4 h. ago Households in Wales urged to close curtains and blinds this week

You should also close your windows, say experts, as a heat alert has been issued

Politics

12 h. ago Government urges households to check if they can save £150 on energy bills

There are less than two weeks to ensure you will receive the discount, the government has warned

Economics

20 h. ago UK households urged not to sleep naked during heatwave this week

Scientists say that sleeping naked in the heat is 'one of the worst things you can do'

Society

21 h. ago Tom Jones at Cardiff Castle road closures, tickets, parking, banned items and more

Fans will be able to see the legendary Treforest singer of Sexbomb and She's a Lady at Cardiff Castle on Wednesday evening, August 20, and Thursday evening, August 21

Events

26 h. ago UK householders urged to place a bowl of water by the window today

This clever hack can help to keep your home cooler this week

Politics

27 h. ago UK householders urged to remove all electrical devices from bedrooms

The advice comes as temperatures are set to soar across Scotland.

Politics

43 h. ago The stellar line up of comedians to appear at this year's Underbelly Big Brain Tumour Benefit

The event is on Wednesday 13 August

Politics

62 h. ago Households urged to sprinkle cinnamon in hoover to make entire home smell fresh

Sprinkling cinnamon powder in your hoover has two huge benefits according to cleaning experts.

Society

66 h. ago Wout Faes fires late winner as Leicester sink Sheffield Wednesday amid protests

Martí Cifuentes has cleared his first hurdle as Leicester manager. The former QPR coach took the time to do a lap of the King Power Stadium while his players warmed up, introducing himself to the home supporters. A late header from his substitute Wout Faes ensured that those fans went home happy – but for much of a testing opening game against Henrik Pedersen’s Sheffield Wednesday, who have had to face plenty of obstacles before a ball was even kicked this season, that looked an unlikely outcome.For Wednesday, it was an achievement to even be here. Placed under a transfer embargo by the Football League because of late payments, they have only 15 senior first-teamers on the books and cancelled their final pre-season fixture, against Burnley, after the players refused to play. They and the staff were paid their outstanding July wages on Friday after solidarity payments from the Premier League came in. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago UK households urged to check bird feeders as seeds could put them in danger

If you have bird feeders set up in your garden then an expert has recommended making sure you check one vital thing - otherwise you could risk making birds sick

Politics

4 d. ago UK households urged to place two types of fruit on garden lawns

Experts say it is important to keep birds fed over summer as well as winter

Society

5 d. ago Urgent window warning as brutal bite spiders about to invade UK homes

UK households are being urged to keep their windows closed both day and night in a bid to keep False Widow spiders at bay as they prepare to mate in their droves

Events

5 d. ago UK households urged to 'sleep downstairs' from Wednesday evening

All households have been told to sleep downstairs from Wednesday amid heatwave warnings - and the Met Office offered some tips for a better night's sleep during the heatwave

Society

5 d. ago UK lottery players won 'twice in three weeks' with help of legal trick anyone can do

Lottery players in the UK sensationally won twice in just three weeks, landing them a huge cash prize, and now households across the nation are urged to follow the same trick

Sport

5 d. ago UK households urged to move routers away from their mirrors and beds

The placement of your Wi-Fi router is extremely important - there are six items in your home that can absorb or disturb your connection, leading to slow internet speeds

Politics

5 d. ago Police called to report of 'large fight' at bus station in Welsh town

Officers were called to an incident involving a large group of people in Porth town centre on Wednesday evening

Events

6 d. ago UK households urged to remove one item from kitchen worktops and cupboards

Experts are urging Brits to keep a common food item in the fridge during the summer months

Politics

6 d. ago UK households who eat chips 'three times a week' given urgent warning

A study has found that consuming fried potatoes, such as chips or French fries, three times a week increases the chances of getting a serious disease by 20 per cent

Events

6 d. ago Princes Street police incident: Two teens arrested after 'items thrown off roof' on main Edinburgh street

Police were called to Princes Street on Wednesday evening.

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6 d. ago Eddie Palmieri, pioneering Latin jazz musician and Grammy winner, dies aged 88

The pianist, composer and bandleader was the first Latino to win a Grammy and would win seven more over a career that spanned nearly 40 albumsEddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died aged 88.Fania Records announced Palmieri’s death Wednesday evening. Palmieri’s daughter Gabriela told the New York Times her father died earlier that day at his home in New Jersey after “an extended illness”. Continue reading...

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