Amber O'Connor

The RSPCA advises pet owners to keep cats and dogs away from baby birds found on the ground, noting that fledglings are often being cared for by nearby parents and do not require human intervention. Nestlings, injured birds, orphaned birds or birds in danger may need help, and the charity recommends contacting a wildlife rehabilitation centre or vet. The advice follows an influx of birds at the RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre, including an injured owl, orphaned ducklings, barn owlets and magpie chicks.

Ryanair passengers can purchase an additional seat for extra comfort by booking two standard fares, registering the first under their legal name and entering “EXTRA” and “COMFORT SEAT” for the second. The extra seat must use the passenger’s travel-document details at check-in and cannot be in an emergency-exit row. Reserved seats can be selected for a fee, while passengers who do not reserve one receive a random assignment during the check-in window.

Milk should be stored promptly in a consistently cold part of the refrigerator, ideally at the back or on a middle shelf rather than in the door, where temperatures fluctuate. Arla Foods advises keeping milk sealed, freezing it before its use-by or best-before date in an airtight container, defrosting it in the fridge for at least 24 hours, and consuming it within a couple of days without refreezing. Xand van Tulleken adds that people who use milk slowly should keep it in the main fridge because smell alone cannot reliably indicate safety.

A food specialist tested multiple avocado storage methods and found that keeping avocados in a cool, dark place offers the most reliable ripening, taking three to five days to reach ideal texture. A paper bag can speed ripening when needed, especially with an apple or banana added. Refrigerating ripe avocados helps extend shelf life. Experts highlight avocados’ nutritional benefits and recommend serving them raw for the best flavor.