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The former Undertones frontman and water rights campaigner was diagnosed following a simple health check.

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7 d. ago Simple watering trick will make peace lily flower 'for first time in years'

Peace lilies are a popular indoor plant, but some people struggle to get them to flower - one houseplant enthusiast has shared a simple watering trick that can help

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8 d. ago How to check if your tap water has been contaminated after 'boil before drinking' alert

There's a simple way for Scots to test their local water quality for peace of mind

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1 week ago Food storage hack keeps carrots 'fresh for a month' without going soggy

Carrots are notorious for going off quickly as a result of their high water content - but there's a simple way to make them last for a month without turning into a soggy mess

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1 week ago Arsenal’s statistical victories only hide some very obvious flaws | Jonathan Wilson

Mikel Arteta has explanations for his team’s shortcomings that may hold water, but ultimately the Gunners simply couldn’t get it done when neededSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereThe problem is that when the game doesn’t matter, other elements begin to take over. In other circumstances, Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Liverpool on Sunday would have been an intriguing minor classic; but then, in other circumstances, it might not have gone like that. As it was, with the title won and Arsenal secure in the Champions League qualification slots, a clash between the top two became the stage for discussion of the booing of Trent Alexander-Arnold and a weird confected online fury about whether Myles Lewis-Skelly had applauded Liverpool with sufficient gusto in the guard of honour.At least, from Arsenal’s point of view, the game followed the opposite pattern to the one with which we’ve become familiar. Arsenal have dropped 21 points from winning positions this season (Liverpool just 13), whi...

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2 w. ago Gardeners urged to make simple check before filling watering can up

Before reaching for the watering can, gardeners are being urged to perform one simple check that could save their plants from both under and overwatering this season

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3 w. ago Gardening expert's simple grass seed watering hack to revive patchy lawns

Improving a patchy lawn does not have to be difficult, as long as gardeners know how to make the most of unpredictable weather. An expert has shared a simple grass seed watering tip

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3 w. ago Snooker fan dramatically faints live on BBC at World Championship as others rush to help

A snooker fan was seen fainting on live TV during the World Championship quarter-finals at the Crucible, with the spectator soon back on his feet and simply in need of a big glass of water

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3 w. ago Moscow rejects Trump's peace plan and Kyiv calls Putin's three

Sergei Lavrov, Russia 's veteran Foreign Minister, declared yesterday that the Kremlin would only accept a ceasefire if a litany of strict terms are met

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4 w. ago Gardener's 'simple' trick to transform waterlogged lawns into healthy grass

If your lawn is waterlogged, then you may be left with a host of problems such as algae, moss and fungal issues. However, there's a simple drainage trick to get your grass back on track

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