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Winter

Councillor Paul Dean with the 'winter readiness' card

South Tyneside Council launch 'Winter-Ready' Campaign Hayley Lovely

Love Island 2023 summer start date ‘confirmed’ as show set to return within ‘weeks’

Love Island summer start date revealed - and there’s not long to wait Will Millar

Freedom is important to the Gemini and if the beach were available, and bare feet were an option, you would take no convincing at all.

This is your dream wedding according to your star sign Sue Wilkinson

Best men’s ski jackets: keep cosy with men’s down jackets for snow

Best men’s ski jackets: keep cosy with men’s puffer jackets for snow Jacob Little

Plant now for great colour in spring

These are the top six flowers to plant now for Spring Nigel Booth

Protecting plants from the cold is vital in winter (photo: Adobe)

Protecting plants from bad weather in cold snap Nigel Booth

Best duvets for winter and how to chose from down, synthetic or wool

Best duvets for winter and how to chose from down, synthetic or wool

Best electric blankets UK: kingsize, double, single and dual control options from Argos, Amazon and Dreamland

Best electric blankets to keep you warm through winter Katrina Conaglen

Best insulated jackets for women: ladies’ down jackets and coats

Best women’s puffer and down coats for winter 2023 Sian Lewis

Decathlon calls for ‘movement breaks’ at work Beth Franklin

Best winter running shoes for women from On, Salomon, New Balance

10 of the best ladies’ trail running shoes from On, Adidas, Saucony Sian Lewis

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day Katrina Conaglen

Best base layers for women 2021: stay cosy and comfortable with smart base layers for outdoor adventures

Best base layers for women: stay cosy and comfortable when outdoors Sian Lewis

Dehumidifiers UK: prevent damp and mould with a reliable dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers UK: prevent damp and mould with a reliable dehumidifier Deborah Cicurel

How to insulate your home with curtains - do thermal curtains work?

How to insulate your home with curtains - do thermal curtains work? Katrina Conaglen

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather Jacob Little

Just days until the Next Boxing Day sale and VIP slots have now opened.

How to get a VIP slot for Next Boxing Day sale Jamie Jones

Professor Neil Watson has urged eligible people to "act now" and get their Covid booster ahead of the festive season.

‘Act now’ urges vaccine chief Neil Fatkin

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‘Driving in wellies is illegal’ - the truth behind 8 winter myths Matt Allan

Here’s how you can keep your beloved pet pooch warm and healthy during winter.

How to keep your dogs active in winter weather Jimmy Johnson

Starbucks Christmas menu 2022: Two new drinks and seasonal classics return in days

Starbucks announces festive menu including two brand new drinks Will Millar

How to prepare your home for winter and save £1,000 on energy bills Daniel Mcneil

Best touchscreen gloves to keep hands warm and use your phone easily

Best touchscreen gloves to keep hands warm and use your phone easily Jacob Little

Blankets for winter 2022

The best blankets to keep you warm, including fleecy and heated throws Rochelle Barrand

Experts at GardeningExpress.co.uk have selected their ten key tasks to complete in the garden this month.

The top 10 gardening jobs to do in September Sue Wilkinson

Preventative measures, like sheltering plants, clearing up spaces and insulating soils work great, but sometimes extra steps need to be taken to keep plants healthy

Top seven ways to protect your plants from January snaps Sue Wilkinson

All generations can enjoy a winter ramble (photo: Ramblers)

Walk your way with ramblers this winter Nigel Booth

it’s important not to be slack with your fitness.

SHAPING UP: Six easy ways to boost your step count during lockdown Graham Low

Nearly half of households say their energy bill will be their biggest outgoing i...

Jogging in low temperatures can have its benefits.

FEELING GREAT: Running in cold is good for you Paul Gough

1 in 4 drivers risk £60 fine for ignoring this winter driving rule Matt Allan

The essential winter kit every driver should keep in their car Matt Allan

These are the UK areas most likely to be hit with snow and ice this week Helen Johnson

How to keep a winter garden: the essential tools, and when to plant

Humidifiers could help to slow the spread of Covid-19 - here’s how Ethan Shone

M&S launches a new Percy Pig range for Christmas - including a giant soft toy Rosalind Erskine

The Third Day stars Jude Law and Naomie Harris (Photo: Sky/HBO)

Everything you need to know about psychological thriller The Third Day - and how... Rhona Shennan

Some are wondering whether summer will slow the spread of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Winter could bring a worse second wave of coronavirus - but does the time of yea... Sarah Wilson