Storing bread with a celery stick keeps it fresh and mould-free for weeks, say food storage experts at Green Wraps. The vegetable's high water content and natural antibacterial properties prevent staleness.
Food experts say pan-frying frozen mixed vegetables instead of boiling them dramatically transforms their flavour, preventing watery, soggy results.
From October 1, Scottish supermarkets must remove high-fat, sugar and salt foods from prominent displays under new regulations.
A TikTok binman advises households to leave food waste bins visible for collection workers, warning that hidden bins risk being missed and can smell if left for weeks.
A binman warns households not to hide food waste bins behind walls or obstructions, as crews may miss them. Simple visibility tip ensures weekly collection.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says 'nothing is off the table' on tax rises to fund an NHS-style social care system, calling current care in England 'as unfair as American healthcare'.
UK gardeners are urged not to over-tidy lawns after the summer heatwave, as removing leaves and twigs can strip vital moisture-trapping cover, says MyBuilder.com.
Fuel costs have soared in the past week as Middle East disruption wreaks havoc on UK pump prices, with diesel creeping towards an all-time high.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is prepared to take unpopular choices and hike taxes to fund an NHS-style social care system, blaming past politicians' 'cowardice'.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the BBC licence fee is not finished, ruling out direct taxation, while the Social Market Foundation proposes an £11 monthly broadband levy.
Placing a bowl of salt under a clothes horse can reduce damp and speed up drying time, thanks to the mineral's hygroscopic nature, which pulls in water molecules.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals big tax rises to fund free social care for older people, saying the current system is unfair.
Sprinkling ground cinnamon, costing as little as 89p at Aldi, around kitchen bins could help deter fruit flies, though experts say it is not a guaranteed fix and hygiene remains key.
The UK government is stepping up emergency plans, urging households to stock nine essential items, after a survey found only 13% feel prepared for a disaster.
Storing ripe avocados in the fridge slows their metabolism and keeps them perfectly ripe for another week, according to America's Test Kitchen.
A £1 cinnamon hack can keep spiders out of homes this mating season. Scatter the spice around entry points like windowsills and door thresholds for a natural repellent.
Alan Titchmarsh admits he hopes the late Beth Chatto will forgive him for not bringing a variegated ground elder plant to his new Isle of Wight garden.
Waste management specialists reveal how to keep carrots fresh for up to one month using simple room-temperature storage techniques and proper moisture balance.
From October 1, Scottish businesses with over 50 staff must stop displaying high-fat, sugar, and salt foods at entrances, checkouts, and aisle ends.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been criticised by a royal commentator for trying to control the outcome of their state-funded security review since returning to the UK.
Manchester's Grade II-listed Chinatown arch is undergoing 18 months of restoration. Businesses say they got little notice, and fear the impact on trade and festivals.
Residents of Heron Street in Swinton say a recycling plant causes rats, bad smells and noise. The firm Fresh Start Waste denies the claims and has applied to double processing to 150,000 tonnes.
Parents of Genevieve Meehan, who died in a nursery, campaign for safer sleep rules, including mandatory CCTV and unannounced Ofsted inspections.
Campaigners in south London have issued a final plea to halt plans to convert Shacklegate Lane allotments into a cemetery extension, urging Richmond Council to pause the closure set for October 1.
Dogs Trust advises placing a note on your front door asking visitors and delivery drivers to phone instead of knocking, to reduce barking.
Cover vulnerable plants with fleece, cloches, or an old sheet to trap warm air and protect them from the first frost, says gardening expert David Denyer.
Gardeners can protect vulnerable plants from October's first frost by covering them with fleece, cloches, or an old sheet to trap warmer air overnight.
Finland tops the 2025 World Happiness Report for a ninth year, but Israel's eighth-place finish surprises given regional conflict. Costa Rica achieves its best-ever ranking.
Gardeners can protect plants from October's first frost by covering them with fleece, cloches, or an old sheet to trap warm air, says expert David Denyer.
Opening curtains for 10 minutes a day can heat a bedroom without radiators, using sunlight absorbed by surfaces to keep rooms warm through autumn nights.