18 h. ago Gardening expert reveals six common weeds that can be harmful to your garden

If the summer warmth has you itching to potter about in the garden, now is the ideal time to give your plants a once-over.

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29 h. ago Gardening expert names 'best time of day' to water tomato plants and how often

Tomatoes are relatively easy to grow and will fruit readily if watered on a regular basis. However, the time of day you water your plant could have a major impact

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44 h. ago Welsh universities facing desperate funding crisis slammed as 'poorly run'

Dan Beard, who chairs Unison Cymru's higher education forum, warned of the 'real danger' of a university in Wales collapsing next year, as Unison called for 'urgent' action

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45 h. ago UK gardeners urged to do these five key gardening jobs in July

An expert has revealed the gardening jobs you should do to maintain your outdoor space this month

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55 h. ago Gardening expert's 'safe' and 'effective' method to kill weeds in your garden

Weeds can be a constant nuisance in the garden, but an expert has shared a "safe" and "effective" method for getting rid of them on patios, paving and gravel surfaces

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65 h. ago Urgent warning to parents over outbreak of incredibly infectious disease

A warning has been issued to parents and carers across one area in the UK as schools, nurseries and childcare settings are being urged to take action amid an outbreak

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66 h. ago Rats 'sprint in opposite direction' when they smell common household item

Rats in the garden can be a pain for homeowners, but there are ways to keep them at bay. A gardening expert has shared a simple hack to stop the pests in their tracks

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2 d. ago Gardening expert urges immediate action if plants show 'sneaky' soil sign

It is a sign some gardeners could mistake as a positive one - but garden centre manager Hayden Salt says it is anything but

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3 d. ago HMRC warns millions of Brits who have National Insurance numbers to act today

The Labour Party government's tax arm has issued a stark warning to millions of Brits who have National Insurance (NI) numbers, urging them to take action 'today'

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3 d. ago Fat at 5? It may already be too late to prevent a life of health problems

Researchers are calling for urgent action to prevent unhealthy lifestyles setting in among babies and toddlers amid fears for over their bulging waistlines.

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4 d. ago Judge grants Palestine Action urgent hearing to try to stop ban taking effect

Co-founder of protest group to be given opportunity to apply for ‘interim relief’ to prevent proscription orderUK politics live – latest updatesPalestine Action has been granted an urgent high court hearing on Friday to try to prevent a banning order against it from coming into effect.An order was laid before parliament on Monday that would proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation, making being a member of or inviting support for Palestine Action a criminal offence carrying a maximum sentence of 14 years in jail. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Billpayers told check two numbers on Monday or risk paying more

Everyone is being urged to take action before that major change on Tuesday

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5 d. ago UK households urged to do one task so butterflies will keep returning

Transform your garden into a colourful butterfly haven with this one expert gardening tip that will see these gentle creatures fluttering around your lawn summer-round

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6 d. ago Calls to clean up England’s ‘toxic air’ as GP visits for asthma attacks rise 45%

Exclusive: Doctors say clean air zones need expanding, after 45,458 visits in first half of this year – up from 31,376 last yearThe number of patients being treated by GPs for asthma attacks has increased by 45% in a year, prompting calls for urgent action to tackle toxic levels of air pollution.There were 45,458 presentations to family doctors in England between January and June this year, according to data from the Royal College of General Practitioners research and surveillance centre. Across the same period in 2024, there were 31,376 cases. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago UK households with gardens urged to take action if they see these birds

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is urging UK households to take action for one of the most frequently seen birds in UK gardens and outdoor spaces

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7 d. ago Be part of the thousands gathering in Westminster for the Act Now, Change Forever mass lobby

People from across the UK are being urged to take part in Act Now, Change Forever, a major mass lobby happening in Westminster on 9 July 2025. The event will bring together thousands of people demanding urgent political action on climate change, nature loss, and a fairer future.

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8 d. ago Brits urged to take action as cases of serious infection reach highest levels in a decade

Infections that cause diarrhoea and vomiting have hit their highest levels in the UK for a decade

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8 d. ago Expert shares the house plants that will survive while you’re on holiday–and the hardest to keep

If you're wondering how your house plants will fare while you're off on holiday, this plant expert has revealed the top five plants that can thrive without constant care - and the ones that can't

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9 d. ago One letter symbol every gardener must check before painting their fence

Before you start slapping paint onto your garden fence this summer an expert cautions to search for this one letter symbol first - otherwise you may risk getting fined

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1 week ago Holyrood candidate slams government inaction as adults with learning disabilities left without vital health checks

North Lanarkshire Labour councillor Ayeshah Khan, who is standing for the party in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency at the 2026 Holyrood election, called for urgent action over the Scottish Government’s failure to turn promises into reality for adults with learning disabilities.

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