Most species of bamboo are invasive if left to run wild.

However, the “running” varieties are particularly potent as they send out lateral shoots beneath the ground which can then emerge in neighbouring gardens and underneath fences, patios, sheds and properties.

Some varieties of bamboo can also grow to be five metres in height which can block sunlight and cause problems for neighbouring houses.

Nic Seal, founder and MD of Environet UK, said this particular situation is the “worst case of bamboo encroachment and damage to property he had ever seen in this country”.

He continued: “Through no fault of their own, the homeowners have suffered significant financial cost, stress and inconvenience, being required to vacate their home for several months.

“The truth is, most bamboos are invasive if planted directly into the ground and left to their own devices.

“It’s unfortunate that bamboo is still sold at garden centres and plant nurseries around the country with little warning about the risks.

As a TV chef creating delicious meals, it is no surprise that Jamie Oliver’s weight has fluctuated over the years. But at one point during his life, he changed his diet and lost two stone “quite quickly”. Here’s how he did it. 

For anyone looking to lose weight, one great place to start is by assessing the foods you’re eating regularly. 

This is something Jamie did, swapping meat for more vegetables. 

As a result, his body transformation happened “quite quickly”. 

The chef explained: “I pushed meat down, pushed veggie up, got more sleep and more movement. 

“I lost 12 kilos (two stone) quite quickly and I didn’t do it through not eating – I ate a lot, more than I used to.” 

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“Previously, if I organised training in my time, I hated it. But then I was like, why is it that I can get up for a 3.30am call and be on set and smash the shit out of it and yet getting to the gym is too hard? 

“So I just shifted it so that the gym was on the way to work and it was part of the working day. 

“The minute I did that I got really good at it. It’s totally mental. 

“It’s not about getting it right all the time, in fact, it’s absolutely vital that you don’t get it right all of the time. You’ve just got to get it right most of the time,” he told Men’s Health. 

Some motorists have already complained about the new changes, saying they were unaware that the changes were being made.

Alex Kindred, car insurance expert at Confused.com, commented on the lack of awareness of the changes and how this will affect drivers.

“When changes are made to the Highway Code, it’s important that road users familiarise themselves.

“However, our latest research found that more than almost three in four (72 percent) drivers found the new rules confusing, which can be concerning as these are put in place to help keep all road users safe.

Permission is often needed from neighbouring homes to dig into gardens and driveways to “de-loop” the cables.

WPD has estimated that by 2030, there will be a million new car registrations each year and 600,000 heat pumps, in order for the Government to reach its net zero targets.

The company covers around a third of UK homes which means they could face as many as 2,000 installations each day.

Whether a household pays for their own upgrade, what upgrade they need and how much they are expected to pay will depend on where the property is in the country and who manages the network.

Government regulator Ofgem said network operators should offer households free upgrades and allow homeowners to spread the cost across their bills.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks charges up to £200 for upgrades to the cut-out and more for cable upgrades.

A high blood pressure diet does not have to entail eating bland foods. Turning to Eastern culture, scientists have discovered a powerful bean which reduces the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) that constricts blood vessels resulting in high blood pressure.

Mung beans are tiny, oval-shaped beans are available in several forms, with the peeled version popular in Indian dishes, and the processed version of bean sprouts and starch noodles more common in Asian cuisine.

In a study published in the journal Human and Experimental Toxicology, scientists discovered that mung beans are highly effective at inhibiting LDL oxidation due to their potent free-radical scavenging properties.

The versatile mung bean has also been shown to target another significant cardiovascular disease risk factor in high blood pressure.

Hypertensive rats supplemented with mung bean sprout extracts for one month experienced significant reductions in systolic blood pressure.

Mung beans have a high concentration of phenols and protein fragments called peptides which help to reduce the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) that constricts blood vessels resulting in high blood pressure.

Recent studies involving 58,000 men and women aged 40-79 found that those with the lowest intakes of dietary magnesium had a 51 percent increased risk of heart disease mortality compared to those with the highest intakes.

Mung beans significantly improve magnesium levels and help to prevent heart attacks and damaging strokes.

Other studies highlight the benefits of mung beans for both hypertension and LDL cholesterol reduction.

“For example, after 45 minutes expire, 15-minute systolic blood pressure had reduced by a mean of 2.10mmHg and heart rate by 2.21 per minute.”

After more than an hour of exposure, however, VOC levels were significantly associated with an increased 15-minute mean blood pressure and heart rate.

The authors of the study, thus noted: “Prolonged exposure for longer than one hour to essential oils may be harmful to cardiovascular health in young, healthy subjects.”

Doctor Kai-Jen Chuang, from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan, and investigation in the study added: “Our results suggest that exposure to essential oil for one hour would be effective in reducing heart rate and blood pressure.

There are many reasons why someone may not get enough B12 but the two most common are diet and pernicious anaemia.

Pernicious anaemia is the leading cause of B12 deficiency in the UK, according to the NHS.

It is an autoimmune disease that prevents the body from making intrinsic factor (a protein made by the stomach and needed to absorb vitamin B12 in the intestine).

The popularity of vegan and vegetarian diets may account for the majority dietary-related causes.

Vitamin B12 is found naturally in a wide variety of animal foods and is added to some fortified foods.

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) explains that there is evidence to show that a healthy diet prevents the development of eye conditions, “although this link isn’t as strong as it is for other conditions such as heart disease”. The NHS recommends that most people should get their eyes tested every two years.

According to the Kraff Eye Institute, certain vitamin deficiencies can “negatively impact how we see”.

It explains: “Our ocular health depends on the balance of many nutrients, but some key vitamins improve eyesight.”

The health body says that vitamin A is an “essential” nutrient for the eyes.

It explains: “Vitamin A is a broad term used for a group of compounds called retinoids.”

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There are several other factors that can affect your eye health, according to the NHS.

The health body says: “If you smoke you’re much more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration, which is the most common cause of sight loss in the UK, and cataracts, than people who do not smoke.”

It adds: “Getting out in the sun is important for your general health, but you need to protect yourself. Never look at the sun directly, even when something exciting such as an eclipse is happening.”

Age UK notes: “ The best way to make sure your eyes are healthy is to have regular eye checks. Many eye diseases can be treated successfully if they are detected early.”

Judi began: “There has always been speculation about who is the Queen’s favourite child. And while all four of her children clearly have a special place in her heart, there is one that does seem to have enjoyed some intense body language responses of indulgence and open affection from not just the Queen but Philip and the other three siblings as well.

“As her youngest child and with a large age gap between himself and Charles and Anne, Edward seems to have been the baby that the Queen allowed herself to dote on openly, rather than adopting a rather more formal approach with in public.”

Indeed, there is a 15 year age gap between eldest child Prince Charles, and the youngest of the four, Prince Edward.

Judi continued: “Charles and Anne were growing up during the challenging and busiest years when the Queen was first on the throne and settling into her new role and the status and duties that came with it.”

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This has been criticised by haulage drivers, who branded it “absolute carnage”, with further fears that traffic could get worse at the beginning of 2022.

Because the new system will require biometric checks, it would mean every car and lorry passenger having to exit their vehicle, resulting in longer checks and potentially lengthy queues.

As it stands, tourists who drive through ports to the continent can simply have their passports assessed and stamped by border guards through their vehicle window, keeping traffic flowing smoothly.

There is currently no technology which would allow border officers to scan the face, passport and biometric details of every passenger while allowing them to remain in the vehicle.