22 h. ago 'I removed huge plant from my home, but people say I made huge mistake'

English ivy spreads fast on bricks and fences, and while it can be a beautiful addition to your property, it is a big commitment - and one woman has divided opinion after pulling hers down

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3 d. ago Fried chicken will taste 'succulent' if you do 1 thing which can make a 'difference'

Fried chicken is a popular takeaway order, but it can be tricky to make at home. A recipe expert has shared the common mistake people make - and how to avoid it

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6 d. ago Everybody who owns a dehumidifier should follow 20cm rule for optimal results

Dehumidifiers are a popular household appliance, but many people may not be aware of the common mistakes people make when using them

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6 d. ago Ed Miliband to announce total ban on fracking – UK politics live

There is not currently a permanent ban in law, just a temporary moratoriumSome people have argued that it is a mistake for Keir Starmer and Labour to talk about Nigel Farage and Reform UK as much as they have. There is a case for saying that this just shores up the credibility of a party with only five MPs, and it switches the news agenda towards immigration and small boats (issues where Reform UK polls well) and away from “Labour issues” like health.And art of this argument is that, by calling the Reform UK migration policy racist, Labour is also making it easier for Farage to leverage grievance (which, as Starmer himself argued in his speech yesterday, is part of what lies behind Reform UK’s electoral support.I think it’s a mistake to pretend this isn’t the fight of our times.If it is the fight of our times, we’ve got to recognise that, and we’ve got to be in it. I think simply ignoring it is a mistake, a political mistake.No, not at all. There is a political fight that has to be ...

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7 d. ago 'I would rather go to jail than remove plant pots outside my home'

A pensioner has caused one local council a huge headache after refusing to remove three plant pots designed to block dodgy parking that has blocked his garden and forced his grandkids to walk on the road

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8 d. ago I live on a cruise ship – dress codes in the dining room aren’t a thing but here’s a packing mistake that is so annoying

A WOMAN who lives on a cruise ship has opened up about the things passengers do that annoy her.  Christine Kestello, who is currently based in Vancouver, explained that commenting on what other people are wearing is frowned upon and there’s a packing mistake many always make.  Not only this, but she also got candid...

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1 week ago NHS doctor shares common mistake people make at GP appointments

NHS doctor Shireen has shared the common mistake people make when attending GP appointments in a TikTok post as medics are restricted to just 10 minutes per patient

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2 w. ago Not even a quarter of people can spot all the mistakes in tough brainteaser image

A new brainteaser is challenging the nation to spot all the mistakes in the optical illusion - but only 23% of people can solve it. Can you join the small group of people that can solve it?

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2 w. ago All Brits issued boiler alert as failing to complete one task can cost you hundreds

It's important to make sure your boiler is working properly, and one engineer has said people need to take urgent action, as a mistake could be costly or even dangerous

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2 w. ago I asked chefs what to do to cook the best sausages — they all agreed on one thing

There's a common mistake people make when cooking sausages at home, according to chefs

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3 w. ago Sausages are 'juicy and tender' if you ditch the frying pan for better method

Many people make the same mistake when it comes to cooking their sausages, which can dry them out and make them taste a lot worse.

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3 w. ago Only 1 in 100 people can spot watch face mistake in less than 11 seconds

Put your brain to the test with this brain teaser that should be completed within 11 seconds and has left many scratching their heads

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3 w. ago Thousands of people risk serious stroke harm with driving mistake

Experts say it is happening once every 22 minutes

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3 w. ago 'I'm an energy expert – avoid making these boiler mistakes which can hike up bills'

It won't be long before we need to start using our central heating systems ag.ain, but there are a few common mistakes that people make which can drive up energy bills

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4 w. ago Seven mistakes a personal trainer says seniors should stop making at the gym

Sloppy form, ignoring pain and neglecting mobility are just a few common mistakes that people make

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last month People left furious by 'awful' mistake on dentist's floor that you 'can't unsee'

Bianca Siham, from London, was in the waiting area at her dentist's surgery when she noticed an infuriating error in the geometric flooring.

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