65 h. ago Help hedgehogs survive this winter by placing 1 item in garden in November

As the weather gets colder, hedgehogs begin to hibernate, but they still need our help to survive throughout the winter months, and there's a key item you can leave out to help

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65 h. ago Stop 'bully' magpies and pigeons scaring off robins by adding 1 item to your garden

Larger 'bully birds' can scare off smaller species like robins and blue tits from your garden, but there are a few simple ways to keep them in check

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6 d. ago One popular kitchen item 'startles' rats and stops them coming into your home

Rats and mice are looking for a warm place to spend the winter, and that could mean your home. But there's a simple way to keep them out without using traps or poison.

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7 d. ago Stop magpies from bullying robins out of your garden by hanging up 1 item

Magpies can be a nuisance in gardens, as they are known to eat the eggs of other birds, which can deter smaller species like robins from visiting bird feeders

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1 week ago Stop rats from 'entering your garden' by removing 'common' item

Rats can turn an otherwise wonderful garden into a pest-ridden horror

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1 week ago Sleigh rides, spas and snowshoeing: 10 of the best winter holidays in Europe

Ditch the skis – these winter breaks are all about stunning mountain scenery, cosy places to stay and fun activitiesSaddle up for sleigh rides, strap in for a 220-metre illuminated toboggan run, and prepare to get lost in an ice-carved maze at the Snowland theme park in Zakopane, as Poland’s winter capital sparkles up for the season. Pair a snowy walk through the Chochołowska valley with a visit to the Chochołowskie thermal baths, with outdoor pools, sauna, balneotherapy and massage treatments. Stay at the Hotel Aries, which mixes classic Alpine design with Zakopane touches (local wine and traditional dishes in the Halka restaurant, furniture and rugs by local craftspeople), and don’t miss the world’s largest snow maze and the Palace of the Snow Queen in the Snowlandia theme park, which has individual chambers sculpted from snow and ice by local artists.Doubles at Hotel Aries from £165 B&B. Zakopane is around two hours from Krakow by bus; the hotel is a 1km taxi ride from the st...

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2 w. ago Budget and Cold Weather Payments included in 6 money changes set for November

The Cold Weather Payment Scheme is to be extended this winter. There are also a number of potential changes taking place in November that could impact your winter heating bill

Economics

2 w. ago Robins will flock to your garden and keep coming back when they see 1 item they love on a tray

Robins are a common sight in gardens across the UK, and there are certain foods you can leave out to attract them

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2 w. ago Robins will keep coming back to your garden every day if you leave out 1 natural item they love

Robins are a common sight in gardens across the UK, and there are certain foods you can leave out to attract them

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2 w. ago Spain's 5 warmest winter sun destinations for December escapes

Spain is a fantastic place for a cockle-warming winter break that won't break the bank. Here are the five warmest winter sun destinations in Spain for December escapes

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2 w. ago Robins 'can't resist' flocking to your garden for 1 natural item

Robins are a common sight in gardens across the UK, but there's one natural item that will always attract them - and it's something you can easily provide

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2 w. ago Lanarkshire locals urged to take part in the UK’s biggest food donation drive

Now in its 13th year, the Tesco Winter Food Collection is taking place in all Tesco stores across North and South Lanarkshire from November 27 to November 29.

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2 w. ago ‘You don’t have to hurtle down slopes or dance like crazy at après parties’: readers’ favourite winter mountain holidays in Europe

The Alps, Spain’s Sierra Nevada and the national parks of Sweden and Albania feature among our readers’ treasured winter mountain breaks• Tell us about a stay in a historic building – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherInnsbruck offers lots of options for a winter holiday. I found it’s a place where you don’t have to hurtle down ski slopes or dance like crazy at après-ski parties. In fact I was amazed when I took the 20-minute cable car from the city centre up 2,000 metres to an area where locals were sitting in deckchairs on the snow reading books and sipping hot chocolate in the strong Tirolean sunshine. You can ski to your heart’s content on slopes just half an hour from the famous Imperial Palace in the city centre. The city authorities provide some guided free walks and winter activities, including a cross-country skiing taster if you have a Welcome Card provided by your hotel. Then again, you can just sit and sample strong Austrian coffee or Gerschtnsuppe (soup with barle...

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2 w. ago Scotland's biggest Christmas markets in 2025 and when they start

There are spectacular festive fairs taking place across the country this winter.

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2 w. ago Welsh households urged to put toilet roll tubes in their gardens in autumn

Gardening expert Ish urged gardeners to save up one household item to help with some important tasks in the garden

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2 w. ago Greater Manchester ‘winter wonderland’ festival taking place this weekend

The event organisers are looking for volunteers to help run the festival

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3 w. ago 'Local gem' Glasgow pub is UK's top spot for cosy winter pints

A new index has been created to rank the best value cosy pubs in the UK - and one Scottish pub has been named the most affordable and cosy place for winter drinks

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3 w. ago UK's prettiest winter village has been named as is the cosiest place imaginable

Visitors say the village is "warm and inviting" and perfect for winter walks

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4 w. ago Monty Don names one garden item to 'invest in' as temperatures drop

Horticultural expert Monty Don has urged all gardeners to invest in these items in order to help protect their plants from the cold weather on the way - and says everyone needs to invest

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