Alex Evans

1 week ago | devonlive.com | Alex Evans |Shannon Brown

There's no better place to catch some rays than your own back yardSummer is well and truly here and as the sun shines many are making the most of it by firing up the barbecue, heading to the beach or simply soaking up some rays in their garden. However, an ongoing online debate has left some wondering about the dos and don'ts of sunbathing in the comfort of their own back yard - specifically, what's allowed and what's not when it comes to shedding those clothes for an all-over tan.

1 week ago | nottinghampost.com | Alex Evans |Alex Evans

UK households are being advised to pour boiling water into their wheelie bins to prevent a maggot infestation. The prolonged spell of warm weather has led to an increase in maggots thriving in dustbins and wheelie bins, as they favour the heat and abundance of food found in enclosed spaces. Mark Hall from businesswaste.co.uk recommends using hot water with disinfectant or bleach to kill maggot eggs before they hatch, particularly as the warm weather persists in many parts of the UK.

1 week ago | lancs.live | Alex Evans |Alex Evans

The notion of WW3 is certainly a daunting prospect, and with the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, coupled with Iran naming China and Russia as allies, concerns are growing that a global conflict could be on the horizon. In the event of WW3, some jobs might be considered too crucial to national security for individuals to be drafted into combat – such professions may be exempt from conscription.

1 week ago | nottinghampost.com | Alex Evans |Alex Evans

Achieving the ideal lawn, with its vibrant green hue and uniform texture, is a long-held aspiration for many gardening enthusiasts across the nation, particularly during periods of sunny spring weather like the one we're experiencing this month. However, maintaining a healthy-looking lawn during the summer months can be a challenging and costly endeavour - either requiring hours spent manually weeding or significant expenditure on expensive fertilisers.

1 week ago | cambridge-news.co.uk | Alex Evans |Ian Craig |Alison Graves |Alex Evans

Garden lovers are being urged to drop a penny into their bird baths this week as a straightforward solution to a common summer problem. Bird baths are a popular feature in many gardens, providing a source of fresh water for a range of birds, from robins and redwings to chaffinches, magpies, starlings and crows, to drink and bathe. However, during the summer months, especially with the warm weather forecasted this week, clean drinking water can become scarce.