Our new neighbour has demanded we remove our brick-built compost heaps from the bottom of our garden.He is claiming the compost heaps smell and will attract rats. The compost heaps have never smelt in the 40 years we have been here and we have never seen any rats. Can he make us take the compost heaps down? A stench too far? This is Money readers want to know if their new neighbours can force them to get rid of their brick compost heapsJane Denton, of This is Money, replies: Putting kitchen scraps and…

The silver platter and chalice gifted by King William III and Queen Mary 329 years ago have been polished to a high shine.The ceremonial throne has been dusted, the royal pews burnished, the walls painted and the windows washed.St Peter's, the oldest Anglican church outside Britain, is ready for its visit from the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, King Charles, on Friday.But one treasure from its 414-year history will be missing.The large photo of Charles's last visit to the church in 1982, with Princess Diana,…

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane that once carried a fifth of global oil and gas, has sent oil prices soaring since the US-Israel war on Iran began00:01, 26 Apr 2026Updated 07:33, 26 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesFears are mounting over shortages of food and fuel after the Iran war closed a key shipping lane(Image: Getty)Ministers are stepping up plans for how to offset potential shortages sparked by the Iran conflict.The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane that once carried a fifth of global…

Tucking into an egg just twice a week can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by at least 20 per cent.New research shows that the benefits are even greater for those enjoying eggs five times a week or more, with the risks lowered by more than a quarter.Scientists think that nutrients in them may help to protect the brain against the ravages of the disease. Now they are recommending regular egg intake as part of a balanced diet to keep Alzheimer's and other types of dementia at bay.Britain has an estimated one million…