21 h. ago Parliament tours cancelled after phone 'programmed to play sex noises' during PMQs planted in Commons

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation after the device was found during a routine sweep of the Commons chamber

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31 h. ago Slugs flee gardens for good if you plant one common flower they hate

Slugs are a common problem in UK gardens and can quickly ruin crops and flowers come autumn - but there is a simple way to keep them away for good

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41 h. ago Probe into phone planted in Commons to ‘play adult content’ during PMQs

Police believe a device found in the chamber was ‘purposedly’ placed there ‘with the aim of causing disruption to business in the House’.

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43 h. ago Keep rats from ruining your garden by planting these 3 plants now

Rats are a common problem in gardens, but there are certain plants you should plant now that can help keep them at bay

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44 h. ago 'Sex noises' prank spotted just before Keir Starmer took stage at PMQs

The phone was planted near the front bench and was supposed to go off as Keir Starmer faced Kemi Badenoch on Wednesday, only to be discovered beforehand by parliament security

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45 h. ago Mobile phone ‘hidden in Commons’ as part of prank to play ‘sex noises’ during PMQs

A phone was reportedly planted near the front bench in what is being investigated as a “major breach” of parliamentary security

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45 h. ago Prankster 'hid phone to play sex noises' in Parliament like on Match of the Day

The joke was foiled when the mobile phone was discovered planted near the front bench in the House of Commons during a security sweep ahead of Prime Minister's Questions

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2 w. ago One simple plant will stop flies coming into your home and it smells nice

These common household plants are a natural way to keep flies and insects out of your home this summer, according to experts

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2 w. ago Expert explains what to do if neighbour's tree overhangs your garden

It's common for branches and plants to overgrow into a neighbour's garden, and it's important to know your rights and responsibilities when it comes to dealing with overhanging branches

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3 w. ago UK households warned of five common summer plant diseases that can 'ruin' your garden

Knowing the signs to look out for can make all the difference, gardening experts say

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