8 h. ago Robins will be frightened by 'bully' pigeons and magpies if you make 1 mistake in garden

A flock of larger birds may start to congregate in your garden in autumn and winter as they seek food. Heres how to keep them away from your feeders.

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11 h. ago Make memories this autumn and winter with these incredible days out and trips

Our top pick of guided tours, rides, destinations and sights are sure to be unforgettable

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57 h. ago Millie Mackintosh's Boden fair isle knit 'fits beautifully' and is 'thick and cosy' for winter

Millie Mackintosh shared some of her favourite outfits for autumn and winter, but it's her 'thick and cosy' fair isle knit that's been 'selling like hot cakes' on Boden's site

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58 h. ago Boden's new cold weather dress 'fits like a warm hug' and shoppers are obsessed

Boden has released a new autumn and winter dress that's perfect for the cold weather. The Fiona Zip Front Knitted Dress is already proving to be a hit with shoppers

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69 h. ago Five savvy ways to safeguard your coats and shoes for the arrival of autumn

WITH the arrival of autumn – and winter just around the corner – soggy coats and ruined shoes will cost you a fortune to replace. Safeguard your gear with these cheap tricks to see you through the worst of the weather. PROTECT IT: A can of waterproofing spray is your best defence in rainy season....

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5 d. ago Four top tips for your garden over autumn & winter to help save cash in the long run

JUST because the weather has turned, don’t stop giving your outdoor areas some love and attention. Making the effort over autumn and winter will not only give you a space to enjoy when it’s chilly, but will help save cash in the long run. Follow these tips . . . TIDY UP: Use sunny late autumn days to...

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8 d. ago My favourite £25 perfume just launched its best one yet – it’s the ultimate cosy scent

This viral fragrance brand has just dropped its latest scent, a cosy blend of florals, sandalwood and vanilla – and our beauty editor Laura Mulley is already a fan

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9 d. ago M&S launches £12 spicy and woody perfume that rivals Le Labo's £170 Santal 33

The brand new £12 perfume is part of M&S's new wellbeing range and is perfect for the autumn and winter months, with shoppers saying it's 'very similar' to Le Labo

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1 week ago 'Stop' overnight condensation on windows with simple 50p household item

Condensation on your windows is a common problem in the autumn and winter months, but there's a 50p trick that can help stop it from forming overnight

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1 week ago How scientists are shining light on the biology behind seasonal affective disorder

Researchers tracking large cohorts are discovering the effects of sleep, light and therapy on people impacted by winter’s arrivalFor some, the darkening days of autumn bring more than the annual ritual of reviving woolly jumpers and turning on the central heating. As the evenings close in and the mornings grow murky, energy ebbs and a heavy sadness settles in.Although seasonal affective disorder (Sad) was only formally recognised by psychiatrists in the 1980s, the link between the seasons, mood and vitality has long been observed. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Robin Hood review – Sean Bean gifts us the most gloriously bad TV offering of the year

It ticks every box you could wish for in your olde worlde trash: Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham, faerie smut and not a bad wig in sight! Hurrah!Autumn is entering the home straight. Winter is coming. We are more than due, therefore, a piece of fantasy/folkloric tomfoolery set in the days of yore – which is further back than yesteryear and therefore more forgiving all round – stuffed with young actors trying out their talents, and old thesps keeping their alimony/next passion-project funded. Welcome, my friends, to this year’s most glorious offering: Robin Hood.I really only need to tell you two things about it. One is that it stars Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham. I know. I know. We all wanted to live that long and we have! And two, there are no bad wigs in it! Because – there are no wigs at all! Some benevolent hand must have reached down and gently turned wardrobe away from the “long, stringy, Yore-hair” box that habitually damns these ventures, and instead commande...

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1 week ago FitFlop's new waterproof walking boots are 'fantastic on icy streets' and 'wonderfully comfortable'

FitFlop's new waterproof padded walking boots are a great 'wonderfully comfortable' pick that combines fashion and function to see you through autumn and winter

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1 week ago FitFlop’s ‘wonderfully comfortable’ waterproof walking boots are ‘fantastic on icy streets’

FitFlop has launched the perfect cosy and waterproof walking boots to see you through autumn and winter, with shoppers saying they’re ‘wonderfully comfortable’ to wear

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1 week ago ‘The only limit is the cook’s imagination’: Diana Henry’s guide to cooking with pumpkin

Stuffed, roasted, sauteed or mashed, pumpkin and squash truly are the great culinary chameleons of autumnPumpkins and squash seem the perfect symbol of autumn and winter cooking. The cook has the job of getting through that tough skin before finding the tender flesh, and they give off their best only after slow cooking. But it’s worth it. They are great culinary chameleons, able to soak up and marry well with ingredients as diverse as gruyere, chipotle, rosemary, sage and nutmeg. Their smoky, sweet flavours are just right for the season of turning leaves.Confusion reigns, however, about the difference between a pumpkin and a squash. It is a difficult area, and often local usage dictates what is a squash and what is a pumpkin. Both are members of the same family and, although the terms are often used interchangeably, pumpkins are usually the jack-o’-lantern shape we associate with Halloween, with thick, orange skins, while squashes can be smooth, warty, striped, stippled, their skins...

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2 w. ago Robins will flock to your garden in autumn if you leave out 1 type of food

The RSPB advises we should continue providing bird food and water "on a regular basis" throughout autumn and winter - and there's one particular food it recommends

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2 w. ago Pensioners at risk of ‘shameful’ and dangerous text messages over the winter

The DWP has warned of an uptick in people receiving malicious text messages across the autumn and winter period

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2 w. ago UK's cheapest city break is 'hidden gem' with independent shops and beautiful walks

The UK's cheapest city break has been revealed and it's a gorgeous destination to visit during the autumn and winter months especially if you like a good walk

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2 w. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for beetroot, apple and feta fritters | Quick and easy

These warming and filling fritters are a hit with all the family, and perfect for a lunch platter or winter dinnerThese are autumn in a fritter. Not only were they an unexpected hit with my 18-month-old, but, after trying one myself, I instantly crossed out the saffron arancini at the top of my list for an upcoming lunch party and replaced it with a delirious, “OMG make these fritters!” Not bad for a five-ingredient dish, and a lot less faff than arancini. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gok Wan shares three simple steps for midlife women to feel fabulous in their outfits

Fashion expert Gok Wan wants women to follow his three "golden rules" for dressing even better in autumn and winter

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2 w. ago Beef stew will be 'amazing' if you cook ingredient in very unusual way

Chef James Martin said his unconventional method produces "an amazing stock" that is "perfect" for classic autumn and winter dishes such as a beef stew

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