Category: Lifestyle

Writing in the latest edition of the BBC Gardeners’ World magazine, he pointed out one of the key problems of trying to keep plants in these conditions: “Dry, sandy soils are every bit as difficult. They are easy to cultivate after heavy rain, being rapidly free draining, but they cannot hold onto moisture or nutrients.” […]

If you’re battling with inadequate ventilation in your home, you’ve likely observed condensation beginning to appear on your windows in the morning. This is more prevalent during autumn and winter when the cold external air collides with the warm internal air, resulting in droplets forming on cold surfaces such as windows. While this isn’t necessarily […]

Christmas may still be 10 weeks away, but that hasn’t stopped one Brit planning her festive dining well in advance – with the creation of her Christmas chips. In fact, so happy is home cook, The Food Gal (@thefoodgal), she’s encouraged everyone to get stuck into a portion of them now. Taking to TikTok, to […]

If you see a new beautiful flower in your garden that you did not plant yourself then be weary, as it could be an invasive species.  Invasive species grow rapidly and can outcompete native plants for resources which can destroy local ecosystems and impact local wildlife.  David Domoney, a master gardener known for being one […]

An ingredient in Brazil nuts could hold the key to halting the spread of hard-to-treat breast cancer, research suggests. A study found that starving triple negative breast cancer cells of the antioxidant selenium could kill them. Selenium performs crucial functions in the body and helps to stave off chronic conditions, so cutting it out of our diets […]

Reporter Eve Wagstaff tested out five DIY cleaning hacks to banish limescale from her shower screen (Image: Getty) Cleaning hacks, tips and tricks for banishing limescale are everywhere, with various experts and DIY cleaners sharing their top choices for clearing away hard limescale.  Limescale is caused by calcium and magnesium build-up being left behind when […]

Charity shops are a treasure trove of pre-loved clothing, second-hand gems and unique trinkets. It takes some perseverance to sift through the shelves, but with patience, you can unearth high-value items at a steal. With countless charity shops scattered across the nation, you never know what you might stumble upon. This was precisely the case […]

Jane McDonald has dazzled her audience with an impressive four-stone weight loss, maintaining her newfound healthy lifestyle diligently. The Loose Women veteran spoke candidly about her previous struggles with weight due to her demanding career, which often resulted in unhealthy eating habits. Formerly a size 12-14, she has successfully slimmed down to a svelte size […]

Sainsbury’s is trialling larger self-checkout tills as a replacement for human cashiers to boost store efficiency. Rather than the familiar tills designed for a few items, or a basket of goods, the new style features a conveyor belt for customers. This enables those with a trolley shop to be able to use self-checkouts rather than […]

As the weather turns cooler and wetter, many Britons may have noticed more rodents around their properties. Unfortunately, Britons’ warm homes filled with food and water are particularly enticing to mice and rats at this time of year which means you’re more likely to spot them scurrying under a sofa or hiding in a cupboard. […]