Get ready for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 with expert tips on attracting and feeding birds affordably. Learn about the best foods, hygiene, and how to take part in the vital citizen science project.
Storage Giant has submitted plans to transform the long-vacant former Bargain Buys store in St Helens into a self-storage facility, promising new jobs and regeneration. Read the full details.
The popular Keter Eden 265-litre resin garden storage bench has plummeted to £85.50 on Amazon, a 34% discount and the lowest price ever recorded. Grab this versatile weatherproof solution before the deal ends.
Budding photographers can win tickets, tours and tea by entering the free 'Beauty of Belton Estate' competition. Winning shots will feature in the 2026 IGPOTY exhibition.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has labelled reports of a proposed £30 boiler levy as 'absolute nonsense' and 'scaremongering' in a Commons statement. Read the full details.
A Kamado-style ceramic BBQ grill has been discounted from £299.99 to just £99 on Wowcher. This limited-time offer is a perfect purchase for planning ahead for the warmer seasons.
Shoppers praise Amazon's £12.99 Christmas tree storage bag for its sturdiness and space. With over 10,000 sold, it's a top pick for Twelfth Night takedowns. See the reviews and alternatives.
Discover the crucial gardening tasks for January to protect plants, clear debris, and plan for spring. Act now to create a thriving, wildlife-friendly garden this year.
London Fire Brigade warns against burning Christmas trees, as January fires double. Learn safe recycling options and protect your community from preventable blazes.
Solihull Council announces revised bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year 2025. Find out when to put your rubbish and recycling out over the festive period.
Amazon has cut the price of a Homcom 5-drawer dresser to £36.13, ideal for small-space storage. The unit, praised for being sturdy and easy to assemble, is perfect for New Year decluttering.
Stacey Solomon shares her latest kitchen organisation trick using glass jars. We've found affordable Amazon alternatives from £18 to organise your cupboards like a pro. Click for details.
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh reveals the one plant he'd never have in his garden: purple ornamental kale. Discover his winter alternative, hellebores, and get planting tips. Read more.
Amazon shoppers praise 'more practical than boxes' ClearSpace storage bags, now with a 15% discount. Perfect for New Year decluttering, moving, or seasonal storage. Shop the deal now.
Experts warn of a 'winter of rats' in the UK. Follow this essential advice on securing bins, sealing gardens, and using natural deterrents to protect your home from rodent infestations.
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
Solihull Council outlines three key options for residents to responsibly dispose of real Christmas trees after the festive season, including garden waste collections and a recycling centre.
Don't let the cold stop you! Our guide reveals the crucial pruning, sowing, and maintenance tasks to tackle in January for a thriving garden this spring. Get your tools ready.
Discover the six easiest herbs to grow indoors for a constant supply of fresh cooking ingredients. Get expert tips on light, watering, and the perfect compost for a thriving kitchen garden.
Don't risk food poisoning this festive season. Follow official FSA guidance on safely storing, freezing, and reheating your Christmas turkey leftovers to enjoy them for days.
Gardening expert Helen Hutchings Cox reveals four clever ways to use autumn leaves to boost your garden's health. Discover how to create free mulch and leafmould.
Food safety expert Dr Richard Anderson reveals how to store and reheat Christmas leftovers to avoid food poisoning. Learn the 'once-only' rule and key temperatures.
Baileys fans are storing their festive tipple wrong. The manufacturer confirms refrigeration isn't needed for freshness. Discover the official advice and a crucial plumbing warning.
Escape Birmingham's festive bustle at the Library's Secret Garden. Find panoramic city views, greenery & quiet on the 7th floor. Your peaceful urban retreat awaits.
Redrow Midlands donates £1,930 to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind for a pizza oven, transforming an allotment into a sensory garden for community mental health support. Discover how this initiative fosters connection.
Sheila Turner's festive display in Market Weighton wins British Garden Centres' national competition, raising thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support. Discover the magical scene.
Norwegian horticulturalist recommends Votrek secateurs for weak hands. Ergonomic design with ratchet mechanism minimises wrist strain. Now £18.03 on Amazon. Read our review.
Searches for 'mushrooms in garden' have jumped 153% in a month. An expert reveals how to identify and safely remove six common but dangerous fungi, from deadly Death Caps to structural Dry Rot.
The Royal Horticultural Society warns pigeons are damaging winter crops. Experts reveal homemade repellents using scents like peppermint and garlic to deter them.
Gardeners' World host Monty Don reveals why his iconic Longmeadow garden is a perpetual work in progress. Discover the story behind the two-acre Herefordshire haven he created with his wife since 1991.