75 m. ago I fall asleep in minutes every night by listening to 1 unusual sound — not white noise

I've always struggled to fall asleep, but around a year and a half ago, I discovered the perfect trick for drifting off — and it works pretty much instantly.

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5 h. ago Thames21 explores ways to boost fish populations in the River Ching

Thames21 explores ways to boost fish populations in the River Ching  London Post

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7 h. ago Atmospheric river hits Southern California with risks of flash floods in fire

An unusually strong storm system called an atmospheric river was dousing Southern California on Saturday, prompting flood warnings in areas of coastal Los Angeles County that recently were ravaged by wildfires

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7 h. ago Bill Bryson: ‘Ever since I was a little boy, I have pretended to be able to vaporise people I don’t like’

The American British author on pet peeves, the perils of fantasy dinner parties, and revisiting The Short History of Everything two decades laterGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailYou did a whole book on Australia, and have travelled here a bit since – what’s the number one tip or recommendation you’d give someone coming for the first time?Get out and walk! I mean, maybe not through the outback, but if you’re in any of the cities, walk. I do that wherever I go. And I love to just go off and explore without knowing where I’m going, without a map or any preconceived ideas. I think it’s the best way to discover a place, and it has the great virtue that if you turn a corner – say in Sydney – and there’s suddenly the Harbour Bridge, you feel as if you’ve discovered it. There’s a real feeling of exhilaration, I think, in that. But also, you discover little cafes and hidden corners and odds and ends.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for ...

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9 h. ago Storm Claudia: Authorities warn more flooding possible despite expired alerts

‘We continue to ask people to avoid open riverbanks and canal paths in flood conditions,’ Keith Leonard said.

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10 h. ago Car seen submerged in River Trent as police launch search for possible occupants

A car was seen entering the River Trent near the Wilford Suspension Bridge in West Bridgford this morning - police say there may be occupants who remain unaccounted for

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10 h. ago 'I was sacked live on BBC – I asked permission to get out of the studio'

Premier League cult hero Gus Poyet discovered he'd lost a management job while on punditry duty for the BBC

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11 h. ago Storm Claudia leaves UK towns underwater as 'risk to life' flood warnings issued

The Environment Agency has warned that river flooding impacts are likely to continue for days after Storm Claudia battered the UK

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11 h. ago Winter Wonderland waltzers are operated by couple jailed for three years after death of seven

William Thurston Jr, 36, and his wife Shelby, 34, operate the Avalanche waltzers at the annual festive event, which opened its doors once again in Hyde Park, London on Friday.

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12 h. ago Storm Claudia update issued as 'record' river levels cause severe flooding

Natural Resources Wales are asking people to remain vigilant and prepared

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15 h. ago Fans stunned to discover I’m A Celeb’s Ruby Wax has TWO nepo

I'M A Celebrity’s Ruby Wax has not one but TWO nepo daughters, who have followed in her famous footsteps. The legendary comedian turned psychotherapist is one of the big name signings for this year’s series of the Ant and Dec fronted ITV show - but would you recognise her kids? The I'm A Celebrity campmate,...

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17 h. ago All the flood alerts still in place in Greater Manchester after Storm Claudia wreaks havoc

Residents living in a number of areas along the River Mersey are being urged to 'be prepared' for flooding due to rising river levels.

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17 h. ago ‘They inspire me’: Alessia Russo on empowering young girls and giving back

The Arsenal and England forward has a new foundation designed to boost girls’ participation in sport and promote female health“She’s just so cool.” “Is that her? Is that really her? I didn’t think she was that blonde.” “Even her clothes are cool.” Alessia Russo is a footballing Pied Piper and the teenage girls following her down the path from the five-a-side pitches to the full-size one at Haringey’s New River Leisure Centre can’t contain their excitement.Russo has just watched the final of the Alessia Cup, an evolution of an annual girls’ tournament organised by the London-based charity Goals 4 Girls. This year it was staged in partnership with Russo’s newly launched Alessia Russo Foundation and Sky. The broadcaster’s involvement comes in the wake of its Public First report, which found that girls in the UK are missing out on 280 million hours of sport every year. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago I tried Aldi and Lidl ready meals to see which is best and one couldn't be saved

The premade dishes make hot meals accessible within a few minutes - and offer a range of cuisine options

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18 h. ago I tried Aldi and Lidl £2.69 ready meals to see which is best and one couldn't be saved

The premade dishes make hot meals accessible within a few minutes - and offer a range of cuisine options

Economics

19 h. ago The tragedy that turned the Manchester ship canal into a 'river of fire'

A massive explosion rang out and rocked houses a quarter of a mile away

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20 h. ago Stunning treehouse hotel in the mountains makes for a picture

We checked in to My Arbor hotel in Italy's Dolomite mountains and discovered a breathtaking retreat when beautiful scenery all year round

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21 h. ago Death row inmate found unresponsive in his cell hours after his life was spared in last

Death row inmate Tremane Wood, 46, was discovered unresponsive in his cell just hours after learning he was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.

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26 h. ago Queen Camilla's awkward encounter with Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones

Queen Camilla appeared to fail to recognise Ruth Jones immediately during their encounter at the historic Cyfarthfa Castle near Merthyr Tydfil, south Wales, on Friday

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27 h. ago Pity the fool who owns a pool. It’s like having a large, delicate, expensive pet | Andrew Herrick

This back yard creature must be kept under constant chemical constraint, or it risks becoming more liability than assetGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI’ll call him Bruce. He’s any of the 3.1 million Australians living in a house with a pool or spa. Over my long career in hardware, listening to the woes of so many Bruces, I’ve discovered that owning a pool is not all fun and bubbles at cocktail hour.In the beginning, it wasn’t so bad. On first viewing his bayside property, Bruce already believed the agent’s claim that by far the most desirable addition to any home is a pool. It did look nice, glistening blue in the back yard. And weren’t the kids rapt. But now, years later, Bruce isn’t. Continue reading...

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