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Central Bedfordshire Council to receive nearly £22million for highway repair

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

Love Island 2023 summer start date ‘confirmed’ as show set to return within ‘weeks’

Love Island summer start date revealed - and there’s not long to wait

Best men’s ski jackets: keep cosy with men’s down jackets for snow

Best men’s ski jackets: keep cosy with men’s puffer jackets for snow

Plant now for great colour in spring

These are the top six flowers to plant now for Spring

Protecting plants from the cold is vital in winter (photo: Adobe)

Protecting plants from bad weather in cold snap

Best duvets for winter and how to chose from down, synthetic or wool

Best duvets for winter and how to chose from down, synthetic or wool

Best electric blankets UK: kingsize, double, single and dual control options from Argos, Amazon and Dreamland

Best electric blankets to keep you warm through winter

Best insulated jackets for women: ladies’ down jackets and coats

Best women’s puffer and down coats for winter 2023

Decathlon calls for ‘movement breaks’ at work

Best winter running shoes for women from On, Salomon, New Balance

10 of the best ladies’ trail running shoes from On, Adidas, Saucony

Our selection of the best women’s trail running shoes won’t let wind, rain or snow slow you down outdoors

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day

Best base layers for women 2021: stay cosy and comfortable with smart base layers for outdoor adventures

Best base layers for women: stay cosy and comfortable when outdoors

Dehumidifiers UK: prevent damp and mould with a reliable dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers UK: prevent damp and mould with a reliable dehumidifier

How to insulate your home with curtains - do thermal curtains work?

How to insulate your home with curtains - do thermal curtains work?

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Just days until the Next Boxing Day sale and VIP slots have now opened.

How to get a VIP slot for Next Boxing Day sale

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‘Driving in wellies is illegal’ - the truth behind 8 winter myths

Here’s how you can keep your beloved pet pooch warm and healthy during winter.

How to keep your dogs active in winter weather

Starbucks Christmas menu 2022: Two new drinks and seasonal classics return in days

Starbucks announces festive menu including two brand new drinks

How to prepare your home for winter and save £1,000 on energy bills

Nearly half of households say their energy bill will be their biggest outgoing i...

Best touchscreen gloves to keep hands warm and use your phone easily

Best touchscreen gloves to keep hands warm and use your phone easily

Blankets for winter 2022

The best blankets to keep you warm, including fleecy and heated throws

Experts at GardeningExpress.co.uk have selected their ten key tasks to complete in the garden this month.

The top 10 gardening jobs to do in September

Preventative measures, like sheltering plants, clearing up spaces and insulating soils work great, but sometimes extra steps need to be taken to keep plants healthy

Top seven ways to protect your plants from January snaps

All generations can enjoy a winter ramble (photo: Ramblers)

Walk your way with ramblers this winter

1 in 4 drivers risk £60 fine for ignoring this winter driving rule

The essential winter kit every driver should keep in their car

These are the UK areas most likely to be hit with snow and ice this week

How to keep a winter garden: the essential tools, and when to plant

Humidifiers could help to slow the spread of Covid-19 - here’s how

M&S launches a new Percy Pig range for Christmas - including a giant soft toy

The Third Day stars Jude Law and Naomie Harris (Photo: Sky/HBO)

Everything you need to know about psychological thriller The Third Day - and how...

Some are wondering whether summer will slow the spread of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Winter could bring a worse second wave of coronavirus - but does the time of yea...

Animals can suffer in the bleak midwinter

Viva La Drag! will be appearing at Dunstable's Grove Theatre

Diary dates galore for the Grove’s new season of fun entertainment

Winter poverty appeal for help

Community: Red Cross puts first aid at your fingertips

Road safety: Log on to get set for winter on roads

John Pilgrim: Winter is coming, and I’m not looking forward to it