6 h. ago Home Bargains' 'cutest' £12.99 plant stands 'look fabulous' in your garden

The 'fabulous' new Home Bargains plant stands seriously impressed shoppers on social media

Economics

10 h. ago Pudding for breakfast? Latest internet fad is a dream for those with a sweet tooth

Topsy-turvy food trend trickling into supermarkets as sweet treats no longer reserved as an end-of-dinner finaleThe idea of pudding as a sweet finale to lunch or dinner is being inverted by the rise of the breakfast pudding. This topsy-turvy food trend includes everything from chia seed puddings designed to taste like cookie dough, overnight oats that resemble tiramisu and Weetabix biscuits transformed into what could be mistaken for vanilla cheesecake.TikTok is the main instigator of the trend, causing dieticians, fitness influencers and homecooks to do battle with viral recipes. The process tends to involve soaking base ingredients such as oats and chia seeds overnight with natural plant additions such as dates and cacao powder or somewhat less healthy, processed items such as melted chocolate bars and spreads including Lotus Biscoff, a brand of caramelised biscuits. There are recipes inspired by Snickers, Kinder Bueno and Bounty bars alongside others modelled on cinnamon rolls an...

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18 h. ago Teen girl struck by lightning recalls the moment 'everything went numb' as her house was hit by wild storms

Bloom, 17, had been texting on her phone when 'everything just exploded'.

Events

19 h. ago One of the world's rarest trees, once snacked on by dinosaurs, bears fruit in Britain for the first time after a retired couple planted a sapling bought by their friend on The Shopping Channel

Saplings and cuttings of the endangered tree were sold off around the world, catching the attention of former police officer Pamela Thompson and her retired spinal surgeon husband Alistair.

Economics

20 h. ago London Is the Best Place to Drink Whisky Right Now. Here’s Where to Sip

London Is the Best Place to Drink Whisky Right Now. Here’s Where to Sip  Bloomberg.com

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23 h. ago Concerns over regeneration causing 'irreversible damage' to London's markets and railway arches

London Assembly warns mayor Sadiq Khan to ‘ensure regeneration enhances, rather than erodes, the social fabric of our city’

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25 h. ago London Gatwick Seeks Faster Approval of Plan to Build New Runway

London Gatwick Seeks Faster Approval of Plan to Build New Runway  Bloomberg.com

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25 h. ago Best time to mow your lawn to slash risk of 'damaged and diseased' grass

A garden expert has shared the best time of day to cut your grass to ensure a luscious lawn by summer - and it's bad news for anyone who likes to get up with the larks

Events

27 h. ago Why does RFK Jr want to put my family on an ‘autism registry’? | Deborah Bloom

I’m scared about the health secretary’s vow to find the cause behind the so-called ‘autism epidemic’I always knew my parents operated on a different wavelength than most.For one, they are both exceptionally smart. My mother is a former mathematician, who studied the various levels of infinity as part of her master’s thesis. My father is a computer programmer who, at 17 years old, was one of the youngest people to ever be able to communicate with ships in morse code. They met at a party for members of Mensa, a club for the highly intelligent. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago The new rules of gym etiquette: don’t film yourself, never mansplain – and keep your top on

Top personal trainers offer their tips on avoiding fitness faux pas, so you don’t have to sweat the small stuffIf hell is other people, then its ninth circle must be Other People At The Gym. Where else can one experience the full gamut of human depravity – from farting on the treadmill to taking conference calls on the cross trainer? And that’s before we get to “gymtimidation.” A recent survey found that one in four people feel self-conscious at the gym, while 28% worry about using the equipment incorrectly (and, God forbid, suffering the ultimate indignity of starring in a viral “gym fail” video).But how to ensure you are the hero of your own fitness journey, and not the person other gym-goers have nicknamed “grunt”? We consulted the experts. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Scot accused of cyber fraud gang involvement extradited to US from Spain

Tyler Buchanan is now being detained in California after a court appearance, a Department of Justice official confirmed to Bloomberg.

Events

28 h. ago Rhubarb mistake to avoid or risk bad crop warns gardening expert

The recent spell of sunny weather has bathed Britain in glorious sunshine but you might have noticed some unexpected effects on your rhubarb plants, but they're easily fixed

Events

29 h. ago Intel staff and families ‘extremely concerned’ at possible job losses – minister

The US tech firm’s European manufacturing base has been in Leixlip since 1989.

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31 h. ago Brits doing Hajj pilgrimage told to get 'essential' jab after new cases of disease

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding travellers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Umrah and the upcoming Hajj pilgrimages to ensure they are vaccinated against meningitis

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32 h. ago Alan Titchmarsh says planting these 4 flowers will deter slugs from your garden

The gardening guru said simply having these four varieties will banish the slimy pests naturally

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32 h. ago Climbing plants that will 'thrive' in your garden even if it gets no sunlight

If your garden is shaded by buildings or trees, it can be difficult to find plants that will grow well. However, there are some climbing plants that will thrive in the shade

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38 h. ago Gardeners with little space urged to plant these 20 flowers thriving in pots

No room for a garden? That’s no problem as these 20 stunning flowers and foliage plants thrive in pots making them perfect for patios, balconies and window boxes

Politics

39 h. ago Alan Titchmarsh urges gardeners to plant four flowers to keep slugs away

Gardeners dislike snails and slugs taking over their beautiful garden spaces, but Alan Titchmarsh has revealed four must-have flowers that will keep them away all-year round

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39 h. ago Best house plants that will 'help you sleep and improve your life' claims expert

A horticultural expert claims that having house plants can also help you to live longer, as well as helping you to get a better night's sleep. Here are his top 10 for the bedroom

Science

40 h. ago Gardeners with hanging baskets given urgent 'do not' May warning

Gardeners have been urged not to hang their baskets outdoors just yet, as cooler spring nights could damage young plants if not given time to establish properly

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