Garden roses will ‘bloom vigorously’ year after year when one 5-minute task is done now
From delicate pinks to bright reds, roses make a gorgeous addition to any landscape. Thanks to their hardy nature, they can be grown in borders, in containers or even up a trellis, depending on the variety. However, they require careful attention and maintenance to ensure they thrive, and now is a great time to start […]
Killer whales amaze Seattle onlookers with rarely seen bird hunt | Whales
A pod of orcas swam close to shore and amazed onlookers in Seattle by treating the whale watchers to the rare sight of the apex predators hunting a bird. The pod of Bigg’s killer whales visited Elliott Bay and were seemingly on a hunt underwater just off Seattle’s maritime industrial docks. The pod exited the […]
BBC and ITV in big FA Cup quarter-final headache which may cause chaos | Football | Sport
Television executives are grappling with a significant scheduling issue due to the FA Cup draw. The BBC and ITV, who share the coverage, aim to distribute the four quarter-final matches across Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. Although ITV has first choice in this round, both broadcasters may need to request the Premier League […]
Drinks chain with more shops than McDonalds sees £352m stock exchange debut | World | News
Shares in a Chinese bubble tea chain with more outlets than Starbucks and McDonald’s soared in their debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Mixue Ice Cream and Tea has more than 45,000 shops across China and 11 other countries, and raised £352million in an initial public offering on Monday. Shares in the company increased […]
Best dog breeds to consider if you live in a flat
Living in a flat doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the joy of being a dog owner. While some breeds require large gardens and plenty of space to roam, others are well-suited to apartment living. The best flat-friendly dogs tend to be smaller in size, have moderate energy levels and are able to […]
Channel 4 News featured son of Hamas official used in BBC Gaza documentary | Channel 4
Channel 4 News featured the son of a Hamas official in its Gaza coverage, the same teenager who narrated a controversial BBC documentary on the conflict, it has emerged. The news programme used footage of Abdullah al-Yazouri without initially disclosing he was the son of Ayman al-yazouri, the deputy agriculture minister in Gaza’s Hamas-run government. […]
La Liga match abandoned due to safety concerns with thousands inside | Football | Sport
Supporters in attendance at the Estadio de la Ceramica have been left furious after La Liga postponed a match between Villarreal and Espanyol after the originally scheduled kick-off time. Fans had already entered the stadium in their thousands in anticipation of the Spanish top-flight clash, which was set to get underway at 8pm. However, they […]
Local shopkeepers slam Labour over policy causing ‘sleepless nights’ | Politics | News
Convenience store owners have joined together to slam the Government and Rachel Reeves over one particular policy causing them “sleepless nights” amid economic fears. The owners of nine different corner shops in Britain have united in condemning the Chancellor, and warning that the combination of retail crime, the National Insurance hike, and rising business rates […]
Cheese will last ‘significantly’ longer without mould if stored with 1 item
It’s one of the most popular foods in the UK and goes great with almost everything, but cheese – whether Cheddar, Brie or Red Leicester – can go off really quickly once you’ve broken open the packaging. With how expensive cheese is now, coming in at double digits per kilogram even in supermarkets, it’s especially […]
King Charles ‘determined to play part’ in diplomacy as he welcomes Trudeau | King Charles III
King Charles is “very conscious” of his global responsibility and unique diplomatic role, and is determined to put that to use, a royal source said, after his meeting with the Canadian prime minister on Monday. Charles met Justin Trudeau at his Sandringham estate in Norfolk, a day after he received the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. […]