Tag: leaving
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How to clean skirting boards without leaving dirt behind
Skirting boards rarely get a second glance, but look closely and you’ll see they’re doing more than you realise. They protect walls, frame floors, and, inevitably, gather a fair bit of dust in the process. In fact, skirting boards might be one of the most overlooked details in a home. Clean trim can completely change…
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Martin Lewis warns leaving heating on all day can cause condensation
As autumn settles in and energy costs remain a worry for millions, many households are debating whether to keep their heating on low throughout the day or switch it on only when needed. Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has issued a warning that could make a big difference to winter bills. He says that…
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Planning delays are leaving new homes without facilities
Across England, people are moving into newly built or expanding settlements only to find essential services, like shops, GP surgeries, community centres, falling behind. Local councils, planning documents, and residents themselves point to how phased planning permissions, developer obligations, and enforcement gaps contribute to incomplete neighbourhoods. Here are four real-world cases illustrating how planning processes…
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Train derailment caused by Colas workers leaving rail on tracks
The site of the derailment near Walton-on-Thames (Image: RAIB) A train derailment in Surrey last year was caused by maintenance workers leaving a redundant rail across the tracks. A Rail Investigation Accident Branch (RAIB) investigation found that the passenger train struck the rail near Walton-on-Thames at around 05:40 on 4 March 2024, when travelling at…