Wednesday 26 August 2015

La Tomatina: Google Doodle celebrates 70 years of throwing tomatoes in a giant splat



ONCE every year for an hour on the last Wednesday of August Spain turns a little bit red as thousands of people take to the streets to throw tomatoes at each other for the annual Tomatina festival.

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Ten things you never knew about... oxygen



AUGUST 26, 1743 was the date of birth of Antoine Lavoisier, the French chemist who was one of the discoverers of oxygen and gave the gas its name.

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Tuesday 25 August 2015

007 heaven – the best of the Bond cars



AS WE eagerly await the arrival of Spectre, the 24th official Bond movie, featuring a brand new Aston Martin, we look at 007’s best cars.

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Why are there so many cars to choose from?



NEXT month's Frankfurt Motor Show will see plenty of new cars unveiled, so why exactly are there so many cars these days?

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How to stay clear of insurance scammers



INTENTIONALLY staged traffic collisions can not only affect your future premiums, but also the premiums of every driver.

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Diabetes epidemic will hit 8 million Britons, doctors warn



POOR diet and lack of exercise will detonate a diabetes time bomb involving eight million Britons, say experts.

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The best car books for summer reading



LOOKING for some car-related holiday reading? Look no further

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Why is fuel so expensive?



WITH British motorists taxed more than any others in Europe, and prices not falling as fast as those for crude oil, we look at what you pay at the pump.

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Bank Holiday DIY projects: How to paint, up-cycle and fill a hole without making a mess



ALL those burning bank holiday DIY questions you’ve got have been answered by one of the best professionals in town.

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Airline pilots reveal the truth about flying and you may NEVER get on a plane again



COMMERCIAL pilots give honest accounts of terrifying issues they face everyday.

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Ten things you never knew about... Uruguay



Today is Independence Day in Uruguay, celebrating the country’s independence from the Brazilian Empire on August 25, 1825.

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Electric car owners get to charge and win



A NE membership scheme for owners and users of electric vehicles is offering free use of the latest luxury EVs as a reward for frequent charging.

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Where would we be without… air conditioning?



EVEN in Britain, we need cars with air conditioning – but it’s a relatively new phenomenon.

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Mum temporarily BLINDED after severe allergic reaction to hair dye…despite doing test



A young mum claims she was left temporarily blinded and looking like the 'Nutty Professor' after she suffered a severe allergic reaction to hair dye.

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Smile please: The best products for a healthy mouth



HANNAH BRITT looks at the best products to help you maintain a clean, healthy mouth.

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Top choices for a healthier diet: 12 ways to beat a snack attack



INSTEAD of grabbing a chocolate bar,make each calorie work to fill you up and provide essential nutrients. Here dietitian Juliette Kellow gives her top choices of 100-calorie nibbles.

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Look after your ears as they could save your life



SCIENTISTS have discovered that losing your hearing early greatly increases the risk of premature death.

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Blonde babe is catch of the day: Bikini-clad Darcie, 26, tackles sharks and hooks tuna



What could be more attractive than a bikini-clad an angler holding up a huge catch of the day?

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Six of the best shrubs for autumn colour



THESE plants will bring stunning colours to your back garden.

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Win £250 in Sainsbury’s vouchers with Colgate



Enter below to win from Colgate Total Daily Repair

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