8 h. ago I've never had the spare cash to install central heating in my house

We don't have central heating at all in our 18th-century house in the Cotswolds. It's a fact that never ceases to amaze people. Many seem to think I'm joking.

Society

11 h. ago I've never been able to afford to install central heating in my house

We don't have central heating at all in our 18th-century house in the Cotswolds. It's a fact that never ceases to amaze people. Many seem to think I'm joking.

Society

13 h. ago Heating payment of £59 to help people with energy bills due this winter

More than 465,500 people in Scotland received Winter Heating Payments last year.

Economics

44 h. ago Stay warm without turning the heating on as Brits aim to keep energy bills down

The cost of living crisis has left many of us worried about how we will keep our homes warm this winter - but there are some simple ways to stay cosy without forking out extra

Events

3 d. ago Martin Lewis urges Brits to put kitchen essential on radiators to boost heating cheaply

A trick has been shared to help people boost their heating and warm up their houses in a more cost effective way. Martin Lewis is one person who advises Brits to try it

Politics

3 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council tenants to benefit from £40m investment in modern central heating systems

Four-year contract with Sureserve Compliance North (Gas Call) and Saltire Facilities Management will see around 1500 new central heating systems installed in first year alone.

Economics

4 d. ago Brits reduce energy bills as price cap increase kicks in with on

The energy price cap has increased again this week, but shoppers have found a nifty smart gadget that's helping households cut their heating bills

Economics

4 d. ago Simple A4 paper hack could save you hundreds on energy bills this winter

One homeowner has shared their simple hack to reduce the amount they spend running their heating, making a change they said instantly made their house 3C warmer after spending just £50

Science

5 d. ago ITV Big Brother romance heats up as housemate reveals 'they've fallen in love'

Big Brother's Elsa and Marcus appear to be growing close as the spend time in the famous house and their budding romance hasn't gone unnoticed by their fellow housemates

Society

6 d. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: extra DWP heating cash for millions of UK households this winter – who is eligible?

Energy bills remain high, but extra winter support is on the way for millions 💷

Economics

6 d. ago ‘Success sent me into a big depression’: Samin Nosrat on fame, food and finding joy again

After ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’ made her a household name, the American-Iranian chef was left grappling with burnout, grief and identity. Lauren Taylor hears how Samin Nosrat found her way back to joy – and why her new book is her most personal yet

Politics

7 d. ago Call to stop housing asylum seekers in Cardiff hotels branded 'disgraceful'

The Conservatives' motion calling for a stop to the use of hotels in Cardiff to house asylum seekers sparked a heated debate in the council chamber at County Hall

Events

8 d. ago Six simple hacks to make your home warmer this autumn without heating & you may just need to move your furniture

WITH the colder months approaching, many of us are already preparing ways to keep our homes warm, ideally without spending too much on heating bills. Last winter, research revealed that 1.7 million UK households didn’t switch on their heating at all due to concerns about rising energy bills.  Thankfully there are some tricks to create...

Society

8 d. ago Brits can keep warm as temperatures drop and only add £3.66 to their bills

As the days and nights continue to get colder, UK households are starting to question whether or not to put the heating on, but with this 1p solution, they won't have to while they sleep

Economics

8 d. ago Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone keeping their heating on low all day

Martin Lewis gives his verdict on whether or not households should leave their heating on low all day to save money - and it's not good news for those already doing it

Events

9 d. ago Exact time you should switch heating on to keep bills low and your house warm

Knowing the best time to heat your home can save you up to £90

Society

1 week ago Electrician shares curtain hack to keep UK homes warmer for longer without energy bills rising

The simple trick could help UK households stay warmer without spending extra on heating

Science

1 week ago You could get a FREE home renovation worth up to £30k to make your house warmer and cut electricity bills

LOW income households can get up to £30,000 from local authorities to make their home warmer. The Warm Homes: Local Grant offers grants for energy-efficient home improvements. This can be used for insulation, draught-proofing, double glazing, solar panels and heat pumps. The scheme is designed to support low income households in England with a poor...

Economics

1 week ago Fresh perspectives: the best outdoor art trails in the UK this autumn

Free walking routes connect sculptures, murals, soundscapes and more in locations across the country – from butterflies in Brontë country to ceramics in StokeBradford is 2025’s UK City of Culture, and Wild Uplands is part of the year-long celebration that involves four new installations on the moors above Haworth, 10 miles west of central Bradford. There are pink marble butterflies designed by Meherunnisa Asad. On the ridge above, Steve Messam’s 10-metre tower of locally quarried stone looks out over heather-purple hills. These works are dotted around the lake and abandoned quarries of Penistone Hill country park and a family-friendly guide charts a route around all four. While wandering over the moors, you can tune into a geolocated immersive soundscape, Earth & Sky, which includes music by Bradford-born composer Frederick Delius. The Brontë Bus from Hebden Bridge via Keighley stops three times an hour in Haworth, and it’s then a 15-minute stroll past the Parsonage to Penistone...

Politics

1 week ago 'Devoted' father who died in house fire pictured as two in court over 'murder'

The family of Daniel Gardner, 37, from Birmingham, have paid tribute following his passing - he was pronounced dead after a house fire in Highters Heath

Events