5 h. ago Spiders will scurry away from windows and doors coated in 2 ingredients

Spiders are a common sight in the autumn months, but there's a simple and effective way to keep them at bay

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5 d. ago EDF say an easy household change could save you '£60 a year' on energy bills

Addressing common heat loss points like windows, doors, and skirtings can help keep your home warmer longer

Economics

7 d. ago Residents told to shut doors and windows as large fire breaks out in Cwmbran

South Wales Fire Service is describing the blaze in Cwmbran as "a large incident"

Events

9 d. ago Gorillas found at closed UK zoo 'banging on glass' years after it was shut down

Eight gorillas were filmed this week 'banging on the windows' by urban explorers at the zoo, which closed its doors in 2022.

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9 d. ago Gorillas discovered 'banging on glass' inside abandoned UK zoo years after it shut

Some of the eight gorillas who were left behind when Bristol Zoo closed its doors in 2022 have been filmed "banging on the windows" after urban explorers broke in to "spread awareness"

Politics

1 week ago On a sunny day, my ex came to the hair salon where I worked – and shot me at close range

Rachel Williams says domestic violence is a ‘national emergency’. After she survived her ex’s final attack, her traumatised teenage son took his own life, and she began campaigning to end the terrible cycle of abuseIt was a sunny Friday in August when Rachel Williams arrived at the hair salon where she worked in Newport, Wales. As she was shuffling clients around, she remembers “looking at the shop door or window and thinking something was obscuring the sunlight”. She quickly recognised her ex-husband Darren’s 6ft 7in frame, and instinctively ran towards him as he pulled a sawn-off shotgun out of his black duffel bag.She fought him for the gun and was soon on the floor beside a woman in her 90s called Connie, who was shouting: “Go on, get out of here, get out of here.” (“She was in the war, so made of steel.”) Rachel tried to pull a table across herself for protection but Darren kicked it away. Instead, she rolled into the foetal position, pulling her knees up under her chin. “He st...

Politics

1 week ago Octopus Energy says 'save £80 per year' on energy by making a key change

Doors and windows are among some of the most common sources of draughts in a home

Economics

2 w. ago Roast potatoes will be extra crispy every time when coated with 1 ingredient

A recipe developer shared her simple hack for making the crispiest roast potatoes every time - and you don't need to use goose fat

Events

2 w. ago Terrifying moment stalker kicks down woman’s door after sending boyfriend chilling ‘I will rape your girlfriend’ threat

THIS is the chilling moment a stalker kicks down a woman's door after sending her boyfriend "I will rape your girlfriend" threats. Karl Chads subjected Grace Smith to terrifying abuse despite meeting her just three times. Horrifying CCTV footage shows the 42-year-old banging on her door, before eventually breaking in through a bathroom window. He...

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2 w. ago Woman is choked to death by her car window after leaning through the door and accidentally hitting the button to close it

The tragic accident happened on June 13 in Bissy-sur-Fley, in France 's Saône-et-Loire department, where the woman lived.

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2 w. ago Gunman opens fire on house with bullet holes in windows and doors in shooting

A cordon is in place on the scene this afternoon as Tactical Aid Unit officers investigate

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2 w. ago New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters’ home vandalised ‘during a protest’

Man charged as police allege a window was smashed in a rare act of violence targeted at a New Zealand politician’s homeA man who allegedly used a crowbar to smash in a window at the home of New Zealand’s foreign minister “during a protest” has been charged, police confirmed on Tuesday.Winston Peters posted to social media on Monday evening saying “a disgusting coward” had smashed a window in his Auckland home and left a sign on the door. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UK households told to put strange household item near windows and doors during Storm Amy

There's a simple way to safeguard your home from Storm Amy which is battering UK towns and cities this weekend

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3 w. ago UK households urged to lock all doors and windows from now until 8pm – here's why

Brits are being urged to lock all doors and windows by 3pm with the Met Office issuing amber weather warnings to some parts of the country as Storm Amy makes landfall

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3 w. ago Scots urged to 'securely fasten doors and windows' from 5pm today

With Storm Amy beginning to sweep through the country, the Met Office is urging household to take precautions.

Politics

3 w. ago UK households told to lock all their doors and windows by 3pm

The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings for the UK as Storm Amy hits the country, with the forecaster advising households to take a number of precautions

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3 w. ago UK households told to spray window ledges and door frames with vinegar this October

It might sound bizarre, but the natural ingredient has many benefits for your home and garden

Politics

3 w. ago Poole fire LIVE: Locals issued warning as dozens of firefighters tackle huge blaze

Locals have been told to 'keep doors and windows closed' as Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service attempt to tackle a large blaze - which erupted at a warehouse in Poole

Events

3 w. ago Live updates as firefighters tackle major house fire in Neath

Fire crews were called to the incident in a two-storey property. People nearby are being advised to keep windows and doors closed

Society

3 w. ago Warning to householders who put Halloween decorations on windows and doors

It's officially spooky season as October begins, but experts are warning of the cost of some of your festive decs

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