2 h. ago These expert tips will protect your precious garden plants from frost this winter

The harsh conditions of Scottish winter can do damage to our beloved shrubs and flowers.

Economics

27 h. ago Brits urged not 'to cut corners' on vital daily task just because they're tired

A new study has found that millions of Britons confess to taking shortcuts on simple daily tasks, including vital dental care

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64 h. ago Badge of honour: Sean Dyche has Forest history but focuses on urgent task at hand

After debacle of Ange Postecoglou, the new manager, who was a trainee under Clough, is bringing ‘energy’ to the club“This badge is bigger than any manager,” said Sean Dyche at his unveiling as Nottingham Forest’s head coach, wearing a training top with his initials, before correcting himself. “Well, there was one manager who was probably as big as the badge – we all know who that was.” Then came an impression of Brian Clough, a crack at that unique drawl. “‘Young ginger, well done,’” he said, reliving his three years as a trainee at the City Ground, the days he spent wandering down the Trent, with Del Boy, Clough’s labrador, whizzing past him and his manager’s voice invariably within earshot.Dyche tells a story of how, as a youth player, he and a few others tended to Clough’s garden at his home in Quarndon. “We were on £28.50 a week and he paid you a tenner to do his garden. So we actually thought: ‘This is decent.’ He’d cook for you and make sure you were well looked after. It was ...

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4 d. ago Editor's 8p an hour solution to drying washing could help Welsh households this winter

The Dry-Soon 3-Tier Heated Airer from Lakeland has become a best-seller. Parents editor Emma Gill put it to the test to see if it's worth it

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7 d. ago Monty Don names one garden item to 'invest in' as temperatures drop

Horticultural expert Monty Don has urged all gardeners to invest in these items in order to help protect their plants from the cold weather on the way - and says everyone needs to invest

Politics

7 d. ago Welsh households urged to pour popular soft drink down the toilet

Coca-Cola is a popular soft drink, but it can also be used as a household cleaner

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8 d. ago Defra reveals the ‘right’ plants to protect your garden from heavy rainfall

The Department for Environment highlighted five key plant types that can help gardens become ‘flood-ready’

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2 w. ago People urged to sprinkle coffee grounds to protect your garden this autumn

Roses are still growing flowers in autumn, and can be easily damaged or not grow properly if you do not deal with slugs eating them. Luckily, there is a simple way to keep slugs away from roses.

Politics

2 w. ago Brits urged to check if they are owed cold weather payments with task that takes minutes

With winter just around the corner ringing with it dropping temperatures, it can be an expensive time for most households. But you could be entitled to payments to help you stay on top of rising costs

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2 w. ago Welsh households urged to do 4 tasks now to protect gardens from harsh weather

There are a number of easy tasks you can do to protect your garden from any harsh weather

Society

3 w. ago Monty Don shares easy trick to protect small creatures in your garden this autumn

As weather conditions become cooler and autumn sets in, life can get tricky for some of the UK’s wildlife - expert Monty Don has a handy tip to help vulnerable creatures in our gardens

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3 w. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle coffee grounds in October to help keep slugs away

As the UK heads into autumn, gardeners are being urged to take action to protect their plants from an expected surge in slugs and snails - and coffee is the key

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3 w. ago Monty Don urges gardeners to use simple trick to help protect hedgehogs in autumn

The green-fingered expert has shared his top tasks for gardeners in October - and one of them will help protect an array of little animals as they prepare for the winter months

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