5 h. ago Car breakdowns, damaged washing machines and pets top our list of 'unexpected expenses'

Dentist and vet bills are among the things that leave us with no money at the end of the month, a survey found

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12 h. ago Save 60% off this USB washing machine you can fit in a backpack

A tiny but powerful USB-powered washer is making travel life easier - and at 60% off in the early Black Friday sale, it’s a steal.

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34 h. ago Households urged to add one thing to washing machine this winter to prevent damp

Experts have shared a handy tip that will help speed up drying your laundry this winter.

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4 d. ago Six metres below ground, a hospital treats Ukrainian soldiers injured by Russian drones

Doctors at the secret facility are able to perform amputations while others monitor zigzagging drones overheadScrubby trees hide the entrance. A sloping wooden tunnel descends to a brightly lit reception area. There is a surgery unit, equipped with beds, cardiac monitors and ventilators. And shelves full of medical equipment, drugs and neat piles of spare clothes. In a staff room with a washing machine and kettle, doctors keep an eye on a screen. It shows the movements of Russian spy drones as they zigzag in the sky above.Welcome to Ukraine’s secret underground hospital. The facility opened in August and is the second of its kind, located in eastern Ukraine not far from the frontline and the city of Pokrovsk, in Donetsk oblast. “We are 6 metres below the earth. It’s the safest way of providing help to our injured soldiers. And it keeps medical personnel safe,” said the clinic’s surgeon, Maj Oleksandr Holovashchenko. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Six metres below ground: inside the secret hospital treating Ukrainian soldiers injured by Russian drones

Doctors at the secret facility are able to perform amputations while others monitor zigzagging drones overheadScrubby trees hide the entrance. A sloping wooden tunnel descends to a brightly lit reception area. There is a surgery unit, equipped with beds, cardiac monitors and ventilators. And shelves full of medical equipment, drugs and neat piles of spare clothes. In a staff room with a washing machine and kettle, doctors keep an eye on a screen. It shows the movements of Russian spy drones as they zigzag in the sky above.Welcome to Ukraine’s secret underground hospital. The facility opened in August and is the second of its kind, located in eastern Ukraine not far from the frontline and the city of Pokrovsk, in Donetsk oblast. “We are 6 metres below the earth. It’s the safest way of providing help to our injured soldiers. And it keeps medical personnel safe,” said the clinic’s surgeon, Maj Oleksandr Holovashchenko. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Cheapest time to use a washing machine according to four experts

As energy prices continue to soar, many households are looking for ways to cut laundry costs without compromising on clean clothes - and the answer is all in the timing

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5 d. ago Four energy experts agree on the cheapest time to use a washing machine

From the best time of day to wash your laundry to the ideal temperature, here's everything you need to know to reduce energy bills

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5 d. ago Mum's body found chopped up in washing machine 'as daughter uses AI to conceal murder'

A daughter is accused of butchering her own mum and stashing the body parts in a washing machine and barrel, then using AI to fake her mother’s voice and even disguising herself as her to fool security cameras

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9 d. ago Woman learns vital lesson after leaving house with washing machine cycle on

The mum warned others of a near disaster after leaving her washing machine on while heading out for a school run. She shared a clip of the problem on her TikTok page

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1 week ago Simple washing machine rule helps clothes dried at home smell fresh

One simple rule can help fend off musty smells and prevent mould and mildew forming on clothes

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2 w. ago Cleaners and engineers use this 1 method to remove mould from entire washing machine

Cleaning a washing machine might seem like a pointless task, but failing to do so can lead to odours and residue on freshly laundered items, as well as a build-up of mould and bacteria within your machine

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2 w. ago HS2 digs final deep tunnel between Birmingham and west London

The company building the high-speed railway said a tunnel boring machine broke through at Washwood Heath, north-east Birmingham.

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2 w. ago Remove mould from washing machine seals in 1 cycle with 1 common kitchen item

If you've noticed that your clothes still smell after a wash, it could be due to a mould issue in your washing machine

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2 w. ago Clean your duvets and pillows for a 'quicker method' that's not a washing machine

If you've been putting off tackling your duvets and pillows, there's a simple hack that will make the process much easier and more effective.

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2 w. ago Scots householders warned skipping 'crucial' step could wreck washing machines

The warning is to households who have vapers in it

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2 w. ago Banish musty smells from clothes by adding 1 item to washing machine

If your clothes aren't smelling fresh when they come out of the washing machine, adding one item to your next load could make all the difference

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2 w. ago Keep your clothes and towels 'smelling amazing for a week' with no fabric conditioner needed

There's nothing better than the smell of freshly-washed clothes, but it's so hard to keep that scent for long - unless you follow this tip

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2 w. ago You be the judge: should my boyfriend get rid of his laundry basket?

Anita thinks dirty clothes can go straight in the machine. Jayden believes the laundry hamper serves a purpose. Who’s the basket case? You decide• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorThe basket is huge, ugly and it stinks. Dirty clothes can go straight into the washing machinePutting dirty laundry in the wardrobe or straight into the machine makes everything musty Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Boost your laundry's scent 10x with these two washing machine ingredients

Many of us have experienced the disappointment of buying a new fabric softener, only to find it doesn't make our laundry smell as good as it should

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3 w. ago Cheap supermarket item will stop your laundry from smelling musty once its dry

It can be frustrating when your clothes smell great fresh out of the washing machine, only to have the scent disappear once they're dry. Luckily, there's a quick and easy fix

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