Latest articles by Niamh McCollum
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How much will an electric car really cost me?Electric car prices seem absurdly high, but we’ve been looking at how much an electric car will really cost you to run. Hint: it’s good news
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Hands-free driving could be legal in the UK by next year, but are we ready?As the government announces that driverless cars could be on our motorways by next year, we asked Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Auto-Trader, about the potential dangers of this life-changing technology
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Notting Hill Carnival is going global with its first ever digital line-upFor the first time in its 54-year history, the legendary festival will be off the streets and on our screens...
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Electric, retro looking and seriously cute - why you can't go wrong with the Honda e -
730,000 British people lost their jobs between March and July this yearThe numbers are 'in large part' due to the hundreds of UK companies that have been battered by the pandemic
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These are the star signs most likely to smash a job interviewPrepping for an interview? Apparently the odds are in these zodiac sign's favour when it comes to charming their way into a new professional role
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Why it’s time to criminalise revenge porn threatsWith one in seven women having received revenge porn threats, domestic abuse charity Refuge is urging the government to revise the Domestic Abuse Bill and save lives
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Sorry festival lovers - but Glasto may not be returning until 2022Yup just keep twisting that knife, Corona...
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The UK's most empowering literary festival went virtual - here's what happenedThe sensational Primadonna Festival celebrates brilliant writing, music and ideas from inspirational females in the publishing and entertainment industry
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Planning a summer BBQ? Here’s how to keep it eco-friendlyWe all have a part to play in conserving the planet – so let’s start with the small steps we can all take
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The pelvic floor exercises favoured by Kate MiddletonGive some love to your postpartum body with these miracle movements...
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These are the UK's most common sex mishapsBecause love really does hurt sometimes…
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Victory for eco activists as Welsh government vows to tackle period poverty sustainablyThe landmark change has been celebrated by environmental campaigner Ella Daish, who, since April 2019, has been calling on UK governments to tackle period poverty and the plastic crisis head-on by spending funding on eco-friendly period products
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Gyms have officially reopened – but is it safe to go?After over three months of closures, gyms reopened across England on 25th July. But is it safe to return and just how different will the experience be? Here’s the need to know…
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Revealed: the 'sexy' careers likely to rack up the most likes on HingeWondering whether your job title carries that certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ that reels in potential love interests? Keep reading…
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Coronavirus crisis could result in up to 40,000 homeless dogsThe financial fallout of COVID-19 may force people to give up their pets, a charity has warned
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Heading to the lido? These are the new swimming pool rulesFrom avoiding the showers to BYOF (Bring Your Own Float) policies, here's everything you need to know...
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Meet the young women using lockdown to tackle climate changeReport Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, inspiring young women from across the UK have been using lockdown to fight climate change from home. Here's what they have to say...
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We can't let the threat of Covid-19 distract from the need for more diversity in the artsDiversity in the creative industry is not a ‘nice to have’, but a social justice issue. So that's why Alex Pleasants and Joanna Abeyie, co-founders of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Creative Diversity, are on a mission to change the paradigm in the post-pandemic arts era
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Running out of Furlough night plans? These are the best places for outdoor cinema this summerCosy up to cult classics at these beautiful open-air and drive-in cinemas. Summertime sadness? I barely know her!
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The Domestic Abuse Bill isn’t ‘groundbreaking’ if it leaves migrant women outOpinion After two years of waiting, the new domestic abuse bill has finally passed through parliament. But does it go far enough to protect all victims of domestic violence? Niamh McCollum investigates
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Emotional intelligence has never been so important than right now and here's whyWords: Fiona Murden
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Hunger is epidemic in the UK - here's how you can helpReport Lockdown may be easing, but for millions of Britons, hunger continues to spread fast. From donating goods and money to volunteering, here's what you can do to help tackle the crisis
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Only 6% of us want to return to pre-pandemic times, and it's obvious whyOpinion The only way to make a comeback is for it to be stronger, fairer and greener
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Why are so many of us turning to psychics for answers in lockdown?Report Craving a bit of mystic healing in the midst of all this uncertainty? You're not the only one...
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A third of women in the UK are struggling with lockdown lonelinessResults from analyses of Google trends reveal that searches involving words such as 'loneliness', 'worry' and 'sadness' are also on the up in other countries
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Meet the Cambodian dads raising the next generation of female-leadersReport Round-the-clock contract work and full-time farm management leaves many parents in Cambodia unable to kick back and play with their kids. So local communities within Siem Reap have established Father Groups to encourage dads to take an active role in early childcare - this is how they're shaking up new paradigms of parenthood
