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Watch out for invasive garden plants – and think about easier alternatives

I have learned the hard way about the invasive nature of bamboo. Years ago, my neighbour planted some on the garden boundary – and I have battled with it ever since, having limited success at keeping it contained. Some experts suggest certain ...

01 Mar 2022 at 10:25

Giant pandas stay chubby on bamboo diet thanks to gut bacteria – study

Despite almost exclusively eating fibrous bamboo, giant pandas manage to stay chunky and healthy. Researchers have found that the animals’ gut bacteria changes in the season when nutritious bamboo shoots become available. This shift helps ...

18 Jan 2022 at 17:25

Life

How to create a plastic-free kitchen

It’s the hub of the home, the hardest working space and probably the place where we use more plastic than we should – or could. “If you’re looking to make a conscious effort to reduce the amount of plastic in your home, then the New Year ...

22 Dec 2023 at 12:15

Campaigner to cycle 160 miles to deliver ball for climate-focused football match

A climate campaigner is to cycle 160 miles (258km) from Gloucestershire to Essex on a bamboo bike to deliver a ball for a football match aimed at encouraging people to be greener. Kate Strong, who is also an executive coaching ...

01 Feb 2024 at 00:01

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Live rats found at rear of Letterkenny food premises during inspection

A Donegal restaurant and cafe was issued with a closure order for breaches of food safety legislation. According to the inspection report, “live rats were spotted in the rear yard area of the premises, and fresh droppings ...

11 Aug 2022 at 15:33

Life

Handy hacks to beat the heat at home this summer

Much as we love blue skies and temperatures mimicking a Mediterranean climate, it’s safe to say our homes aren’t designed for sweltering hot days. Tiled floors, stone walls, internal courtyards and ceiling fans are the ...

04 Jul 2024 at 07:30

Critically endangered lemur born at Cotswold Wildlife Park

Cotswold Wildlife Park has successfully bred one of the most endangered lemurs in Madagascar. The as-yet-unsexed and unnamed youngster was born to breeding male Raphael and female Bijou at Cotswold Wildlife Park. ...

21 Oct 2024 at 12:08

Life

Top tips to tackle your fall clean

It’s with a sigh we say goodbye to summer, but with autumn comes a new awakening, with thoughts turning to cosying up and spending more time indoors. And to get your space ready for the switch in season, ...

12 Sept 2024 at 07:30

Life

Plastic Free July: 5 easy swaps to reduce plastic in the garden

As Plastic Free July is upon us, it’s time to ditch those plastic garden accessories and choose some different ones to replace them. There are many alternatives these days, so you don’t need to be ...

24 Jun 2025 at 08:00

Life

9 ways to nail the new neutrals

In the world of interiors, some might describe a neutral aesthetic as artfully effortless – and therein lies the beauty of a pared-back scheme. Trends may come and go, but when it comes to creamy ...

05 Jun 2025 at 07:30

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