7 h. ago Fire caused by common household item wrecks property in dead of night

The appliance was 'well alight' in the early hours of the morning

Events

3 d. ago Put a stop to musty smelling towels and kill bacteria with a few drops of £2 ingredient

Musty smelling towels can be a real turn-off, but there are some simple solutions that can help combat the all too familiar odour. One of them requires the purchase of a common £2 item

Events

4 d. ago Baked potatoes will always have crispier skin if you add 1 common item before cooking

Jacket potatoes are a comforting supper - and now you can make them perfectly with this easy tip

Politics

5 d. ago Airlines are now banning a very common electronic item from going in checked luggage

Following a ban on power banks being carried on some flights due to fire risks, airlines are now cracking down on another popular electronic device.

Events

6 d. ago Common kitchen item 'repels spiders' from your home and has 'added bonus'

As temperatures start to cool, spiders will become more prevalent in your home as they seek shelter, warmth and a mate, but there are ways to keep them out

Politics

7 d. ago Stop rats from 'entering your garden' by removing 'common' item

Rats can turn an otherwise wonderful garden into a pest-ridden horror

Politics

7 d. ago Drivers told to put common household item on car windscreens in November

A common issue for drivers in the colder months is misted up windscreens, but there's a simple hack to solve the problem - and it's an item many have in their cupboards at home

Transport

7 d. ago 1 common household item will make your mirror look as good as new

If you're struggling to get your mirrors looking as good as new, there's one kitchen essential you probably already have which will have them looking like they've just been installed

Politics

8 d. ago The US hurricane season that wasn’t: Experts explain why we’ve had a lucky break

The Atlantic season wraps in under a month but no hurricanes have directly struck the contiguous U.S. in 2025

Politics

9 d. ago Keep apples fresh 'for months' by wrapping them in 1 common item

Apples are a versatile fruit, but they can also spoil quickly without proper storage. However, there's a simple hack to make them last much longer

Politics

1 week ago Easy mountain bike trail where you’ll spot a spooky castle, wildlife and a historic abbey

I love a great bike ride, even in the chilly winter months, when you can wrap up, hit the trails, and enjoy a hot chocolate

Politics

1 week ago Stop rats and mice entering your home and garage with 1 common kitchen item

Discovering a pest infestation in your home or garage can be stressful, especially if they're rats and mice. Thankfully, there are ways to deter them from your personal space.

Politics

1 week ago Apples can stay fresh 'until spring' if you wrap them in 1 everyday item

Apples are a popular fruit in the UK, but they can go bad pretty quickly. However, there's a simple way to help them last longer, and you only need one item to pull it off

Politics

1 week ago Gardener's tip to kill weeds and help plants grow using item normally binned

A gardener has shared a handy method to help keep weeds at bay while ensuring plants are still able to grow and thrive, and it can be done using a common household item that's often thrown away

Events

1 week ago Charity updates plans after police deem homeless hostel ‘unacceptable’

Fresh application deals with 'over-occupation' issue

Events

1 week ago Mum 'hid four dead babies in the loft and wardrobe after giving birth on toilet'

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Jessica Mauthe, 39, was arrested last month after her landlord found a dead infant wrapped in towels and bin bags that were stashed away in one of the closets in the home

Events

2 w. ago Ugly heat stains gone 'in minutes' with 'no scrubbing' using common item

The simple hack helped one homeowner to banish the unsightly stains for good

Politics

2 w. ago Tesco hikes price of common item used by millions of shoppers every shop

It follows a similar increase by Sainsbury’s, who also recently increased the price of this item to 40p

Economics

2 w. ago Banish 'crispy' towels by washing with 1 common household item

Cleaning enthusiasts have shared a simple hack to make towels super soft and fluffy without the need for a tumble dryer - and it's all down to one natural ingredient

Politics

2 w. ago Dry bed sheets faster by wrapping them in 1 common household item

Drying laundry can be a pain in the colder weather, especially if you don't have a tumble dryer. But there are some simple tricks you can use to get your laundry dry faster

Politics