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Julie Bayley

Freelance Journalist

Julie Bayley is a freelance travel and beauty writer with 35 years' experience in regional newspapers and digital publishing.

She started her career as a reporter at the Burton Herald & Post and Burton Mail before moving to the Derby Telegraph. Over the next three decades, she became senior reporter, commissioning editor, digital editor and finally editor of the Derby Telegraph and Derbyshire Live.

Julie has a background in hard news and lifestyle features and has written hundreds of beauty, restaurant, and travel articles. Her greatest passion is golf, and when she’s not reviewing golf resorts, she can be found perfecting her swing in her home golf simulator, regularly testing the structural integrity of her garage roof.

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Jo Malone London's new Vanilla Scotch Cologne combines warm vanilla, amber and a distinctive whisky note, making it a gorgeous fragrance especially for the colder months.

Jo Malone London's £130 perfume is a winter winner

The American Golf Luxury Advent Calendar features 24 days of golfing treats, including balls, tees, accessories and more, all presented in festive red, white and blue packaging.

American Golf's £129 luxury advent calendar is a golfer's dream

Garmin's new Approach S72 golf smartwatch comes in two sizes and features advanced swing analysis, detailed course mapping and green-reading technology.

Garmin launches £700 golf watch packed with new features

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff

Soap & Glory drops 10 new skincare buys – all under £13

Runderwear specialises in running clothing and accessories designed to help prevent chafing, rubbing and discomfort.

Runderwear review: Comfort put to the test

Ayacucho’s cosy Tenby Half Zip and Texel Full Zip fleeces combine warmth and comfort with an outdoorsy look that works just as well for everyday wear.

I tried the Ayacucho fleeces shoppers love

Kosas has expanded its Soulgazer Mascara range with three new shades, including navy, violet and espresso brown.

Coloured mascara is back – and Kosas nails it

Lemonade Dolls’ colourful Flex Collection in Aqua combines turquoise, soft pink and zesty lime green for a fresh take on everyday lingerie.

Lemonade Dolls Flex Collection review: Comfort meets colour

Dermalogica’s new Stabilizing Repair Serum, £65, is designed to soothe reactive and irritated skin while supporting the skin’s moisture barrier.

Dermalogica’s new £65 serum for sensitive skin

Jo Malone London’s Orange Marmalade Cologne takes inspiration from the bittersweet British breakfast favourite.

This Jo Malone bestseller wasn't what I expected
Jo Malone London's bestselling Orange Marmalade Cologne combines zesty citrus with warm woods, creating a sophisticated £125 scent that surprised me from the fi...

Two clever bits of golf tech, one smarter round: the Garmin Approach S70 and new Approach Z10 bring detailed course mapping and pinpoint distances together.

Garmin Approach S70 and Z10 rangefinder put to the test

Kimberley Walsh has teamed up with Pure Tone Aesthetics to launch her first skincare collection, a three-step range featuring plant-derived polynucleotides.

Kimberley Walsh launches first skincare range

Good Day by Patchology brings a dose of sunshine to skincare with its colourful new mood-boosting range.

Patchology Good Day review: Sunshine in a bottle?

Belfast laid out below in all its glory, with sweeping views across the city from the Grand Central Hotel.

An hour from home - why have I not discovered Northern Ireland before?

Labradoodle Oscar puts Jo Malone London’s new Orange & Cedarwood Dog Shampoo to the test, complete with an impressive bath-time quiff.

My bath-hating Labradoodle tried Jo Malone London's first dog shampoo

Dermalogica’s limited-edition 2026 Advent Calendar features 24 days of skincare treats, with a mix of bestselling favourites and skin essentials.

Dermalogica's £546 advent calendar is here - and it's yours for £229

A powder for every complexion: Kosas Cloud Set Translucent Loose Setting + Blurring Powder comes in a range of shades designed to set make-up without looking heavy.

Kosas discovery guide: 7 hero products to know

Beauty Pie is stepping up its YOUTHBOMB range with Intense, a new skin renewal serum combining micro-spicules, exosomes and peptides.

Beauty Pie launches new YOUTHBOMB Intense serum

Shark Beauty's new CryoGlow Clinic Face mask combines LED technology with hot and cold under-eye treatments.

Shark launches £549.99 face and body LED system

Hairstory’s haircare range takes a different approach to traditional shampoo and conditioner, with New Wash at the heart of the collection

I ditched shampoo and conditioner for this £48 cleansing cream

Crafted from a single piece of leather, the R.M.Williams Chelsea boot is designed for durability, comfort and years of wear while retaining its classic shape.

Why R.M.Williams' Lady Yearlings stand out
With their one-piece leather construction and timeless good looks, I put R.M.Williams' bestselling Lady Yearling boots to the test.

Hotel Football sits directly opposite Old Trafford, making it a popular base for Manchester United fans on match days.

Hotel Football review: A Man Utd fan’s dream stay

The Boots Last Note fragrance collection includes Echoes of You, Into the Orchard, Vanilla Portrait, Velvet Bouquet and Soft Island Drift.

Review: Boots’ new £12.99 perfumes could be a perfect affordable gift

Jo Malone lands at Boots with new five-star scent

The heated outdoor vitality pool is at the heart of the Moddershall Oaks spa experience, with countryside views and cocktails delivered straight to the water.

This luxury woodland spa is made for switching off

Neal’s Yard Remedies Frankincense Intense Age-Defying Cream, Age-Defying Serum and Triple Action Melting Cleanser, alongside the Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Booster and Geranium & Orange Hand Wash and Hand Lotion.

Review: This Neal’s Yard range feels as luxurious as it looks

Discovering how the Omnilux Contour Face brings professional-grade LED light therapy into an at-home skincare routine.

Is the Omnilux Contour Face worth £348? My honest review

Dermalogica Smart Eye Density Serum is designed to help rebuild visible density and tackle hollow-looking under-eyes.

The £125 eye serum promising plumper under-eyes

The integrated CaseSafe tracker is built directly into the TSA-approved lock, allowing the July suitcase to be located using Apple's Find My or Google's Find Hub networks without needing a separate tracking device.

Is July's £305 smart suitcase worth it?

anatomē Expression review: The perfume I can't stop smelling

A selection of salon-quality haircare products from Sally Beauty, including Olaplex, Color Wow, Wella and Wunderbar, styled as part of an at-home haircare routine.

Can Sally Beauty recreate a salon-quality haircare routine at home?

The Mediheal Daily Pads collection includes targeted skincare pads for hydration, brightening, firming and blemish care, with each formula designed to tackle a different skin concern.

Mediheal toner pads review: are they worth the hype?

The Kosas Impressionist Multistick collection is available in seven wearable shades, with each creamy stick designed to add a fresh pop of colour to both cheeks and lips.

Kosas Impressionist Multistick review

The Manta Hairbrush's flexible base is designed to move with your hair, helping to reduce tension and minimise breakage while brushing.

Manta Hairbrush review: A brush that's stood the test of time

The Lodge at Ashford Castle offers a relaxed luxury retreat within the historic Ashford Estate in County Mayo.

Review: Why The Lodge at Ashford Castle is unforgettable

Hourglass beauty favourites including the Curator Eyeshadow Palette, Phantom Volumising Glossy Balm, Shape & Sculpt Lip Liner, Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara and Unreal Liquid Blush.

Hourglass makeup review: Is it worth the investment?

Say goodbye to shaving routines – the Silk'n 7 promises long-lasting hair reduction from the comfort of home.

Silk'n 7 IPL review: Is it worth £499?

Lindeth Fell Country House Hotel combines elegant interiors with panoramic views across Windermere and the surrounding fells

Lindeth Fell review: Luxury with genuine hospitality

Carl Friedrik Carry-on X review: Premium first impressions

Some of the stand out hero products in the Neal's Yard Remedies' Wild Rosehip skincare collection

Neal's Yard Remedies review: Are the classics worth it?

A selection of beginner-friendly golf equipment and accessories available from American Golf, including clubs, shoes, a glove and on-course essentials.

American Golf boosts beginner golf sale

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