7 h. ago ‘Like sleeping in dirty clothes’: how often should you wash your linens?

Doing laundry can be a tedious task and how often you wash each type of item depends on how much contact it has with your skinIs there any domestic task more sisyphean than laundry? No sooner have you pulled a crisp, clean sheet on to your bed than it is time to strip it off and start over. Blink and a clean towel becomes dirty. Somehow, lives, careers and relationships must fit into the tiny slivers of time between loads.I don’t enjoy laundry; give me dish duty any day. I do, however, enjoy living in a clean space that doesn’t smell like a locker room. Textiles can really trap scent – and bacteria. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Is this Britain's most stupid burglar? Career criminal caught after leaving telltale item in student house he raided

Bungling Barry Lowery handed police the golden opportunity to catch him. He has robbed dozens of student houses in of Durham over the last 31 years, so was already a prime suspect.

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9 h. ago Netflix viewers are 'losing sleep' over this gripping limited series

While Apple Cider Vinegar may not be the most appetising of beverages, it's certainly proving to be the most binge-worthy of TV shows for Netflix viewers

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10 h. ago 'Shortage' of popular item at Tesco leaves shelves bare and shoppers furious

The issue is impacting shoppers with many of them noticing the bare shelves which has forced Tesco to apologise for the inconvenience caused.

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14 h. ago I live in a 7t lorry complete with a flatscreen TV and a king

A firefighter from the south of England has revealed how his home is a 7.5ft lorry, which boasts a king-size bed, 43' TV, underfloor heating, kitchen and bathroom facilities.

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16 h. ago I live in a 7ft lorry complete with a flatscreen TV and a king

A firefighter from the south of England has revealed how his home is a 7.5ft lorry, which boasts a king-size bed, 43' TV, underfloor heating, kitchen and bathroom facilities.

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16 h. ago RIP hoop earrings – fun, quirky, colourful styles are the way to go now | Jess Cartner

Minimalist modern is giving way to a more individualistic, vintage-inspired look. Time to layer bead-style necklaces and add some colourJermaine Stewart was right, you know. We don’t have to take our clothes off to have a good time. I’m talking about fashion, naturally. If you want to tap into the most fun update happening in style right now, you can do so without changing a single item of clothing. Because the party is happening in your jewellery box, not your wardrobe.Fun jewellery is back, and I am thrilled. I love a hoop earring as much as anyone, but I think it is time to admit to ourselves that the hoop has got a little tired at this point. For several months last year, the biggest thing that was happening in earrings was that the precise shape of the hoop had changed a tiny bit. Instead of being shaped like car tyres, they had a melted quality, heavier at the bottom. Before that, they had shrunk slightly, into huggie hoops that tightly clasped the lobes. T...

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17 h. ago Expert issues £200 warning over very common household item you should NEVER put in the washing machine

Scott Flint, a professional US-based appliance repair technician, cautioned on Family Handyman that fabric bath mats could pose serious risks for washing machines.

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32 h. ago Coronation Street star Vicky Myers reveals family 'DNA' link to DS Lisa Swain

The actress, who plays Weatherfield's resident crime fighter, said that a sentimental item once owned by her great-grandmother inspired her character's back story

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36 h. ago Trump closes China tariff loophole used by fast fashion retailers like Shein and Temu

Imported goods under $800 will now be subject to duties of either 30% of their value or $25 per item

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36 h. ago Vinegar won't soften towels and leaves them 'smelling of chips' if not used right

An expert has shared a laundry hack for improving the softness of hard towels - but has also warned that a common mistake can lead to towels becoming even more scratchy

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37 h. ago Rats never enter your garden again when you use natural item they 'can't stand'

Rats can cause a lot of damage and spread harmful diseases - but there's a natural way to keep them out of your garden that doesn't involve using traps or poison

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38 h. ago This one item will stop your tulips from drooping and make them last longer

Tulips are a very popular flower choice in spring

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38 h. ago BBC's The Traitors item to be auctioned off by Claudia Winkleman

More than 80 celebrities have donated pieces to War Child's Spring Clean, which is giving the public the chance to own star-studded pieces

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41 h. ago BBC Antiques Roadshow expert shares condolences as guest chokes up at true value of late dad's 'extraordinary' lighter

An Antiques Roadshow expert told a guest he was "sorry" as they revealed the heartbreaking reason he couldn't part with the valuable item.

Culture

43 h. ago Toilet limescale melts away in 10 minutes with £2.25 item better than bleach

Say a permanent farewell to stubborn limescale build up with this mum's genius cleaning hack that melts away those unsightly stains in just 10 minutes - and costs just £2.25

Economics

54 h. ago Further CCTV footage to be examined ahead of Noah Donohoe inquest

The 14-year-old school boy was found dead in a storm drain after having gone missing in north Belfast.

Culture

55 h. ago Mum 'mauled by pack of 24 starving dogs' died after attack 'drained her of blood'

Jessica Hoff is facing charges after her vulnerable mum, LaVonne Hoff, 76, was found dead in her Colorado home in February when she was left alone with multiple dog on the loose

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57 h. ago Stacey Solomon and Mrs Hinch's DIY item makes front of your house look 'pretty'

The TV star and 'de-clutter' expert has shared a "low cost" way people can decorate their front doors

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57 h. ago Fraudster faked cancer and mum's death to con girlfriend out of £70k life savings

A fraudster used fake ransom stories and cancer claims as some excuses to drain nearly £70,000 from his victim - he even asked for money for his mother's funeral, despite her still being alive

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