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It's time for a break - sit back with a cup of tea and see if you can solve this month's puzzles! First up is a Sudoku ... Sudoku Pictograms 2 words HOROBOD 5 words GGRACE NINDIANA IBRIDGET PALED EVINNIE ETOM KALEX 4 words PAPER CRACK … [Read more...]
Whether it’s large or small, contemporary or classic, brightly coloured or plain and simple, you can combine the practical and the indulgent to create a bathroom haven that’s as luxurious as it is good-looking, says Katherine Sorrell. There are two schools of thought when it comes to bathing, … [Read more...]
This home-made fudge is a delicious sweet treat that kids will love and is great for a Hallowe’en treat. You can replace the cherries with raisins, chopped stem ginger or chopped nuts. Makes approx 550g (1¼ lb) 450g (1lb) granulated sugar 75g (3oz) butter 150ml (1/4pt) milk 170g can … [Read more...]
CAR makers. Give them their due, they normally produce some rather good motors. But occasionally – very occasionally – disasters that should have remained in the design studio slip through the net. Here we take a look at the top of the flops. Renault Koleos You only have to look over the fence … [Read more...]
Pyracantha is an easy to grow, low maintenance, evergreen shrub that can be trained up walls, around doors or used to create a hedge. It’s the classic ‘home security’ plant as it is dense and extremely spiky. As a bonus, it’s a great way of attracting birds to your garden. The plant provides … [Read more...]
Amazing Autumn Colour is just too tempting Autumn colour has always had the ability to make me go weak at the knees. I love it….just as the temperatures are dropping and there’s too much potential for things to become dull, gloomy and miserable, your garden can develop a new potential – to … [Read more...]
As the country well and truly feels the financial pinch of the recession, there’s a lot of pressure on us to be careful with our money, to spend it wisely and to adapt to a less indulgent lifestyle. So buying those designer labelled beauty products – complete with very large price tags – can … [Read more...]
Recognising problems Children can be disruptive in the classroom in many ways: playing up when they should be working, refusing to carry out requested tasks, talking back to the teacher and distracting other children from their work by their behaviour. Often parents do not recognise this … [Read more...]
Perfect for outdoor eating, this filling Mediterranean flavoured portable feast makes a change from the usual sandwiches and sausage rolls. To serve 4 people, you’ll need a large round, oval or oblong fresh crusty loaf. Slice the top off and scoop out the inside of the loaf, leaving a 1cm … [Read more...]
It’s the first five-seater mass-produced electric car, but James Baggott finds out the Leaf isn’t for everybody What is it? Nissan would have you believe it’s revolutionary. It’s the first five-seater, all-electric car in production, producing zero emissions and costing just £2 to … [Read more...]