Chloe Dobinson
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Older drivers in Wales could face £50-a-year charge under new car tax rule (opens the original)
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Elderly motorists are set to face a new £50 annual car tax charge as a significant rule change prepares to take effect on UK roads. Electric vehicle owners will be required to pay 3p per mile from 2028 under Labour's new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) scheme. The new pay-per-mile levy will affect all electric car owners from April 2028, as the Government seeks to recoup lost fuel duty revenue amid the growing shift towards EVs. The charge is expected to fall hardest on high-mileage drivers,
Andy Burnham's '£27 driveway rule' comes into force this week (opens the original)
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Andy Burnham will oversee a new £27 rule change affecting motorists with driveways across the UK this week. The new Prime Minister will update domestic VAT electricity rates, with costs slashed from 5% to 0% from October 1. However, the move will have a knock-on effect for electric car owners, with drivers set to enjoy lower charging costs. According to analysis from New Automotive, EV owners using a dedicated charger on a standard tariff are the most affected and look set to save £27 per car pe
Deter rats from your home naturally and only 'takes a few minutes' (opens the original)
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Rats are a fairly frequent presence in Welsh gardens, especially where they can readily access food, water, shelter or appropriate nesting spots. Bird feeders, scattered seed, unsecured bins, compost heaps, fallen fruit, pet food and ponds can all offer appealing sources of food or refuge for them. Nevertheless, householders throughout the UK are being advised to take steps to protect their properties from rats this autumn, as specialists caution that a spike in rodent infestations could result
Chef's pasta technique makes it more flavourful without extra ingredients (opens the original)
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Cooking pasta properly might seem like a skill only experienced cooks possess, but virtually anyone can get to grips with it using a few straightforward techniques. Pasta ranks among the simplest dishes to prepare, needing little beyond a pan of boiling water, pasta, and a sauce. Yet achieving the best results hinges on a few crucial details. The secret lies in preventing the pasta from overcooking and aiming for the quintessentially Italian texture known as al dente — firm enough to maintain a
Binman clarifies why black bin bags are rejected from recycling collection (opens the original)
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A waste collection worker has revealed the reason behind why black bin bags are frequently rejected during recycling rounds. The binman has urged residents to stop placing the plastic sacks in their recycling bins for one straightforward reason. While empty plastic bags can be recycled at designated collection points, filled bags are unlikely to be accepted. And refuse collectors won't take them either, which would be frustrating given that bin collections may be several weeks apart. Waste build
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