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The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
I added instant privacy to my fence with a £10 B&M buy – it's bringing tropical vibes too & people say it ‘looks lovely'
A BARGAIN hunter has revealed the super simple way they added instant privacy to their wooden fence. So if you want to stop eagle-eyed neighbours peering into your garden this summer, then you've come to the right place and will need to check this out. 4 4 4 4 Not only is this handy buy super purse-friendly, but it'll also bring tropical vibes to your outside space too. It comes after one savvy shopper took to social media to share a before and after look at their garden, leaving many open-mouthed. Posting on BARGAIN LOVERS Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More, a public Facebook group with 828,900 members, an anonymous user shared snaps of their garden, before and after using the cheap B&M buy. Alongside the post, the user simply beamed: 'B&M bamboo privacy screen.' B&M's Peeled Reed Screening is priced at just £10 and with summer right around the corner, it's perfect for bringing the holiday vibes to your space, without having to break the bank. The high-street find is sure to turn your garden into a private oasis and is much more affordable than forking out cash to build a new fence. The 100 x 300 cm screen can be easily attached to an existing fence, transforming your garden into an island of its own. According to the bosses at B&M, this privacy screening is 'ideal for creating privacy in the garden in a natural and decorative way.' As well as being great for glamming up fences, it'll also look gorgeous on a terrace or balcony too. It's made with 'natural peeled reed linked together with galvanised wire." I made a DIY fence for £68 with pallets from Facebook Marketplace - it gives more privacy & people say it's 'fantastic' Not only this, but the screen is also available in a larger size (180 x 300cm) for £18. The product is only available to buy in B&M stores, so if you want to add style to your garden and leave your guests impressed, then you'll need to get your shoes ready to get your hands on this bargain buy. Bargain hunters beam Facebook users were impressed with the user's simple but effective fence makeover, which we also think looks fabulous, and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. One person said: 'That is nice.' Rules on fences and trees Fences: Height Restrictions: In most areas, fences in front gardens should not exceed one metre in height without planning permission. For rear gardens, the limit is generally two metres. Shared Fences: If a fence is shared with a neighbour, both parties are typically responsible for its maintenance and any costs associated with repairs or replacement. Building Regulations: Ensure that any new fence complies with local building regulations and does not obstruct visibility for drivers or pedestrians. Trees: Ownership: Trees located on your property are your responsibility, including any damage they may cause. Conversely, trees on a neighbour's property are their responsibility. Overhanging Branches: You are entitled to trim branches that overhang into your property, but only up to the boundary line. The cut branches should be offered back to the tree owner. Protected Trees: Some trees are protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). Check with your local council before undertaking any work on a tree, as unauthorised work can result in fines. Roots: If tree roots from a neighbour's tree cause damage to your property, you have the right to remove the roots. However, it is advisable to discuss this with your neighbour first to avoid disputes. Always consult your local council or a legal adviser for specific regulations and advice. Another added: 'Looks lovely, makes such a difference.' fence.' To this, the anonymous user clapped back and wrote: 'It wasn't to fully block it.'
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Home Bargains slashes the price of a garden essential ahead of summer – it's now half off
SHOPPERS are racing to their local Home Bargains to buy half-priced garden essentials as the weather warms up. The retailer is now selling garden parasols in various neutral colours that were originally priced at £49.99 but now cost just £24.99. The product called Crank & Tilt Garden Parasol promises to be convenient with a crank mechanism that does eliminates the need for manually adjusting the parasol. Its canopy has a diameter of 2.7 metres, while the stand is over 2.3 metres tall. One shopper shared their cheap find on the Facebook group Bargain Lovers, posting a picture of the items stocked and writing: "Garden parasols at Home Bargains". In response, another person wrote: "I brought one of these last Friday for £49.99 and yes it does come with a stand." One user commented: "I've got the cream one I love it! Yet to find a stand for it though, they're four separate bits for about £13 each in home bargains." Another user replied to the comment about the stand, saying: "Put it through a hole in your table. That's what I've done!" 4 4 4 It comes as a former royal gardener, Jack Stooks, revealed to The Sun four garden trends that he does not endorse. Jack, who worked at the Highgrove Estate for over 20 years, said his first pet peeve is grass chairs or sofas. "You had these turf-like seats in the garden, which might sound like a great idea," he said. "I think you even used to be able to buy the innards made out of cardboard that you'd fill with soil and then you'd plant grass seed over - they're a bit cringey. "They don't ever really do that well. You can never really sit in them and people don't tend to anyway because the grass is always either wet or it's too dry and then it just becomes sort of like a muddy patch." The second that he mentions is pampas grass - a huge trend back in the '70s. The third cringe-worthy trend is, in Jack's view, a garden filled with gnomes. "Maybe just stick to having one or two gnomes," he said. Finally, Jack is not a fan of themed gardens. He said: "For example, when people go off to Disney, and then come back and think that their garden should be Disneyland-themed and try to re-create this in their garden. "Or they go to see a movie, like Titanic, and they might try and create this in their garden. "It just reminds me of a crazy golf course - but in a garden! "Just stick to a classic garden, as nothing beats those in my opinion." May gardening jobs The Sun's Gardening Editor, Veronica Lorraine, has shared the tasks you need to crack on with in May. GARDEN growth can go from nought to ninety in May, depending on the weather. The last UK frosts are generally seen at the beginning of the month, so all of a sudden there's so much more to do and grow. Plant out dahlia tubers It's a joy to finally plant out your dahlia tubers. Remember how big they can get - and space accordingly - anything up to half a metre apart. It's a good idea to put your support stakes in now instead of trying to work around them. And make sure you include lots of well rotted manure or decent compost to feed it and then mulch to keep it moist and suppress weeds. They generally start blooming in July. Final feed to Spring flowers You can give a cheeky feed to all your remaining tulips and daffodils. Although the majority of bulbs aren't guaranteed to come back year after year any more, as long as you've left them to die back naturally there's a good chance they'll have stored enough energy to come back again. Tomato feed is fine. Tie up climbers Your clematis, honeysuckle and rambling roses should be well on their way by now - try to use plastic free string to tie them back into their support, or tuck them round each other to make sure they don't sprout off in crazy directions. Feed the lawn It's not too late to give your lawn a good feed. Whether you use granular or liquid, it can give it a good boost to see it through the harsher summer months. While mowing, don't go too low with your cut length yet and never take more than a third off the grass height. Get creative It's also time to get creative with hanging baskets and pots. Trailing pelargoniums, which a lot of people call geraniums, and Begonias are a good, low cost way of getting lovely returning blooms throughout the summer in your baskets. And pots can be planted with spring bulbs. Don't forget the greenhouse! Give your greenhouse a good tidy and clean the glass inside and out. The improved light will help plants grow quicker inside and tidying is good for the soul. You can just use a household white wine vinegar and water solution - or even neat if you're feeling spendy - which gives a really good shine.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers go wild for new Whispering Angel dupe spotted in bargain chain and it's 79% less than the real thing
Read on to discover more Whispering Angel dupes WINE TIME Shoppers go wild for new Whispering Angel dupe spotted in bargain chain and it's 79% less than the real thing A NEW Whispering Angel dupe has landed at a bargain retailer, and it's 79% less than the real deal. The budget-friendly alternative is a hit with shoppers who have been raving about the taste. 5 There's a new Whispering Angel dupe in town Credit: Bargain Lovers Facebook 5 Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé became a celebrity favourite Credit: Sainsburys Whispering Angel was recently hailed 'the world's most glamorous rosé', but with magnums costing up to £44.50 you may be excited to discover a cheaper alternative. It's the flagship wine of Château d'Esclans, a vineyard north of Saint Tropez, France. After exploding onto the market, it became a celebrity favourite - including among the Beckhams. Its surge in popularity has also resulted in a selection of tasty dupes flying off the shelves across various retailers. Whispering Angel comes in two sizes: magnum (1.5 litres) and a bottle (75cl). Home Bargains has entered the chat with its own magnum-size dupe with a price tag of just £8.99. The beautiful pink-and-white patterned bottles cost just £8.99 - that's a huge saving of £33.01 per bottle. One savvy shopper shared a photo of the fizz on Bargain Lovers Facebook page. "They had it in the Chesterfield Home Bargains. I did buy a bottle. Very nice. 8% so not too strong. A nice sparkling rosé," a fellow customer wrote. "It's pretty sweet but nice," another wrote. Four tricks to save cash at Home Bargains A third chimed: "I'd buy that just for the pretty bottle." One commenter did point out that Whispering Angel is not a sparkling wine and questioned whether they really did taste the same. Whilst some dupes are just as good as the real thing, it's worth pointing out that you get what you pay for. If you want a tipple that's pretty and nearly as good as Whispering Angel but you don't want to fork out £45 - this is a great option. But if you've tried the Home Bargains option and you're not convinced, don't worry, we've rounded up the best Whispering Angel alternatives. Aldi: Chassaux et Fils Sainte Victoire Provence 5 Sainte Victoire Provence Rosé is just £12.49 in Aldi Credit: Aldi The budget supermarket's new blushed beverage is a dupe of the posh wine at just £12.49 for 75cl. 'We have something that will 'tipple' your fancy,' Aldi's social media team shared on Instagram. 'Our new Sainte Victoire Provence Rosé is the perfect summertime drink - just chill and enjoy!' Wine lovers flocked to the comments to beam that the new booze had a very similar vibe to Whispering Angel. 'I'll have 10 bottles please,' one gushed. Another said they 'bet it tastes the same' as its pricey inspiration. Whispering Angel's 75cl bottles are around £22, making a saving of £10. Lidl: Exquise Grenache Rosé 5 The Exquise Grenache Rosé is an old favourite A wine influencer, known as Affordable Wine Hunter on Instagram, tracked down a bottle that he believes is the perfect contender for Whispering Angel. Real name Andy Pincott said: 'I'm a big fan of this Exquise Grenache Rosé. It has been around for a while. 'It's a great Provence style and is only £7.49.' The prestigious bottle has aromatic tasting notes with fresh and ripe fruit woven in - very similar to the fine floral and fruity character of the viral £22 Whispering Angel rosé. That means getting your fruity fix at Lidl can save you a cool £14.51. M&S: La Balconne Organic Provence Rosé 5 La Balconne Organic Provence Rosé is sold in Marks & Spencers Credit: M&S The high street retailer's large selection of refreshing wines for the warmer season just got even better with the brand new La Balconne Organic Provence Rosé. TV wine and drinks expert Andy Clarke tasted La Balconne against Whispering Angel and was blown away by the difference in quality. He said: 'I've tasted hundreds of rosés over the years and it's always so exciting to find a new one that whizzes straight to the top of my list! 'Having this delicious organic Provence on the shelves is extremely exciting for spring and summer sipping, and it's a must-try for anyone who loves those summery aromas of strawberries and fresh herbs. 'Move over Whispering Angel… Rosé doesn't get better than this!' The new organic rosé was created by wife-and-husband duo Julie Rouffignac and Gérald Lafont - esteemed winemaking experts with insider access to the most prestigious estates. The Sparks bottle is just £18 compared to the £22 bottle of Whispering Angel.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers go wild for new Whispering Angel dupe spotted in bargain chain and it's 79% less than the real thing
A NEW Whispering Angel dupe has landed at a bargain retailer, and it's 79% less than the real deal. The budget-friendly alternative is a hit with shoppers who have been raving about the taste. Whispering Angel was recently hailed 'the world's most glamorous rosé', but with magnums costing up to £44.50 you may be excited to discover a cheaper alternative. It's the flagship wine of Château d'Esclans, a vineyard north of Saint Tropez, France. After exploding onto the market, it became a celebrity favourite - including among the Beckhams. Its surge in popularity has also resulted in a selection of tasty dupes flying off the shelves across various retailers. Whispering Angel comes in two sizes: magnum (1.5 litres) and a bottle (75cl). Home Bargains has entered the chat with its own magnum-size dupe with a price tag of just £8.99. The beautiful pink-and-white patterned bottles cost just £8.99 - that's a huge saving of £33.01 per bottle. One savvy shopper shared a photo of the fizz on Bargain Lovers Facebook page. "They had it in the Chesterfield Home Bargains. I did buy a bottle. Very nice. 8% so not too strong. A nice sparkling rosé," a fellow customer wrote. "It's pretty sweet but nice," another wrote. Four tricks to save cash at Home Bargains A third chimed: "I'd buy that just for the pretty bottle." One commenter did point out that Whispering Angel is not a sparkling wine and questioned whether they really did taste the same. Whilst some dupes are just as good as the real thing, it's worth pointing out that you get what you pay for. If you want a tipple that's pretty and nearly as good as Whispering Angel but you don't want to fork out £45 - this is a great option. But if you've tried the Home Bargains option and you're not convinced, don't worry, we've rounded up the best Whispering Angel alternatives. Aldi: Chassaux et Fils Sainte Victoire Provence The budget supermarket's new blushed beverage is a dupe of the posh wine at just £12.49 for 75cl. 'We have something that will 'tipple' your fancy,' Aldi's social media team shared on Instagram. 'Our new Sainte Victoire Provence Rosé is the perfect summertime drink - just chill and enjoy!' Wine lovers flocked to the comments to beam that the new booze had a very similar vibe to Whispering Angel. 'I'll have 10 bottles please,' one gushed. Another said they 'bet it tastes the same' as its pricey inspiration. Whispering Angel's 75cl bottles are around £22, making a saving of £10. Lidl: Exquise Grenache Rosé A wine influencer, known as Affordable Wine Hunter on Instagram, tracked down a bottle that he believes is the perfect contender for Whispering Angel. Real name Andy Pincott said: 'I'm a big fan of this Exquise Grenache Rosé. It has been around for a while. 'It's a great Provence style and is only £7.49.' The prestigious bottle has aromatic tasting notes with fresh and ripe fruit woven in - very similar to the fine floral and fruity character of the viral £22 Whispering Angel rosé. That means getting your fruity fix at Lidl can save you a cool £14.51. M&S: La Balconne Organic Provence Rosé The high street retailer's large selection of refreshing wines for the warmer season just got even better with the brand new La Balconne Organic Provence Rosé. TV wine and drinks expert Andy Clarke tasted La Balconne against Whispering Angel and was blown away by the difference in quality. He said: 'I've tasted hundreds of rosés over the years and it's always so exciting to find a new one that whizzes straight to the top of my list! 'Having this delicious organic Provence on the shelves is extremely exciting for spring and summer sipping, and it's a must-try for anyone who loves those summery aromas of strawberries and fresh herbs. 'Move over Whispering Angel… Rosé doesn't get better than this!' The new organic rosé was created by wife-and-husband duo Julie Rouffignac and Gérald Lafont - esteemed winemaking experts with insider access to the most prestigious estates. The Sparks bottle is just £18 compared to the £22 bottle of Whispering Angel. How to compare prices to get the best deal JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal. There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to. Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers. Here are some that we recommend: Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results. Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock. Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one. CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Asda shoppers say they've found ‘bargain of the year' as clothes scan for 50p
ASDA shoppers have claimed the "bargain of the year" as clothes from the retailer's George line scan for just 50p. Bargain hunters have been raiding the supermarket's latest discounts, with one find in particular standing out. 3 3 3 In a post on the Bargain Lovers Facebook page one shopper shared a picture of the men's, zip up blue coat she'd found discounted from its original price of £24 to just 50p. The price cut amounts to a staggering 98% off the original price. Others were amazed by the find. One commented: "Great bargain." Another said: "That's crazy". And a third added: "Thanks so much for sharing omg." Many were shocked by the size of the prize cut with one having commented: "What next... are they going to pay shoppers to take the clothes!" But, another confirmed that she had also found the coat discounted to 50p at a store in Preston. Other reactions included: "Amazing think this is the bargain of the year", and "what a fantastic bargain - can't go wrong, well done you". The shopper wasn't the only one to find a bargain in the supermarket's clothing range with another commenting that she'd bought a jacket discounted from £42 to £10. Shopping discounts - How to make savings and find the best bargains At 50p the men's jacket looks to be the cheapest of its kind on the market, with Mountain Warehouse selling a similar design for £25.49 and Fat Face for £79. Its always worth researching prices across different retailers to make sure you're getting the best value for money. Websites like PriceSpy and even a quick scroll on Google Shopping can help you make sure you're getting the best bang for your buck. And remember to factor in delivery costs and consider whether you really need the item - after all you're only making a saving if you would have bought it anyway. Earlier this week Asda also brought back its sell-out garden lounge chair which retails for only £39. Meanwhile Morrisons launched a new cocktail range perfect for the summer. And, a Tesco worker shared her tips after spotting the perfect summer co-ord in store. How to save at Asda Shop the budget range Savvy shopper Eilish Stout-Cairns recommends that shoppers grab items from Asda's Just Essentials range. She said: " Asda's budget range is easy to spot as it's bright yellow! Keep your eyes peeled for yellow and you'll find their Just Essentials range. "It's great value and I've found it has a much wider selection of budget items compared to other supermarkets. Sign up to Asda Rewards The savvy-saver also presses on the importance of signing up to Asda's reward scheme. She said: "Asda Rewards is free to join and if you shop at Asda you should absolutely sign up. "As an Asda Rewards member, you'll get exclusive discounts and offers, and you'll also be able to earn 10% cashback on Star Products. "This will go straight into your cashpot, and once you've earned at least £1, you can transfer the money in your cashpot into ASDA vouchers. We've previously rounded up the best supermarket loyalty schemes - including the ones that will save you the most money. Eilish always suggests that shoppers looking to buy booze look out for bargain deals. She said: "Asda often has an alcohol offer on: buy six bottles and save 25%. "The offer includes selected bottles with red, white and rose options, as well as prosecco. There are usually lots of popular bottles included, for example, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot and Freixenet Prosecco D.O.C. "Obviously, the more expensive the bottles you choose, the more you save." Join Facebook groups The savvy saver also recommends that fans of Asda join Facebook groups to keep in the know about the latest bargains in-store. Eilish said: "I recommend joining the Latest Deals Facebook Group to find out about the latest deals and new launches in store. "Every day, more than 250,000 deal hunters share their latest bargain finds and new releases. "For example, recently a member shared a picture of Asda's new Barbie range spotted in store. "Another member shared the bargain outdoor plants she picked up, including roses for 47p, blackcurrant bushes for 14p and topiary trees for 14p."
