How to be hot stuff in bed: Beat the cold snap with the latest high-tech hot blankets (you can even wear them around the house)
They used to be the preserve of frugal maiden aunts and draughty guesthouses, but no more. This winter, there's a new breed of electric blanket on the High Street that is high-tech, wonderfully cosy and not in the least bit embarrassing to own. From ones you can wear to the one that replaces your duvet, there's something for everyone. They could even help cut your heating bills because they can safely keep you toasty all night, meaning you can turn off the central heating. So, with temperatures set to dip to minus 10c in parts of the UK this weekend, CHARLOTTE KEMP tested ten of room the best. Scroll down for video BEST FOR DAYTIME Relaxwell Luxury Heated Chocolate Throw, £39. 95, johnlewis. com Cost: Less than 1p to heat for three hours. Washable: Yes, on a 40c wool programme. You have to stretch it back to its original size when damp. No tumble dry. VERDICT: The electric blankets of old were strictly for bedtime, but now you can get smaller blankets like this heated thro...