UK households are being urged to wash all bedding at a minimum temperature of 60C this week.The UK has been basking in hot weather over recent days, with temperatures reaching highs of 29.3C in some...

Spring has fully arrived in the UK, and the promise of warmer weather is certainly on the horizon. However, for those who can't wait to be in the summer sun, there is a perfect early summer getaway...

Brits have been urged to stay inside today, and shut doors from 11am. Today is forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures potentially soaring to a record-breaking...

Monty Don fans were lost for words as the presenter revealed he was greeted with an unexpected visitor. The Gardeners' World host, 69, is admired for his extensive horticultural expertise and often...

With spring in full bloom, pollen levels across the UK are on the rise. The Met Office states that tree pollen occurs between late March and mid-May, whilst grass lasts from mid-May to June, and its...

Doing the laundry is one of those mundane household tasks that everyone has to do but doesn’t enjoy because it’s laborious and seemingly never-ending.The actual washing part itself isn’t so bad...

Temperatures to reach 29C in warmest start to May on record1 hour agoSimon KingLead Weather PresenterMaia DaviesBBC NewsPA MediaTemperatures could reach 29C (82F) this week, after the warmest day of...

The energy crisis continues to hit people hard (Image: Getty )Drying laundry has become a costly affair for British households, with energy-hungry tumble dryers causing electricity bills to soar. But...

Mourning turns to anger in Iran after massive port explosion kills 4018 minutes agoKasra NajiBBC PersianGetty ImagesIn Iran, mourning is turning to anger after a huge blast at its largest commercial...

Cat owners have been warned about the risk their beloved pets are posing to wildlife and have been urged to consider keeping them inside this spring and summer. While they are one of the most popular...

In a time when many Brits are considering leaving the UK in search of sun, tax breaks, and a fresh start, the idea of becoming an expat has never looked more appealing. Social media is flooded with...

Van driver admits causing girl's death in crash4 hours agoPA MediaA van driver who took "at least 20 lines of cocaine" in the hours before he hit a tram and then a three-year-old girl has pleaded...

Jay-Z and Beyoncé, who have a combined net worth of around $3billion (£2.26million), could be splashing the cash in a quiet Oxfordshire village in the near future, as the Cotswolds are reportedly...