39 h. ago UK households warned of five common summer plant diseases that can 'ruin' your garden

Knowing the signs to look out for can make all the difference, gardening experts say

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61 h. ago Council to consult on new housing allocation policy for Bridgend

There are 3,300 households on the area's Common Housing Register at the moment

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5 d. ago House of Commons chief had remuneration package worth £750k last year

Tom Goldsmith's remuneration came in at £750-755,000 in 2024-25, largely thanks to a huge pension boost.

Economics

6 d. ago Ofwat appoints interim chief executive as current boss Black steps down

Chris Walters, senior director for the price review, will take the helm from August 30, Ofwat announced on Thursday.

Politics

8 d. ago WiFi connection will instantly improve when one common item is moved away from router

Households have been warned to keep this one common device away from your WiFi for a faster connection.

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9 d. ago Everton push again for Dibling with £40m offer and target Chelsea’s Dewsbury

Southampton have rejected two Everton bids for wingerDavid Moyes frustrated after missing out on playersEverton have raised their bid for Tyler Dibling to about £40m and opened talks with Chelsea over signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as they attempt to ease David Moyes’s transfer frustrations.Southampton have rejected two offers from Everton for the 19-year-old Dibling in recent days, of £27m and £35m, but the Merseyside club have returned with a third package worth iabout £40m including add-ons. The England Under-21 international, who is believed to be open to joining Everton, has two years on his contract and Southampton value him at more than £40m. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago It started with headaches but then I became so unsteady I couldn't leave the house... Do you have this common condition that can lead to chronic dizziness?

'I had a spinning feeling during the migraine, but what followed was more of a rocking motion - everything around me was moving,' says Cameron, 27, a physiotherapist from Leeds.

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1 week ago Shoppers told to 'stop using' six commonly used household appliances

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has warned that the recalled products could "overheat and ignite during use"

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1 week ago Homeowners warned to check hidden ‘health hazard’ in bedrooms this summer

Householders should clean this commonly used item twice per year, according to experts.

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3 w. ago Senior Labour MP urges UK to recognise Palestinian state ahead of UN conference

Emily Thornberry says recognition is vital step towards peace and without long-term solution war in Gaza will continueUK politics live – latest updatesA senior Labour MP has said it is time for the UK to recognise a Palestinian state as some western countries are due to press ahead with their own recognition plans at an international conference this month.Emily Thornberry, who heads the influential House of Commons foreign affairs select committee, said that without a ceasefire and a long-term political solution Israel’s war on Gaza – which has killed more than 58,000 Palestinians since 7 October 2023 – will continue. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UK households warned over common hosepipe mistake that costs you money

Before you toss your hosepipe in the shed in the midst of widespread bans across the UK, make sure you follow these expert storage tips - or risk having to spend more money

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3 w. ago UK households urged to tackle common weed problem 'before it's too late'

Gardeners are being urged to complete this one gardening job in August to prevent bigger tasks in the upcoming seasons - and it will only take a few minutes from your day

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3 w. ago Drivers hit with £300 fine and points for common moving house mistake

Motorists could land themselves in trouble if they are caught breaking this rule.

Economics

3 w. ago Gardeners urged to check their house plants as four pests move in

Be on the watch out for key signs that these four common pests have infected your house plants as they destroy leaves and flowers and risk spreading nasty diseases

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3 w. ago Richard Tice claims he’s seen people carrying ‘bags and bags’ of postal votes to a polling station

Richard Tice claimed he has seen "people carry bag loads of postal votes to a polling station on election day" during a House of Commons urgent question on Labour's strategy for elections on Thursday (17 July).

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3 w. ago MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party over comments about racism

Ms Abbott was suspended in 2023 after writing a letter to the Observer comparing racism experienced by people of colour with that of other groups.

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4 w. ago Housebreaking, common theft and shoplifting crimes down in North Ayrshire

But fraud, shoplifting and other thefts have recorded figures above the five-year average.

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4 w. ago Banish limescale from taps in minutes by swapping vinegar for better ingredient

Limescale is a common problem in many households, but it can be a real pain to clean. Cleaning experts have shared a simple hack to remove limescale from taps in minutes using a natural ingredient

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4 w. ago Rachel Reeves makes 'anything but Chancellor' gag after quizzed by schoolgirl

The Chancellor attempted to shake off her crying episode in the House of Commons two weeks ago and declared she was proud to be in the job

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