36 h. ago How to clean your air fryer: Experts reveal how to clean an air fryer: The do's and don'ts plus £7 air fryer cleaning hack that actually works

Regular cleaning is a necessary evil, as a build up of grease and crumbs can cause horrible smells, uneven cooking and in some cases, smoking, which can be a serious fire hazard.

Economics

5 d. ago Welsh council still mixes recycling after it's been separated by residents

Cardiff Council said that it sometimes has to mix separated recycling into one bin lorry when it's having issues with its recycling vehicles

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5 d. ago Grow your own hydrangeas with garden expert's end of summer hack

As summer draws to an end, now is the perfect time to fill your outdoor space with even more hydrangeas by following along with this simple and cheap gardening hack

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1 week ago Gardeners told 'do 1 thing' now to get more lavender blooms for longer

Lavender is a popular perennial to grow in home gardens, and one expert has shared a simple hack to encourage more flowers next year.

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1 week ago Israel destroyed Gaza’s water plants. Now a deadly condition is spreading like wildfire

As hospitals in the strip struggle to cope with a stream of injured people, doctors are also battling the rise of a rare disease that has left children paralysed. Alex Croft speaks to medics on the front line

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1 week ago Israel destroyed Gaza’s water plants. Now a deadly disease is spreading like wildfire

As hospitals in Gaza struggle to cope with a starvation crisis, doctors are also battling the rise of a rare disease that has left children paralysed. Medics on the frontline tell Alex Croft it is one of the most challenging medical incidents they have faced

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1 week ago Japanese knotweed spreading 'extensively' in seaside town water front as locals warn it 'could devalue property'

Locals in a picturesque seaside town are fearing for their homes after the UK's most 'aggressive, destructive and invasive' plant was discovered along the waterfront.

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1 week ago Households in England face new recycling and bin rules from 2026

Changes will come into force next year

Politics

1 week ago Gardeners can get 'free hydrangeas' with expert's clever technique

This expert hack shows you how to grow fresh hydrangeas in your garden completely for free - even better, it is incredibly simple to do and doesn't require too many steps

Science

1 week ago Was my memory wiped or was the Star Wars sequel trilogy just that forgettable?

The Force Awakens and its follow-ups had so few memorable characters, it’s a wonder Disney – and Oscar Isaac – are still talking about potential spin-offsThere might just be a strange irony to this week’s news that Oscar Isaac, AKA the tousled X-wing pilot Poe Dameron, is up for a return to Star Wars if the script is right. Because before the actor’s comments in a new interview with Variety, it was quite possible to forget that the sequel trilogy ever existed. Was The Force Awakens really a film, or just two hours of Disney rummaging through George Lucas’s recycling bin? Did The Last Jedi split the fanbase so violently that Brexit looked like a parking dispute? And could The Rise of Skywalker really have stunk that badly?The problem with the post-Lucas films is that they never quite decided what they wanted to be. The Force Awakens tried nostalgia cosplay. The Last Jedi tried to set fire to nostalgia cosplay. The Rise of Skywalker then tried to urgently stitch nostalgia back togethe...

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1 week ago Roses will perk up and keep producing flowers if you pour one thing on the soil before September

Roses can start to decline in late August as the soil becomes compacted and it can be difficult for plants to access water and nutrients, but there is a simple way to help them

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1 week ago ‘Bee buffets’: the pollinator pathways turning drab alleys into insect havens

Corridors of nectar-rich plants encourage pollination and brighten up city streets at the same timeTake a closer look at the colourful plants dotted along an initially unassuming Bristol alleyway and you’ll see them teeming with insects. Bumblebees, hoverflies and ladybirds throng around a mixture of catmint, yarrow, geraniums and anemones. “It’s buzzing with pollinators now,” Flora Beverley says.Just over a year ago, the alley we are walking down was a dreary, litter-strewn dumping ground. Now, thanks to the pollinator pathways project, it is filled with nectar-rich plants and bee hotels. Colourful murals line the walls. A neighbour and her son passing by stop to tell Beverley they watered the plants yesterday. The local people who helped to transform the pathways continue to maintain them too. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How injecting small amounts of this very common household item could be the secret to tackling breast cancer... as researchers suggest stunning plan could also fight other tumours

A colourless liquid with a sharp odour, hydrogen peroxide occurs naturally in tiny amounts in human tissue (as a by-product of cells burning energy) and is also found in plants, bacteria, the air and water.

Society

3 w. ago Get rid of patio weeds 'for good' by pouring on 1 natural item

A simple and cheap way to get rid of weeds in your garden or patio has been shared on social media - and it's so easy

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3 w. ago Tomatoes turn red during August thanks to gardener's simple hack

The sun is shining but gardeners may still run into problems when growing these juicy fruits if they aren’t properly looked after. Here's how to make them ripen in no time

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3 w. ago 'Bee hotel' hack will get wildlife flocking into your garden during August

Bees are an important part of the ecosystem - and all gardeners are advised to create their own 'bee hotels' to help protect the fuzzy pollinators and attract them to your gardens

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3 w. ago Gardeners urged to 'not waste a drop' of water with heatwave set to grip UK

Wondering how you can conserve more water for your garden? An expert shares his top water-saving tips to help you keep your plants hydrated during the hot weather

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4 w. ago 'Best time' to water plants to keep your garden 'flourishing' in a heatwave

Whether they're blooms in your border or vegetables taking root, knowing the optimal time for watering can mean the difference between flourishing and floundering plants

Politics

4 w. ago Gardeners can keep plants hydrated while on holiday with just one item

One gardener has shared his simple watering can hack which will ensure your plants and flowers stay hydrated when you're away on holiday - and all you need is one item

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4 w. ago Gardener's simple trick to keep plants watered while you're on holiday using one item

Watering plants during the hot summer months can be a tough task, especially when you're on holiday - but a gardener has shared his simple trick that'll keep them hydrated while you're away

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