16 h. ago Greek island that's 24C in October but without the Santorini crowds

For those looking to escape the gloomy autumnal weather, travel experts have shared one laid back hidden gem in Greece - where the warm weather continues through October

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31 h. ago Rain and strong winds set to finally bring the curtain down on Britain's Indian summer

So far this Autumn, the mercury levels have hit as high as 20C in parts of the country, leaving Brits to enjoy unseasonably warm weather.

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35 h. ago 'I tried Martin Lewis' £30 method to keep warm this winter without using heating'

As the weather gets colder, you may be looking for ways to keep warm that do a little more than putting a jumper on, but cost way less than putting the heating on full blast

Economics

43 h. ago How the warm weather has created a ‘mast year’ with bumper crop of berries and acorns

The UK is experiencing a ‘mast year’ as trees produce an abundance of crops

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67 h. ago Abundant acorns, conkers and berries likely this autumn, National Trust says

The recent rain has put the brakes on a ‘false autumn’ after fears the hot, dry conditions of summer might cause plants stress.

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5 d. ago How Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United could reunite this winter

Ruben Amorim said United is looking at warm-weather friendlies

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5 d. ago Gardeners told to do one simple job with rhubarb plants before winter arrives

Rhubarb is a cool-weather crop that will bolt, producing flowers rather than thick, juicy stems, in hot conditions. Here's what you need to do to ensure a bumper crop next year

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6 d. ago Dunelm's 'snuggly and warm' electric throw heats up quickly for cold weather

The super snuggly electric through is perfect for chilly evenings on the sofa

Society

8 d. ago How to turn a glut of blackberries into a decadent chocolate cake – recipe

Get raiding the hedgerows to make this moussey, intense and complex flourless chocolate cake This year’s bumper crop of blackberries has kept me busy foraging the hedgerows and left our kitchen and fridge full of berries to turn into new recipes. Inspired by the glut, I returned to an old favourite, my beetroot nemesis, a twist on the River Cafe’s famous chocolate nemesis cake in which I use the whole beetroot, including its candied magenta stems. Blackberries have a tendency to turn squishy, but even when they’re soft, they’re still juicy and fine to cook with. Determined not to let this bounty go to waste, I’m using some of the surplus in this heavenly, complex, adult dessert, which is rich in antioxidants and endorphin-boosting flavonoids. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Spider expert shares five things you can do to keep them out of your home

As the weather gets colder, spiders are drawn to our warm homes, but there are several methods you can use right now to keep them at bay

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9 d. ago Farmer finds dozens of sheep dead and bumper crop of acorns is blamed

WARNING: This article contains an image some people may find distressing

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1 week ago European island with 28C weather in October making it a perfect autumn escape

While most European holiday destinations are winding down in October there’s one island in the Mediterranean where the resorts are still lively and the weather stays warm

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1 week ago UK weather: Maps show exact date parts of UK will reach 20C as autumn sunshine continues

The UK is set to see a burst of warm weather to start the month, with temperatures reaching 20C in parts of the country. Here are the 10 hottest UK cities on the warmest day

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2 w. ago Next shoppers bag 'rainproof' coat they say can be worn 'in all weathers'

Keep warm and dry ahead of the upcoming rainier weather.

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2 w. ago Mary Berry's 'family favourite' tomato soup recipe is ready in just 10 minutes

Mary Berry's tomato soup recipe is a family favourite and is ready in just 10 minutes - it's the perfect, straightforward dish to warm you up as the weather gets colder

Society

2 w. ago Where is hot in October? Best European destinations for autumn breaks with £13 flights

Cyprus, Malta, the Canary Islands, Sicily and Sardinia are just some of the European destinations that deliver warm weather during the autumn and plenty of things to do

Economics

2 w. ago Houseplant clinic: what are the tiny mushrooms growing in the soil of my plant?

These are the fruiting bodies of fungi that live in compost. They are toxic if eaten but not harmful to plantsWhat’s the problem? I’ve noticed tiny mushrooms popping up in my houseplant’s soil. Are they dangerous, and should I be worried?Diagnosis What you are seeing are the fruiting bodies of fungi that were already present in the compost – they’re very common and usually nothing to panic about. These fungi thrive in moist, organic-rich soil, and mushrooms appear when conditions are just right, often after a period of regular watering and warm weather. While not harmful to your plant, they are toxic if eaten, so keep them out of reach of children and pets. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Brit brutally slams tourists in Lanzarote for 'ruining' the island with romantic trend

Lanzarote is best-known for its year-round warm weather, beaches and volcanic landscape but one local has slammed tourists for continuing an age-old romatic trend that's 'ruining' the island

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2 w. ago Dunelm shoppers race to buy 'cosy' pyjama set that 'saves on heating bills'

Keep warm and cosy during the autumn and winter weather.

Economics

2 w. ago Warm weather boosts clothing sales and bakery trips in August

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have risen by 0.5% in August.

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