46 m. ago Welsh shoppers buying bananas urged to do 1 strange task after taking them home

This little-known trick could help prevent a very common issue during the summer, so people are being urged to take note

Economics

4 h. ago All Welsh households urged to shut windows during the day this weekend

As the UK goes through another heatwave this weekend, it's important to take as many steps as possible to keep your home cool - but one common mistake could actually be making things worse

Politics

5 h. ago Common bathroom 'habit' that could be destroying your medicines

For many householders, storing medication in the bathroom is commonplace

Politics

6 h. ago BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty issues warning over 'pointless' annoying habit

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was left reeling as she aired warning and shared a major pet peeve

Events

6 h. ago Man left feeling 'hungover and nauseous' after making grim discovery in his bathroom

Graham Barnfield went to run a bath on Wednesday afternoon when he discovered the horrific water colour that left a "grainy sediment" at the bottom of his tub

Politics

6 h. ago Bathroom grout will whiten and sparkle in 5 minutes using 2 household products

Cleaning expert Kerry Hale shared her simple method for cleaning dirty grout in your bathroom, which requires just two household ingredients

Events

7 h. ago Airport security worker names one mistake that gets passengers stopped

A security officer has revealed a common mistake the majority of passengers make when going through airport security, and doing this will get you stopped and searched.

Events

9 h. ago Blind date: ‘I took a bathroom break and when I returned she had already asked for the bill’

Rebecca, 70, a company director, meets Michael, 71, a supporting artist (extra)What were you hoping for? An interesting and sparky guy who had similar tastes and interests, and a sense of fun. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Baked beans taste far better if mixed with one common kitchen ingredient

Baked beans are a comfort food for many UK households, and now you can elevate their flavour by adding this one unexpected ingredient that's probably already in your kitchen

Events

10 h. ago Texan communities reel as holiday idyll becomes a disaster zone

Catastrophic floods killed more than 120 and destroyed homes and businesses in July 4 tragedy

Events

11 h. ago Ditch mayo when making tuna sandwiches as two common ingredients 'enhance' flavour

Darren McGrady, who was a royal chef for 15 years and cooked for the late Queen Elizabeth II as well as a number of US Presidents, has claimed we should stop using mayo in tuna sandwiches

Events

20 h. ago Latest from Hotspur press as demolition work scheduled over weekend following devastating fire

The mill destroyed in a devastating fire

Events

20 h. ago EastEnders star James Bye's son, 2, rushed to A&E after eating 'deadly' common plant in the garden

The toddler’s tongue began to swell and he ‘screamed’ in pain minutes after eating the ‘incredibly toxic’ plant

Events

22 h. ago ‘A vastly superior way to live’: why more seniors should choose cohousing

Unlike nursing homes or living alone (and lonely), cohousing emphasizes community and mutual supportEarlier this year, Angela Maddamma, 72, loaded all her belongings into her car. She drove from a house in suburban Richmond, Virginia, where she had lived for 20 years, to her new life about five hours west, in a senior cohousing project called ElderSpirit.Cohousing communities are “thoughtfully designed neighborhoods with private homes” arranged around common areas, where people may gather and build relationships with their neighbors, according to the Cohousing Company design firm. Cohousing is typically multigenerational – of the roughly 170 total cohousing units in the US, most are home to people of all ages, from young families to seniors. But about 12 are senior-specific. Continue reading...

Politics

22 h. ago Woman wanted to 'rip off own face' after horror reaction to common cream

Zane Lukstina, 42, was given a steroid cream for a rash she developed in June - but her face and eyes swelled and the skin became painful and hard after using it

Events

23 h. ago Drink enjoyed by millions every day dramatically eases constipation, study finds: 'It should be used as a medicine'

Scientists have pinpointed exactly how much you need to drink of this daily staple to keep your bowels regular.

Economics

23 h. ago These five common medications make it harder to cope in the heat

Some commonly prescribed drugs can interfere with the body’s mechanisms to regulate temperature

Politics

24 h. ago Doctor says quit five habits 'before you reach 40' to live longer

A consultant cardiologist has shared the five common habits he recommends you give up before you reach the age of 40 in order to ensure you live a longer, healthier life

Society

24 h. ago Repulsive new bathroom habit too many now do. A glance at their hands confirms they can help themselves... this selfish foible endangers us all

There are some women who possess the kind of effortless elegance and air of accomplishment that makes the rest of us feel undone, untidy and, well, inadequate. I met one such creature recently.

Politics

25 h. ago Cars you or your parents once drove 'now worth up to £100,000'

New research has revealed the cars that were once common on the UK's roads are now so sought-after that they are worth as much as £100,000

Economics