3 d. ago Stop condensation and mould in every room by setting thermostat to 'ideal temperature'

Energy expert has shared the optimal temperatures for each room to reduce condensation risk, which can stop mould from appearing in your home

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3 d. ago Christmas, Again review – laidback tale of a forlorn Christmas tree seller has authentic charm

Charles Poekel’s directorial debut has taken a decade to reach the UK, but its indie take on seasonal cinema brings low-key warmthThis is a New York drama so laidback that it has taken a decade to reach the UK’s cinema screens. First released in the US in 2015, it’s an ultra-low-budget debut from first-time director Charles Poekel, set almost entirely on a 24-hour pop-up Christmas tree stall. Poekel’s style is far too authentic-indie and unaffected to get slushy or sentimental about Christmas; through his lens Christmas tree lights blink like police lights. But in its own low-key way, he pitches his film just right for a little squeeze of festive warmth.Kentucker Audley stars as Noel (it took someone in the film to joke about his name before I twigged). Noel is back for his fifth year selling Christmas trees in Brooklyn, standing outside in the freezing cold and sleeping in a not-much-warmer caravan parked next to the trees. A few customers ask about the girl working with him last y...

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4 d. ago Millions of Americans to face freezing temperatures and snow as Polar Vortex brings Arctic cold

Floods, rainfall and arctic cold is set to batter parts of the United States

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4 d. ago Man 'seen leaving girlfriend to die on mountain' in chilling webcam footage

A woman who was allegedly left to die on a freezing mountain by her boyfriend was captured on webcam climbing up in freezing cold conditions, but footage showed only her partner climbing down it

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6 d. ago Pictured: Girlfriend, 33, 'left to freeze to death' on Austrian mountain by her boyfriend in

Kerstin Gurtner, 33, froze to death on Grossglockner, Austria's highest peak, last January after being allegedly 'abandoned' by her boyfriend Thomas Plamberger, during a night-time ascent.

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6 d. 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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7 d. ago Keep your home at 'ideal temperature' or risk frozen pipes this winter — not 17C

A boiler expert has shared the recommended temperature range to set your thermostat to this winter

Economics

9 d. ago UK households urged to make 1 radiator change to stop pipes freezing in December

As the weather gets colder, many of us will be turning up the heating, but there's a radiator change you should make to prevent pipes from freezing during the winter months. It takes seconds to do

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9 d. ago Stop pipes in your home freezing by making 1 radiator change in December

Consumer experts have shared essential advice about radiators. You need to make a simple change to prevent your pipes from freezing in December and the winter months

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1 week ago Lowest thermostat temperature to avoid frozen pipes at home without hiking energy bills

Experts warn maintaining the right temperature is crucial to prevent costly frozen pipes. Here's the minimum temperature range and tips for winter heating without hiking energy bills

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2 w. ago Householders told 'make one change to rooms' now as temperatures set to plunge to

Forecasters are predicting freezing rain and bitterly cold temperatures in Scotland

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2 w. ago Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to category three system as it closes in on Darwin

It is the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years, with sustained winds of 120km an hourGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSevere Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system as it closes in on Darwin today, making it the first cyclone of that strength in Australian waters in November in 20 years.Northern Territory Emergency Service issued an emergency warning for Cape Don to Minjilang, advising households to “take shelter now” ahead of a predicted landfall in Darwin this evening. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Exact date new snow bomb to hit UK as weather forecast maps reveal all – full list

The UK has been hit by a brutal cold snap this weekend, and it looks like this freezing weather is here to stay, as a snow bomb will hit in just a matter of days

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3 w. ago Travel chaos in blizzard Britain: Snow and ice force roads to close and schools shut with new Met Office weather warnings to hit in hours as temperatures plunge to

Met Office warnings for snow and ice remained in force across the UK today, with more ice alerts for tomorrow morning. A UK Health Security Agency amber cold health alert will be active until Saturday.

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3 w. ago Cold water swimmers help rescue person from the sea in freezing conditions

The coastguard has thanked the public for their 'swift actions'

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3 w. ago In Pictures: Wintry scenes across the UK as cold snap brings freezing conditions

Parts of Scotland and the north-east of England were among the areas to see snow settle.

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3 w. ago Artic 'cold snap' blankets Britain: London freezes as snow sweeps across the country amid fresh weather warnings

Artic 'cold snap' blankets Britain: London freezes as snow sweeps across the country amid fresh weather warnings  lbc.co.uk

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3 w. ago Scottish Water ask householders and businesses to protect water pipes from cold weather this winter

Property owners advised that preparing for sub-zero temperatures could prevent problems such as burst pipes and flooding - and help reduce the amount of water lost through leakage.

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3 w. ago 'People are sleeping rough in freezing cold' in London, says Cabinet minister

'People are sleeping rough in freezing cold' in London, says Cabinet minister  London Evening Standard

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3 w. ago London's homelessness shame: 'People are sleeping in doorways in freezing cold', says Cabinet minister

Temperatures plunged to -2C in the capital early on Tuesday morning as arctic winds sweep across the UK

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