Astha Saxena

Edinburgh

Journalist. Works with @Daily_Express. Past @indianexpress @dna @mailtoday @httweets. For any story ideas, pls email at [email protected]

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Full list of UK areas affected by 'risk to life' yellow heat warning

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Astha Saxena |Bethan Finighan |Miranda Xena Pell

Full list of UK areas affected by 'risk to life' yellow heat warningThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued heat-health alerts from 12pm on June 18 until 6pm on June 22. Health bosses have issued a heat-health alert across large parts of the UK (Image: Getty)The UK Health Security Agency has warned that a rise in deaths among vulnerable groups is "likely".
Pensioners urged to check their savings as many face missing out on £300

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Astha Saxena |Ben Hurst

Pensioners urged to check their savings as many face missing out on £300The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that pensioners with annual incomes under £35,000 will automatically be granted winter payments of either £200 or £300.
Pilot shares safest seat number to sit in a crash & one you should never choose

2 weeks ago | the-express.com | Brigid Brown |Astha Saxena

A pilot's disclosure about the safest airplane seats in case of a crash is causing a stir. Detailed data crunching by travel whizzes at Ski Vertigo, spanning multiple decades of air mishap records, sought to pinpoint seats with the highest probability of passenger survival. They concluded that for those looking to up their chances of surviving a devastating crash, zeroing in on the rear middle seats might just be the best bet.
Check if you meet these 6 automatic qualification criteria

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Astha Saxena |Sonia Sharma |Alexandra Snow

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
DWP benefit claimants with 6 criteria can automatically receive a Blue Badge

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Astha Saxena |Sonia Sharma

DWP benefit claimants with 6 criteria can automatically receive a Blue Badge - full listMany drivers may not realise that some people qualify automatically for a badge Share Article Bookmark Blue Badges cost up to £10 in England and £20 in Scotland. (Image: Getty)Blue Badges can be invaluable for individuals with disabilities or health conditions, enabling them to park closer to their destination. However, many drivers may not realise that some people qualify automatically for a badge.
Gardening expert shares simple strategy to get rid of ants in your garden

2 weeks ago | the-express.com | Astha Saxena |Shauna Bannon Ward

For a more targeted approach, whip up a spray by blending cayenne pepper with water. Don't forget to reapply the spice after rain or watering your garden, as it can easily be washed away. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) points out that ants typically don't cause significant damage to plants directly, but they can disrupt the soil around plant roots and deposit it on the surface while constructing their nests.
Full list of the world’s 37 cities bigger than London including two in Africa

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Astha Saxena

Full list of the world’s 37 cities bigger than London including two in AfricaAs of 2018, the United Nations estimated that 81 cities worldwide have populations exceeding 5 million. Share Article Bookmark Lagos is among the biggest cities in the world (Image: Getty)The global population surged to 8.2 billion in 2023, with further growth expected in the coming years. Cities worldwide are experiencing rapid expansion, as people continuously relocate to build their lives, careers, and futures.
Frozen fries will be 'the crispiest' if you do 1 thing before putting them in the oven

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Astha Saxena

Frozen fries will be 'the crispiest' if you do 1 thing before putting them in the ovenAn expert has shared an easy hack that can result in the "crispiest" frozen French fries in no time. Share Article Bookmark French fries is a popular dish among every age group (Image: Getty)An impressive hack will ensure that frozen fries will be crispy - but you must do one thing before putting them in the oven.
Flies and mosquitoes will turn around and fly away if you plant 1 herb

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Astha Saxena

Flies and mosquitoes will turn around and fly away if you plant 1 herb in your gardenThis herb will repel all mosquitoes and flies, according to gardening experts. Share Article Bookmark Flies and mosquitoes will turn around and fly away if you plant 1 herb in your garden (Image: Getty)A lush green garden in summer is one of the best sights for any gardening expert. However, the presence of flies and mosquitoes can sometimes ruin your much-loved green areas.
Weeds will vanish from lawns if sprayed with one kitchen item

2 weeks ago | express.co.uk | Astha Saxena

Weeds will vanish from lawns if sprayed with one kitchen itemThe item can be found in most British households. Share Article Bookmark This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Weeds will vanish from lawns if sprayed with one kitchen item (Image: Getty)Garden weeds are intrusive plants that compete with flowers, vegetables, and grass for essential nutrients, water, and sunlight.