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A woman has been praised for getting revenge on an entitled stranger who parked his car on her immaculately kept garden.She explained how her property is situation opposite a pub that hosts live music nights on Mondays.With parking spaces at a premium, one motorist decided her garden made a perfectly acceptable overflow car park.Furious at the audacity, she resolved to teach the culprit an unforgettable lesson.Taking to Reddit, she wrote: "I came out to walk over and listen to the music yesterday and... someone had clearly found it so hard to park that they drove up over the kerb and parked on my lawn."Yup. Driven up over the curb and nestled their piece-of-crap car between my flower pots and onto the manicured grass."I went into the pub to ask whoever it was to move and I saw one of th...

She is searching for a new home in the UK (Image: Miracles Mission)Despite her loving personaility, little Mabel is struggling to find a new home due to her disability.The crossbreed is seeking a loving family in the UK after enduring unimaginable hardships on the streets of Egypt.The six-year-old dog was struck by a car and sustained such severe injuries that her front leg had to be amputated, forcing her to adapt to life on three legs.The pooch's rescuer shared: "She really is the sweetest dog you could ever meet. She absolutely loves people and makes friends instantly, greeting everyone with a gentle heart and a wagging tail."She's wonderful with other dogs too - playful, kind and easygoing. READ MORE: 1 common mistake dog owners do is 'making pet's separation anxiety worse' "She a...

Travellers who choose to fly with budget carriers such as Ryanair and easyJet can take advantage of remarkably low fares by travelling with hand luggage only. However, these airlines, along with many other low-cost operators, charge passengers additional fees for larger cabin bags or checked luggage.Should you arrive at the airport exceeding your permitted luggage allowance, you could face substantial excess charges. Matthew Corrigan, CEO of Trtl Travel, recommends that one of the most effective ways to make the most of your luggage allowance and dodge extra costs is to pack cleverly. In recent years, numerous airlines have tightened restrictions on the quantity of hand luggage passengers may bring aboard. Ryanair now permits passengers to bring just one small luggage item per person fr...

Aldi's Midi Dehumidifier costs £89.99 (Image: Aldi)Aldi has unveiled a fresh range of 'winter warmer' SpecialBuy products, designed to help shoppers stay warm at home throughout the colder season. A key item is an electronic dehumidifier, engineered to accelerate clothes drying, combat mould and improve air quality by extracting excess moisture.Britain has been hit by a long spell of wet weather so far in 2026, along with some cold snaps - and in these conditions, countless households nationwide will turn up their central heating and opt for drying laundry indoors on radiators or heated drying racks to avoid substantial energy costs. Nevertheless, this can result in elevated moisture levels in the atmosphere, frequently triggering condensation and mould in properties. Dehumidifiers help...

I made a home-cooked Sicilian chicken inspired by a Charlie Bigham meal (Image: Katie Oborn )Getting a Charlie Bigham’s ready meal to cook up on an evening when you don’t feel like preparing food (or washing up lots) is certainly a real treat. I’m impressed with the home-cooked taste and the quality ingredients used - and Charlie Bigham's Sicilian Chicken is one of my favourites in the range.More often than not, I don’t necessarily follow a recipe when cooking up a dinner - I like to invent my own meals while noting ingredients in my favourite dishes. Recently, after eating the delicious Charlie Bigham's Sicilian Chicken ready meal, I decided to try making my own version of it - and it went really well. I’d even go as far as to say it was better than the original, but there was of cours...

Many people can often make the same flight mistake (stock image) (Image: Getty)When it comes to long-haul flights, everybody knows that wearing comfortable clothing is absolutely essential.Beyond this, many travellers also opt for comfort items such as neck pillows, blankets and eye masks.However, traveller @epthelatino claims that numerous people are making a significant error when using neck pillows on flights – and it's robbing them of precious sleep.In his video, he argues that most long haul flight passengers wear their neck pillows with the gap facing forward, which fails to adequately support the neck when the head droops.Instead, he suggests rotating it so the gap faces backwards, explaining that this enables you to rest your head in any direction whilst maintaining proper suppo...

Gardening enthusiasts have been advised to hold off cutting their lawns until March, with specialists cautioning against the dangers of mowing prematurely. Following a prolonged autumn and winter period, numerous homeowners are keen to return to their gardens and give them a well-deserved tidy-up.However, one specialist is cautioning that it's premature to tackle overgrown grass and recommends waiting a while longer.Chris McIlroy, lawn specialist at The Grass People, explained: "Gardens experience snow, frost, fallen leaves and heavy downpours over the winter, which can leave them looking a bit worse for wear. It might be tempting to get a head start on sprucing areas up for spring, but the lawn mower should stay in the shed for now."Mowing your lawn when temperatures are still on the c...

Homeowners have been warned to look for boiler 'warning signs' (Image: Tatjana Aleksejeva via Getty Images)Households are being encouraged to carry out boiler inspections to ensure their properties can be warmed as effectively as possible. Figures reveal that more than 100,000 boilers fail annually throughout England, leading to expenses of approximately £32 million.Numerous individuals turn to online platforms such as Reddit for guidance on boiler problems, but obtaining expert advice is essential.With this in mind, energy specialists at Quotezone are offering recommendations to assist families during the colder period, allowing them to cut costs and prevent potential difficulties. Typical problems including unexpected moisture around the boiler or unstable pilot lights could ultimatel...

Royal Mail is rolling out a major transformation to parcel services across Britain. The postal operator is launching a six-month trial designed to offer enhanced convenience for households nationwide.The trial will see 24-hour parcel lockers installed outside selected Post Office branches, enabling customers to use services beyond standard opening times. Anna Malley, Director of Partnerships and Acquisitions at Royal Mail, said: "Post Office is one of Royal Mail's most important partners, and this is an exciting step forward in how we work together. The trial reflects our commitment to meeting a wide range of customer needs whilst also maintaining existing options."Neill O'Sullivan, Mails and Parcels Director at Post Office, said: "We are delighted that after a 370-year partnership with...

Poundland and more to close stores (Image: Getty)A fresh wave of store closures has hit UK high streets this month, with major retailers including Shoe Zone and Poundland among those shutting their doors. With rising costs, weaker consumer demand, and challenging trading conditions, businesses continue to face the pressure of keeping afloat.Shoppers across the country may notice fewer high-street options as these closures take effect. From clothing stores to homeware and entertainment, here is the full list of every store closing this year. Is your town on the list?  Read more: Major fashion brand with 4,850 stores closing two UK shops Read more: Full list of 6 high street chains that crashed into administration this week Three stores set to close (Image: Getty)GAMEGAME, which sells ...