Many people now opt to grow their own fruit and veg, as opposed to buying it elsewhere, with endless opportunities for what can be grown in your own back garden or allotment. With often a milder, sunnier climate than elsewhere in the UK, the South of England is a great place to grow your own […]

Gardens can be a natural habitat for many species of animals, but some can be a nuisance, causing damage to plants, flowers, home-grown vegetables and lawns. Here are some of the most common garden pests and how to stop them damaging your garden in a humane manner. Grey squirrels Wire netting can help give fruit […]

“Who’s in The Guide section this week?” “You Tell Me.” “No, seriously, who?” “It’s not even really that funny the first time.” laughs Sarah Hayes – who is one half of the oddly-monickered duo, the Admiral Fallow multi-instrumentalist aided by Pete Brewis, of Sunderland’s skewed pop combo Field Music. There is, however, some point to […]

A primary school headteacher has been laid to rest in a coffin covered in drawings created by her pupils, after she died following a short battle with cancer. Beloved educator Sue East was just 58 when she died on 19 December 2018, and a heartbreaking final letter she wrote to her pupils from her death […]

Winter is most definitely upon us and we’re likely to see more and more transport issues for commuters with severe wintry showers and snow forecast to fall almost everywhere in the UK next week. Bad weather can cause chaos in the workplace when staff are delayed or can’t get in at all. So what employment […]

Stephen Waterson cried out “What have I done?” after crushing his girlfriend’s toddler to death with his car seat, a court has heard as the heartbreaking Alfie Lamb case continues. Three and a half year old Alfie was sitting at his mother’s feet in the rear footwell of an Audi convertible, when he was squashed […]

UK consumers say they are going to become more savvy with their money – and plan to save around £131 a month or £1,572 during 2019. Research from Paymentsense reveals that over half of UK consumers are considering cutting their spending over the coming year. The most popular reason to cut spending is to keep up with […]

The Nintendo Wii is well over 10 years years old, having first been released in the UK in December 2006. The console’s sheer popularity means that many still have one nestled under the TV, ready for an impromptu game of Wii Sports. But Nintendo have released two consoles since the mid-2000s, and the original Wii […]

by Josh Barrie Flying Tiger, the quirky high street retailer that sells everything from stationery to foot massage mats, salad forks to storage containers, has launched a January sale. The Danish brand, which has 99 stores in the UK – and hundreds across Europe – has reduced all product prices to £2 until Sunday 20 […]