Homes and Gardens

New plantings in the new canal boat in Heritage Garden

COLUMN - Melton In Bloom with Marie Walters

Managing director Lizzie Bateman (left) and lettings negotiator, Robyn Antcliffe, representing Bentons at the 2026 ESTAS Awards

'Incredibly proud' Melton estate agents celebrate national industry awards

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

Bunches sells more than flowers, including plants and hampers

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff

Ninja's brand-new Crispi air fryer has already been discounted

The attractive approach to this three-bedroom Melton Mowbray home includes a landscaped foregarden and screening hedge

Spacious three-bedroom Melton Mowbray home on sale for £270,000

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range is currently 25% off for Nectar customers, with several freezer-friendly options that could help shoppers get ahead on Christmas food, including this Mini Pies & Vol Au Vent Sharing Selection.

Sainsbury’s Christmas food hack saves shoppers 25%

Rent rises, pet requests and evictions are among the changes affecting private renters and landlords in England

Renting? The rules on rent rises, pets and evictions have changed
From ending rental bidding wars to giving pet requests a fair hearing, England’s rental reforms affect everyday decisions for tenants and property owners
Gareth Butterfield

Simba Sleep has launched a payday promotion with savings of up to 30% across selected mattresses, pillows, bedding and beds.

Simba mattresses slashed by up to 30%

The cottage has a private front drive providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles

Three-bedroom Melton Mowbray cottage with large garden

Simba Sleep has launched a payday promotion with savings of up to 30% across selected mattresses, pillows, bedding and beds.

Simba payday event offers savings on mattresses, pillows and bedding

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

The £70 heated throw for autumn

The £70 heated throw I’m eyeing for autumn

Colourful barrier baskets planted by the Melton In Bloom team on Sherrard Street

COLUMN - Melton In Bloom with Marie Walters

The SUMMER26UKI code adds three months to qualifying Instant Ink trials, but customers need to meet HP's eligibility rules.

HP offers up to nine months of Instant Ink free

The treatments are aimed at dogs and cats

Why turning your heating on could trigger a flea infestation

The Dyson V10 Total Clean cordless vacuum is now £150 cheaper at £299.

Dyson V10 gets a hefty £150 price cut

Stapleford Park country house, which is up for sale for £18M

Stapleford Park country house up for sale for £18M

The semi-detached home has a driveway providing off-road parking

Stylish three-bedroom Melton Mowbray home for £260,000

Purplebricks can carry out virtual valuations, without having to send someone to your house - we found out how it works by putting it to the test

I tried a Purplebricks virtual valuation – and I was surprised by it

Officials and councillors celebrate Melton Borough Council top rating for social housing management

Council celebrates achieving highest grading for how it manages social housing

The Lepro O1 AI Smart Floor Lamp can display 16 million colours and react to music using its built-in microphone

This smart floor lamp is now £90 cheaper

Simba's new HeatRelease technology is designed to help sleepers stay cooler overnight. Stock image.

If you always get too hot at night this new mattress tech could help

The latest giveaway from Raffle House is worth £2.3 million - and this is what that sort of money gets you in London

See inside the £2.3m London dream home you could win for £15

The electric fireplace offers 12 flame colours, five brightness levels and two heat settings

This 60-inch electric fireplace costs £79
The three-in-one Living & Home model can be recessed, wall-mounted or freestanding and offers 900W and 1,800W heat settings
Gareth Butterfield

Sick of soaring bills? They’re not all going up

The household bill that costs less than 10 years ago

Cottage vs robovac: The Eufy Omni E35 automatically detects changes between hard flooring and rugs, switching cleaning modes as it moves around the home.

Eufy Omni E35 review: is this £999 robot vacuum worth it?

The new Elite Competitions dream home is a £2m masterpiece

A 15p ticket could win you this £2m dream home and BMW M4

Simba's new HeatRelease technology is designed to help sleepers stay cooler during hot summer nights. Stock photo.

New Simba mattress created with tech to keep you cooler at night

I tried several different bedding styles to find my favourite for comfort and luxury. Pictured is Luff Sleep bedding.

Review: I tried four different bedding sets and found my winner

Get crisp, stone-baked bases and deliciously melted toppings in minutes with the Firebloom EP01 Electric Pizza Oven.

I tried the indoor pizza oven that cooks pizza in just 90 seconds

These Fine Bedding Company bedding buys could help create a softer, cosier sleep set-up.

The £70 bedding upgrade that made for a more comfortable night's sleep

The Philips 3300 Series uses a ceramic grinder and LatteGo milk system to prepare six hot and iced coffee options

Philips coffee machine is now less than half price

The Horizon Adventurer 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress combines pocket springs with bamboo-infused memory foam for a balance of comfort and support.

I tried this Horizon hybrid mattress and here's what I thought

Online Home Shop's hot pink bow-print storage box has helped me tidy away household items that have looked unsightly in my home for years.

The pretty storage buys making my home feel instantly more organised

A cleaning advent calendar has been launched for Christmas 2026

Melton In Bloom volunteers working in the Sensory Garden at Melton Country Park

COLUMN - Melton In Bloom with Marie Walters

I have found the Panda Hybrid Bamboo Mattress offers responsive support and pressure-relieving comfort.

I found the perfect balance of softness and support with this mattress

The Casima four-seater garden set combines comfortable seating with a stylish coffee table for a relaxed outdoor space.

Review: I tried a £225 garden furniture set - what I loved and didn't

The SOLACE+CO Lola Egg Chair has a cocoon-like shape, cushioned seat and gentle swinging motion.

I finally bought a garden egg chair – and wish I’d done it years ago

The Hotpoint Total No Frost 50/50 Fridge Freezer with VitalCare brings modern features including no frost technology.

Hotpoint No Frost fridge freezer review: Is it worth it?

The Tapo TC82 records in 2K and can save motion clips locally without a compulsory monthly subscription

This £40 security camera needs no monthly fee
The wire-free Tapo TC82 offers 2K recording, colour night vision and local microSD storage without a compulsory cloud subscription
Gareth Butterfield

The refurbished Tudor Hill home combines a smart exterior and is close to the amenities of Melton Mowbray

Stylish three-bedroom Melton Mowbray home for £270,000

Wowcher’s £199 four-seater rattan garden furniture set includes two chairs, a loveseat and glass-topped table.

4-seater garden furniture set slashed to £199

YouGarden Bright Autumn and Winter Collection with 30 garden-ready pansies, violas and wallflowers for £19.97

£19.97 plant bundle can revive a tired garden for autumn

The £1.8 million prize package includes properties in Lancashire and Spain, two cars and £50,000

Win two homes, two cars and £50,000 in this 19p competition

Old fashioned fly paper still has a role to play - but there’s no shortage of modern gizmos to fight off the flies this summer

Why are there so many flies everywhere?

The Renters' Rights Act has introduced major changes for landlords, including new tenancy rules and the abolition of Section 21 evictions in England.

Renters’ Rights Act: what landlords need to know

The white Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Evo coffee machine is reduced from £95 to £52 at Amazon

This compact Lavazza coffee machine is now £52

The black soundcore 2 Bluetooth speaker is currently reduced from £39.99 to £24.98

Amazon’s popular soundcore speaker is now under £25

August is an ideal time to start planning ahead for spring.

Plant these tulips now for spring bouquets

The Siemens EQ500 TQ513GB1 makes a wide range of coffee drinks and can prepare two cups at once for added convenience.

Siemens EQ500 review: Worth the investment?

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