88 m. ago Workers at Biffa recycling plant find human bones as major UK police inquiry begins

The discovery at a Biffa plant in Hartlepool will require a lengthy police investigation, detectives say

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91 m. ago Bin men show what really happens to garden waste when it's collected

Bin men have finally shown what really happens when you put your garden waste out to be collected - and people can't believe what their discarded weeds turn into

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1 hour ago Best wet and dry vacuum cleaners to rescue you from any household mess

Explore the top wet and dry vacuum cleaners perfect for handling everything from pet hair to kitchen spills

Events

2 h. ago Scientists reveal simple exercise trick to 'slash risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer'

Health experts have pinpointed the amount of exercise we should all be getting a week

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2 h. ago French mayor loses bid to snatch scene of iconic Van Gogh painting from villagers’ back garden

Vincent Van Gogh painted tree roots in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise before his death

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2 h. ago Families can hop to Threave Garden and Nature Reserve for some Easter fun

The historic site on the outskirts of Castle Douglas is one of 40 National Trust for Scotland properties hosting Easter egg trails.

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2 h. ago 'Brilliant' item that removes green algae from fences in one spray

Mrs Hinch fans have shared a 'brilliant' method for removing green algae from fences - and it involves using a popular product that 'gets rid of every bit of green'

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2 h. ago The scenic Greater Manchester canal walk ending in a beer garden

There's a walking route in Stockport with pretty views, huge parks, and plenty of pub beer gardens to soak up the sun

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2 h. ago Secrets of Success: the church that served a plantation remains a monument of resistance

Amid the site in rural Jamaica that once belonged to a Guardian financier may lie a treasure trove of artefacts that tell the story of Britain’s history of colonisation and enslavementStanding amid the ruins of Success, a former sugar plantation in Hanover, rural Jamaica, there is a muted silence, interrupted by the occasional rumble of a vehicle passing, overripe cocoa pods falling to the ground and green iguanas scuttling across dying leaves on the estate floor.Hidden from the lively community just outside its boundaries, the overgrown site today is a stark contrast to what would have existed there more than a century ago. One of more than 800 sugar plantations across the island, Success was once co-owned by Sir George Philips, one of the 11 men who financed the launch of the Manchester Guardian in 1821.A brick likely to have been used in the construction of a building on the sprawling estate Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Gardeners should leave mashed potato outside to feed birds this spring

The next time you're about to throw away your delicious leftover mash, wildlife experts recommend you should leave it outside for your hungry garden birds instead

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2 h. ago 30 lush beer gardens in Wales that are well worth a visit on a sunny day

What could be better than top pubs, good weather and Welsh scenery?

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2 h. ago Sam Thompson gives fresh insight into single life in 'brilliant' update as Zara McDermott stuns new 'love interest'

The presenter and podcast host has been seeing the funny side of his new relationship status after five years with Zara

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2 h. ago Gardeners could be fined £5,000 for accidentally feeding birds

With spring in full swing and the warmer weather finally returning, gardeners are trying to do what they can to help nesting birds provide for their vulnerable young

Economics

3 h. ago Couple are ordered to tear down massive garden decking after building it without permission

Jessica and Stuart Little erected the timber structure and fence outside their bungalow in Tarbert, Argyll.

Events

3 h. ago 'Noisy generator just yards from my back door is ruining my life – but I can't move'

A woman claims a Thames Water generator is 'ruining' her life as she cannot remove it from her garden - she compared the machine's pollution to smoking, saying: 'I may as well smoke 50 cigarettes a day.'

Politics

4 h. ago Vladimir Putin accused of planting spies on Glasgow company's supertankers

Ukrainian campaigners have warned Seapeak Maritime could be helping fund Russia’s brutal invasion and have called for the firm to be shut down.

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4 h. ago Dunelm's 'pretty' £10 flower basket 'perfect for the front door' adored by many

Shoppers are 'making the most' of their space with these floating flower baskets that add some colour to gardens

Economics

4 h. ago Tourist praised for 'genius' trick for tackling inflight plane food

A flight passenger has been hailed as a genius after sharing his inventive hack for tackling airplane food. 

Society

6 h. ago William Wordsworth's Grade I listed Victorian Lake District cottage with stunning views of Windermere for sale

Rydal Mount, a historic Grade I listed Victorian property, offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of England’s literary and architectural heritage.

Politics

6 h. ago Monty Don issues urgent tulip warning to gardeners before May to stop them from dying

If you're growing tulips in your garden this spring, then Monty Don advises you make sure to do this one important step - otherwise you risk them dying before they can bloom

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