30 h. ago Stop rats and mice from entering your home with simple £4 solution

As rodents seek warmth and shelter inside homes during harsh winter months, experts have revealed a simple hack on how to deter these pests from entering your house.

Economics

4 d. ago Roblox to block children from talking to adult strangers after string of lawsuits

Gaming platform to use facial age estimation to limit chats to similar age groups, as allegations of grooming growThe online games platform Roblox is to start blocking children from talking to adult and much older teen strangers from next month as it faces fresh lawsuits alleging it has been exploited by predators to groom children as young as seven.Roblox has reached 150 million daily players of games including viral hits Grow a Garden and Steal a Brainrot but has been hit by legal claims alleging the system’s design has made “children easy prey for paedophiles”. Continue reading...

Society

4 d. ago 'Neighbour is taking over my garden with invasive plant that keeps growing'

A man has expressed frustration at his neighbour after he noticed plants from next door beginning to grow in his garden - and people have urged him to take revenge

Events

1 week ago Richard E. Grant reveals how he only travels solo after the death of wife Joan and has visited eight countries this summer... after waiting until dark to go out to avoid tourists

Richard E. Grant has revealed that some of Europe's most famous cities have become so overcrowded that he explores them only at night.

Events

1 week ago One popular kitchen item 'startles' rats and stops them coming into your home

Rats and mice are looking for a warm place to spend the winter, and that could mean your home. But there's a simple way to keep them out without using traps or poison.

Politics

2 w. ago Filthy bakery where inspectors found evidence of rats and mice everywhere

The bakery bosses were taken to court and ordered to pay thousands in fines

Politics

2 w. ago Stop rats and mice entering your home and garage with 1 common kitchen item

Discovering a pest infestation in your home or garage can be stressful, especially if they're rats and mice. Thankfully, there are ways to deter them from your personal space.

Politics

3 w. ago Arsenal vs Wolves tickets: How can I buy them and how much do they cost?

ARSENAL face Premier League strugglers Wolves on Saturday, December 13 at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are expected to pick up three points and move a step closer to winning the title, while the visitors are battling to avoid relegation. Where can I buy tickets to Arsenal vs Wolves? You can enjoy this game in...

Economics

3 w. ago Simple homemade spray will keep rats and mice away from your garden this autumn

Gardening expert shares a simple hack to keep rodents from making a new home in your garden.

Politics

3 w. ago Rats and mice will 'avoid visiting' garden if you grow 1 plant

If you're looking for an affordable way to keep rodents at bay, there's a simple trick you can try at home. The simple plant could help keep mice and rats away for good

Politics

3 w. ago I tried out a virtual Halloween festival – and got more than I bargained for

Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival began as a lockdown project and has now become an annual gaming tradition. My children and I paid it a visitIn an attempt to avoid spending £80 to walk around a local park with my children to see some underwhelming spooky decorations, and having failed for the fifth year in a row to secure a ticket to a Scottish farm to tramp damply around looking at pumpkins, I tried something different with my kids this Halloween: a virtual pumpkin festival.Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival was first created in the depths of the 2020 pandemic, when game developer Adam Robinson-Yu’s real-life neighbourhood pumpkin festival was cancelled. (Yu also made the excellent and equally autumnal A Short Hike.) Since then, it has returned for a few weeks every year, letting players come together as adorable ghosts to explore a creepy little micro-world filled with player-created pumpkins. It has improved slightly every year: 2024’s big addition was a haunted house escape room, which took...

Politics

3 w. ago Rats will steer clear of your home and garden if you grow common plant they detest

If you're looking to keep rats out of your garden naturally, this common plant is the perfect solution. It's also easy to grow and has a lovely scent, making it a great addition to any garden.

Politics

4 w. ago Top tips to avoid crowds when visiting Rome including where to find city’s best views

Our writer Abby Wells soaks up the culture on a wonderful weekend in the Italian capital, featuring incredible history, authentic cuisine and top tourist attractions

Politics