Winter Pets‭: ‬What January Is Really Like for Animals As January settles in and the days grow shorter‭, ‬winter quietly reshapes the routines of our pets just as it does our own‭. ‬Behind the cosy blankets and warm homes‭, ‬animals experience subtle biological shifts driven by daylight‭, ‬temperature and instinct‭. ‬Understanding these changes allows owners to respond with confidence‭, ‬not concern‭ ‬‮—‬‭ ‬simply with better seasonal care‭. Dogs in Cold vs Mild Climates Not

‬Happy New Year to all our readers‭ ‬‮–‬‭ ‬we thought we would take a little look at the history of UK TV in Spain and what 2026‭ ‬may bring‭. ‬ UK TV in southern Spain has never been straight forward‭ ‬‮–‬‭ ‬back in the 90`s when I first arrived‭, ‬we could only get Channel 5‭ ‬and‭ ‬Sky News on the SKY analogue satellite and we were quite happy with that‭. ‬ Then over the years SKY went digital‭, ‬Freesat was launched and new satellites were introduced that had much tighter

Three 10-Minute Hairstyles for Everyday and Party Wear When life is busy‭, ‬hair should feel effortless rather than demanding‭. ‬These three ten-minute hairstyles are designed for real days and real events‭, ‬taking you seamlessly from daytime errands to evening plans‭. ‬Each look is polished without feeling overstyled‭, ‬easy to recreate at home‭, ‬and perfect for those moments when you want to look put together without overthinking it‭. ‬See example on the page opposite‭.‬

There will be days when motivation disappears completely‭. ‬No fire‭. ‬No excitement‭. ‬No inner gym playlist playing in your head‭. ‬Just a heavy feeling and the temptation to skip everything‭. ‬These days are not a failure of willpower‭ ‬‮—‬‭ ‬they are part of the process‭.‬ The first mistake people make is waiting to feel‭ ‬“ready”‭. ‬Motivation is unreliable because it is emotional‭. ‬Discipline‭, ‬on the other hand‭, ‬is practical‭. ‬On low days‭, ‬your only goal should

The Chaotic Morning We All Know Most mornings begin the same way for many of us‭ ‬‮—‬‭ ‬a rushed coffee‭, ‬a glance at the phone‭, ‬a mental to-do list already overflowing before the day has properly started‭. ‬We promise ourselves we’ll get organised tomorrow‭, ‬start fresh on Monday‭, ‬reset next month‭. ‬Yet the chaos quietly repeats‭. ‬What we rarely question is whether constant variety is the very thing keeping us stuck‭. ‬ The Quiet Pattern Behind High Performance Benea

Mornings Designed on Purpose A routine-building bedroom doesn’t stop at a nice headboard‭. ‬Place the bed so you see natural light as soon as you wake‭, ‬not a wardrobe or a screen‭. ‬Add a narrow‭ ‬console or shelf just outside the bedroom with only what you want to touch first thing‭: ‬water‭, ‬supplements‭, ‬watch‭, ‬maybe a book‭. ‬Keep charging points for phones away from the bedside‭; ‬fix a charging drawer in the hallway or dressing room so the default behaviour is to

December is here and we can now mention the‭ ‬“C”‭ ‬word‭! ‬What will you be doing for the festive season‭ - ‬here at the Rainbow house it will be a quiet time‭ ‬‮–‬‭ ‬probably too much food‭, ‬wine and TV but the dogs will like the day long sofa access‭! ‬I did go to Torquay for a‭ ‬“tinsel and turkey”‭ ‬few days with family as this year we could not get together for the 25 th ‭ ‬‮–‬‭ ‬and very nice it was‭. ‬ I am sure we will be helping out with transport for our sponsored

December demands clothes that handle colder weather without sacrificing style‭. ‬The most effective winter wardrobe is built from‭ ‬a small number of reliable‭, ‬well-fitting pieces that work together easily‭. ‬This is not about dressing heavily‭; ‬it is about choosing structured‭, ‬warm fabrics that look sharp and feel comfortable throughout the season‭.‬ A wool coat is the foundation‭. ‬Choose a single-breasted or double-breasted style in charcoal‭, ‬navy or camel‭. ‬These

A winter table does not need excess decoration to feel special‭. ‬As shown in the image‭, ‬the most elegant December settings rely on calm colours‭, ‬soft lighting and natural textures layered with intention‭. ‬With only a few well-chosen elements‭, ‬you can create‭ ‬a table that feels inviting‭, ‬modern and beautifully understated‭.‬ Setting the Foundation Begin with a plain tablecloth in a soft neutral such as cream‭, ‬stone or warm white‭. ‬This creates a calm‭, ‬gentle ba

The Perfect Last-Minute Festive Fix When the festive season arrives‭, ‬the last thing anyone wants is to spend hours getting ready‭. ‬That’s why quick‭, ‬beautiful‭, ‬DIY hairstyles are a lifesaver for Christmas parties‭. ‬These simple looks can be done in just ten minutes‭, ‬using the things you already have at home‭. ‬Whether you prefer something sleek‭, ‬soft‭, ‬or slightly glamorous‭, ‬these styles will‭ ‬help you feel confident and party-ready without stress‭.‬ The Twist

Mystery-Date Envelopes Some gifts are enjoyed for a moment‭. ‬Others are enjoyed for years‭. ‬But the most treasured gifts are the ones that stay alive‭ ‬‮—‬‭ ‬the ones that create stories‭, ‬spark laughter‭, ‬and become part of a couple’s shared world‭. ‬As more people look for presents that feel meaningful rather than material‭, ‬“memory-making gifts”‭ ‬are quickly becoming the most romantic choice for Christmas‭. ‬They are thoughtful‭, ‬personal and‭, ‬most importantly‭, ‬

December brings warmth‭, ‬lights and celebration into our homes‭, ‬but for dogs‭, ‬it can also be a time of overstimulation‭, ‬unpredictable noise and disrupted routines‭. ‬Even the calmest dogs can feel unsettled when their familiar environment suddenly becomes busier‭, ‬brighter and noisier‭. ‬With a little preparation‭, ‬you can ensure your dog feels secure‭, ‬confident and deeply loved throughout the festive period‭.‬ Protect the routine as much as possible Dogs rely on p

Exploring Cooperative Training Methods That Respect Your Pet’s Autonomy For decades‭, ‬traditional pet training has centred on obedience‭: ‬the expectation that a dog‭, ‬cat‭, ‬or other companion animal will‭ ‬follow commands consistently and without question‭. ‬But increasingly‭, ‬trainers and behaviourists are recognising that obedience alone does not build trust or wellbeing‭. ‬Modern approaches shift the focus from control to cooperation‭ ‬‮—‬‭ ‬a method grounded in anima

Spain’s First AI-Controlled Highway‭ - ‬Speeds Up to 150‭ ‬km/h‭!‬ Spain is making headlines once again‭, ‬this time‭, ‬for testing a stretch of motorway where artificial intelligence decides how fast you can legally drive‭.‬ On the AP-7‭ ‬motorway in Catalonia‭, ‬between Maçanet de la Selva and El Vendrell‭, ‬a new AI-controlled system is being installed that will allow speed limits to automatically change in real time and under ideal conditions‭, ‬increase from the normal 1

The strongest love stories rarely rely on grand gestures‭. ‬They’re built in the quiet of ordinary nights‭ ‬‮—‬‭ ‬when two people choose each other over everything else‭. ‬When the television is finally switched off and the world outside softens to a hush‭, ‬something gentle happens‭: ‬conversation returns‭, ‬laughter finds its way back‭, ‬and the living room becomes more than just a place to sit‭. ‬It becomes your shared world‭. ‬These simple‭, ‬thoughtful games are‭ ‬design

New Camposol Legal Platform against proposed biogas plant Residents‭, ‬associations and local businesses unite to defend the environment and quality of life in Camposol The newly formed Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas‭, ‬promoted by the GREEN CAMPOSOL Association‭, ‬will initiate legal proceedings challenging the approval of the proposed biogas plant planned near the Camposol urbanisation‭, ‬seeking its relocation to a more suitable site away from residential areas‭.‬

When summer fades and the crowds disappear‭, ‬Spain in November reveals a different side of itself‭. ‬This is the time when the country slows down‭, ‬villages open their doors for traditional harvest celebrations‭, ‬and cities turn to cultural festivals instead of‭ ‬peak tourist season‭. ‬For those who live here‭, ‬it’s one of the best months to step outside familiar routines and experience Spain as it really is‭.‬ Just before the month begins‭, ‬the small mountain village of

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Small styling touches that make your space feel new‮—‬without big renovations‭.‬ There’s a quiet kind of joy in making small‭,...