86 m. ago Houseplant hacks: how can I stop my plants dying when I turn on the central heating?

Ease your houseplants into winter by giving them a seasonal reset and moving them away from radiatorsThe problem As soon as the heating is switched on, houseplants start to struggle. Warm, dry air strips moisture from leaves, dries soil faster, and turns cosy corners into arid microclimates. Many people mistakenly think radiator heat is similar to sunlight – warm and life-giving – but it isn’t. Sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis, while radiator heat is dry, stagnant and relentless, closer to a slow cooker than sunshine.The hack Before turning on the heating, give your plants a seasonal reset. Move them away from radiators or vents (at least half a metre, ideally). Group plants together to create a pocket of humidity, or place a bowl of water nearby to counteract dryness. Top-dress tired soil with fresh compost, trim off any yellowing leaves and wipe dust from the foliage so the plants can breathe. Water lightly, then let them rest in bright, indirect light to adju...

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95 m. ago Best air fryer 2025:After testing dozens of air fryers, these are the six I'd actually recommend for crispy, crunchy results

Touted as both money and time savers, the best air fryers act as more than just a countertop space hog. They bring a convenience and ease to mealtimes that was once reserved for the microwave.

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1 hour ago Metrolink tram drivers to strike on THREE MORE December dates including on New Year's Eve

Drivers are also set to walk-out this coming weekend

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2 h. ago Coronation Street and Emmerdale fans rumble 'reason' for crossover as lives at risk

A catastrophic collision will bring the residents of Weatherfield will come face-to-face with those from the Dales

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3 h. ago Mysterious' and 'magical' garden almost lost to time is 'must

Nestled in Cornwall lies a series of gardens with a deep history and wide range of plants that has seen a major restoration after it was entirely abandoned in the war

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4 h. ago The South London neighbourhood named one best places to live where residents never want to leave

The South London neighbourhood named one best places to live where residents never want to leave  MyLondon

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5 h. ago Ukraine war live: Trump envoy Steve Witkoff set to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow amid US push for peace deal

Talks come after Witkoff led US discussions with Ukraine at weekend amid European concerns that Kyiv will be pressured to make concessions to MoscowUS-Russia talks may pile pressure on Kyiv to make concessions, says EU foreign policy chief See all our Ukraine war coverageThe Kremlin has said Vladimir Putin will meet Steve Witkoff for their talks on Tuesday afternoon. It’s now approaching 9.10am local time in Moscow.Their meeting would take “in the second half of the day”, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, while refusing to be drawn on Russia’s red lines, saying megaphone diplomacy was not helpful.Russian military commanders told Putin in comments reported on Monday that Russian forces had captured the frontline Ukrainian towns of Pokrovsk – a key logistics hub – and Vovchansk and were advancing elsewhere, which the Russian president hailed as successes to enable further gains. Ukrainian officials have made no acknowledgement that either place has fallen into Russian hands. Co...

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5 h. ago Photos capture West Bank olive harvest as villagers fear more violence by Israeli settlers

The olive harvest that was marked by violence is complete in the West Bank, but fear still hangs over many Palestinian villages, where residents keep constant watch for armed Israeli settlers.

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6 h. ago Dear Coleen: My friend posted my 'bitter divorce' online and refuses to delete it

"I’m the 'bitter divorcée' in her article, whose husband had an affair and can’t get over it! I’m so mad but when I talked to her about it, she couldn’t see why I was angry."

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6 h. ago Ten things you need to know about the murder of banker Alistair Wilson

Former Metropolitan Police detective Peter Bleksley has revealed details of new evidence in the unsolved murder of Nairn bank manager Alistair Wilson following a visit to the Highland seaside town. We give you ten key facts in a case that has baffled police for the last 21 years

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7 h. ago Robins will flock to garden in December if you hang one item from trees

Gardening experts say high-energy suet feeders can help attract robins during the colder winter months and that acts such as leaf litter can help promote activity

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8 h. ago Robins will keep returning to garden if you hang 22p item from trees in December

Garden birds struggle to find food during winter months, but wildlife experts reveal simple feeding methods that can bring robins flocking to your garden

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10 h. ago ALEXANDRA SHULMAN: I don't blame the millionaire who put an electric fence around his mansion

I opened the kitchen door to scare the intruder away, but it stood still, eyeballing me, before taking another swaggering tour of the premises and leaping over the fence into a neighbour's garden.

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10 h. ago British Army 'hero' killed after pub beer garden row over chicken wings

Grandad Paul Ainscough, who joined the police after 24 years in the Army, died from internal injuries the day after being pushed by his friend in an argument over food

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10 h. ago Southern California man gets an unwanted housemate: A black bear in his crawl space

A bear in Southern California has taken up residence in the crawlspace under a man's home

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11 h. ago People living along polluted Thames file legal complaint to force water firm to act

Residents claim raw sewage and poorly treated effluent as result of Thames Water’s failings are threat to healthCommunities across south-east England are filing the first coordinated legal complaints that sewage pollution by Thames Water negatively affects their lives.Thames Water failed to complete upgrades to 98 treatment plants and pumping stations which have the worst records for sewage pollution into the environment, despite a promise to invest in them over the last five years. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago The town at war with developers over 'monstrous' warehouses: Families living in shadow of huge 60ft tall structures lose latest battle to halt construction

The Wigan Council has ignored a 10,000-strong signature petition and ruled out halting construction on the 18-metre grey giants.

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12 h. ago Andrew 'making demands' for new Sandringham home as he's booted from Royal Lodge

As Andrew's fall from grace continues, he is now making "astonishing" demands for what his new home will be, including drastic asks for a butler, a cook and gardeners

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13 h. ago Scots asked to check garden sheds for missing man who vanished two days ago

Peter Wilson, 60, has not been seen since Saturday, November 29, on Seaforth Street in Fraserburgh.

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14 h. ago Resident doctors accused of ‘cynical attempt to wreck Christmas’ with fresh strike

The British Medical Association said the action will take place from 17 to 22 December

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