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Weather

Posts tagged with "weather"

18 February 2020 in Home & Energy

Cold call warning: rogue roof repairs

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In the wake of storms Ciara and Dennis, rogue cold callers have sensed an opportunity. Our guest, Hertfordshire Trading Standards, tells us what to watch out for.

more on traders

28 June 2019 in Home & Energy

Tempted to buy an air conditioner this year?

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With most of Europe in the midst of a heatwave and the UK expected to follow suit, air conditioning would be a useful luxury. Are you tempted?

on home advice

16 November 2018 in Health

Do you use a SAD lamp to lift your mood?

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The clocks have gone back, the days have got much shorter and the evenings are suddenly much darker. How do you cope with winter setting in?

(more on SAD lamps…)

4 July 2018 in Home & Energy

Would you be affected by a hosepipe ban?

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A hosepipe ban has been in effect in Northern Ireland since Friday and, with the hot weather set to continue, are we about to see further bans across the UK?

(more on weather…)

26 June 2018 in Travel & Leisure

Heatwave: how do you and your pets keep cool?

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The Met Office has issued a heatwave alert for England this week. How do you and your pets beat the heat when temperatures rise?

(more…)

6 March 2018 in Shopping

Snowmageddon… did you stockpile food?

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We’re used to roads and railways grinding to a halt at the faintest whiff of snow – but empty supermarket shelves are a rare sight. Our guest, Hannah Jolliffe, asks: did you run out of supplies during the snowy spell, or are you a savvy stockpiler?

(more about empty supermarket shelves )

5 January 2018 in Home & Energy

Daffodils in January: has the weather changed the way you garden?

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In December 2016, there were countless reports of daffodils appearing days before Christmas. Have you noticed the seasons changing when it comes to gardening?

(more about winter daffodils…)

11 December 2017 in Travel & Leisure

Has the snow scuppered your travel plans?

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Snow

Snow has fallen across large parts of the country over the past couple of days, leaving roads closed, trains delayed, flights cancelled and all-round chaos in the run up to Christmas. Have your plans been affected?
(more on travel plans…)

7 April 2013 in Home & Energy

Are gardeners in the North missing out on advice?

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Frozen red berries on a tree

Does the North-South divide go further than just our economics and accents? Are we growing completely different varieties? And do we have completely different gardening calendars?

(more about regional gardening…)

27 March 2013 in Travel & Leisure

Easter travel – should I staycation or should I go?

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Easter eggs falling onto the grass

Are you tempted to join the 1.7 million passengers expected to head overseas in search of sunshine this weekend, or are you toughing it out and planning to enjoy a holiday at home, whatever the weather?

(more about Easter travel plans…)

9 December 2012 in Shopping

I hate umbrellas

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Man with broken umbrella

Umbrellas are synonymous with Britishness, but they can be unwieldy for users and annoying for people around you. Is there a better way to keep the rain off?

(more about brolleys…)

12 August 2012 in Travel & Leisure

We’re happy and we know it thanks to the Olympics

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Three fingers painted with smiley faces

There’s nothing like a bit of gold and a spot of sunshine to bring out the best in Brits. We have that warm fuzzy feeling and we’re buzzing with pride. As a nation our outlook on life’s on the up – thanks to the Olympics.

(more about Olympic happiness…)

8 July 2012 in Travel & Leisure

Guaranteed holiday sunshine – but at what cost?

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As predictions of a summer wash-out continue to perforate our ear drums, many Brits are seizing the opportunity to head for warmer climes. But would you pay a premium for guaranteed sunshine?

(more about sunny holidays…)

11 February 2012 in Motoring

Would you use snow socks to stop you slip-sliding away?

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Car with snow socks

At last it seems there’s a sensible alternative to winter tyres for helping motorists get home in an emergency – snow socks. Have you ever slipped them on or are you yet to be convinced about their effectiveness?

(more about snow socks…)

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