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21 university dorm essentials to make your new room feel like home

From mattress toppers to pod coffee machines, here’s what you need for your uni dorm

T3 · Aug 13

I've spent my summer testing portable fans, and these are the two that kept me coolest — including one that costs just £20

I've spent a sweaty summer testing handheld fans, and these two kept me coolest — including a powerful premium option and a great value budget model.

TechRadar · Aug 13

No Wall Space for a Full-Length Mirror? IKEA's Launched This Pull-Out One That Slots Into Your Closet

IKEA's PAX system is famous for its customizability — and this could be the best add-on yet

Livingetc · Aug 13

Dyson’s first sub-£100 fan is by far the most powerful handheld model I’ve ever tried, but that power comes at a noisy price

But that power comes at a noisy price

Ideal Home · Aug 10

John Lewis boss Peter Ruis quits as retail giant names his replacement

Peter Ruis is set to leave his role as managing director of John Lewis next month

The Independent UK · Aug 10

John Lewis names new boss as Peter Ruis to step down

Mr Ruis will be replaced by Will Kernan, the former boss of high street retailers River Island and The White Company.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Do you have a conversation-first living room? Experts reveal 5 top tips on how to create a lounge that’s less about a screen and more about the people in it

This is how to design a living space that’s welcoming and encourages quality time together

Ideal Home · Aug 10

From outdoor rugs to mood lighting: how to transform a small outdoor space

Whether you’ve got a tiny patio, a narrow balcony or a postage-stamp garden, these space-saving ideas will help you make every square metre count

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

‘A pretty easy fix’: how I rid my kitchen of plastic – and seven of the best swaps

Worried about microplastics? Whether it’s titanium pans or loose-leaf tea, here are the changes you can make right now

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

TikTokers reveal the products they’re tired of finding in beauty advent calendars

Lucy Smith spotlights the repeat advent calendar offenders Read more: Best beauty advent calendars for 2026

The Independent UK · Aug 7