Lawn warning as experts urge gardeners to stop doing one task now before winter
With the cold weather now upon us, many gardeners are turning to online searches for guidance on how to best care for their grass. However, there’s one crucial lawn care task that could lead to disappointing results if not addressed appropriately before winter sets in. Experts warn that the way we approach mowing during this […]
Pregnant woman and unborn child killed in collision with Met police car | UK news
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation after a heavily pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a collision with an unmarked police car in south London. The Metropolitan police said an unmarked vehicle collided with a car on the A20 in Eltham, south-east London, at about 6.15pm on […]
Ronnie O’Sullivan gets his wish as snooker tournament moved out of UK | Other | Sport
Ronnie O’Sullivan will be among those rejoicing after the World Snooker Tour (WST) confirmed that the World Grand Prix is leaving the UK for a new home in Hong Kong. The Rocket has long championed fewer events in Britain in favour of more competitions taking place in Asia, having recently opened a new academy in […]
One of the best Oscar-winning films of 2023 is now streaming on Netfli | Films | Entertainment
Film fans were delighted when legendary director Hayao Miyazaki came out of retirement to announce his first film in a decade, The Boy and the Heron. Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio, was founded in 1985 by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki and is known for beautiful animes such as My Neighbour Totoro and […]
North Korea is sending troops to Russia, South Korea’s intelligence agencies believe
South Korea believes North Korea has sent troops to Russia, marking a grave security threat to the international community that Seoul will respond to with all available means, the presidential office said in a statement on Friday. Separately, South Korea’s spy agency said the North was participating in the war in Ukraine and had decided […]
Chinese horoscope 2024: What’s in store for your animal sign today
Rat Humility and a willingness to accept another person’s quirks is the key to success. Avoid taking personally what someone says or does. Everyone has baggage. Be cautious if you’ve been talking to someone through texts or online. You can fool yourself into thinking a passing attraction is the real thing, Horoscope.com reported. Ox There […]
Blossoms review – funky indie-pop singalongs (and a 6ft gorilla) send the crowd wild | Music
In the 11 years since they began rehearsing in the bass player’s grandfather’s scaffold yard, Blossoms have completed a metamorphosis from bowl-cutted indie psychedelic types to dewy-eyed keyboard-driven bouncing pop. The Stockport quintet’s four No 1 albums position them somewhere between early Arctic Monkeys and a poppier New Order. They’ve built up a loyal and […]
Andrey Rublev almost had testicle amputated after star rushed for emergency surgery | Tennis | Sport
Andrey Rublev has shared the details of his recent health scare. During the recent Asian swing, the world No. 7 revealed that he underwent emergency surgery before he was due to fly to China. Rublev has now confirmed that he almost “lost” one of his testicles after being rushed into the operating room and signing […]
UK flood warnings LIVE: Storm Ashley forces 189 flood alerts | Weather | News
Britain is set to be drenched by torrential rain which could lead to flash flooding across the nation, as winds of up to 60mph are forecast with the first named storm of the season arriving in hours. The Met Office has warned of an unsettled period on the horizon for many from today (October 18) […]
Marks and Spencer confirms permanent closure of town centre store
Marks and Spencer has made considerable changes to its store portfolio in recent years following a significant announcement in October 2022. The retail giant wanted to restructure its business and focus more on its food-only stores, closing 67 “lower productivity” locations over five years. Several branches, including Cheltenham, Peterborough, Neath, and Aberdeen, have permanently closed. […]