Page 31 - News

Man in workwear holding a helmet and tablet standing on rubble at a construction site with cameras and machinery.

James Howells and the €737 Million Bitcoin Hard Drive in a Landfill

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

At about 10 a.m., beneath a grey Welsh sky that seems endlessly weary, a man in a high-visibility jacket stands...

Young man sitting at a table with a bike helmet, smartphone, documents, calculator, and coffee in a kitchen.

E-bike Rental Tax: When a Friendly Favour Becomes Taxable Income

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

A casual favour between friends has become a tax problem, prompting uncomfortable questions about the point at which sharing turns...

Two people sitting at a café table looking at a smartphone with coffee cups nearby.

What Behaviour Experts Notice When a Mobile Phone Enters a Conversation

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

You are sharing something personal, or seriously discussing work, when the person opposite you drops their gaze. Their hand slips...

Tabby cat walks through open garden gate as woman kneels tending plants in backyard.

How to Prevent Stray Cats from Entering Your Garden

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

Preventing stray cats from entering your garden is a common concern for anyone who wants to keep their garden looking...

Young couple looking concerned while checking a phone at a wooden table with laptop and calendar.

France January 2026 tax credit advance: why some households get nothing

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

In 2026, some people may check their banking app and find… nothing. On 15 January 2026, France’s tax authority is...

Young man planting a potted plant on a sidewalk, with flowers, a spade, and measuring tape nearby.

3 Best Trees for Narrow Pavements and Safe Concrete

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

Choosing a tree for a pavement requires more consideration than simply looking at shade or the attractiveness of its flowers....

Woman taking a selfie in a desert village with a solar-powered airship flying overhead and children playing nearby.

Stratospheric Internet Could Connect the Billions Still Offline

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

While satellite mega-constellations dominate the headlines, engineers are placing their hopes on another layer of the atmosphere: the stratosphere. They...

Young man watering lemon trees and strawberry plants on a sunny balcony with gardening tools nearby.

Fruit Trees in Pots for Small Spaces: Dwarf Surinam Cherry, Grafted Lemon and Compact Jabuticaba

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

In urban settings, where room is at a premium, many people look for ways to grow fresh food at home....

Young couple reviewing documents at a table with house keys, model home, and smartphone nearby.

When Housing Investment Becomes Hoarding Hope

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

Saturday morning, city centre. Outside a newly built block with mirrored windows, a young couple is doing what thousands of...

Young man kneeling on balcony pruning white flowering plant in terracotta pot at sunset

How to Grow Poet’s Jasmine in Deep Planters on a Balcony

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

Creating a fragrant green space on a balcony starts with choosing the right climbing plants. Growing Poet’s jasmine in deep...

Woman in white shirt working on laptop and planning in diary with cups of tea on wooden table near window.

The Best Time to Send Difficult Emails at Work

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

At 10:47 p.m., Sofia looked at the illuminated draft on her laptop. Its subject line carried weight: “Feedback on your...

Person planting flowers in a wooden garden bed with a watering can and seed bag on a sunny deck.

How to encourage plants to flower on hot days

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

Growing a flower-filled space during the warmer seasons calls for particular adjustments to your gardening routine. Heat often encourages foliage...

Person using a contactless card to make a transaction at an outdoor ATM machine on a sunny day.

The 10-Second ATM Check That Stops Hidden Fraud

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

Most people see withdrawing cash from an ATM as a routine task rather than a security choice. However, a quick,...

Young man with wireless earbuds using phone navigation app on train with coffee cup nearby.

Google Pixel: public transport alerts are coming to At a Glance

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

Google has introduced a particularly useful feature for journeys between home and work. However, it is limited to Google Pixel...

Young couple using smartphone and laptop while having a healthy meal at a wooden kitchen table.

10 Fertility Habits for Your Twenties

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

She said it as though it were a secret: like asking the universe for a favour without wanting to scare...

Boy using a smartphone to identify a spider in a grassy field with a net and spiderweb nearby.

Insect Calculator Shows How Mowing Affects Meadow Biodiversity

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

Beneath flowers and grass stems, thousands of insects and spiders make their homes, feed, breed and contribute to healthy ecosystems....

Older couple sitting at a table using a laptop and smartphone, discussing something together.

State Pension: Why Pensioners Born Before 1959 Must Check Payments This March

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

Shortly after 7am, phones begin to ring at a small Citizens Advice office in the Midlands. Most callers are familiar:...

Two men examining soil and plants in an ornate stone planter outside a historic building with a fountain in the background.

Blenheim Sarcophagus: The Roman Relic Hidden as a Tulip Planter

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

A walk through almost any garden centre is likely to reveal decorative pieces drawing on the classical world. A concrete...

Young man sitting at outdoor table by pool, checking phone and holding paper in tropical resort setting.

How an eSIM Roaming Bill Nearly Cost a British Family €98,400

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

The family break had unfolded as expected: airport queues, theme parks and jet lag were already becoming distant memories. A...

Person controlling robotic lawn mower with smartphone in a sunny garden next to a patio with plants and chair.

Mova ViAX 250 review: the affordable wire-free robot mower put to the test

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

Priced at €579 at launch, the ViAX 250 undercuts the prices seen almost anywhere else in the new-generation robot mower...

Middle-aged man and young woman discussing documents at table with scales and family photo book.

Equal Inheritance vs Fairness: What Families Need to Discuss

Harriet M. Ashford • October 9, 2026

They are gathered around the same oak table where they used to finish homework and argue over the final piece...