Turn a Sunny Patio into a Fruit Garden This Autumn
Late September is ideal for planting container fruit trees and bushes on a sunny patio, with strawberries, blueberries and dwarf apples among the options.
Category : Environment
Gardeners can save baby hedgehogs this autumn by leaving one thing out
Hoglets are most vulnerable in autumn. British Hedgehogs says feeding them extra food can help them reach the 450g minimum weight needed to survive hibernation.
3-Ingredient Scones: Chef's Secret for Fluffy Treats
A chef's three-ingredient lemonade scone recipe produces lighter, fluffier results without fuss. Mix flour, double cream, and full-sugar lemonade for 10-12 scones.
Parmesan trick for crispy, tasty frozen fish fingers
Sprinkling Parmesan over frozen fish fingers before air frying creates a crispy, golden crust and boosts flavour, according to home cooks on Facebook.
Remove tough oil stains with 2 household items before washing
Cleaning guru Chantel shares a simple method using washing-up liquid and baking soda to remove stubborn oil stains from clothes without harsh chemicals.
Stop cats pooing in your garden with 1 natural item
A clear plastic bottle filled with water placed on the ground has kept cats away for five to six weeks, according to a gardener's simple trick.
Cats will stop pooing in your garden if you leave 1 scrap household item
A clear plastic bottle filled with water placed on the ground can deter cats from pooing in your garden, according to a gardener who tested the hack.
Water Bottle Trick Stops Cats Fouling in Garden
A gardener says placing a water-filled plastic bottle on the ground kept cats away for five to six weeks. The simple, cheap trick reportedly works by scaring felines with a mirror effect.
Baked beans tastier with 1 tbsp of chef's Worcestershire sauce
Adding one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce makes baked beans tastier and richer, according to chef Carol Borchardt. The condiment adds umami and savoury depth.
Baking soda paste whitens grout in 10 minutes, experts say
Grout can be whitened in 10 minutes using a baking soda and water paste, a method experts recommend over vinegar, which can damage grout over time.
Mary Berry's lemon drizzle cake: easy 30-minute classic
Mary Berry's lemon drizzle cake, a favourite since the 1960s, takes under 30 minutes to prepare using store cupboard ingredients and her all-in-one method.
Binman's simple trick to stop bins blowing away in wind
A binman on TikTok shares a simple trick to stop food waste bins blowing away in windy weather and deter foxes - placing a sealed bottle of water on top.
Oil stains vanish with two household items before washing
Cleaning guru Chantel recommends washing up liquid and baking soda to remove oil-based stains, applied as a spot treatment before washing.
How to dry clothes indoors fast without a musty smell
As temperatures drop, drying clothes outside becomes futile. A sustainability expert shares a simple indoor technique to keep laundry fresh without a tumble dryer.
Clothes dry faster indoors without a tumble dryer if you change 1 setting
As temperatures drop, drying clothes outdoors becomes impractical. A simple washing machine setting change, plus proper ventilation, can help laundry dry faster indoors without musty odours.
Newcastle Council backs new music charity for disadvantaged children
Newcastle City Council has approved plans for a charitable arm of Newcastle Music Service, named Newcastle Music, to expand funding and projects for deprived areas and SEND children.
Worcestershire sauce makes beef stew tastier, says cook
Adding a few tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to beef stew before simmering enriches the gravy and enhances flavours, according to a recipe writer.
Man loses wrestle with escaped emu in Devon road
A man wrestled an escaped emu on a Devon road before the bird headbutted him and ran off. The scuffle was caught on video by a passing driver.
Parish council tax doubles since 2013, think tank finds
Parish council tax in England has doubled since 2013-14, with this year's 8.2% rise the second-highest on record, the Adam Smith Institute reports.
Man wrestles escaped emu in Devon road before headbutt
A man in Salcombe, Devon, wrestled an escaped emu on a road, was headbutted, and the bird ran off. The viral video has over two million views.
Co-op expands coffee pod recycling to over 200 stores
Co-op is rolling out its coffee pod recycling scheme to more than 200 stores in the South West and South Wales after a trial saw over 500,000 pods returned.
UK households urged to bleed radiators before Thursday
UK households are urged to bleed radiators before Thursday as Ofgem's 4% energy price cap rise takes effect October 1, pushing bills to £1,723.
Son's last wish inspires Merseyside dad's suicide prevention campaign
Mike McCarthy launched Baton of Hope after his son Ross's death. The campaign will bring its baton to Liverpool on September 24 next year, backed by local figures.
Hero French bulldog dies protecting owners from bear attack
A French bulldog named Cassie died from injuries suffered while protecting her owners from a bear attack at their California home. The couple sustained serious injuries.
Burnham casts doubt on Heathrow third runway plans
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has cast fresh doubt over Heathrow’s third runway plans, stressing Londoners’ views must come first, putting him at odds with Chancellor John Healey.
Gardeners must complete 1 task before October for greener lawns
Gardeners are urged to remove excess lawn thatch before late autumn to prevent damage and encourage a thicker, greener lawn, experts say.
Benefit bill surges as 13k luxury cars handed out under Labour
New analysis reveals 13,000 luxury cars were handed to PIP claimants as Britain's benefit bill surges to record levels under Labour.
Rayner unveils £10m fund for community-owned businesses
Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has announced a new £10million fund to help set up more community-owned businesses across England and revitalise high streets.
Scotland's only dog pool: A paw-some day out for pups
Red Rover Dog Daycare & Fun Pool in Castlemilk is Scotland's only dog-friendly swimming pool, offering private one-hour swims for owners and their pups in a heated indoor pool.
Orange Order Garvaghy Road parade decision 'utterly reckless' – Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has called the Parades Commission's decision to allow an Orange Order parade on the Garvaghy Road 'utterly reckless', while a DUP MP insists residents have 'nothing to fear'.
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