PUBLISHED: 12:00 07 October 2018 | UPDATED: 12:10 07 October 2018 Judy Rimmer A previous swarm of hibernating Harlequin Ladybirds. The creatures have returned to Kelsale Church this year. Picture: CHARLES CUTHBERT Charles Cuthbert Many more people across Suffolk and north Essex have seen their homes invaded by swarms of ladybirds. So what are the facts you need to know about these creatures? A swarm of ladybirds in Waldringfield. Picture: ANNMARIE GOODWINDozens of Twitter and Facebook users have been posting following our earlier report about the Harlequin Ladybirds, to say that large numbers are arriving in their homes and other buildings, including churches.A collection of ladybirds might be called a “loveliness” - but many people find the arrival of huge numbers of the creatures anything but lovely!Charles Cuthbert, a Suffolk naturalist and RSPB Minsmere wildlife guide, said: “This is the time of year when these ladybirds begin to … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the ladybird invasion
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All the facts you need to know as Tesco Direct closes
Tesco has pulled the plug on the supermarket's non-food online shopping website from later this summer. Tesco Direct is set to shut down although the food shopping website Tesco.com will stay in service and expand - so what doe this mean for shoppers? The retail giant said in a statement that the website had "no route to profitability" following a detailed review of the service. It is understood around 500 jobs are under threat following the closure which has recently been announced. The closure comes into affect on July 9. Charles Wilson, CEO of Tesco UK & ROI, said: "We want to offer our customers the ability to buy groceries and non-food products in one place and that's why we are refocusing our investment into one online platform. "This decision has been a very difficult one to make, but it is an essential step towards establishing a more sustainable non-food offer and growing our business for the future. Our friends at the Cambridge News have written this everything you need … [Read more...] about All the facts you need to know as Tesco Direct closes
Experts share 8 secret tips you need to know about reading and understanding labels
Let’s be honest, how many of us actually bother to turn over the food and drinks we buy to read the nutritional information on the back?Most of the time, we’re in a rush to get in and out of the supermarket, keen to load up our baskets and breeze through the checkout as quickly as possible. It doesn’t help either that nutritional information can be hard to understand, making it difficult to know if you’re making healthy choices or not.If this sounds like a relatable scenario, you’re not alone. A new show called Britain’s Fat Fight, which airs on BBC One tonight and stars celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, highlights just how influential supermarket marketing can be on our waistlines.In a crusade to tackle our growing obesity problem (new figures suggest two thirds of Brits are already overweight or obese) the TV chef will help the residents of Newcastle upon Tyne to collectively shed 100,000 pounds by revealing the sneaky tactics brands and … [Read more...] about Experts share 8 secret tips you need to know about reading and understanding labels
Everything you need to know about St George’s Day
Even though Saint George never killed a dragon and never once visited England, today we'll unfurl our flags and pay tribute to the famous warrior saint up and down the country. Events will be held to mark the occasion, from large scale parades to traditional English pastimes like morris dancing and drinking tea. And as William Shakespeare is thought to have been born and died on the same date as St George, lots of people enjoy medieval-themed fun as well. But why do we celebrate? Here's all you need to know about the man. When is St George's Day? St George’s Day is celebrated on April 23 every year, say Mirror Online. It is honoured by various Christian churches and by the several nations, kingdoms, countries, and cities of which St George is the patron saint. St George’s Day was named as early as 1222 – but only one in five people in England actually know what day it’s on. In 1415 St George's Day became a national feast day and holiday in England. But after … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about St George’s Day
What you need to know about Diwali 2018
Diwali celebrations in Leicester are world renowned, and in fact are known as the biggest outside of India. Every year thousands of people of different faiths join together to celebrate the religious festival in the city. The Golden Mile is the only place to be in the region for the annual Diwali lights switch-on, with an impressive 6,000 lights twinkling by the end of the evening. Each year the festival includes a number of free music, dance and theatre performances, craft activities, cultural talks and exhibitions to get involved in. If you're not familiar with the festival, you might be wondering - what exactly is Diwali? We've put together this handy guide to Diwali in Leicester in case you want to learn more about the Hindu festival. Here is everything you need to know about Diwali including what it is, when it is in 2018, and how it is celebrated. When is Diwali? The date of Diwali changes each year, as the day it is celebrated is calculated according to the position of the … [Read more...] about What you need to know about Diwali 2018