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They may not be the most stylish items of clothing but now that most of the UK is currently experiencing snow and freezing temperatures, wearable hooded blankets – oversized, fleecy garments ...

As part of the Mirror's shopping team I've had the cosy pleasure of testing out heated electric blankets, to find out which ones are really worth buying to combat the current freezing temperatures ...

With much of the UK currently experiencing snow, rain and freezing temperatures, there's nothing quite like snuggling up in a cosy hooded blanket. These oversized, fleecy garments are the perfect ...

HANOI — Thick smog blanketed Hanoi on Friday, obscuring buildings and leaving 9 million residents choking on toxic air as the Vietnamese capital topped a list of the world's most polluted major cities ...

Get as warm and cozy as you can get with a nice, heated blanket. With one of the best electric blankets, you'll be comfortable and extra warm. The blankets are made to distribute their heat more ...

“Weighted blankets are a useful tool for helping both children and adults to relax,” says Dr Laura O’Halloran, a chartered clinical psychologist at the Purple House Clinic. “They can ...

Our tester found themselves reaching for an extra blanket on occasion, but admittedly this was during a particularly cold snap in North East England. Our top choice for lightweight summer cover ...

A space heater or electric fireplace is a good option to heat up the whole room, or you can cozy up on the couch (or in bed) with a heated blanket. Also called electric blankets, these throws have ...

However, these are quite different from traditional blankets or duvets which is why you should consider certain specific factors before buying one, like the weight, fabric, filling and size.

The Northumberland countryside was under a blanket of snow on Thursday morning as a cold snap set in across the UK A blanket of snow has covered some parts of the North East as temperatures ...

From warm wool to soft-as-butter cashmere (and everything in between), there are truly endless options while shopping, and finding the best throw blanket often depends on your unique preferences (and ...