A GARDENING expert has revealed how a 79p item available at Home Bargains is the perfect solution to kill wild weeds.

The clever hack has been praised by many due to its effectiveness and low cost.

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The wild, troublesome bushes are the ultimate gatecrashers in the garden and on pavements – but there is an easy trick to get rid of them.

One gardening expert on TikTok, who goes by the name of @Lovelello, suggested that homeowners should scrub away the stubborn weeds using a genius product called wired brush.

And she insists it’s “worth every penny”.

The woman said: “I hate pulling weeds out with my hands. I will not do that no matter how much you want to pay me.

“This area usually gets overlooked, so I said enough is enough, and I got this lovely wire brush.

“Look at this. This is life changing. The lovely metal hook that you can see there and that actually gets the roots out.

“So after you’re done scrubbing and everything, you do go around to make sure all the roots are out so this is so brilliant.”

The expert added that she poured boiling hot water over the area once she was finished scrubbing, claiming that this ensures the weeds don’t grow back.

Wire brushes are a simple home tool that can be bought for just 79p from Home Bargains and other supermarket giants.

While most gardeners like to use vinegar as an effective solution to remove weeds, many experts argue that it is not the most effective method to kill the wild plants.

That is because vinegar is acidic in nature and may damage your patio slabs and other surfaces which are made of limestone or concrete.

Vinegar may cause gastrointestinal issues in pets who lick it off those surfaces.

But there is another effective solution – a product that can be found in every kitchen.

A frustrated gardener who struggled to keep the “weeds in check” sought for some advice on getting rid of weeds on the poplar Facebook page on the Gardening Hints and Tips.

She wrote: “I’ve seen lots of posts lately about the use of white vinegar and salt for weed killing.

“I have a gravel-covered drive and can’t seem to keep the weeds in check, even using the recommended weed killer for paths.

“Would they work on the drive, or is there something better? There are no other plants in the vicinity, and it’s not like I would be planting anything on the drive in future.”

Many experts quickly commented on her post, suggesting she use laundry detergent instead.

Gardening expert Tom Clifford agreed that using detergent is a more effective solution.

And using one scoop of detergent could cost users as low as 54p.

Tom said: “Strong chemical weed killers, although effective, can often be harmful to your patio surface, especially if it’s made from delicate stone.

“Washing powder offers a gentler option that shouldn’t harm your patio surface but will effectively kill weeds.”

WHILE some celebs love jetting off on luxury holidays, others prefer spending their down time closer to home.

There are lots of holiday parks around the UK that the likes of Stacey Solomon, Harry Maguire and Nigel Mansell have taken a liking to – and most of them are very affordable.

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Haven Kent Coast Holiday Park

Formerly Allhallows Leisure Park, Haven Kent Coast Holiday Park has everything need to entertain the kids on holiday – and celebrities think so too.

In April last year, Stacey Solomon, her husband Joe Swash and children headed to Haven holiday park in Kent.

Stacey posted lots of pictures of the family on social media, resulting in fans questioning her holiday choice.

Stacey responded: “There must be some kind of stigma around holiday parks because so many of you messaged saying you couldn’t believe that’s where we’d chosen to go!”

We can’t fault Stacey’s choice in holiday destination, just an hour away from London, it even has a new play park.

The new play park is called Adventure Village, there’s a free fall platform, climbing wall and a rope obstacle course.

Kids can also try their hand at archery and other games.

There’s even a dog agility course for anyone who brought their furry friends.

While Stacey was away, she posted snaps of her family testing out the pool, taking part in craft classes and enjoying the view of the Thames Estuary.

Prices start at £49 for four nights – which for a family of four works out to be £3pp.

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Haven Presthaven Sands, Wales

Stacey Solomon isn’t the only one to enjoy a Haven break, Manchester United footballer Harry Maguire has also been spotted at the holiday park.

He opted for the Presthaven Sands site in Wales and in August last year, surprised some holidaygoers in the bingo hall.

The footballer went on a break with his brother, 27-year-old Laurence, and wife, Fern. Guests commented that everyone was “starstruck” by his presence.

Presthaven has everything from multiple swimming pools, go-karting, to crazy golf.

On-site are five restaurants including Burger King, Chopstix and Papa Johns.

Thanks to its proximity to the coast, you can also take a stroll down to the beach.

Other nearby sights to the park include Llandudno, Caernarfon Castle, Great Orme Mines, Conwy Castle and Rhaeadr Dyserth Waterfall.

With “Saver” caravans, prices start from £49 for 4-night stays.

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Butlin’s Skegness Resort

No one will forget the moment that Coleen Rooney announced on I’m a Celebrity that she loves a holiday to Butlin’s.

The star, who lives in a £20million mansion, confessed that she still loves a break to the seaside holiday park in Lincolnshire with her family.

Butlin’s says it has non-stop action, and it does.

Every break includes unlimited rides in their fairground, plus the new SKYPARK has lots of climbing towers and slides – including one that’s 14-metres high.

At Splash Waterworld there are pools to explore as well as rides, and flumes, as well as the smaller Rockpool Cove for little ones.

They also have star acts, and Coleen saw Britain’s Got Talent winners, Diversity, in Skegness.

In 2025, Skegness is hosting a show by Stephen Mulhern, The Masked Singer (with a celebrity host), and the stars of Gladiators also take to the stage.

Butlin’s Skegness offers breaks starting from £41, with deposits from £5 per person.

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The Warren Resort

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The Warren Resort in Abersoch, Gwynedd

Butlin’s isn’t the only place Coleen loves to holiday, she’s previously rented a chalet in what’s known as “millionaire’s caravan park.”

While technically, a stay at The Warren Resort is a caravan holiday, it’s not the standard one.

It’s considered one of the most exclusive places to take a caravan holiday in the UK, with incredibly luxurious facilities.

The caravans overlook Cardigan Bay and Snowdonia; there’s a beachfront restaurant and a deck with sun loungers overlooking the sea.

Other activities include the boat launch, where families can head out onto the Llŷn Peninsula, there’s even a helicopter landing pad.

And on-site is a range of leisure facilities including three heated pools, tennis courts and play areas.

For the adults, there’s also a spa with tanning facilities, and massages available.

Holidays at the high-end resort, can cost up to £5,000 a week but are booked through owners privately rather than as a package.

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Islawrffordd Caravan Park in North Wales

Former F1 racing driver Nigel Mansell has confessed to loving a holiday in North Wales.

In fact, there’s one destination he loves to much, he now has a holiday home there.

We’re talking about the Islawrffordd Caravan Park, a luxury holiday park in North Wales where Nigel has been a regular visitor since he was four years old.

The park is on the southern side of the Snowdonia National Park coastline, in the village of Talybont, Islawrffordd, and has 201 holiday homes.

On-site there’s a pool, huge children’s climbing frame in the shape of a ship, games arcade, bowling alley,

For boat and watersports fans, there’s private slipway access to the beach.

Caravans are privately owned so will need to be enquired about before booking.

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COPS are hunting for a masked man who allegedly chased a child through a park in Worcester.

West Mercia Police say the suspect then returned to a parked car where they met two other men.

The incident occurred in the city’s Hallow Park, near two schools, last Friday (March 28).

A force spokesperson said: “Officers have been carrying out enquiries and reassurance visits following an incident in Hallow Park on Friday, March 28.

“It was reported that a man briefly chased a child through the park before returning to a nearby parked car, in which there were two other men.

“He did not make physical contact with the victim, nor attempt to. The car was then driven off.

“The local Safer Neighbourhood Team have spoken to nearby schools and youth groups to make them aware of the incident and to offer reassurance that we are working through lines of enquiry to identify the men who were in the car and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“As you would expect, the child involved, and their family have also been spoken to by officers.

“We understand the concern this incident may have caused. Patrols have been increased in the area, and we encourage anyone to speak to an officer if they feel they need to.”

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A GIANT 2.4kg Celebration box is half price in a bargain store right now – and you’re going to have to be quick to get your hands on one.

Bargain hunters @newfoodsuk on Instagram gave us the tip after they spotted the huge boxes stacked on shelves.

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The mega selection box contains all the beloved wrapped chocolates you’d usually get in a tub of Celebrations.

This means Mars, Twix and Malteasers are included in the mix.

And Newfoodsuk found it in Home Bargains for just £11.19 – almost half its original price.

The page wrote: “Huge boxes of Celebrations spotted @homebargains.”

Excited fans commented “Nice” and flame emojis.

The giant box usually costs £19.99 in Home Bargains so has been hit with a whopping £8 reduction.

The only other places to buy it right now is eBay and Amazon.

In eBay its around the same price, but you’d have to pay delivery, and in Amazon its selling for an eye-watering £34.99.

That makes Home Bargains the cheapest place to get your hands on the whopper treat.

However, it’s unclear whether the mega box is available in all Home Bargains stores, so it might be worth checking with your local.

You can use the store finder tool on the website to find out where your nearest Home Bargains is located.

Then you can either ring up the store, or ask a store assistant in person, whether it’s in stock.

It’s worth getting there as quick as you can before stocks run out.

However, always remember to compare prices between different stores and products.

Trolley is a really useful website for this, as it pulls all the latest offers together for you on one page.

For example, if you did this, you’d find that Home Bargains is the cheapest place to buy Celebrations right now with its current bulk offer.

For a 550g sharing tub, the cheapest price is £4.49 at Aldi.

You could also get it for £6 at Morrisons, Iceland or Ocado.

In comparison, you’re getting almost five times the amount in Home Bargains for only twice the price.

While this is a great offer, it comes as a reminder to always check before you buy.

Other chocolate deals The Sun recently discovered in Home Bargains include huge bags of Cadbury buttons for just 89p.

We also discovered bags of ‘Dubai Chocolate’ which were 80% cheaper than the real thing.

And an iconic M&M chocolate, reworked as a hot drink, recently hit the shelves of the budget-friendly supermarket.

To keep up to date on new products in your favourite stores, it helps to join local Facebook groups and Instagram pages.

This way you can be sure to never miss out on a rare sweet treat or a sale.

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