82 m. ago UK households told to take a hot bath to cool down during heatwave

This unlikely tip is said to leave you feeling much cooler

Society

2 h. ago Households told to put A4 piece of paper in fridge before this weekend

A lot of Brits may be caught out by the sweltering conditions and the knock-on effect on your home and its appliances which could end up costing you money.

Politics

4 h. ago UK households told to put piece of A4 paper in fridge before Saturday

The hot summer weather can have a big impact on your home appliances - which could end up costing you more money

Politics

8 h. ago UK households told to make urgent watering change to gardens this week

While the hot weather is great for those who want to sit outside and enjoy it - it's not as great for outdoor plants, and gardeners should change this one gardening habit during the heatwave

Politics

23 h. ago UK households told 'do not' open your windows during heatwave this week

It can be tempting to crack the window open when temperatures are high, but Brits are being warned not to do so

Society

54 h. ago England faces 5bn litre a day water shortage as urgent warning issued

England's public water supply could be short by five billion litres a day by 2055 without urgent action to future-proof resources, the Environment Agency has warned.

Events

54 h. ago Warning as England faces 5bn litre a day water shortage without urgent action

Pressures on the public water supply include the climate crisis, population increases and emerging technologies, as well as the need to generate energy and to grow food

Events

54 h. ago UK households told to stay indoors between 11am and 3pm on Thursday

UK households told to stay indoors between 11am and 3pm on Thursday  Birmingham Live

Politics

59 h. ago UK faces daily water shortage of five billion litres a day by 2055 unless urgent action is taken as officials warn it will 'threaten way of life'

The shortfall - equivalent to a third of the country's daily use - is being blamed on climate change , population growth and more demand from businesses.

Events

3 d. ago Gardeners told to plant climbing flower transforming ugly fences with big blooms

Gardeners are all opting for this game-changing plant that requires minimal effort yet will help transform any dull-looking fence with its impressive colourful blooms

Politics

5 d. ago UK households told to prune 4 plants immediately but only after common sign

Gardening expert and TV presenter Diarmuid Gavin has told Brits to get their pruning tools out for these four shrubs that may need trimming back

Politics

6 d. ago Homeowners told not to leave one common household item in sheds during summer

Garden buildings can become unbearably hot and humid in the summer, with internal temperatures potentially climbing 10C higher than the outside temperature

Society

8 d. ago UK households told to close windows and doors from 10am until 3pm

Hay fever season is currently in full swing and sufferers are being urged to take preventative measures to try and minimise their symptoms - including keeping windows and doors shut

Politics

8 d. ago UK households told to put plants by windows and doors as June heats up

Experts have urged all hay fever suffers to do one thing with house plants ahead of summer to help alleviate the allergy symptoms in the home and combat the pollen

Society

1 week ago Households told to put one £1.20 kitchen item in plant pots before adding soil

This common household kitchen item is the perfect item for your plant pots, by also helping you take care of your plants in a more environmentally-friendly way.

Economics

1 week ago UK households told to keep weeds and put them in specific garden location

If you've just spent hours yanking out pesky weeds from your garden, don't throw them out just yet - there's a fantastic way you can re-use them to help your garden

Society

1 week ago Gardeners urged to make drastic change to houseplants in June 'add one thing'

Experts at Gardeners' World are urging people to do this one task to ensure their houseplants survive the summer temperatures and remain as vibrant into autumn

Politics

2 w. ago Gardeners with out of control weeds told to make drastic change

If weeds are plaguing your garden and you're having trouble pulling them out, garden experts advise that this one simple method is the 'next best thing' to get rid of them

Politics

2 w. ago Safety alarms used by elderly and vulnerable to call for help may not work when telephone landlines switch over to digital, minister admits

Minister Sir Chris Bryant told MailOnline he'd be 'fibbing' if he promised every household will be transferred to internet-based landlines safely.

Politics

2 w. ago UK's newest £3.9bn garden city with 15k homes changing unused land forever

Huge plans, costing almost £4billion, to totally revamp 2,500 acres of brownfield land into a vibrant green city first started in 2015 - and is set to be completely finished in the next 10 years

Economics