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Monty Don shared an essential greenhouse tip (stock image) (Image: Getty) Monty Don has shared a quick and easy method to effectively cool down greenhouses, while also banishing unwanted insect pests – but not everyone was impressed with the suggestion. With the onslaught of recent heatwaves in recent months, many …

Parents run out of creative ideas to keep their kids entertained by day 10 of the summer holidays. A poll of 1,000 mums and dads with children aged 4-12 found 63% admitted keeping their children engaged throughout the holidays is becoming increasingly challenging. The biggest barriers to entertaining the kids …

A loveable dog who was poisoned and left battling for her life is now searching for a forever home after defying an act of unimaginable cruelty. Frida, a two-and-a-half year old Kangal cross, had done nothing more than peacefully inhabit a beach in Argos, Greece, where she delighted tourists with …

Coming home to an unpleasant smell isn’t uncommon, particularly on warm days or when the washing-up has been left to pile up. If you want to freshen the kitchen up quickly, there’s an easy method doing the rounds online. Users on TikTok, Instagram and Reddit say a simple combination of …

A once-dominant retail giant has been reduced to just five remaining stores after decades of decline. Founded in 1886, Sears was once one of America’s biggest retailers, operating 2,700 stores at its peak. However, years of underinvestment, shrinking sales and controversial business decisions have left the department store chain on …

The new sitcom stars Diane Morgan and Sue Johnston (Image: BBC/Boffola Pictures/Gary Moyes) This new BBC sitcom starring Diane Morgan could just be your next weekend binge. Trying to find something new to watch on TV can sometimes feel stressful, especially with so many streaming services and millions of series …

Many drinkers are unsure what rosé is actually made from. (Image: Getty) Brits are making a string of mistakes when it comes to drinking rosé this summer, a wine expert has said. New research commissioned by Aldi found that while one in five Brits (22%) say they always put ice …

Households are being urged to check with their energy suppliers to see if they can be paid to run devices, including washing machines and dishwashers, at certain times of day. The UK’s electricity system operator pays consumers to cut their electricity use in order to help manage the system and …

The 14,000 year old puppy was found preserved in ice with a portion of extinct woolly rhinoceros inside its stomach. The young creature, officially a prehistoric canine, was either a dog or a wolf and contained furry tissue from its final meal. DNA analysis by Stockholm’s Natural History Museum previously …

The Met Office has confirmed that some parts of England are seeing the longest unbroken spell of no recorded rainfall. Thames Water explained: “We’ve had a very dry spring and record-breaking hot weather in May, June and July. This has meant people have been using more water than normal. We …