Farmers Seek Meeting with Reeves Over Inheritance Tax Concerns
NFU calls for meeting with Rachel Reeves after CenTax report suggests inheritance tax reforms may not target wealthy estates as intended, risking family farms.
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Grow Flavour Packed Microgreens Indoors This Winter
Learn how to grow flavour-packed microgreens indoors this winter with minimal effort and space, using simple containers and seeds.
Bordeaux looks to medieval clairet as red wine sales slump
Bordeaux wine producers consider reviving lighter clairet wines as demand for traditional red claret falls sharply due to changing tastes and climate.
Monty Don's crucial sweet pea tip for July: regular picking extends flowering
Monty Don advises gardeners to pick sweet pea flowers regularly in July to extend the flowering season and prevent seed pods from depleting plant energy.
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Omaze Forced to Abandon Prize Home Due to Carnival Clause
Omaze scrapped a Cornwall prize home after discovering a local clause requiring the owner to host an annual carnival. Co-founder Matt Pohlson revealed the bizarre regulation.
Northumberland pothole reports hit 140,000
More than 140,000 reports have been made via Northumberland's Fix My Street system since its launch in 2023, with three-quarters logged by the public.
Newcastle Quayside throwlines: Guide to Stay Water Safe
Learn how to use emergency throwlines on Newcastle Quayside. Call 999, get the code, throw the line, and stay safe. Part of the Stay Water Safe campaign.
‘The sums don’t add up’: UK farmers struggle as Iran war drives up costs
UK farmers face soaring fertiliser costs due to Iran conflict, threatening food prices and farm viability.
Expert Advice on Using Out-of-Date Seeds
Experts suggest that out-of-date seeds can still be planted, with some lasting over five years; proper storage and germination tests improve success.
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80p kitchen staple stops flies and maggots in bins, says cleaning guru
Cleaning guru reveals that sprinkling 80p salt on bin bags kills maggots and stops flies breeding in food waste caddies.
Gardeners Urged to Use Garlic to Deter Pests This Winter
Gardeners are urged to use garlic in gardens this winter to naturally repel rats and slugs, according to pest control experts.
British chicken farmers rebut George Monbiot's river pollution claims
British Poultry Council and NFU respond to George Monbiot, arguing chicken farms are regulated and manure is responsibly used
George Lucas pledges $1bn for affordable housing after neighbours block studio plans
George Lucas plans 224 affordable homes on his California ranch after neighbours blocked a film studio, sparking controversy.
Woman in her 40s praises £15 collagen for hair
A woman in her late 40s says every hairdresser compliments her hair after using iHerb's California Gold Nutrition CollagenUP, costing £14.46 with subscribe and save.
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Tyson Foods to Remove High Fructose Corn Syrup from Iconic Brands
Tyson Foods to remove high fructose corn syrup and other additives from Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm and other brands by year-end, citing consumer health commitment.
Alan Titchmarsh: Euonymus shrub ideal for heatwave gardens
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh says the euonymus shrub thrives in sun or shade and is drought-tolerant, perfect for UK gardens facing a fourth heatwave with temperatures up to 35C.
Northumberland seaside retreat The Gin Gan earns rave reviews
The Gin Gan, a unique holiday let in North Sunderland, has earned glowing five-star reviews, with guests calling it the best cottage they've ever stayed at.
Three-ingredient spray keeps dust away, influencer says
A cleaning influencer shares a DIY dust repellent spray using water, vinegar, olive oil, and dish soap to keep surfaces dust-free for longer.
London Sports Festival launches 3x3 basketball at St Paul's
Central London Alliance transforms Paternoster Square into a 3x3 basketball court for the London Sports Festival, running until August 9 near St Paul's Cathedral.
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Dog Breeding Kennel Plans Submitted to Wirral Council
A planning application for a new commercial dog breeding kennel has been submitted to Wirral Council, with some dogs intended for law enforcement use.
Half of Brits Mute Group Chats to Dodge Holiday Planning
Only 24% of Brits are 'holiday heroes' who plan trips, while 46% mute WhatsApp chats to avoid responsibility, research finds.
Author slams Aldi toilet set with phone tray
Author Louisa Guise has criticised Aldi for selling a toilet set with a smartphone tray, calling it 'irresponsible' and claiming it encourages phone addiction.
Fruit flies vanish with 2 household items on windowsill
A simple trap using white vinegar and washing-up liquid on a windowsill can eliminate fruit flies, says cleaning expert Lynsey Crombie.
Carluke care home and Street Level partnership blossoms
Milton Grange Care Home in Carluke has partnered with youth charity Street Level to revitalise gardens and foster intergenerational friendships through the Grafters Gardening Project.
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From Poo to Profit: UK Water Firms Harness 'White Gold' of Biogas
UK water firms are turning human waste into biogas and electricity, cutting costs and generating profit. Explore the 'poo power' revolution.
Creamy Potato Salad: The Secret Ingredient
Transform your potato salad with a teaspoon of truffle oil for a creamy, decadent side dish perfect for barbecues and picnics.
Jeremy Clarkson warns UK farming 'impossible' as Diddly Squat Farm faces losses
Jeremy Clarkson warns UK farming is 'impossible' as his Diddly Squat Farm left 200 acres unplanted, with fire risk also a concern.
Live music boosts wellbeing but most listening solo
Music fans spend 379 hours a year listening alone, but a neuroscientist says live events have a bigger impact on wellbeing.
Petition urges ban on disposable barbecues amid UK wildfires
A petition with over 8,700 signatures calls for a nationwide ban on disposable barbecues, as firefighters battle severe wildfires in moorlands across Britain.
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NSW environment watchdog 'buried' report on lead in children's blood, emails show
Emails reveal NSW EPA delayed publication of a report linking mining to elevated lead in children’s blood for four years, giving miners early access.
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