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I've been sleeping on an organic mattress for a week and now latex is my favorite mattress material — here's why

I've been sleeping on the Birch Luxe Natural, an organic, hybrid pillow-top mattress — here are my first thoughts

Tom’s Guide

The Misty Isle’s magic: Feasting my way around the Isle of Skye

TOP TABLES: What happens when a food writer swaps London’s bustle for Scotland’s beauty? Lilly Subbotin discovers the unexpected culinary delights of Skye – from langoustines on a harbour boat to black garlic butter that tastes like witchcraft

The Independent UK

Want to be sure you're buying a mattress without fiberglass? Here are the red flags to look for

Fiberglass is still widely used in many cheap mattresses — and manufacturers aren’t always upfront about it.

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Saatva Memory Foam vs Birch Natural: Which hybrid mattress is right for your sleep?

Is the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid or the Birch Natural the best luxury hybrid mattress for your sleeping style?

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DreamCloud vs Birch Natural: Which hybrid mattress is right for your sleep?

We pit the DreamCloud against the Birch Natural to see which one will suit your sleeping style best.

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Saatva Classic vs Birch Natural: Which hybrid mattress is right for your sleep?

The Saatva Classic and the Birch Natural are both luxury, eco-friendly mattresses, but are either right for you? Here's how to pick between them...

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Saatva Latex Hybrid vs Birch Natural Mattress: Which latex hybrid should you buy in extended Cyber Monday sales?

Cyber Monday deals are still live! We've compared the Saatva Latex Hybrid against the Birch Natural Mattress on support, comfort, price and more so you can decide which mattress to invest in

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What are latex mattress toppers and are they any good?

Latex mattress toppers are designed to add comfort and support to your bed, but are they actually worth buying? We take a closer look...

Tom’s Guide

Avocado Green vs Birch Mattress: Which is the best organic bed for you?

We compare the Birch Natural and Avocado Green Mattress in terms of comfort, design and price to help you choose between them.

Tom’s Guide

Which mattress brands don't use fiberglass in their beds?

Learn where to find fiberglass-free mattresses, and how to spot if a mattress might contain fiberglass.

TechRadar

Merchants 1688, Lancaster: ‘Seriously impressive food’ – restaurant review

Don’t be put off by the tacky website and dodgy decor, Merchants 1688 is a complete gem

The Guardian - UK

Prime Day: Best Sales Beyond Amazon

Not an Amazon Prime member? Not a problem. Check out these special sales happening at other retailers.

Kiplinger

Birch vs Awara: which organic mattress is best?

Birch and Awara are both natural latex hybrid mattresses. Both come highly recommended, so we take a closer look to help you figure out which one you should.

Tom’s Guide

Luxury Croydon lido opens to the public but it comes with a hefty price tag

The Birch in Selsdon has a 25-metre heated lido on site that is open to members – as long as they are happy with the membership fees

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The Independent UK

The coolest new UK hotels

From a duo of new Welsh hideaways to a brace of rewilding retreats, here are the beds to book according to hotel expert Ianthe Butt

TechRadar

Birch Natural mattress review: cooling and comfortable organic mattress for combination sleepers

Run hot and switch sleeping positions throughout the night? The Birch Natural mattress may be a great investment.

Tom’s Guide

Birch Natural mattress review 2025

We slept on the Birch Natural mattress for three weeks and evaluated its performance across support, comfort, motion isolation, edge support and more.

Edinburgh Live

Artisan East Lothian drinks firm to hold tasting sessions at industrial estate

Buck and Birch also hold foraging sessions and tutorials on birch sapping from their base in Macmerry

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Pregnant male sea dragon at UCSD's Birch Aquarium might produce bounty of babies

SAN DIEGO -- For the first time, UC San Diego's Birch Aquarium has coaxed a female weedy sea dragon into transferring a large number of eggs to a male sea dragon who could give birth to a bounty of babies.

Daily Record

Scotland's first ever coffee road trip unveiled with eight 'must visit' destinations

To celebrate the release of the new Independent Coffee Guide Scotland for 2023, its editor has revealed coffee spots all across Scotland that coffee lovers need to check out

Tom’s Guide

What is an organic mattress and are they healthier than other beds?

Organic mattresses have big benefits for your sleep, but they aren't the best choice for everyone. Here's why...

Evening Standard

The vibiest outdoor pools in London

What heatwave? Cool off at these boujis London outdoor pools

Homes & Gardens

Is the Birch Plush Organic Mattress Topper worth the price? Our test results are in

The Birch Plush Organic Mattress Topper is plush, yet supportive – just the thing to soften up a firm, inflexible mattress

Homes & Gardens

Birch Luxe Natural Mattress review – eco-luxury at its finest

I tested the Birch Luxe Natural Mattress − it's a great option for hot sleepers and eco-conscious shoppers with cash to spare

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