96 m. ago Households urged to close windows and shut blinds on Sunday and Monday

Households in England are set to experience hotter weather this weekend

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7 h. ago Households urged to save old twigs and scatter around your garden

You've probably been left with a huge unsightly pile of twigs after pruning your bushes - but luckily experts say that they can be put to effective use in your garden

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10 h. ago Mary Berry urges households to chop vegetables in certain way

Ahead of Mary Berry's new series Quick Cooking Mondays, the chef's latest advice to speed up the cooking time is to chop vegetables thin and nicely, or to not cut them at all

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13 h. ago Mary Berry says first Victoria sponge she had was made by her mother on VE Day

The cook described the air raids she witnessed and the celebrations that took place on VE Day during the 80th anniversary concert.

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16 h. ago United Utilities issues urgent plea to all Manchester households

Across England, it has so far been the driest start to the year since 1956

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22 h. ago UK households urged to apply for new cost of living support worth £300

The money is being distributed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme - we explain who is eligible and how to apply

Economics

32 h. ago Drivers urged to carry £1 kitchen item in the car to avoid £2,500 fine

Motorists are being urged to carry a common household item to prevent foggy windscreens and avoid a hefty £2,500 fine for obstructed vision

Economics

39 h. ago Households urged to cut short their showers as drought fears rise across UK

With no major downpours forecast and reservoirs only 80% full, water rationing is now needed, with homeowners encouraged to turn off their taps and keep showering to a minimum

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54 h. ago Households urged to add two kitchen ingredients to sunflowers and watch them thrive

If you want your sunflowers to grow as tall and full as possible in time for summer then gardener have been advised to add these two key kitchen items to their flower food

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3 d. ago Households urged to leave uncooked £1 kitchen staple out for birds now

Experts say a humble, uncooked kitchen staple could give your garden visitors a vital boost, but only if you use it in the right way

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3 d. ago Actress Sheila Hancock says we should thank veterans by making ‘a better world’

Dame Sheila, who was evacuated as a child during the Second World War, is due to appear at the VE day concert on Thursday.

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3 d. ago Garden wildlife experts urge households to leave out 88p breakfast item for birds

Stale, unsweetened cereal can be a welcome snack for many common bird species - but there are important rules to follow to make sure it's safe for them to eat

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4 d. ago Mary Berry issues warning to bakers over type of butter to avoid for perfect cakes

Mary Berry has shared some essential baking advice for all bakers out there - and it centres around the type of butter you should be using when it comes to making cakes

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4 d. ago Households urged to save plastic bottles and add to garden immediately

If you have old plastic bottles lying around, don't toss them out - they can actually be recycled into a handy item that will help you grow many different kinds of plants

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4 d. ago Households urged to leave out one stale 88p breakfast item for birds

Garden birds can benefit from one stale breakfast item lurking in your cupboard, but it’s important to serve it correctly to keep them safe and healthy

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4 d. ago Mary Berry warns cake bakers to avoid certain type of butter for crucial reason

Former Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry urges all bakers to look at the ingredients in a block of butter before applying it to your mix - or risk a spoilt recipe

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4 d. ago Urgent bacteria warning to households with rugs or carpets that appear 'clean'

Households are urged to clean rugs and carpets frequently to prevent foul smells and the build-up of harmful bacteria which cannot be seen by the naked eye

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4 d. ago Bake Off icon Mary Berry issues heartbreaking plea as she tells crowd 'I'm deaf'

Former GBBO judge Mary Berry, 90, was heard telling the crowd at the the Fortnum and Mason awards ceremony in London that she was "deaf" as she asked them to keep the noise down

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4 d. ago Great British Bake Off's Mary Berry says 'I'm deaf' as she issues emotional appeal

Former Great British Bake Off judge Dame Mary Berry, who recently turned 90, was attending the Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards when she made the admission

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5 d. ago Bake Off star Mary Berry tells crowd 'I'm deaf' as she shares touching plea

The well-known chef, Dame Mary Berry, best known for her role on The Great British Bake Off, issued the plea while accepting an award at the Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards

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