Imagine you have found the perfect house, your offer is accepted—but then the estate agent seems far more interested in whether you will use their mortgage advisor than in your offer. That is the situation BBC Panorama investigated in early 2025, sending an undercover reporter into a Connells Group branch to uncover a practice known … Read more
Anyone who’s stared into an almost-empty fridge at 10 p.m. and craved cake already knows the frustration. But with just three pantry staples and a microwave, you can have a warm, single-serving dessert in under two minutes. Average prep time: 2 minutes · Most common base ingredient: self-raising flour · Common sweetener: sugar or maple … Read more
If you’ve ever had your dog give you that hopeful look while you’re slicing an avocado for toast, you’re not alone. The advice is conflicting: the American Kennel Club says a small piece of flesh is fine, while Purina and the ASPCA urge caution over a natural fungicide called persin. Toxin in avocado: Persin (fungicidal … Read more
If you’ve been eyeing an iPhone 15 Pro Max but flinching at the original €1,449 price tag, the Irish refurbished market might be your best move. Across Dublin-based shops, specialist refurbishers, and UK cross-border retailers, the same 256GB model now circulates for hundreds less — sometimes under €610. The trick is knowing which seller actually … Read more