10-Second Bin Trick Keeps Rats Out of Gardens Without Traps
Move your bin to a busy spot and tap it daily to repel rats naturally this summer, says gardening expert Helen Gazeley from GrowVeg.
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Iceland Serves 15,000 Picky Bits in World Record Attempt
Iceland claims unofficial record with 65ft-long table of 15,000 'picky bits' including 1,000 cocktail sausages, 1,500 sausage rolls, and 112kg of cheese.
Add Stock for More Flavourful and Rich Rice
Adding chicken or vegetable stock instead of water makes rice more flavourful and rich, according to food expert Emma Christensen. Toast grains first for extra nuttiness.
Remove Pollen Stains with 37p Lemon Juice Hack
Pollen stains on carpets can be removed with a 37p lemon from Tesco. Expert James Higgins shares a simple spray-and-blot method that effectively lifts yellow marks.
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Gardeners' World Expert Shares 4 Lawn Tips for Late June
Oliver Parsons from BBC Gardeners' World advises raising mower blades, feeding organically, being relaxed about weeds, and edging with shears to protect lawns during UK heatwave.
Milk Container on Bin Deters Foxes, Says Binman
A TikTok binman advises placing a water-filled milk container on bin lids to deter foxes and seagulls. The reflection from streetlamps repels nocturnal foxes, keeping gardens tidy.
UK farm pollution crisis: rivers devastated by intensive farming
UK livestock farms cause weekly severe pollution incidents, with many unprosecuted, as dairy farms lead in breaches and fines remain low.
Family Stunned After Growing Year's Worth of Fruit and Veg in Back Garden
A family spent a year growing fruit and vegetables in their back garden and shared the results on TikTok, amassing 480,000 likes and nearly 3,100 comments.
Six Off-Grid Hermits: Rock Pillars to Siberian Isolation
Discover the tales of six individuals who abandoned modern life for off-grid living, from a Georgian monk on a rock pillar to a Siberian hermit, with varying outcomes.
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Vegan Restaurant Crisis: Closures and Meat Menu Shifts
Vegan restaurants like Unity Diner and Eleven Madison Park are closing or adding meat, sparking debate amid rising vegan interest.
21 Farmers Killed in Night Raid on Nigerian Village
At least 21 farmers were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in a night-time raid on Kawel village in Nigeria's Plateau state, reigniting fears of communal violence between Christian farmers and Muslim herders.
Shaving Cream Melts Oven Grease Better Than Vinegar
A mum's test reveals shaving cream dissolves baked-on oven grease with minimal effort, outperforming vinegar and baking soda. The hack leaves ovens spotless in 15 minutes.
Mary Berry's 30-Min Salmon Dish Bursting with Flavour
Mary Berry's quick salmon dish with semolina crust and zesty lemon sauce is bursting with flavour and ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for summer, it has received multiple five-star reviews on BBC Food.
Mary Berry's 30-Min Baked Salmon with Lemon Sauce
Mary Berry's crusted salmon with lemon sauce is a light, refreshing dish perfect for summer. Ready in 30 minutes, it has earned five-star ratings on BBC Food.
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Mary Berry's Salmon Crust Recipe: 30 Minutes with Lemon Sauce
Mary Berry uses semolina to give salmon a 'lovely crust' in a 30-minute recipe with lemon sauce and samphire, rated five stars on BBC Food.
Home Bargains £1.99 Spray Cleans Entire Home for 5 Years
Sophie Harris reveals how a £1.99 Home Bargains all-purpose degreaser has been her sole cleaning product for over five years, tackling everything from kitchen grease to fabric stains.
UK Beach Rivals Caribbean: Barafundle Bay Ranked Second Best in Europe
Barafundle Bay Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, has been ranked the second best beach in Europe for 2026 by Holidayu, with a 4.9 Google rating and crystal-clear waters compared to the Caribbean.
Gardeners Urged to ‘Act Now’ to Protect Plants from Winter Frost
Gardeners urged to protect plants from winter frost using fleece, mulch, and cloches to prevent damage and ensure spring growth.
Eton Fees vs £3.1bn Children's Home Scandal
Conservative councillor Mieka Smiles reveals that private children's home placements cost up to £63,000 per week, far exceeding Eton's £1,900 weekly fees, with £3.1bn spent annually on poor outcomes.
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Vet Warns: Don't Walk Dogs in 40°C Heatwave
As UK temperatures hit 40°C, a vet explains why walking dogs is dangerous due to heatstroke risk, especially for flat-faced breeds like pugs and French bulldogs.
7 UK Garden Plants Deadly to Kids and Pets
Foxgloves, lupins, azaleas, lilies, yew, oleander, and laburnum are widely sold in UK garden centres but can be fatal to children and pets if ingested, warns a Surrey gardener.
Scatter Teabags in Gardens to Beat June Heatwave
Gardeners are advised to scatter used teabags around plants in late June to retain soil moisture during the UK heatwave, with temperatures reaching 38°C. The tea leaves improve soil structure and hydration.
Argyll Holiday Park Best for Coastal Camping in UK 2026
Machrihanish Holiday Park in Argyll has been named the best coastal campsite in the UK for summer 2026, with a rating of 8.85/10, affordable pitches from £26, and beach just 0.6 km away.
Goram's son backs fan with legend's kilt at World Cup
Danny Goram has publicly backed Stephen Reside, who is carrying Andy Goram's unused 1998 World Cup kilt to this year's tournament to raise funds for Scotland's cerebral palsy football team.
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Avoid Blood Sugar Spikes: Add These 3 Foods to Your Diet
Adding fibre, protein, and healthy fats to meals can prevent blood sugar spikes, which cause energy crashes and cravings, says health coach Steve Bennett.
Stop chafing with £1.62 Asda baby product
Asda's liquid talc, priced at £1.62, prevents chafing during the UK heatwave. It applies like lotion and dries to a powder, offering lasting relief without the need for anti-chafe shorts.
1951 Animals Suffered Outside Inadequate Slaughterhouses
In 1951, animals were left to wither away outside inadequate slaughterhouses, according to a historical account highlighting cruel conditions and lack of oversight.
One-Pot Nigella Spiced Paneer Fried Rice Recipe
Rukmini Iyer's one-pot recipe combines paneer, nigella seeds, and fried rice for a quick, easy midweek meal ready in under 30 minutes.
UK Caravan Site Goes Adults-Only After Baby Tax Row
Dan Yr Ogof caravan site in Wales becomes adults-only from September 14 after wardens refuse to collect a £1.30 tourism levy on babies, sparking a 'baby tax' row.
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1p Coin Trick to Stop Flies Entering House in Hot Weather
Mrs Hinch fans reveal a 1p coin trick to keep flies out during hot weather. Fill a sandwich bag with water and copper coins, hang by doors or windows to deter flies. The method exploits flies' compound eyes, making the bag appear as a large body of water.
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