43 m. ago NHS challenges companies to give staff time off for lifesaving cancer checks

Outgoing NHS boss Amanda Pritchard said that ‘simple steps can save lives’.

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10 h. ago Expert shares 5 simple steps to banish insomnia and sleep like a baby

If you're struggling to drift off or waking too early – start these five simple healthy night-time habits to get a better quality of sleep and improve your overall health

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17 h. ago Make letterbox flowers look like an expensive bouquet in three simple steps

Flowers and Mother's Day are the perfect combination. If you're looking to get a flowerbox letter as part of your gift, here's the perfect way to assemble it and make it look like an expensive bouquet

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45 h. ago Sow this seed before the end of March for delicious results in your garden

Get to work this weekend with key jobs of the season including spring cleaning your borders, feeding soil and planting your veg outside

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4 d. ago This £3 bathroom staple will make your lawn greener this spring

Gardeners are being told how this affordable product can refresh their lawns.

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4 d. ago How to make oatcakes – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Forget those leaden lumps you find at the supermarket. Follow these nine simple steps to create crumbly delights that you’ll make again and againOatcakes are that glorious thing: portable porridge – a high-fibre, high-energy, pocket-friendly snack that’s almost as good on its own as it is on a cheeseboard with a wedge of Hebridean blue. Commercial versions, however (which often contain some very un-Scottish palm oil), can be so sturdy that they could double as chipboard, but once you taste these crumbly, richly flavoured, homemade alternatives, you’ll never go back.Prep 10 min Cook 40 min Makes About 14 Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Gardeners told to put this 25p item on bird tables this spring

The warmer weather marks nesting season for wildlife across the UK.

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4 d. ago Gardeners told to leave boiled potatoes on bird tables this spring

Households can help give birds nutritious food in the spring to feed their chicks

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5 d. ago Gardeners told to follow expert's simple steps to overseed your lawn before end of March

A gardening expert has shared his top tips to perfect your lawn come summer

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5 d. ago You've been cooking bacon all wrong! Chef reveals tip to make it 'super crispy'

US blogger McKenna Pulda, who runs the 'Simplicity and a Starter' website, revealed that there's a vital step that the majority of home cooks hastily skip over.

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6 d. ago Your used tea bags can help your lawn to flourish this spring

Gardeners are being told to make use of old teabags instead of throwing them in the bin

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6 d. ago Gardening expert's simple steps to overseed your lawn before the end of March

Keen gardeners are being urged to overseed their lawn to guarantee healthy grass for the upcoming season - and a gardening expert has shared a step-by-step guide

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9 d. ago Revealed: The hero stepfather who Stephen Graham credits with protecting him from racist bullies and helping him accept his mixed race identity

Mike Fazakerley, the stepfather Adolescence star Graham adores - and calls simply 'pops' - has spoken for the first time about his pride and the profound bond they share.

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1 week ago Gardeners told to use eggshells, coffee grounds and orange peels to make hydrangeas 'burst with colour'

A gardening expert has said these household waste items will nourish your plants naturally

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1 week ago Households told to leave two foods out in gardens to help robins thrive in spring

Robins need more food to help them thrive

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1 week ago Expert says anyone with high cholesterol should follow '80/20 rule' immediately

Award-winning nutritionist Rob Hobson has urged Brits to follow the rule to reduce their unhealthy cholesterol levels

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2 w. ago Everyday kitchen utensil removes dirt in tricky oven area in one simple step

A cleaning hack has shown how to remove dirt and grime from between your oven and the countertop using just two items

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2 w. ago Urgent warning to people buying £1 daffodil bouquets from supermarkets

The bright yellow blooms are a sign that spring has sprung – but gardening expert David Denyer has urged people to follow one 'vital step' after buying daffodils

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2 w. ago Gardeners told to sprinkle chilli or hot sauce in gardens 'as soon as possible'

With temperatures beginning to warm up, there will be more birds looking for food in your garden.

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2 w. ago Households can beat energy price cap rise with simple money saving step

The energy price cap is set to rise by 6.4% from April 1, with the average dual fuel household paying by direct debit seeing an increase of more than £100

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