Monty Don Warns: No Grain in Bird Feeders
Monty Don cautions against adding grain to bird feeders as it attracts rats and squirrels. He recommends a mix of sunflower seeds, peanuts, suet, mealworms, and nijer seed.
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Protect Robins: Leave Out Water in UK Heatwave
As the UK heatwave continues, birds like robins need water to survive. Experts urge leaving shallow trays or bird baths to prevent dehydration and disease.
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Monty Don Warns: Avoid This Bird Feeder Mistake
Monty Don cautions gardeners against putting grain in bird feeders as it attracts rats and squirrels. He recommends a mix of sunflower seeds, peanut pieces, suet pellets, dried mealworms, and nijer seed instead.
Monty Don: Avoid Grain in Bird Feeders to Deter Rats and Squirrels
Monty Don advises against adding grain to bird feeders as it attracts rats, squirrels, and pigeons. He recommends a mix of sunflower seeds, peanut pieces, suet pellets, dried mealworms, and nijer seed.
Neil the Seal May Be Euthanized After Tasmanian Destruction
Neil, a one-tonne elephant seal, has damaged cars and barriers in Tasmania. Authorities warn he may be euthanized if behavior becomes unmanageable, urging public to keep distance.
Gardeners Urged to Provide Water for Robins in Summer
Gardeners are urged to provide shallow water trays or bird baths for robins and other birds during the UK heatwave, as 43% of bird species risk extinction.
UK Faces £4 Trillion Climate Bill, Bankruptcy Risk
A landmark ICJ advisory opinion on climate change could expose the UK to £4 trillion in claims from foreign states, leading to 'national bankruptcy', warns a new Policy Exchange report.
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Leave Water Out for Robins in Heatwave, Experts Urge
As the UK heatwave persists, garden experts urge leaving shallow water trays for robins and blackbirds, as 43% of bird species risk extinction. Hygiene tips included.
UK Heatwave: 34C Scorcher, 10 Regions Above 30C
Britain faces its third heatwave of summer with 34C forecast in southeast England. Ten regions will see 30C+ at 6pm Wednesday, July 8, according to MetDesk.
London Heatwave: Train Disruption and Wildfire Risk
London faces 34°C heatwave causing train cancellations, wildfire risks, and health alerts. Hospitality bookings could drop 48%, and Thames Water urges hosepipe bans.
UK Mandates Anti-Speeding Tech in New Cars After 161mph
The UK government will install anti-speeding technology in all new cars after 32,548 motorists were caught driving at 30mph+ on 20mph roads in 2025, including a 161mph driver.
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Pride on Old Compton Street was the 'quietest, most stifled' yet, with businesses blaming Westminster Council over-regulation for a 70% revenue drop compared to previous years.
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Boyfriend's female best friend acts like his girlfriend
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Chef Will Murray says oven-baked bacon with demerara sugar achieves perfectly crispy results. Cook at 180°C for 5 mins, add sugar, then 5 more mins.
Chef's Sugar Oven Method for Crispy Bacon
Chef Will Murray of Fallow restaurant shares his oven method for perfectly crispy streaky bacon, adding demerara sugar halfway through for enhanced crunch and sweetness.
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Keep White Bedding Bright with Sun Drying: Natural Tip
Drying white bedding in sunlight naturally bleaches fabrics, keeping them bright and fresh without chemicals. UV rays reduce yellowing, and air drying extends fabric life.
Keep White Bedding Bright with One Drying Step
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