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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Insurer won't pay for stolen tools amassed over decades - as we don't have receipts: SALLY SORTS IT
My husband, now in his seventies, was a British Railways engineer and amassed a vast collection of tools, which he kept in our garage and garden tool stores. We are moving house so our son sorted and labelled the best tools into boxes and locked them in the garage in preparation. But when we came home from church on a Sunday morning, we found the garage had been broken into and all the expensive power tools stolen.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island's Laura Anderson gives tour of her HUGE new mansion with en-suite rooms and garden so big it could be a park
LAURA Anderson has given fans a sneak peek inside her HUGE new home. The Love Island star, 36, shared clips of her new property - which features a massive garden with stunning sea views. 5 5 5 Laura said: "I mean actually can't believe I've got a garden and I can't believe this is my garden." She then turned the camera around so her followers could get a better look of the immaculate lawn. The star's new home also includes a massive dressing room with patio doors - perfect for getting dressed up before a night out. Her one-year-old daughter, who she shares with ex Gary Lucy, 43, also has her very own playroom, filled with toys. The hallway is also an impressive size and has a big staircase leading to the first floor, with some seriously high ceilings. Laura stunned fans with her master bedroom, which has floor to wall windows and even a second dressing room. Laura, who is dating Scottish footballer Clark Robertson, also has a spare bedroom for the couple to invite guests to stay over. And if that wasn't enough, they've got a huge living room area, kitchen/diner and patio space to host some parties. Yesterday Laura revealed that it was her last day in her Glasgow flat. She told fans: "I'm moving house tomorrow. "I have just finished packing. The removals are coming in the morning. Oh I feel weird, feel like I am getting a bit emosh." Laura continued, "It's just weird because this is the flat I brought Bonnie home for the first time. I've packed the whole place myself, I've been here for two years. I moved here when I was literally eight months pregnant and yeah just thinking about all the times with her and the hard times. "Now I'm actually moving to a house." The mum-of-one then shared a clip of her packing surrounded by boxes. She went on to say: "This is what I've been doing. This is why I have been MIA packing everything," she explained. "It sounds really echoey, you know when there's nothing on the walls." She added: "Just drying last bits of washing. I hate going to a new house with dirty washing. "I've packed all Bonnie's stuff, she's at my dads, so everything is empty." Laura will be moving into her new home with her boyfriend and daughter Bonnie. Laura previously told The Sun that boyfriend Clark slid into her DMs three years ago but she ignored it at the time - and only decided to reply last year. Laura said: 'I didn't make it public for a little bit, but we've been together for a little bit. It's nice, it's chilled, no drama, just simple. A good Scottish boy, I can't complain." She then revealed how she met her new man, saying: 'It's not very romantic, he messaged me online and I saw it about three years later and replied and here we are.' Laura admitted Clark is different to her other exes and guys she's previously dated – saying she's in it for the long-haul. She gushed: "He's kind and patient and normal and beautiful and he makes me laugh.' 5 5
The Guardian
16-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
From decluttering to upgrading the basics: four tips on how to make your new home a sanctuary
There aren't many moments in life when you're given the opportunity to start afresh – but moving house is definitely one of them. This will be your clean slate for the next chapter of creating memories with loved ones, getting to explore your chosen change of scene, and enjoying the different features or amenities your new property or location brings with it. What's more, it's also the perfect excuse to enhance your home environment while you're at it. This can manifest in multiple ways – possibly depending on what your previous abode was lacking. Perhaps it will be flexing your creative muscles by designing an eye-catching interior aesthetic, or finally curating a space that lends itself to organisation. Maybe it's opting for greater luxury when it comes to essentials, and installing thoughtful tech for stress-free living. Here are four ways to help make your new house a home. A house move is the perfect opportunity to try out a fresh look – almost as though your home is a blank canvas, ready to be mastered. Before you get too settled in, it would be wise to consider what sort of look you want to go for. Maybe you want to add splashes of colour to the walls to make your space feel more lively? Or if that's too daunting, you can always start small with bright accents – such as some colourful scatter cushions and ceramic vases. Other easy and accessible ways to add personality to your decor include rugs, blankets and artwork. You can even mix up the latter with family photos or other meaningful belongings you've collected on your previous adventures – because these personal touches are what will really make your new home feel your own. Additionally, plants will add freshness into your space, with succulents being a great option if you are after low-maintenance greenery. If you're someone who has long struggled with overflowing cupboards or messy corners, then a house move can allow you to finally put steps in place for the streamlined space you've always wanted. This begins by unpacking your boxes in the right way – using the opportunity of a relocation to prioritise access to the essentials you rely on regularly and storing away safely infrequently used items. Then, you want to consider how to best arrange the items you'll need day-to-day so you aren't left baffled as to where you keep placing the blender. If your wardrobe is tight, perhaps you can utilise under-bed storage, or you can add shelving to otherwise bare walls and enlist drawer dividers to more efficiently categorise items. Don't forget about your furniture, too – try experimenting with different arrangements in a room to find the most functional layout for your life – and also hiding away anything unsightly, such as extra wires and cleaning equipment. The admin when moving into a new home can feel overwhelming, but certain tech can help you properly settle in. Whether it's friendly neighbours or the plumber calling, the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro will swiftly alert you to activity at your front door – showing you visitors in Head-to-Toe HD video via the Ring app – and you can also use the Two-Way Talk with Audio+ feature to communicate with someone if you're not at home. Additionally, a house move often requires a number of new purchases – and, once more, the Ring video doorbell is here to assist. It has 'Package Alerts' available with a Ring Home subscription – meaning you can be notified in real time on your phone, tablet or PC when an item is detected in the field of view at your entrance. The subscription also provides you with 180 days of video event history, which means you can use the Smart Video Search to play detective if a package goes missing. Investing in soft, high-quality bedding, blankets and towels to make your bedrooms and bathrooms feel that little bit extra special is self-care you'll be thankful for on a daily basis for years to come. The same goes for crockery that matches and box-fresh candles or diffusers – anything that will be conducive to your wellbeing. In fact, using the opportunity of a relocation to foster a space with comfort and relaxation in mind is a move you won't regret as you cosy up in your living room. That could include focusing on particular areas of your home – for example, creating an inviting 'reading nook' with your favourite armchair, a reading lamp and a throw. Or it could be in the form of adding an instant warmth with fluffy rugs, statement curtains and good mood lighting. Because this is your very own sanctuary. To find out more about the Ring video doorbells and security cameras, visit
The Guardian
16-05-2025
- The Guardian
From easy installation to increased security: four reasons why a smart doorbell is key for a stress-free house move
Consider the most momentous dates in your life. Milestones such as your final day at school, when you walked down the aisle, and your 40th birthday are likely to spring to mind. However, the handful of times you move house over the years should certainly count among them too. After all, whatever your reason for moving – perhaps upgrading for more family space, or switching up location for work – it's almost certainly the start of an exciting new adventure for you and your loved ones. Which means you'll remember the tools that helped you feel most welcome. Indeed, brown boxes and packaging tape aside, there's a new house move essential on the block. A Ring video doorbell is one of the first things you'd be wise to install after signing on the dotted line – and you'll be amazed at how easily it elevates your experience of settling in. With seven different Ring video doorbells to pick from, there's one to suit everybody, but the Battery Video Doorbell Pro is a particularly useful tool for those who have just been handed a fresh set of keys. Loaded with a bunch of security features, the Battery Video Doorbell Pro will make sure the transition into your new home is as smooth as possible. And with its clear-eyed view of everything that's happening on your doorstep, you'll always be aware of the goings-on around your new home – whether it's day or night. Here are four reasons why the Battery Video Doorbell Pro is your best friend when moving house. Your to-do list is probably a mile long – from assembling furniture to finding the box of crockery – so the good news is that you can set up your Ring video doorbell in a matter of minutes in order to access its best capabilities. Indeed, its speedy DIY installation will allow you to get on to the more time-consuming paint-splattered DIY pronto. Since it's battery powered, you can put it up anywhere that suits your new external decor and, as it works wirelessly, all you need is to get the wifi running and you're good to go. Now you can start enjoying the best of what the latest Ring video doorbell has to offer. The Battery Video Doorbell Pro has been upgraded with enhanced HD video and Colour Night Vision. This means that during the day you will be able to see the goings-on outside your front door in high definition, while at night you will also be able to gain a high-quality view. Unlike the complex-looking coffee machine you've just opened, this is a new addition to your home that will fit in seamlessly. Once it's set up and ready to go, you'll find it hard to understand how you ever coped without your Ring video doorbell. Enabling notifications means you can receive real-time notifications on your phone, tablet or PC that a package has arrived safely on your doorstep – and you'll be able to view images to double-check. The Battery Video Doorbell Pro also allows you to see, hear and speak to people on your doorstep. It has Two-Way Talk with Audio+ technology so that you can communicate with whoever is trying to deliver an item, even if you are out – and you can ask them to leave your package in a safe space. Because you really don't want any extra hassle when you've got so much on your plate already … A housewarming is a lovely way to toast a recent house move and, when you feel ready, your Battery Video Doorbell Pro can give you a helping hand with welcoming guests. As well as being notified that someone has arrived before they've even had a chance to press the doorbell, its sleek camera will also provide you with a Head-to-Toe video frame for an uninterrupted view of exactly who is at your entrance. This will also ensure you don't miss children or pets either. While you might have invested in the Battery Video Doorbell Pro for practical reasons, it can also create some unexpectedly memorable moments. For instance, you will be automatically seeing the sweet reactions of delighted loved ones as they enter through your front door for the first time. Feeling at home in your new community is key – and that includes a sense of safety, which your new video doorbell can help provide. By creating Bird's Eye Zones, you can see where visitors are on your property – whether it's on your porch or in your garden – with a bird's-eye view of your property. Better still, with a Ring Home subscription, you can access up to 180 days of video event history. And Smart Video Search makes it easy for customers to find specific moments in their Ring event history. For example, you can search 'fox in the back garden last night' to reveal the answer as to why the bins were knocked over. Happy new home, indeed. To find out more about the Ring video doorbells and security cameras, visit
The Guardian
16-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
‘Pack the least emotional rooms first': six tips for a stress-free house move
Moving house is notoriously stressful, and amid the chaos of packing up your life it's easy for small details to be forgotten. If you can dot the Is and cross the Ts of this exciting new chapter, it can make waving goodbye to your old home and settling into the new one a whole lot easier. So we called on experts from across the industry to give us their professional secrets. While they all agreed on the importance of packing a bag of essentials to keep with you on the big day (think a kettle, underwear and loo roll), they each had their own unique takes on how to make the process a little bit easier. Here are six golden rules to go by … 'We're always looking for ways to make moving house easier, but our top rule is to make decluttering a priority,' say Ingrid Jansen and Lesley Spellman, founders of the Declutter Hub and authors of Reset Your Home: Unpack Your Emotions and Your Clutter, Step by Step. 'A new home means a fresh start, and if you declutter well in advance it means you'll have less to pack, less to pay on moving costs and less to worry about en route,' says Jansen. 'Work systematically around the house, starting in the least emotional rooms, like the kitchen and bathroom. As well as being easier to declutter, you'll be able to find any excess food and toiletries that can be used up.' 'Once you've moved, seeing your stuff in a new home often makes you see it through a different lens,' adds Spellman. 'So don't be afraid to continue decluttering as you unpack.' As might be expected of the founder of financial education provider Hoops Finance, Funmi Olufunwa is a big fan of spreadsheets. 'If there's more than one of you moving, I recommend using a joint email address to keep everyone in the loop, and making a spreadsheet of all of the things you need to do throughout the moving process, such as redirecting your post,' she says. 'If you allocate each task, you can see who's responsible for what at a glance.' As you go along, add all those little jobs that can be easily forgotten in the chaos of the move. 'This includes taking meter readings in your old and new homes and arranging for a food shop to be delivered to you on move-in day,' says Olufunwa. 'Just make sure you remember to change the delivery address – I've nearly been caught out on that one myself!' 'Many homeowners underestimate the hidden bottlenecks of moving day,' says Joseph Lane, founder and mortgage expert at Mortgage Lane. To avoid moving-day headaches, Lane suggests using a QR code-based labelling system such as Sortly to help track your boxes' contents – 'it prevents hours of rummaging' – and updating your address two weeks before moving, rather than afterwards. 'Prioritise banks, utilities and key subscriptions to avoid disruptions,' he suggests. Lane's number-one tip is to choose your completion day wisely. 'Most people aim for a Friday, but this often backfires because conveyancers are overloaded,' he says. 'Instead, opt for a Tuesday or Wednesday completion, when banks and solicitors have more flexibility.' 'Moving is stressful, so our brains focus on the big stuff, but forget something tiny like locating the stopcock – and it can turn into chaos,' says Terry Fisher, property expert and chief marketing officer at We Buy Any Home. Fisher recommends packing a 'front door bag' filled with essentials to secure your new front door. 'That means a smart doorbell, batteries or charger, new locks, if needed, and even a temporary wedge or doorstop. Peace of mind starts at the threshold.' And if all else falls by the wayside? 'Label the sockets in your new home with colour-coded stickers,' says Fisher. 'When you're surrounded by wires and half-charged gadgets, knowing exactly where your router, kettle, or charger can go makes all the difference.' 'My main advice is to work out how you'll be moving house – whether that's with a removal firm or a DIY van hire – long before your completion date,' says Matthew Ballard, group managing director at family-run firm Ballards Removals. It's also worth remembering that removal teams are often unable to confirm bookings until you get a call from your solicitor to exchange contracts. 'Removal companies tend not to book ahead of this point in the process,' says Ballard. 'That isn't to say you shouldn't make initial contact with your removal provider. Whether it's as simple as showing them around your house or arranging parking space for removal vehicles, good preparation will ensure you can get settled in as quickly as possible.' 'Moving house can stir up a lot of feelings: sadness, anxiety, nostalgia, relief – sometimes all at once,' says psychotherapist and anxiety expert Kamalyn Kaur. 'It can take months to feel settled, so feeling 'off' doesn't mean something's wrong: it just means you're adapting.' Creating a goodbye ritual, says Kaur, is one way of helping to ease the transition. 'Small acts such as writing a letter to your old space or having a goodbye dinner can help mark the move. Once in your new home, prioritise creating small spaces of comfort – your bed, a cosy reading nook, your coffee setup – to help you feel at home.' And if Kaur could give just one piece of advice? 'Whether it's your morning coffee or a regular workout, sticking to familiar routines creates a sense of stability and comfort and sends a message to your nervous system: not everything is changing.' No box of moving-day essentials is complete without a Ring video doorbell to secure your front door. The Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro is loaded with cutting-edge security features that offer total peace of mind, including enhanced HD Video, Colour Night Vision and 3D Motion Detection. To find out more about Ring Video Doorbells and Security Cameras, visit
