A couple have claimed that their home lives are being made a misery due to their neighbour's 'overgrown' garden - with towering bushes that blocks their sunlight. Fred Sweenie, retired RAF musician and his wife Janet claim that the towering greenery is affecting their mental health. The elderly pair say they are unable to enjoy being outdoors due to the trees and bushes towering over their semi-detached home. 82-year-old Mr Sweenie has also claimed that he's seen rats coming into his property. The elderly man says the situation is so bad, that he feels trapped and thinks he could never sell his home, StaffordshireLive reports . Mr Sweenie once reportedly had an estate agent look at his property in Rugeley Road, Burntwood, and claims he was told the state of next door's garden would knock at least £20,000 of the value of his house. The disgruntled home owner says he has not seen anyone in the house for the last 15 years and has been complaining to the …
Working from home blamed for Leeds bin collection cost rise
Published 13 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic Working from home has been blamed for a council's £5m overspend on household bin collections. Leeds City Council said it crews had dealt with "hundreds of tonnes" of additional rubbish during the pandemic. The authority, which collects about 500,000 household receptacles each week, has had to recruit extra staff to cope with the increase. It said lockdowns, school closures and a growth in parcel deliveries had also contributed. The council said it is still struggling to collect all of the city's bins, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service . "With self-isolation and crew bubble requirements still in place the amount of staff available to work can vary day to day," it said. More Yorkshire stories The council said unlike many authorities it …
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Capital Gains Tax hike ‘would NOT be a surprise!’ Warning after ‘major tax bombshells’
Rishi Sunak insists UK will not return to austerity Make the most of your money by signing up to our newsletter for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Rishi Sunak has already announced a number of tax "bombshells" as the Government tackles the costs of coronavirus . In recent weeks, the Chancellor introduced two "major hikes". This included an increase in corporation tax and the introduction of a Health and Social Care levy, pushing up National Insurance by 1.25 percent. However, while savers are still getting to grips with these changes, further tax alterations could be coming for pensions , Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT). Related articles What is the energy price cap? What it …
Aldi trials brand new checkout-free supermarket in the UK – customers divided
Aldi promote their Click and Collect service Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Discount supermarket Aldi has announced that it is trialling a new checkout-free technology which will allow customers to exit the store without paying at a till. It will help reduce time spent in the store but customers are divided. Related articles Sainsbury's launches huge money-saving loyalty card scheme TODAY ‘Never going back to Dyson!’ - Save £150 on Shark Vacuums on Amazon READ MORE Aldi apologises for 'shipping disruption' The new technology will allow customers to scan a smartphone app to enter the store and pick up their …
Derek Hough’s LA love nest with girlfriend Hayley is out of this world
August 24, 2021 - 17:37 BST Dancing with the Stars' Derek Hough house: Inside Julianne Hough's brother's modern LA home with girlfriend Hayley Erbert. Dancing with the Stars ' Derek Hough lives with his girlfriend Hayley Erbert in California, and he previously revealed that the pandemic allowed them to grow closer. PHOTOS: Julianne Hough's breathtaking LA home after split from Brooks Laich He told Us Weekly : "Being cooped up with my girlfriend, it’s been great … We got a lot of quality time, so it’s been great. It’s been really good." They took the extra time at home as an opportunity to film funny videos around their property, giving fans a better look inside. From their swimming pool to their breathtaking views, it's clear they have everything they needed to stay fit and entertained. Take a look around… Loading the player... WATCH: Derek Hough's sister Julianne gives tour inside stunning LA home Derek …
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Best Christmas Decorations 2020: Baubles, Santa figurines and more
DECORATING the Christmas tree is a time-honoured tradition that the whole family enjoys - in fact, Carole Middleton is doing it over Zoom with her royal grandkids this festive season. From baubles to wreaths, we've rounded up the best Christmas decorations to get your hands on now. And, of course, setting the Christmas table – complete with festive crackers – for the big day itself. Christmas baubles are a great way to personalise the Christmas experience: some families opt for themed trees - Disney and Harry Potter are two big ones. In fact, Primark has the cutest Mickey-themed baubles from just £4 if that’s the look you’re going for this year, to appeal to the kiddos, or your inner child at heart. Personalised baubles make a great gift for everyone on your list – you can find wood, glass and ceramic versions – and the artistically inclined can easily turn an afternoon into a crafternoon designing DIY baubles. The best bit about decorating your home for Christmas? Giving …
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Wiltshire Police officer given all-clear over Novichok fear
Published 7 July 2018 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Amesbury Novichok poisoning A police officer tested for possible exposure to a nerve agent in Salisbury has been given the medical all-clear. The Wiltshire Police officer was treated a short distance from Amesbury where Dawn Sturgess, 44, and her partner Charlie Rowley, 45, fell ill last Saturday. They remain in a critical condition after being exposed to Novichok by handling a contaminated item. The officer was cleared at Salisbury District Hospital. Amesbury poisoning: What we know so far Salisbury reacts to fresh case What are Novichok nerve agents? Wiltshire Police confirmed that one of their officers had been "seeking medical advice" at the hospital as part of "a precautionary measure". A Salisbury District Hospital spokesperson said: "There is nothing to suggest …
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Get Cooking: This recipe hearkens back to medieval French cookery
In 52 B.C., Vercingetorix, king of the Gauls, impatient that his haunch of venison to be roasted had yet to feel the fire, snatched it from his cook, began to eat it raw and invented steak tartare. Hubert H. Hubert, a 5th-century peasant living in a straw-thatched, dirt-floored hut in what later would be called the Midi, marked the 1,000th day in a row of cooking in and eating from the stoneware pot that hung over the fire in his hearth, into which he tossed and mixed anything that he found edible from the nearby forest, its meadow and stream and from his small garden plot. He planned to cook and eat this way for another 1,000 days, and then another, something he had learned from his mother and, she, from her mother. Hubert H. Hubert VI, a cook to a 12th-century Knight Templar, prepared an elaborate feast for his master’s birthday, consisting of several courses — all laid out at once, in the fashion of the time — of salted and smoked meats and fish, all heavily spiced, sweetened …
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UK holiday: Most luxurious destinations to visit on a getaway named – which came top?
Lucy Alexander and Ruth Langsford enjoy luxury hotel lunch Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Which UK cities have the most luxurious places to eat, shop and sleep? This is the question a new study by money.co.uk tried to answer. Related articles '‘Absolute mess’ Simon Calder criticizes new travel rules Best UK road trips named - make the most of Autumn READ MORE 'Charming' British town named one of Europe’s best small towns The most luxurious UK destinations have been named. The most luxurious cities ranked by number of luxury venues had little surprises in store. London took the …
Weight loss: Michael Mosley shares ‘simple’ and ‘very straightforward’ diet plan
Michael Mosley explains timed restricted eating Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Dr Michael Mosley, inventor of the 5:2 diet plan, often speaks about the benefits of intermittent fasting both online and on television. The expert has shared how the plan is beneficial for weight loss . Related articles Sainsbury's launches huge money-saving loyalty card scheme TODAY ‘Never going back to Dyson!’ - Save £150 on Shark Vacuums on Amazon READ MORE Aldi apologises for 'shipping disruption' Intermittent fasting is an umbrella term for time-restricted eating. While there are several ways of following the plan, the most common …