Three DIY limescale fixes for under £1: lemon, vinegar, Coke
Limescale can be removed for as little as £1 using lemon juice and salt, vinegar and baking soda, or Coca-Cola, according to home improvement expert Brian Toward.
Category : Environment
Treasury weighs targeted energy bill support ahead of Budget
The Treasury is considering targeted support for energy bills in the October Budget, as households face a 4% price cap rise from October and a possible further hike in January.
Chef's salt trick makes crispier tastier baked potatoes
Adding sea or kosher salt before baking draws out moisture, creating a crispier, tastier jacket potato, as tested by our reporter.
Psychedelic mushroom theory of Jesus gains renewed interest
A 1970 book arguing Jesus was a metaphor for a psychedelic mushroom trip is gaining renewed academic interest, despite being dismissed as nonsense at the time.
Monty Don: sow kale now for winter harvest
Monty Don advises sowing kale in early September for autumn leaves, with hardy crops providing harvests through winter and into spring.
Animal telepath claims elephant told her why it killed four
Self-styled animal telepath Dunja Will claims she communicated with Rani, a Sri Lankan elephant said to have killed four people, and learned of grief from two miscarriages.
Monty Don: Plant This Hardy Veg Now for Winter Crops
Monty Don says September is the perfect time to sow hardy vegetables like kale for a steady winter supply, with young leaves ready by autumn.
Three £1 fixes to banish bathroom limescale for good
Limescale in bathrooms can be tackled with three household items costing as little as £1, including lemon juice, vinegar, and Coca-Cola, according to a home improvement expert.
Attract wrens to your garden this autumn with simple habitat tips
Wildlife expert Sean McNemmy shares simple ways to attract wrens to UK gardens this autumn, from dense shrubs to mealworms and fresh water.
Night parrot rediscovered in Australia after 100 years
Rangers and scientists estimated at least 50 night parrots in Australia's Ngururrpa Country during surveys from 2020 to 2023. Announced in 2024, the findings could help conservation of the rare bird.
Council homes 'should be for Brits only' say experts
A new report by Policy Exchange urges restricting social housing to British citizens and prioritising people who work, train, or volunteer, potentially saving taxpayers £14.3 billion over five years.
Monty Don: Plant Kale Now for Winter Veg Crops
Monty Don says September is the ideal time to plant hardy vegetables like kale, spinach and Cavelo Nero for fresh winter harvests through to spring.
Animal telepath claims killer elephant revealed tragic reason
Dunja Will, the 'Outback whisperer,' says Rani the elephant killed four people due to grief from two miscarriages and decades of work in Sri Lanka.
Ryebank Fields campaigners win 'symbolic goal' in planning fight
Campaigners cheered as Manchester City Council approved a 'community woodland and meadow' application for Ryebank Fields, but the landowner MMU says it will not support the plan.
Upgrade baked beans with 2 cheap kitchen staples
Adding Worcestershire sauce and black pepper to tinned baked beans while they cook on the hob transforms the taste, according to a recipe from SimplyRecipes.
Freeze roast potatoes for extra crispy fluffy results
Parboiling and freezing roast potatoes before cooking makes them extra crispy while keeping a fluffy centre, according to culinary experts.
Freeze roast potatoes for extra crunch, Sainsbury's says
Parboiling and freezing roast potatoes before cooking makes them extra crunchy, according to Sainsbury's, with the technique also easing pressure on the day of the roast.
Top 10 UK dog 'blue zones' revealed by Canine Cottages study
Canine Cottages data reveals the 10 UK areas where dogs live longer, healthier lives, with Dartmoor, Cotswolds and Isle of Wight making the list.
Banana makes porridge sweeter and creamier without sugar
Adding one ripe banana to plain porridge creates a naturally sweet, creamy bowl of oats without needing sugar or honey, as found by Sophie Harris.
Grass expert: brown lawns can recover in weeks
A grass specialist says most brown lawns are dormant, not dead, and can recover within 10 to 14 days of consistent rainfall or watering, with full recovery in two to four weeks.
Early windfall tax end could cost UK £8.6bn by 2030
Replacing the UK's windfall tax on oil and gas firms early could cost up to £8.6bn by 2030, campaigners have claimed, urging Chancellor John Healey to resist industry calls.
Field gentian may be wiped out in southern England after record heat
The field gentian may have vanished from southern England after record heat and drought, conservationists warn, calling it a 'canary in the mine' for species loss.
Shamonda virus in Jersey cattle triggers UK warning
Shamonda virus (SHAV) was found in cattle in Jersey in August, prompting warnings of potential spread across north-west Europe. Symptoms include fever, diarrhoea, lethargy and reduced milk production.
Question Time panelist urges public to 'love our lifeboats' after abuse
Josh Babarinde pleaded with the public to support RNLI volunteers after far-right protesters abused crews in Dover and Portsmouth and a cyber-attack breached supporter data.
Nigel Owens to Front New S4C Farming Series
Former international rugby referee Nigel Owens will present 'Fferm Ail Gyfle' (Second Chance Farm) on S4C, helping young people transform their lives through farming.
Shamonda virus detected in British Isles for first time
Shamonda virus, causing diarrhoea and birth problems in cows, has been detected in Jersey—the first case in the British Isles—prompting a government warning.
DWP winter fuel payment 2026: £300 boost eligibility explained
More than 10m people could receive up to £300 for the 2026-27 winter. Qualifying week runs September 21-27, 2026, and eligibility depends on circumstances during this period.
Yorkshire Vet star returns to farming after wife's death
Chris Jeffery, from Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet, returns to farming with son Rob after selling his farm following wife Kate's death from breast cancer.
Council criticised over synagogue attack fund allocation
Salford Council has been criticised after allocating £600,000 of recovery funding following the Heaton Park Synagogue attack without giving any directly to Jewish organisations.
Liverpool confirms final food waste bin rollout dates for 22,500 homes
Liverpool Council has confirmed when the remaining homes will receive new food waste bins, with 22,500 properties served from October 26 and 150,000 expected by year-end.
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