Fluffy Scones Without Butter or Eggs: Chef's Secret

Chef Alina reveals that swapping butter and eggs for double cream creates scones with a 'crunchy edge' and 'fluffy interior'. Recipe makes 16 scones using 500g flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cold double cream.

Cinnamon Powder on Windowsills Repels Spiders

UK households are advised to place bowls of cinnamon powder on windowsills as a natural spider repellent. The strong scent deters spiders, especially during summer when activity increases.

Deadly Squirrelpox Confirmed in Scottish Red Squirrels

A case of deadly squirrelpox has been confirmed in a red squirrel in Dollar, Clackmannanshire, marking only the second detection north of Scotland's central belt. Conservation groups urge public to remove feeders to limit spread.

Boiling Water Trick Kills Ant Nests for 5p

Pouring boiling water from a kettle over ant nests costs about 5p and effectively destroys the colony, including the queen, when repeated multiple times over two days.

Vet Warns Dog Owners Before Buying Cockapoo

Dr Suzanne Moyes warns that Cockapoos, one of the UK's most popular breeds, are prone to obesity and hip dysplasia, urging owners to consider health risks before buying.

Irvine Harbour Playpark Set for Summer 2026 Opening

The eagerly anticipated Sea Monster Park at Irvine Harbourside is set to open before the end of summer 2026, with toilet facilities expected to be operational at the same time, North Ayrshire Council has confirmed.

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