7 h. ago UK households told to leave sunflower seeds out in gardens this August

People are being encouraged to do their bit by helping wildlife this summer

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9 h. ago Gardeners told to leave one food item out to give robins much needed help

Gardeners are being urged to leave one type of food out to help robins in their garden this August since they do not migrate south for winter - here's what you need to do

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19 h. ago How to make a traditional Bahraini feast: Stuffed vine leaves, chicken machbous and saffron rose pudding

Bring the warmth and spice of the Gulf to your kitchen with this vibrant three-course spread from Bahraini chef Roaya Saleh, including the country’s national dish and her mum’s silky rose-saffron custard

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20 h. ago A ship with hundreds of tons of food aid for Gaza nears an Israeli port after leaving Cyprus

A ship loaded with 1,200 tons of food supplies for Gaza is approaching the Israeli port of Ashdod

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3 d. ago Gardeners told to put one food out for Robins as soon as possible

The RSPCA has shared one common household food that people should be putting out in their gardens to help support birds

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6 d. ago Gardeners told to place spoonful of 'sugar water' in garden this weekend

Bees and bumblebees can often end up exhausted and in dire need of a boost in hot weather, so gardeners are being urged to use a spoonful of sugar water in their gardens this weekend

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6 d. ago Man told he can't rent out huge shed in his garden to tourists

Lyndon Hawkins wanted to divide the outbuilding used as a workshop into two holiday lets, but his plans have been knocked back by planners

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6 d. ago Second person dies after eating broccoli sandwiches bought at a food truck as botulism outbreak leaves multiple people hospitalised

Last week, 52-year-old artist Luigi Di Sarno was the first to die after eating the panini from a food truck in the town of Diamante in Calabria. [File photo]

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6 d. ago Scotland's pupils should be 'banned from leaving school at lunchtime' to boost health

Brian Whittle MSP has raised some innovative ideas for boosting pupil health in Scotland’s schools

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7 d. ago UK gardeners told to stop cutting the grass on their lawn this week

The fourth heatwave of the summer means that many Brits will be looking forward to spending time out in their gardens - but there are some things to consider

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7 d. ago Gardeners told do one simple task now so roses to bloom bigger and better

Pruning roses is essential for keeping them in peak condition, encouraging new growth, improving airflow, and ensuring they put their energy into producing larger, healthier blooms rather than wasting it on old or diseased wood

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7 d. ago Gardeners told to put one common food on their bird table as soon as possible

Gardeners are being urged to put out a certain kind of food on bird tables to help them out during the vital fledgling season - and it's a food everyone is likely to have in their cupboards already

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9 d. ago UK households told to burn egg cartons in gardens this summer

One expert has shared a rather unusual hack to keep mosquitoes away

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1 week ago Gardeners told to leave two fruits out on the lawn during August

The RSPB and other experts say gardeners should leave a variety of foods out for birds at different times of year as the fledglings grow and start finding food for themselves

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1 week ago Gardeners told 'it's not too late' to plant vegetables if they act right now

Don't abandon your dreams of growing a vegetable garden just yet - an expert has recommended several popular and delicious veggies that are perfect for planting in August

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2 w. ago Gardeners told to pour popular drink over their garden during August

Hungry molluscs will stop at nothing to strip your garden of everything you lovingly planted, chewing through every type of foliage and flower - here's how to put a stop to their unending hunger

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