7 d. ago Robins will come 'right up to your window' if fed 5 kitchen scraps

Robins are a common sight in British gardens in winter, and the RSPCA says there is an easy method to help them out without spending any money at all

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8 d. ago Birds will return to gardens that get one small but significant detail right

Providing food for birds is an excellent method to attract them to your garden - but if you want them to keep coming back, you need to make sure you're doing it right

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2 w. ago How to feed garden birds cheaply ahead of the Big Garden Birdwatch 2026

As winter sets in and the Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 approaches, nature lover Gareth Butterfield explains how to support garden birds while keeping costs down

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3 w. ago Robins will not leave your garden if you feed them one food they love

In the winter months, natural food sources dwindle and birds can struggle to survive. Here's what you need to know about feeding robins and attracting them to your garden.

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3 w. ago Robins will keep coming back to your garden if you feed them one special food

Robins can be seen foraging for insects and worms throughout winter, but the Woodland Trust says providing one particular food can help keep them healthy and encourage them back to your garden

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3 w. ago The best January 2026 food and drink offers at Greater Manchester restaurants and bars

Kick off 2026 in Manchester with amazing January deals! From half-price meals to £2 coffees and special cocktails, we’ve rounded up the best food and drink offers across the city to help you start the year right.

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4 w. ago Festive finger food: how to use Christmas leftovers to make New Year’s Eve canapes | Kitchen aide

From ham and chicken croquetas to potato-filled fishcakes, there are plenty of interesting ways to use up the bits you have left over from the festivitiesWhat canapes can I make for New Year’s Eve with my Christmas leftovers that will still feel special?Ella, via email Finger food needn’t be fancy, so New Year is a good opportunity to clear the decks. The only real rule is to keep things to just one bite – no one wants to be manoeuvring a fork, after all. “People just want a big hug of comfort food with a decadent twist,” says Max Bergius, founder of Secret Smokehouse in east London. “If you’ve got a bit of smoked salmon left, get that on blinis and top with lumpfish caviar, which is only £2-£3 per 50g pot.” Mini fishcakes would also be just the ticket: “Whether you’ve got leftover smoked haddock or hot smoked salmon, fold it through mashed potato, mix with dill, lemon and fried leeks, then roll in panko and deep-fry.”Ella could also have a ball with croquetas, too, says Nieves Barr...

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