Alan Titchmarsh names plant he 'hates' and threatens with 'axe'
Alan Titchmarsh says he 'hates' the Photinia 'Red Robin' plant in his new Surrey garden and has joked about getting his axe to remove it.
Category : Environment
Grow blueberries at home for just £1.29 – easy method
One man's simple method lets you grow blueberries at home for just £1.29. All you need is a shot glass, a blueberry, and some water – then wait for shoots in days.
Dog expert reveals 3 breeds he'd never own - one 'more cat than dog'
Canine behaviourist Will Atherton lists French Bulldog, XL Bully and Siberian Husky as breeds he would never own, citing health and behavioural issues.
Stop moths eating clothes with cheap 35p homemade vinegar spray
A homemade white vinegar and water solution can help deter clothes moths. Mix one part vinegar with three parts water and wipe down wardrobes to remove eggs and larvae.
Tel Dan Inscription Proves Biblical King David Existed
The Tel Dan inscription, a ninth-century B.C. stone slab, has provided the first concrete historical evidence of King David, lending credibility to the Bible and the existence of Jesus.
Grow endless blueberries for free with £1.29 method
A viral gardening hack shows how to grow your own blueberries from a single fruit, water and a shot glass, saving money on supermarket packs.
Monty Don: one daily task for beautiful roses
Gardening expert Monty Don says deadheading roses daily with secateurs, cutting stems to the next leaf, is the secret to longer flowering. Species roses should be left for hips.
Bond 'masterpiece' No Time to Die airs on ITV1 tonight at 8pm
No Time to Die, the 25th James Bond film starring Daniel Craig, airs on ITV1 tonight at 8pm. Fans call it a 'transcendent' and 'utterly brilliant' masterpiece.
Graeme Souness: New Role After Sky Sports Exit
Graeme Souness, who left Sky Sports in 2023, is now president of DEBRA UK, supporting those with Epidermolysis Bullosa. The former Liverpool and Newcastle manager took on the role in April this year.
UK households warned over reviving scorched lawns after heatwave
Gardeners are urged to avoid overwatering scorched lawns after UK heatwaves, as experts warn it can cause run-off and waste water. Slow watering and wetting agents are advised for recovery.
Limescale dissolves from taps in 15 minutes with vinegar
White vinegar can dissolve limescale from taps in 15 minutes. The acetic acid breaks down calcium carbonate naturally, making it easy to wipe clean without harsh chemicals.
London's data centre boom sparks local battles over land and power
London is Europe's largest data centre market with 247 facilities, but expansion is straining the grid and clashing with housing needs, sparking community opposition.
Liverpool can't afford Steble Fountain restoration
Liverpool Council says restoring the historic Steble Fountain, dry since 2021, is too expensive due to significant excavation and costs not in its capital programme.
Two kitchen staples that stop washing machine damp smells
Bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar can banish musty washing machine odours, says home safety expert Neil Mckenzie, who shares a monthly cleaning routine.
Keep Spiders Away by Wiping Doors With One Natural Item
Wiping doors and door frames with lavender oil can naturally deter spiders from entering your home, according to cleaning expert Chantel Mila.
Lavender oil on doors keeps spiders away, expert says
A cleaning expert recommends wiping doors and doorframes with lavender oil to deter spiders naturally as spider season approaches in the UK.
Keep spiders away by wiping doors with lavender oil, not vinegar
Wiping doors with lavender oil is a natural, chemical-free way to deter spiders from entering your home this autumn, says cleaning expert Chantel Mila.
Garston York stone removal row over relocation claims
A row has erupted in Garston over claims historic York stone paving is being removed and relocated to more prestigious areas, sparking complaints from residents and councillors.
Dog expert reveals hidden tick spots after RSPCA warning
The RSPCA warns ticks can be hard to spot on dogs. Expert Scott Cieslar advises lifting paws to check webbing, plus ears, legs and collar areas after walks.
One key task now will protect lawns from autumn waterlogging
Compacted lawns can be identified with a screwdriver test now, helping prevent waterlogging when autumn rain arrives, says outdoor expert Laura Bradbury.
Mary Berry's super easy chicken traybake is a 'weekly staple'
Mary Berry's chicken tartiflette traybake is a 'super easy' one-dish dinner ready in under an hour, with all ingredients cooked in a single roasting tin.
Attract robins daily with one simple task before August ends
Robins visit gardens daily if you place feeders correctly before August ends. Keep feeders 2m from vegetation to protect birds from cats, says Woodland Trust expert.
Robins more likely to visit your garden if you do 1 task before August ends
Robins will keep returning to your garden if you position bird feeders safely away from vegetation, says Woodland Trust expert James Martin.
Robins in your garden daily with one simple bird feeder tweak
Robins face tough conditions in summer as earthworms burrow deeper in hot, dry weather. Placing feeders two metres from vegetation reduces cat attacks and keeps birds returning daily.
Vape batteries blamed for soaring recycling centre fires
Over ten fires break out at UK recycling centres each week due to lithium batteries from vapes and devices, prompting calls for a £5 deposit scheme.
Toilet limescale melts away overnight with 1 natural item
Citric acid can remove toilet limescale overnight. A cleaning influencer shares an easy hack using this natural item to eliminate stubborn brown stains from the bowl and rim.
WA fears 'devastating' black swan losses as bird flu risk ranked 'very high'
Western Australia's black swans face 'significant mortality' from H5N1 bird flu, ranked 'very high risk' in a national assessment, with experts warning of potential local population wipeouts.
Queensland holds out on NDIS replacement Thriving Kids
Queensland is the last state not to sign up for Thriving Kids, the NDIS replacement for children with autism, raising concerns about a support gap by 2028.
Wild Macadamia Hunters Seek to Save 'World's Finest Nut'
Wild macadamia trees in Queensland's rainforests may hold the genetic key to saving the vulnerable $2bn global industry, say conservationists hunting for the rare plants.
Mass protest planned as dog owners fight back over beach ban
A protest walk is set for Sunday against a proposed third permanent dog ban on Rhos on Sea beach, Conwy, which critics say is disproportionate and undemocratic.
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