21 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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28 h. ago Long hot summer has made our booze stronger, say Britain’s cider makers

After record-high temperatures, sweeter fruit was harvested in the orchards and vineyards during summer

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1 week ago September sight in gardens could mean 'harsh winter' is coming

This has been an incredibly hot summer in the UK, but it seems we've skipped autumn and jumped straight into winter

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1 week ago September sight we’ve all seen could mean ‘cold harsh winter’

After a hot summer, people are noticing something that could mean a cold winter is just around the corner

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2 w. ago Bumper crops of apples and pumpkins despite drought and record hot summer

National Trust said it is seeing bumper year in its orchards, while the RHS says it has seen a surge in ‘mystery’ fruit enquiries from gardeners.

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3 w. ago Are you looking for some last minute sunshine? From as little as £89 a week, here's our definitive guide to autumn's best holiday bargains for every kind of trip

A hot British summer combined with economic uncertainty and improved booking apps have resulted in a glut of last-minute holiday bargains available this month and next.

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3 w. ago Exactly how often you should wash your bedsheets in autumn and winter

Now that the long hot summer is over, how often should we be changing our sheets?

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4 w. ago Canadian apiary store owner foils honey heist by marauding swarm of ‘robber bees’

Raids by rival hives aren’t rare after a dry, hot summer, but Christine McDonald was surprised to find her store besiegedA Canadian beekeeper has described fending off thousands of “robber bees” as they raided her shop in a brazen attempt to steal honey.Christine McDonald, who owns Rushing River Apiaries in the British Columbia city of Terrace, said she entered her shop to find it overrun by the swarm. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Hot summer fails to offset declining butterfly species, national count finds

The Big Butterfly Count is part of efforts to track butterfly species after steep declines in the UK since the 1970s.

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