Rachel Tompkins
After graduating with a BA Hons in English Literature from The University of Leicester, in 2002 Rachel Tompkins studied for a Postgraduate Diploma in Periodical Journalism at City University, London. She began her journalism career as a staff writer on women’s weekly magazines before leaving her Features Director role to go freelance after having her son in 2012.. Now the mother-of-two lives in Oxfordshire and writes in a freelance capacity across a range of national newspapers and magazines.
Latest articles by Rachel Tompkins
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Best oil filled radiators – tried and tested
The best oil filled radiators for staying cosy when temperatures drop. We've tested portable heaters from De'Longhi, Pro Breeze and more to find the best-in-class
By Rachel Tompkins
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How comfortable is a £150 mattress? I put this budget-friendly Zinus mattress to the test
Our Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress review puts this super affordable mattress to the test
By Rachel Tompkins
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Sealy Newton Posturepedic Mattress review – tried and tested
Our Sealy Newton Posturepedic mattress review puts the mattress designed in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Advisory Board to the test, and finds out if it can ease our tester's back pain
By Rachel Tompkins
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I just discovered eveSleep’s Wunderflip mattress – its flippable design is a game changer for guest bedrooms
Our Eve Wunderflip Lighter Hybrid Mattress review puts this clever flippable design through its paces
By Rachel Tompkins
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I slept on this budget Dreams mattress for a month – at £349 for a double, I think it combines comfort and affordability
Our Dreams Workshop Follows Traditional Spring Mattress review puts this affordable mattress to the test to see if you can really get comfort at a low price (*spoiler alert* it seems that you can)
By Rachel Tompkins
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This affordable air conditioner is perfect for small homes – here's why it's a hit with us
Our MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner review puts this affordable cooling unit through its paces
By Rachel Tompkins
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The Fivangin Portable Air Cooler is an Amazon bestseller for good reason
Our Fivangin Portable Air Cooler review puts this affordable air-con alternative through its paces, and soon finds out why it's an Amazon bestseller
By Rachel Tompkins
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Here's the difference between an air conditioner and an air cooler
What's the difference between an air conditioner and an air cooler? We've detailed the pros and cons so you can choose the best way to keep your home cool
By Rachel Tompkins
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I couldn't fault this portable air conditioner, and even better, it's still in stock
As portable air conditioners begin to sell out, we put this in-stock Russell Hobbs option through its paces during a heatwave, with some great results
By Rachel Tompkins
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iRobot Roomba s9+ robot vacuum review - everything you need to know
We review the iRobot Roomba s9+ - a Wifi connected robot vacuum which promises to clean corners and empty itself
By Rachel Tompkins