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Florists say this easy hack is a great way to breathe new life into an old plastic plant pot – it looks unbelievably pretty
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·11d ago
If you’ve been looking for a way to reuse an old plastic plant pot, I’ve just found the best TikTok hack that not only makes use of old plastic but will turn your cut flowers into a florist-worthy...
IKEA is about to become the go-to place for buying affordable art – these are the pieces that will instantly make your home look expensive from £19
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Sara Hesikova·11d ago
Art shouldn’t be reserved for galleries and the homes of the rich and famous. And that’s exactly why IKEA’s releasing a limited edition collection of art objects with prices starting from just £19...
Running dry: drought-hit UK sporting venues and parched pitches – in pictures
Environment | The Guardianby Guardian sport·11d ago
With the UK experiencing the driest summer on record, we look at how the weather is affecting the pitches and courses across the country
Aldi's sellout autumn candles are back – forget the heatwave, here's what everyone's buying this summerween
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Annie Collyer·11d ago
There's nothing that screams autumn more than a warm, spicy candle. And whether you already have a collection that's getting dusty somewhere (it adds to the spookiness!), or you've been online...
Aldi's new ice bath drops this week – it taps into one of this year's biggest wellness trends for your garden
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Maddie Balcombe·11d ago
Everyone knows Aldi’s middle aisles are often filled with hidden homeware gems, but this weekend the brand is tapping into one of this summer’s biggest wellness trends with the launch of a premium...
Helmets on, kids: Lucid's new seven-seat SUV is as quick as a 911 GT3 RS | Autocar
Autocarby Felix Page·11d ago
American EV firm Lucid has cranked up its Gravity SUV to 1070bhp, creating a seven-seater that can keep up with most full-blown supercars.
Canadian Open final: Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina to win first WTA title of season
BBC Sportby Lorraine McKenna·11d ago
- Published Iga Swiatek secured her first WTA title of the season with a straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina in the final of the Canadian Open on Thursday.
Shreyas Royal, 17, is youngest ever British chess champion as new generation takes over
Chess | The Guardianby Leonard Barden·11d ago
A new generation took over at the top of British chess on Sunday, when a trio of youthful talents demonstrated their skills on a national stage.
‘It’s one huge adventure playground’: readers’ best summer trips in the lakes and mountains of Europe
Travel | The Guardianby Guardian readers·11d ago
Late summer hiking in the Austrian Alps Haldensee is a clear, sparkling cold lake located at the bottom of the Tannheimer Tal valley in the Austrian Alps (about 90 miles south-west of Munich).
The MG 4 Urban is a Golf-sized EV for Polo money – but should you buy one? | Autocar
Autocarby Matt Saunders Road test editor·11d ago
The MG 4 Urban’s no-nonsense, functional agenda is abundantly clear as you climb inside. Chunky, conventional exterior door handles: check. Roomy second row: present.
Week in wildlife: snake on a car, a careful spider mum and a lazy squirrel
Environment | The Guardianby Pejman Faratin·11d ago
Week in wildlife: snake on a car, a careful spider mum and a lazy squirrel This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world A female Dolomedes sulfureus is carefully carrying an egg sac...
Ben Shelton prevails in all-American final to retain Canadian Open title
Tennis | The Guardianby Agencies·11d ago
Ben Shelton broke onto the scene by winning his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 championship a year ago in Toronto.
Solar eclipse glasses recycling: What to do with them now
BBC Newsby George Sandeman·12d ago
- Published Millions of us were treated to a stunning spectacle on Wednesday during mainland Europe's first total solar eclipse for more than 25 years.
Cincinnati Open: Jan Choinski and Jack Draper lose as Cameron Norrie progresses
BBC Sportby Ben Collins·12d ago
- Published Jan Choinski and Jack Draper were knocked out of the first round of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday as fellow Briton Cameron Norrie progressed.
Jack Draper ‘in difficult place’ after defeat by Martín Landaluce at Cincinnati Open
Tennis | The Guardianby Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati·12d ago
The minuscule amount of confidence and self-belief Jack Draper currently has to call upon in the most difficult period of his career was underscored in the first game of his opening match in...
The Guardian view on solar eclipses: moments of wonder that bring us together | Editorial
Space | The Guardianby Editorial·12d ago
“I’d describe it as a magical eeriness.” Lisa Redfern’s description to the Guardian conveys the combination of beauty and wrongness that accompanied Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse in Britain.
‘Colander sales jumped nearly 40%’: how Britons viewed the solar eclipse
Space | The Guardianby Kevin Rawlinson·12d ago
It started with the solar glasses, as people desperate to see the most complete eclipse in decades formed long queues to buy the proper protective eyewear.
‘The colander worked best!’ Guardian readers share their experience of the solar eclipse
Space | The Guardianby Jane Clinton and Nicola Slawson·12d ago
On Wednesday evening, millions of people in Europe watched a rare solar eclipse. We asked some of them to share their photographs and experiences of this celestial treat.
Killer fungus: how a disease threatening bat species has spread to northern Canada
Environment | The Guardianby Trina Moyles·12d ago
Crawling through a narrow passage in a cave beneath a boreal forest near Fort Smith in Canada’s Northwest Territories in May, two biologists spotted a lifeless bat on a limestone ledge, its body...
Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s DIY water feature is a masterclass in how to nail this summer’s breakout trend – how to recreate it on a budget
Latest from Ideal Home in Newsby Kezia Reynolds·12d ago
If one trend has defined gardens in 2026, it is undoubtedly DIY water features. And if anyone has mastered the trend, it’s Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s, whose effortless steel water feature is perfect...
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