How living memorial parks are transforming the way we remember loved ones

Selene Nelson is an author, freelance journalist, and lifestyle writer for Rest Less. After graduating from the University of Sussex with a degree in English Literature, Selene began contributing to many major newspapers and websites, and has written for the BBC, The Sunday Times, The Independent, Town & Country, and HuffPost. Her specialist subjects include … [Read more…]

The life of Frankie Vaughan

Having edited and written features for all kinds of magazines, Janet, now 77, has sort of retired. Living on the Herts/Essex border, near Hatfield Forest, her house has thousands of books crammed in everywhere. Left handed Janet has also learnt to crochet, and if you’re (un)lucky, you’ll be given one of her massive multi coloured … [Read more…]

5 tips for recruiting and retaining over-50s with flexible working

Sam McLoughlin is a Senior Lifestyle Writer at Rest Less. He joined the editorial team in 2021 after completing his Master’s degree in English Literature, Culture, and Theory at The University of Sussex. He enjoys writing about careers, books, sports, travel, and pretty much anything that his editor will let him have a crack at, … [Read more…]

Financial gifts for young children: what are the options?

Melanie Wright is money editor at Rest Less. An award-winning financial journalist, she has written about personal finance for the past 25 years, and specialises in mortgages, savings and pensions. She is a former Deputy Editor of The Daily Telegraph’s Your Money section, wrote the Sunday Mirror’s Money section for over a decade, and has … [Read more…]

10 autumn recipes – Rest Less

Selene Nelson is an author, freelance journalist, and lifestyle writer for Rest Less. After graduating from the University of Sussex with a degree in English Literature, Selene began contributing to many major newspapers and websites, and has written for the BBC, The Sunday Times, The Independent, Town & Country, and HuffPost. Her specialist subjects include … [Read more…]

State Pension set to increase by at least £561.60 in 2026

Melanie Wright is money editor at Rest Less. An award-winning financial journalist, she has written about personal finance for the past 25 years, and specialises in mortgages, savings and pensions. She is a former Deputy Editor of The Daily Telegraph’s Your Money section, wrote the Sunday Mirror’s Money section for over a decade, and has … [Read more…]