2 h. ago Households urged to pour one 35p kitchen staple in dishwashers to get them sparkling

Cleaning expert's insider hack will ensure your appliance is grease and residue-free and looking and smelling fresh

Politics

3 h. ago 'My skin is constantly on fire and I look like I've been burned because of a common cream'

33-year-old Francesca Tebbutt has endured two years of hell after a common cream left her unable to put clothes on or go in the shower as her skin was trapped in a "vicious cycle"

Events

3 h. ago Best kitchen gadgets for healthier cooking: clever tools and time

Eat better without doubling your time in the kitchen

Society

3 h. ago Can I tame my 4am terrors? Arifa Akbar on a lifetime of insomnia – and a possible cure

From Van Gogh’s starry skies to the nocturnal workings of Louise Bourgeois and Patricia Highsmith, sleepless nights have long inspired heightened creativity. Could those artistic impulses actually help us to sleep?I can’t remember when I first stopped sleeping soundly. Maybe as a child, in the bedroom I initially shared with my brother, Tariq. I would wait for his breathing to quieten, then strain to listen beyond our room in the hope of being the last one awake, and feel myself expanding into the liberating space and solitude. By my early 20s, that childhood game of holding on to wakefulness while others slept began playing out against my will. Sound seemed to be the trigger. It was as if the silence I had tuned into as a child was now a requirement for sleep. Any sound was noise: the burr of the TV from next door, the ticking of a clock in another room. When one layer of sound reduced its volume, another rose from beneath it, each intrusive and underscored by my own unending thoug...

Events

4 h. ago 'I was in labour for four DAYS then gave birth in 30 seconds with 15p a cup common tea'

Sophie McCausland, 35, from Birmingham, West Midlands, was advised to drink raspberry leaf tea to speed up the delivery of her second child after being in labour for four days with her first baby

Politics

4 h. ago Movie star famed for music video appearances dies at 42 as celebs pay tribute

Shefali Jariwala rose to fame while starring in a hit music video in India, but has now lost her life as her family and friends have been left bereft at their loved one's passing

Events

4 h. ago Households urged to pour 39p drink onto gardens immediately to repel slugs

Fill up a saucer with the slimy pests' favourite drink each night and watch them leave your precious plants and vegetables alone, says expert Diarmuid Gavin

Politics

5 h. ago How your morning cup of coffee can help turn your lawn extra green this summer

Adding a common kitchen ingredient to lawns can produce healthier, greener grass.

Politics

5 h. ago Cup of golden milk a day 'could keep cancer and Alzheimer's at bay'

This popular Asian drink features a common spice which scientists say has been linked to many health improvements – here's all you need to know

Politics

5 h. ago Gardeners urged to plant one common flower slugs absolutely hate

There are few plants that slugs enjoy nibbling more than the hosta, but instead of dousing yours in chemical insect repellants, try Diarmuid Gavin's more natural solution

Politics

6 h. ago Katy Perry shares 'life purpose' hint amid Orlando Bloom 'split' in cryptic post

Katy Perry has shared a cryptic post about her life purpose, just days after she reportedly split from her fiance Orlando Bloom after spending nine-years together

Politics

6 h. ago Following this one Highway Code rule could prevent you from rear

Tailgaiting is a common problem on British roads that can increase the risk of a collision taking place

Politics

6 h. ago Flying Ant Day 2025 'could be one of biggest in years' as 'perfect' conditions hit

Pest experts have warned this year's Flying Ant Day - when millions of winged ants take to the skies for swarming - could be one of the most substantial in years

Events

7 h. ago Sarah J Maas fans can get A Court of Thorns and Roses free on Audible

A dramatised version of the BookTok-hit romantasy novel can be enjoyed for free

Events

8 h. ago Five romantasy book series' to get your heart racing if you loved A Court of Thorns and Roses

As we wait for the next A Court of Thorns and Roses instalment, we've found five romantasy recommendations that'll sweep you into a spicy situationship that won't leave you high and dry this summer

Events

9 h. ago My skin is constantly on fire and I look like a burns victim because of a common cream, this might last years

"I looked like a burn victim... even my nephews and nieces were scared of me - they looked at me like I was something out of a horror movie"

Events

9 h. ago Shefali Jariwala dead: Movie star dies at 42 as fans and celebrities pay tribute

Shefali Jariwala rose to fame as the 'Kaanta Laga girl' for her appearance in the popular music video. Now her grieving family, friends and fans have shared heartbreaking tributes online

Events

9 h. ago Brits must add one 52p ingredient to fruit bowls to keep common pest away

Fruit flies will be raiding your homes during the summer looking for nutrients - and if you keep your items in a bowl on the side, there's one thing you can do to keep the pests away

Events

10 h. ago Roses repel common pest when one 69p kitchen staple is sprayed on blooms

Aphids are common pests which can appear on roses, but there is a simple way to get rid of them using just two ingredients which you will likely already have in your home

Politics

12 h. ago Kitchen fitter sues customer for libel after being branded 'worst I have ever seen' and an 'absolute joke' in online review

Joiner Benjamin Johnson has resorted to the High Court after Stephen Helm allegedly told others to 'avoid' him. Mr Johnson claims customers cancelled scheduled jobs after seeing the post.

Economics