34 h. ago Ditch washing lines for drying clothes this spring, householders are told

Many people will be fans of drying laundry outside on the line, but it can be a bad idea for some

Politics

39 h. ago Robins will 'flock to your garden' if you leave out just four foods

As the UK enjoys a long-awaited spell of warm spring weather, garden birds are flocking to bird feeders, bird tables and tree branches in ever increasing numbers

Politics

67 h. ago Who stole all the cheese? The inside story of the boom in luxury food heists

Who would steal 22 tonnes of posh cheese, or £37,000 of smoked salmon? A rise in fraudulent orders for luxury foodstuffs has rattled the UK industry, leaving artisan producers with unpaid bills and a truckload of questions One day in October 2024, Chris Swales, 54, a smoked-salmon producer with a confident demeanour and a stubbled jaw, stood at the gates of an industrial estate in east London staking out the units. There were teenagers loitering about, knackered cars, XL Bullies; everyone seemed to have more than one phone. It didn’t seem like the sort of place where nine pallets of frozen fish would be delivered, but – he checked the address he had noted down from the courier – this was the place.A couple of months earlier, Swales couldn’t have imagined that he’d be sniffing around Walthamstow on the hunt for £37,000 in missing produce, yet here he was. In August, he’d received an email – subject: “Collaboration” – from a man named Patrick Moulin, who claimed to be the buyer for Ma...

Politics

4 d. ago 'Avoid' warning issued to gardeners feeding birds this spring

It's encouraged to leave food out for birds in your garden - but there is some key advise that you should follow

Events

4 d. ago UK households told to stockpile tinned food for two key reasons

Donald Trump's tariffs have caused economic chaos worldwide, with UK industry bodies warning this could lead to an increase in tinned food prices here in Britain

Society

7 d. ago Revealed: The 5 surprising foods that could ruin your microwave for good

According to British consumer watchdog Which? not all foods are meant for the microwave, as some could leave it grotesquely filthy, or worse, completely ruin it or make it catch fire.

Politics

8 d. ago Masters 2025 food and drink costs leave fans shocked as UK put to shame

The first golf major of the year gets underway this week as the sport's top stars battle to win the coveted Green Jacket, and those attending the Masters have found how much food and drink will cost

Events

8 d. ago Food and drink cost at Masters 2025 leaves fans saying ‘it’s a far cry from UK prices'

The Masters is set to run from April 10 to April 13 as the sport's top stars battle to win the coveted Green Jacket, and the food prices on offer at Augusta has impressed fans

Economics

8 d. ago Masters 2025 food and drink costs leave fans in awe – 'A far cry from UK prices'

Golf fans are eagerly awaiting the Masters to begin on Thursday, and those in attendance at Augusta National will be treated to a remarkably cheap food menu at the iconic course

Economics

1 week ago Passengers on Heathrow flight 'abandoned' at remote airfield due to visa issue after emergency landing

The Virgin Atlantic service was diverted to a remote military base in Turkey, allegedly leaving passengers including pregnant women ‘with no food’

Society

1 week ago Keep pigeons away from bird feeders with expert's five key tips

Pigeons are known to be greedy birds who often leave other species with little to no food

Politics

2 w. ago Gardeners warned of three foods you should never leave out for birds or risk £5k fine

Many gardeners are trying to do their bit to help - but you could land yourself in trouble if you feed them the wrong foods

Events

2 w. ago Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid for earthquake victims as airstrikes continue

Doctors helping with aftermath of disaster and UN special rapporteur say aid is disappearing or being blocked in areas controlled by resistance groupsAftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guideMyanmar’s military is facing criticism over continued airstrikes and claims it is blocking aid to earthquake survivors, as international agencies urged “unfettered access” to humanitarian aid in the conflict-riven nation.The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit central Myanmar on Friday has caused widespread destruction, killing more than 2,000 people and leaving affected areas in dire need of basic necessities such as food and water. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Thousands of workers at nation's health agencies brace for mass layoffs

As they readied to leave work Monday, some workers at the Food and Drug Administration were told to pack their laptops and prepare for the possibility that they wouldn’t be back

Politics

2 w. ago Households without a smart meter told to do one thing 'as soon as you can'

Households on standard variable tariffs may be charged higher rates based on estimated usage from April

Politics

3 w. ago Energy experts warn of £138 charge for any households using an air fryer

Households who cook their food using an air fryer have been told to brace for increasing charges ahead of Ofgem's latest energy price cap hike, which comes into effect on April 1, 2025

Events

3 w. ago How to turn excess celery leaves into celery salt – recipe | Waste not

If you ever wondered how to make celery salt, read on: it’s superbly thrifty and simpleI came across homemade celery salt by accident. As part of my ongoing mission to use up every part of any vegetable, I dehydrated some celeriac leaves to use as a garnish for a savoury cheese and mushroom porridge (see next week’s column), and was astounded by their rich, umami flavour. It was then that I realised they could be ground with sea salt to make that old kitchen staple, celery salt. Celery salt can be used to replace regular table salt and as a flavour enhancer for just about any savoury dish, from soup to salad; it’s also delicious as a seasoning for meat or fish and, of course, makes a sublimely savoury bloody mary. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Developer falls silent as families wait four years to be repaid thousands of pounds

Having paid a deposit of £2,000 each and in the region of £7,000 to £9,000 for kitchens and fixtures, each household was told their cash would not be returned until the homes were sold due to financial difficulties.

Politics

4 w. ago Households told to leave two foods out in gardens to help robins thrive in spring

Robins need more food to help them thrive

Society

4 w. ago Help robins thrive in your garden this spring by leaving out two types of food

Robins can be spotted in UK gardens all year round but they are particularly noticeable during the winter as they do not migrate and you can help them thrive

Politics