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3 days ago | 
the-express.com | Brigid Brown |Alex Evans |Rebecca Jones |Ruairi Scott Byrne
The danger isn't confined to disappointment in pop levels; rather, it's the risk that the rebel kernels could jam up the heating unit and spark a firestorm. Consumer advice guru Grace Forell discussed the risks associated with an air fryer during a BBC talk: "No, don't try this one at home.
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1 week ago | 
themirror.com | Douglas Whitbread |Alex Evans
Air fryers have taken the culinary world by storm, dethroning slow cookers and emerging as the must-have gadget for those short on time but big on flavor. Not only do they promise to whip up meals faster than traditional ovens and at a lower cost, but they also boast the health perk of requiring less oil, making them a triple threat in the kitchen. However, despite their versatility, air fryers aren't perfect.
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3 weeks ago | 
coventrytelegraph.net | Matt Lloyd |Alex Evans
There's nothing quite like enjoying your garden when the weather is warm, particularly if it's neat and your lawn and flowers are flourishing. However, the unmistakable rustle of an unhygienic garden pest can quickly transform a tranquil space into a nightmare. Rats can leave droppings, spread disease, scatter rubbish and deter other beneficial wildlife from your garden.
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4 weeks ago | 
the-express.com | Alex Evans |Brigid Brown
The RSPCA said: "Birds love to eat suitable seeds and grains - like nyjer, millet, oats, and sunflower seeds. Food scraps - cooked pasta, rice and boiled potatoes or cheese and uncooked and unsalted bacon rind." They added: "Raisins and sultanas. Peanuts - must be unsalted, fresh and that they don't contain aflatoxin (a poison caused by fungus mold)." The organizaton suggests placing the peanuts in a mesh feeder so the birds will not eat the peanuts whole.
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1 month ago | 
the-express.com | Alex Evans |Hannah Broughton
Many people enjoy watching grey squirrels hop around their gardens - but the invasive species can cause chaos to your property and are also a threat to native birds 07:36 ET, Thu, Mar 20, 2025 | UPDATED: 07:38 ET, Thu, Mar 20, 2025 Those cute, bushy-tailed critters frolicking in your garden may be a delight to watch, but grey squirrels are actually a troublesome species that can wreak havoc on gardens, bird populations, and even homes.
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1 month ago | 
the-express.com | Alex Evans |Hannah Broughton
According to the RSPB, "You can put out leftovers such as dried fruit, or fruit such as apples and pears. Don't use anything mouldy or salty, though, and if you have a dog don't put out dried fruit vine fruits, such as raisins, can be toxic to them. "Fruit, especially bruised apples and pears, will be popular with thrushes and blackbirds." Different birds feed in different locations - some prefer to 'ground feed' instead of coming to a bird table.
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1 month ago | 
the-express.com | Alex Evans |Hannah Broughton
Garden enthusiasts are being encouraged to spice up their bird feeders with tabasco or hot sauce this spring, in an effort to support the increased number of birds preparing for breeding season. Bird populations surge in warmer spring weather, as it encourages them to seek a mate for nesting. This results in a significant increase in starlings, sparrows, finches, tits and blackbirds searching for food in gardens.
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1 month ago | 
themirror.com | Douglas Whitbread |Alex Evans
Garden enthusiasts are being encouraged to apply Tabasco or hot sauce on their bird feeders as soon as possible this spring to assist hungry birds in preparing for the breeding season. While many typical birds like robins don't migrate south for winter and stay all year round, bird numbers surge significantly in March and April as the spring weather warms up and birds seek a feathered companion to nest with.
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1 month ago | 
dublinlive.ie | Mark O'Brien |Alex Evans
Consumers are being urged to rethink their washing-up liquid purchases by 2025 to help protect our oceans. The typical washing-up liquid comes in a plastic bottle, and with millions of these bottles used annually in Irish homes, environmental experts are raising the alarm about the potential harm caused by both the product's ingredients and its packaging.
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1 month ago | 
themirror.com | Douglas Whitbread |Alex Evans
Garden enthusiasts have been advised not to interfere with tree stumps decaying in their backyards - as the rotting logs can be beneficial to the soil. After enduring the winter months, gardens are often littered with various debris, such as rotting leaves, twigs, branches, plant fragments, hedges, and other elements damaged or destroyed by severe winter snow and rain. So, with the arrival of spring, it's tempting to rush outdoors to clean up backyards.
