7 h. ago Gardeners issued with important advice over controlling crop

Blooms are under siege from sap-sucking aphids right now but encouraging their natural predators to move into your patch will keep them under control this year and next

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19 h. ago Netanyahu accused of slander after criticising Macron, Carney and Starmer

Israeli leader’s antisemitism claim labelled defamatory as he is warned against pursuing a war without endMiddle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu was accused of slander and pursuing a war without end after he claimed the leaders of France, Canada and the UK were stoking antisemitism and siding with Hamas by demanding he end the two-month blockade of food and aid into Gaza.In what has become an extraordinary standoff with some of Israel’s closest allies, Netanyahu appeared to deliberately raise the stakes on Thursday night by accusing his western critics of abandoning Israel in a war for its very existence. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Warning issued to anyone taking antidepressants for more than two years

A new study has sounded the alarm over the risks of taking antidepressants for more than two years

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4 d. ago Gardeners issued urgent UK peony warning as ants clamber onto buds

Are ants marching all over your precious peonies? Gardening experts recommend taking these key steps to help reduce ant numbers in your garden without damaging wildlife

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9 d. ago Monty Don issues warning as bees set to swarm UK gardens in coming weeks

The gardening expert has given some key advice for gardeners ahead of summer

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1 week ago Drivers losing thousands to ghost broker scams – the red flags to watch out for

Anti-fraud bodies have warned the impact on victims buying fake motor insurance policies can be ‘devastating’.

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1 week ago Jet2 warning that cost of Spain holidays will rise if protests continue

Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy has warned that anti-tourism protests in Spain could lead local politicians to introduce or raise taxes on visitors, bringing up the cost to holidaymakers

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1 week ago UK gardeners issued warning over eight jobs you should 'never' do yourself

It might seem easier and cheaper to tackle these jobs yourself, but some pose a risk of injury or could result in a fine or prosecution

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1 week ago Households issued 30cm warning over installing an outdoor socket

If you're looking to install an outdoor socket in your home make sure you're up to date with the latest regulations - only trained electricians can set them up for this major reason

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2 w. ago Pope Leo XIV live updates: Pope Leo warns against picking technology over faith amid ‘anti

Celebrations for Pope Leo XIV have swept across the country, though many within the Catholic church were surprised the conclave selected an American

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2 w. ago Pope Leo XIV live: Pontiff warns against picking ‘technology, success’ over faith amid ‘anti

The 69-year-old former cardinal was chosen to be the 267th pope by the Conclave after more than two-thirds of the cardinals voted for him to succeed the late Francis

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2 w. ago Experts issue urgent warning to anyone who spots hedgehogs in their garden this summer

The Royal Horticultural Society, which is the leading UK gardening charity, have urged homeowners with gardens to keep their eyes peeled for the spiny mammal throughout the summer.

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2 w. ago The Spin | Phones, sweets and sandpaper: a pocket history of cricketers’ unusual items

The mobile that fell out of Tom Bailey’s trousers when he was batting isn’t the strangest thing players have secreted in their whitesWhen Tom Bailey’s mobile phone fell out of his pocket on Saturday as he was turning for a quick second during Lancashire’s Championship match with Gloucestershire, it brought some cheap laughs, as well as a sharp letter of warning from the ECB’s anti-corruption officer. It was also another chapter in cricket’s pocket history: from sandpaper to sandwiches. What, as Gollum pondered, has it got in its pocketses?For Derbyshire left-arm spinner Fred Swarbrook, the answer was a lucky pebble. After developing the yips, a psychologist had advised him to take a stone on to the pitch and rub it before he was about to bowl. Sadly, it didn’t work and the luckless Swarbrook was forced to retire. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Warning issued to gardeners growing sunflowers over common planting mistake

A gardener has shared a tip for growing sunflowers to ensure you're able to see the bright yellow blooms without ruining your garden - and people are calling it a 'game-changer'

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2 w. ago 'Avoid' warning issued to anyone who has rhubarb in their garden

Rhubarb is a popular plant to grow in UK gardens and should be ready for harvesting soon - but there's a big warning for anyone looking to tuck into the vegetable in the coming weeks

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2 w. ago Gardeners issued urgent 'act now' warning for bird feeders and baths

The hot weather can be a disaster for birds who don't have many ways to cool themselves down - so, to protect them from dying, gardeners have been urged to act fast

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2 w. ago Gardeners issue hydrangea warning over common task everyone gets wrong

If you're looking to give your precious hydrangeas a boost this summer, be careful not to make this one crucial gardening mistake - otherwise you risk ruining your flowers

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2 w. ago Warning over elderly patients being left on antidepressants for decades

More than one in five over-65s are now taking antidepressants - more than double the number of 20 years ago.

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3 w. ago Netflix addresses claim it sent celebrity chef legal threat over Meghan Markle criticism

Chef claimed his anti-Meghan comments saw him receive a warning from streaming service

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3 w. ago Gardeners issued a pressure washer warning with 5 things you should never target

There’s nothing more satisfying than a pressure washer clean, but using this tool on these five specific surfaces can often cause more harm than good

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