22 h. ago Simple DIY trick that can prevent frozen pipes in your home this winter

British Gas has shared easy tips on how to help prevent pipes from freezing and bursting in the chilly weather using simple DIY insulation

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52 h. ago The 'beautiful' FatFace jumper that's 'soft and warm, perfect for these cold days'

Buyers can get a range of jumpers on the FatFace website, with one that's available in three colours

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4 d. ago Saunas, skating and celebratory toilet seats: 25 ways to get into the Christmas spirit

Are you feeling festive? If not, here are some great and unexpected shortcuts, from fish pie to ‘intermittent wrapping’ to watching a seasonal film every day of DecemberIf I haven’t wrapped up warm and wobbled around in circles, it isn’t Christmas. I can measure out my life in London’s ice rinks. Broadgate Circus in the early 00s, because it was cheapest and I was skint. Several seasons of Skate at Somerset House with my ex, because it was our “romantic” Christmas tradition (actually, he hated skating). This year, I’ll be mixing old and new: Hampton Court Palace, where people have been skating since the 1800s, and the inaugural Skate Leicester Square. As long as there’s a mug of something mulled afterwards, I’m happy. Rachel Dixon, travel writerYears ago, a regrettable ex-boyfriend bought me a merman Christmas tree ornament so bizarre that it short-circuited my brain, unleashing something primal within me. Ever since, I have scoured department stores, gift shops and the darkest reac...

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7 d. ago Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward wrap up warm to enjoy a day at the races

Prince Edward , 61, and his wife Sophie, 60, stepped out at Newbury Racecourse this morning to officially reopen the Royal Box as the day's races got underway.

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2 w. ago UK to be battered by 50mph winds as wintry weather continues

Brits hoping for a warm and mild weekend after the past few days of freezing weather will be met with more rain and heavy winds

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2 w. ago ‘They decided to kill us with cold’: Ukrainians struggle against Russian assault on power network

Chernihiv residents say they are without power for 14 hours a day as they gather in ‘invincibility points’ to charge up and warm upValentyna Ivanivna showed off her new head torch. It was a present from her grandson, she said. Most evenings she wears it while doing household chores: cooking dinner, washing up and stacking plates. “It’s impossible to plan anything without power. You can’t even invite people round for a cup of tea because the kettle won’t work. It’s stressful and exhausting for everyone,” she explained.Ivanivna lives in Chernihiv, an ancient Ukrainian city known for its early medieval cathedrals. The border with Belarus and Russia is a short drive away, across a landscape of pine forests, villages with geese and the occasional wandering moose. In 2022, Russian troops invaded and occupied most of the oblast. They bombed and laid siege to Chernihiv, pulling out after six weeks and rolling north. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago British summers could last up to 8 MONTHS by 2100, climate scientists predict

Currently, Europe's summer warm season lasts roughly 200 days, but researchers predict this could reach 242 days by 2100.

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2 w. ago Keep warm this winter for 2p an hour with 1 item doesn't use any central heating

The UK weather has dipped massively in recent days, so if want to stay warm this winter without hurting your wallets, consumer website Which? has shared a couple of methods

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2 w. ago Stop turning on central heating when device that costs 10p a day keeps you warm

Households are facing high energy bills this winter, but here are a few money-saving tips from Vonhaus that will keep your home warm without turning on the central heating.

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2 w. ago Ollie Pope confident he can deliver under pressure for England

Pope reeled off confident knocks of 100 and 90 in the three-day warm-up against England Lions.

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2 w. ago The free trick to keep your house warm for days and save heaps on bills

Avoid sky-high heating bills this winter by following these quick and easy home hacks that promise to help keep you warm and snug in your home over the coming weeks

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3 w. ago Big Brother star shares Davina McCall method housemates used to trick ITV

One of this year's Big Brother housemates has shared their 'sneaky' trick to get past the edit

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3 w. ago Big Brother housemate reveals method used to prevent things being aired by ITV

The Big Brother housemates adopted a sneaky trick to get past the show's edit

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3 w. ago Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes opener in fresh blow to Australia bowling stocks

Michael Neser added to first Test squad already missing Pat Cummins England’s Mark Wood available after being cleared of hamstring injuryJosh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test after a second scan on the hamstring injury he initially reported during the recent Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Victoria found a low-grade tear.The news came hours after England announced that scans on Mark Wood, whose own participation in the opening Test had been thrown into doubt after he reported stiffness in his left hamstring on the first day of their warm-up game against the Lions at Lilac Hill, had found no injury. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes opener in fresh blow to Australia

Neser added to first Test squad already missing CumminsWood available after being cleared of hamstring injuryJosh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test after a second scan on the hamstring injury he initially reported during the recent Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Victoria found a low-grade tear.The news came hours after England announced that scans on Mark Wood, whose own participation in the opening Test had been thrown into doubt after he reported stiffness in his left hamstring on the first day of their warm-up game against the Lions at Lilac Hill, had found no injury. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes opener but England’s Mark Wood is fit

Neser added to first Test squad already missing CumminsBoost for tourists as bowler is cleared of hamstring injuryJosh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test after a second scan on the hamstring injury he initially reported during the recent Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Victoria found a low-grade tear.The news came hours after England announced that scans on Mark Wood, whose own participation in the opening Test had been thrown into doubt after he reported stiffness in his left hamstring on the first day of their warm-up game against the Lions at Lilac Hill, had found no damage. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The Beta Blacks: Alpha days are gone for New Zealand and their aura with it

A lack of experience has lessened the impact of the All Blacks as many key players are ineligible for selection after moving to JapanThursday afternoon, and the All Blacks are out on the training ground around the back of the Lensbury hotel on the banks of the Thames, it’s a warm autumn day, and the mood is pretty free and easy, Will Jordan is practising catching high balls, Beauden Barrett is taking shots at goal, the forwards are packing up after running some drills, head coach, Scott Robertson, is chatting happily with the media before his press conference. Someone asks if his team are looking to make a statement against England on Saturday, the sort that reminds everyone exactly how good they are.“A statement performance?” Robertson says, perplexed. “We’re just looking for a result.” Time was when every All Blacks performance was a statement performance, and their head coaches didn’t go looking for results against England, or anyone else, they expected them. The remark hung in t...

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3 w. ago Ben Stokes told he has perfect replacement ready as England suffer Ashes injury scare

Ben Stokes and England head to Perth for the first Ashes Test next week with fitness concerns surrounding Mark Wood, who suffered a hamstring scare early in the three-day warm-up match against the England Lions.

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3 w. ago Skechers waterproof boots hailed 'comfy from day one' and 'so warm' are now 36% off

The Skechers waterproof hiking boots are top pick for anyone spending time outdoors, and are now 36% off with shoppers saying they're 'comfortable right out of the box'

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3 w. ago Forgotten Victorian heating trick could help to slash energy bills

People could embrace a tip from the 1800s to lower their heating bills in 2025

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