fall to the cheapest price in deal stack READ MORE: Macdonald Hotels offering Elemis spa treatment with free beauty gift worth over £100 The blanket comes in a soft sage colour and is machine washable. Measuring 200cm by 150cm it is big enough for a kingsize bed. While many users swear by them, weighted blankets aren't suitable for everyone. The blanket should be approximately 10% of the user's body weight and there are other considerations to be taken into account before use. Save 20% on the Fogarty Calm and Cosy Weighted Blanket £35 £28 Dunelm Buy Now on Dunelm Product Description Dunelm has slashed the price of this popular sleep aid As more and more people discover the benefits of weighted blankets, there are lots of different options to choose from. Amazon, for example, has the Winthome Weighted Blanket which has been given a 4.5 out of five-star rating by shoppers. Available in a range of sizes and designs, the blanket uses deep touch pressure therapy to encourage sleep. Starting from £40.99, buyers have called it "amazing" and "a must-have." Oodi also sells an impressive weighted blanket. Hailed as being "just like a warm hug" 97% of buyers would recommend the blanket, according to the website. Available in a choice of designs, Oodi weighted blankets start from £79 with some models reduced in the sale. For buyers on a budget, the Brentford's Teddy Weighted Blanket is currently reduced to £16 from Online Home Shop. Available in a range of colours, there are also smaller versions for children. The blanket creates a soothing pressure to help reduce stress and anxiety (Image: Dunelm ) Shoppers who have already snapped up the Dunelm Weighted Blanket have given it a 4.7 out of five-star rating. One buyer said: "Lovely colour and just the right weight - have felt a definite improvement in my sleep, it's also just nice to have round my shoulders when sat at my desk." Another added: "Absolutely brilliant. A great weight. You know it's there and it's so comforting and warm." "Definitely calm and cosy when I slide into it I feel like a baby koala in his mother's pouch - I wish I'd bought it years ago," exclaimed another delighted shopper. Article continues below While most buyers love the blanket, one did raise a word of caution, saying: "Weighty! I'm new to weighted blankets and I personally find this too heavy and although I like the feeling of it initially I then find myself 'throwing' it off myself after a couple of hours sleep." Overall, the Fogarty Weighted Blanket is helping most purchasers sleep better. Another five-star review added: "Wish I'd bought this years ago. It has really does improve my sleep. It's like being hugged - very comforting."
Iraq Business
17-05-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
Revenue and Profit Up at Zain Iraq
By John Lee. Kuwait's Zain Group has reported increased revenue and profit at its Iraqi telecom business: Revenue Growth: In Q1 2025, Iraq's revenue grew by 13% to reach USD 286 million. EBITDA Growth: EBITDA increased by 13% to USD 105 million, reflecting an EBITDA margin of 37%. Net Income: Net income soared by 73% to reach USD 26 million. Customer Base: The customer base increased by 11% to 20.7 million, maintaining a market-leading position. Growth Drivers: Growth was driven by investment in tower expansion and the monetization of new B2C and B2B products and services. Market Access: Improved market access in Iraq contributed to the overall increase in the Group's customer base. Digital Operator: The customer base and revenue continue to grow for Zain's digital operator, Oodi, in Iraq. (Source: Zain Group)
Forbes
20-03-2025
- General
- Forbes
Finland Named Happiest Country In The World For The 8th Year In A Row
Helsinki cityscape with Helsinki cathedral and Market square, Finland The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network's World Happiness Report 2025 has ranked Finland as the happiest country in the world for the eighth consecutive year in a row. The World Happiness Report combines open-access data from over 140 countries in the world which is then analyzed by world-leading researchers across a large range of academic disciplines and departments. Finland wasn't the only Nordic country to rank high again this year. Denmark followed in second place while Iceland, Sweden, and the Netherlands rounded out the top five. The capital city of the world's happiest country exemplifies what makes Finland such an ideal spot for happiness—not just focusing on health or wealth alone, Helsinki places emphasis on things like community, kindness, trust in society, and easy access to nature and green spaces. 'One way Helsinki strengthens its sense of community is through OmaStadi, the city's participatory budgeting initiative,' Juhana Vartiainen, the mayor of Helsinki, said in a press release. 'It gives residents the opportunity to directly influence how public funds are spent – by proposing ideas and voting on projects that improve their own neighbourhoods.' The city doesn't just focus on outward or performative happiness, either. It rather focuses on an overall feeling of contentment and the way of life that is generally accepted in Helsinki and the rest of Finland as well. 'Here, happiness is quietly built into everyday life. And while it may not always show on our faces, it's there in the way life works, in the way people come together, and in the spaces we share,' said Vartiainen. 'A good example of this is the Oodi Central Library – a public space where people of all ages and backgrounds gather to read, work, play, or simply spend time. In 2022, the Oodi library had nearly 1.82 million visits.' Helsinki also exemplifies ways that the community can come together without feeling forced or pressure to socialize all the time; the city and its culture over the last century have developed in a way that allows citizens to feel like they can just be, and trust that they can count on others and that life will work its way out. It's not about being outwardly over-the-moon every day but rather living with a certainty that everyday things are designed to make life feel stable.
