2 h. ago Gardeners told to use £1.30 breakfast drink to boost plant growth in April

Our gardens could probably use a bit of TLC this spring to spruce them up in time for summer. Luckily, there's an easy way to give your plants a boost that's likely lying in your fridge

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4 h. ago I was desperate to be a boy and to have my breasts removed. Now I realise I was a girl all along

'I've done my best to support her at every stage, but I drew the line at giving my consent for her to have the testosterone and double mastectomy she was so intent on. And thank goodness I did.'

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4 h. ago I put the Married at First Sight ‘experiment’ to the test. The results are stark | Gideon Meyerowitz

I’ve become addicted to the show. But as a scientist I wonder: how many couples actually stay together?It has finally happened. After a decade of avoiding the show, my wife and I decided that we would try out the new season of Married at First Sight. We consume quite a bit of reality TV, so it’s not that we avoided it precisely, but something about the idea of watching people struggle to build a healthy relationship amid a storm of cameras and manufactured drama just never drew us in. At least until we watched Married at First Sight and realised it was actually kind of fun.Relationship drama makes for addictive viewing. But after watching most of a season of weird “marriages”, screaming matches and couch quizzes accompanied by deep and meaningful music, one part of the show has struck me as really weird. Everyone keeps referring to the saga as an “experiment”. From the narrator to the experts who counsel the hapless couples on their relationship dramas, the entire show seems to be c...

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7 h. ago Liverpool: Arne Slot delivers verdict on 'shocking' James Tarkowski decision after Everton defender avoids red

Jamie Carragher hit out at VAR’s failure to upgrade the on-field decision to a red card

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11 h. ago BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst sobs on final day in role after moving tribute from co

Nina Warhurst presented her final ever BBC Breakfast sho, and told co-star Jon Kay that he 'made her cry' after he shared touching words about the 'fun and fearless; journalist

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12 h. ago Ryanair and easyJet: Which? experts say to 'forget' packing cube and rolling clothes tricks

Which? Travel experts have put some popular packing hacks to the test to see if they really help travellers fit more into their cabin bags - and the results might surprise you

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12 h. ago Achieve ‘crispy’ bacon for breakfast every time with 1 simple step

This trick may be the secret to crispy bacon, and will take less than a minute to complete

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12 h. ago BBC Breakfast host sobs on her final day in role after emotional tribute from co

Her colleague, Jon Kay, posted a touching statement on his Instagram announcing her move and wishing her well.

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13 h. ago British activist in solitary confinement in India despite acquittal, family say

Brother of Jagtar Singh Johal says he is ‘being mentally tortured’ through unwarranted detentionThe British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal, detained for seven years in an Indian jail, has been placed into solitary confinement and under 24-hour surveillance despite being acquitted of all terrorism charges against him by a Punjab court on 4 March, his family have claimed. Johal is still facing the exact same charges in a parallel case in a clear example of double jeopardy, his brother Gurpreet said when giving testimony at Westminster to an all party committee on arbitrary detention. He said the Indian courts have not granted his brother bail, despite the prosecutor’s failure to produce any credible evidence or witnesses in the Punjab court.Gurpreet said UK consular staff met his brother in jail on Tuesday and were told he had been put into solitary confinement with a 24-hour guard, adding no explanation had been given. Gurpreet said: “I fear for his physical and mental welfare sinc...

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13 h. ago We tested Emma and Simba to see which hybrid mattress is best

We put the two leading mattress brands head to head, to find out which one you should invest in 

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15 h. ago Democrats hail major win as Susan Crawford delivers blow to Trump and Musk in Wisconsin – US politics live

Liberal judge Susan Crawford wins race for seat on Wisconsin supreme court in litmus test for Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s popularityLiberal Susan Crawford beats Musk-backed candidateDonald Trump’s planned tariffs will be negative across the world, with the damage depending on how far they go, how long they last and whether they lead to successful negotiations, the European Central Bank head, Christine Lagarde, said on Wednesday.The Trump administration on Wednesday is set to announce “reciprocal tariffs” targeting nations that have duties on US goods. That move would come after it slapped new import levies on products from Mexico, China and Canada – the top US trading partners – as well as on goods including steel and autos.Wisconsin beat the billionaire.Wisconsin cannot be bought. Our democracy is not for sale. And when we fight, we win. Congratulations, @CrawfordForWI Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Handmaid's Tale sequel series cast announced as production set to start in days

Streaming service Hulu has confirmed that production is due to start on new series The Testaments, which is a follow up to Elisabeth Moss' hit show The Handmaid's Tale

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17 h. ago Teen girl attacked by sea lion in Long Beach thought she was encountering a shark

Phoebe Beltran was due to take a swim test for Long Beach’s cadet lifeguard programme when the attack happened in front of a lifeguard tower

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17 h. ago Top British gamer, 17, killed himself after failing GCSE maths exam only for his parents to find out the next day he had actually passed, inquest told

Alex Henshaw, 17, from Winchester, Hampshire unexpectedly took his own life the month after his exam results came out, an inquest heard. However, the day after his result was upgraded after a remark.

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19 h. ago Best waterproof trousers to keep you dry on hikes in any weather, tried and tested

Rainy day options are in the bag

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19 h. ago The Handmaid's Tale sequel gets official green light as nine join the main cast

The Handmaid's Tale sequel, The Testaments, is all set to start production next week

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20 h. ago These home appliance deals are still live in the Amazon Spring Sale

Missed the big sale? Here are the best deals you can buy right now

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22 h. ago BBC Breakfast halts show as they announce death of Top Gun's Val Kilmer

BBC Breakfast host Ben Thompson shared the heartbreaking news that Hollywood actor Val Kilmer has died.

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22 h. ago Arsenal injury update: Gabriel, Jurrien Timber, Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori latest return dates

Nightmare scenario for Gunners ahead of Real Madrid test

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23 h. ago Name the Liverpool, Man City and Newcastle players in our football Wikipedia quiz

How good is your Premier League knowledge over the last 30 years? Time to put your footballing brains to the test in our weekly quiz, where you have to name the player from their Wikipedia page

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