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Compared to traditional brooms, vacuums use lots of energy. The average vacuum uses 1,440w of energy per hour, generated by a 12-amp motor, and only 25% the electricity used goes on cleaning up dirt and dust, the rest simply creates heat and noise. To minimise the environmental impact of your vacuum

If you are experiencing or feel you are at risk of domestic abuse, please reach out for support. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 200247 can provide support and advice. If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police. Silent calls will work if you are...

To use your cooking appliances in the greenest way we recommend: Turning them off at the plug socket. When using the kettle only fill it to the amount you require. When charging electronic devices, unplug the device when finished rather than leaving the device charging for long periods of time

Though it is best to prevent food waste by only buying what you need, if you do let food expire you may not need to throw it away. Instead of throwing away expired food, you can: Use expired vegetables and vegetable peelings to make stock. Blend hardened sugar to break it back down into granules

This is the term used to describe a form of organised crime where criminals based in urban areas pressurise vulnerable people and children to transport, store and sell drugs in smaller county towns. It takes its name from the phone lines used by organised crime gangs to communicate between towns. We...