News
Alan Titchmarsh says use plant that will 'flower its socks off' all summer
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (350+ words) The gardening expert used evergreen plants including Ilex crenata and pittosporum to provide year-round interest, while summer flowers were added to deliver colour throughout the season. Among his top recommendations were foxgloves, which he said are ideal for creating a…...
The answer to tackling heatwaves has existed for years and could be right on your doorstep
2+ week, 4+ day ago (583+ words) From putting your socks in the freezer, having a cold shower just before bed, or chilling your bedsheets in the fridge, there are lots of tips out there on how to beat the heat this summer. But following the record-breaking…...
I stay cool on hot nights by putting clothing item in the freezer
2+ week, 5+ day ago (384+ words) It has been unbelievably hot over the past week, and I have been suffering. Over the last few days, the temperature has been above 30 C every day, which means I have been nothing short of a miserable, desperate woman. I…...
Households urged to put socks in freezer before June
2+ week, 6+ day ago (358+ words) Putting socks in your freezer might sound odd, but with temperatures set to soar, there's one useful way it could help. Trying to sleep in the hot weather can be tricky, and a fan might not be enough to help…...
Kensington Palace issues major Princess Kate update as foreign travel unveiled
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (770+ words) The Princess of Wales will travel to Italy next week in her first solo overseas trip in over four years as she expands her early years work internationally. Catherine, who has been in remission from cancer for over a year…...
Emma Raducanu changes coaches more than socks " but she's still cashing in
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (354+ words) She might have failed to fulfil her potential on the court. But when it comes to maximising herself off of it, Emma Raducanu remains the sponsorship champion. When Raducanu stormed to a sensational US Open triumph as a teenage qualifier…...
De-ice your car windscreen in "seconds" with 30p kitchen ingredient
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (308+ words) The UK is in the grips of some seriously arctic weather. Temperatures have dropped below freezing across much of the country and snow has fallen as far south as London. While it can be lovely and cosy in the cold,…...
Car windows won't fog up in cold weather if you rub them with one household item
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (379+ words) A "simple trick" where you rub a household item on your car windows will "do wonders for your visibility" in cold weather, it has been claimed. As of yesterday (January 6), the UK was placed under six weather warnings as the…...
AA-approved de-ice method clears frost from windscreens 'fast"
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (575+ words) Nobody relishes the task of defrosting their vehicle during winter, losing valuable minutes that could have been spent sleeping or commuting. Yet, it remains a familiar ritual in the morning routine for countless Brits, particularly when temperatures plummet. Fortunately, the…...
Met Office urges drivers to keep this 1 item in their car until Wednesday
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (337+ words) The Met Office has urged drivers to keep one item in their car as snow and ice warnings engulf the UK. The weather agency has issued yellow and amber warnings across the majority of the UK until 10am on Wednesday, which…...