33 minutes ago Five stunning plants gardeners should sow in pots for gorgeous winter blooms

Enhance you property during the dark winter months by placing a handful of colourfully potted plants, chosen by experts, in your garden or even right outside the front door

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58 minutes ago Ukraine war briefing: Biden slams Russia’s ‘outrageous’ Christmas Day assault on Ukraine

President reaffirms US weapons support to Kyiv after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, which Zelenskyy condemned as ‘inhuman’. What we know on day 1,037See all our Ukraine war coverageJoe Biden has asked the US defence department to continue its surge of weapons deliveries to Ukraine, describing Russia’s Christmas Day attack against some of Ukraine’s cities and its energy infrastructure as “outrageous”. “The purpose of this outrageous attack was to cut off the Ukrainian people’s access to heat and electricity during winter and to jeopardise the safety of its grid,” Biden said. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Washington has committed $175bn in aid for Ukraine.Christmas morning in Ukraine was overshadowed by a massive Russian aerial attack using cruise missiles to target energy infrastructure across the country, which Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned as “inhuman”. “Today, Putin deliberately chose Christmas to attack. What could be more inhuman? More than 70...

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63 minutes ago The gorgeous part of Cardiff Bay you might not know exists and has stunning views of the city

Cardiff Bay is home to some great walks and some might not be where you expect to find them

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1 hour ago Telecoms workers installed 'eyesore' broadband pole just 15cm away from my back garden: It's ruining my view and even blowing foul

EXCLUSIVE: John Rowlands, of Gosport, Portsmouth, claimed the pole reaches a height of nearly 10 metres and was placed directly over his garden.

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1 hour ago Junior medic, 21, killed when 'unsafe' colleague slammed ambulance into the back of a lorry

'Beautiful' Alice Clark, 21, suffered catastrophic injuries when Edward Riding crashed their emergency vehicle into the rear of a cement lorry, an inquest heard.

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2 hours ago Pretty UK town with a rich history and famous beach is the perfect winter staycation destination

With independent shops, a famous beach and the world's oldest golf course, this town is worth a visit all year round

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2 hours ago Hospital wards 'full to bursting' with patients suffering respiratory and flu symptoms amid 'quad

Dr Ian Higginson has warned half of Britain's A&E units are at full capacity because of the sharp increase in winter illnesses.

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4 hours ago Gavin and Stacey viewers go mad as BBC sitcom breaks rule for iconic Nessa moment

Gavin and Stacey fans were stunned to see Ruth Jones's character Nessa seemingly flouting BBC rules for a scene in the last ever episode of the long-running sitcom.

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4 hours ago 2m x 6m with a composting toilet: New Zealand embraces tiny home living

Housing affordability and desire for a movable home among the reasons growing numbers are opting for petite dwellings across New ZealandTwo years ago, when New Zealand school teacher Liberty Van Voorthuysen was looking for a much-needed break from teaching, she ditched her classroom and signed up for a free construction course. Van Voorthuysen had set herself a fairly low bar: learn how to use power tools. But she left with much more – the skills to build her own tiny home.The 34-year-old bought the shell of a small house, parked it in a Nelson paddock at the top of the South Island, installed solar panels and added a composting toilet. The dwelling measures 6m x 2.4m and is 4m tall. The space took a bit of getting used to and the outdoor shower is “pretty gnarly in winter,” Van Voorthuysen says. But she has learned to be resourceful. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Ange Postecoglou sees a bigger picture with potential new arrivals at Tottenham

Spurs will aim to be active during the winter transfer window.

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