57 h. ago May half term 2025 in Wales: 14 things to do in and around Cardiff

There is so much to enjoy in May half term 2025 in and near Cardiff, including Helios at Dyffryn Gardens, BFF holiday club at Insole Court and Elvis rock & roll weekend in Cardiff Bay

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3 d. ago This new home fragrance line will make your house smell like Kensington Palace

The new home fragrance line was inspired by the history of several royal palaces and their gardens, including Kensington Palace, Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace

Society

3 d. ago Britain's 'happiest places to live' named, including 'best kept secret' where a 3

Britain’s ‘happiest’ places include an ‘overlooked jewel’ with ‘community spirit in bundles’

Society

3 d. ago The Roof Gardens: Kensington private members club loved by celebrities unveils extension plan

The Roof Gardens on Kensington High Street says the new space would include a library and two member lounges

Events

4 d. ago Nick Knowles says housebuilding plans are a chance to include ‘essential’ gardens

In an at-times emotional speech at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Knowles described the power of gardens to support people who had suffered trauma or grief, from the death of a child to veterans injured in Afghanistan

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4 d. ago Nick Knowles: Housebuilding plans are a chance to include ‘essential’ gardens

TV presenter says gardens can help physical and mental health and support people recovering from trauma.

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4 d. ago Monty Don's first ever Chelsea Flower Show garden designed to be dog

The BBC Gardeners' World presenter has teamed up with the Royal Horticultural Society to create a garden filled with features for dogs including a lawn, water to wallow in and trees to cast shade.

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5 d. ago Alan Titchmarsh's genius method to keep weeds at bay including 24p kitchen scrap

Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh is urging gardeners to include this kitchen scrap when making homemade garden compost, and it's probably already in your kitchen counter.

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7 d. ago Duncan Campbell, celebrated Guardian crime reporter, dies aged 80

Tributes paid to ‘courageous’ journalist who covered police corruption, Rosemary West trial and Hatton Garden heistDuncan Campbell, the celebrated Guardian crime reporter, writer and broadcaster whose work highlighted corruption, the shortcomings in the justice system and miscarriages of justice, has died at the age of 80.Campbell was one of the most respected crime correspondents of his generation, fearlessly pursuing police corruption and reporting on some of the most iconic criminal cases of recent decades, including the Rosemary West trial and the Hatton Garden heist. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Garden design exhibition at V&A Dundee aims to inspire ‘joyful future’

Garden Futures: Designing With Nature explores the impact of garden design, including kitchen gardens and the popularity of allotments.

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1 week ago Flowering Plants That Thrive in Sandy Soil 2025: Here are 11 plants to brighten up the trickiest garden borders

If you pick the right plants you can enjoy colour year-round in the most poor quality sandy soil.

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1 week ago ‘Spectacular’ Scottish island estate including farmhouse and secluded beach up for sale

A Scottish estate described as being “spectacular”, and including the tip of a “majestic” peninsula is on the market, and it’s a unique buy.

Society

2 w. ago Gardeners with dogs urged to avoid 14 'poisonous' plants – including popular choice

As the weather warms up many dog owners will want to spend more time outdoors, but there are a number of hazards to watch out for – including some surprisingly popular plants

Politics

2 w. ago Gardeners urged to cut a small hole in the bottom of fence immediately

Gardeners are urged to include an extra task into their to-do list, which simply involves cutting a small hall on their fences for hedgehogs to have access into their outdoor spaces.

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3 w. ago Village pub near Edinburgh boasts stunning waterside beer garden

Ratho is home to the Bridge Inn, which is regularly included on lists of Scotland's best beer gardens.

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3 w. ago Best online garden furniture stores to elevate your outdoor space

Shop the best garden furniture online, including everything from bistro sets to rattan pieces

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3 w. ago Before and after: images by Sudan’s accidental war photographer show loss of everyday life

Mosab Abushama’s work is an attempt to spotlight what the destruction has meant for ordinary peopleWhen Mosab Abushama returned to his house in eastern Omdurman a year into the war in Sudan it was unrecognisable. Like the other buildings in his neighbourhood, the three-storey property he had shared with his extended family was pitted with bullet holes. Some of the walls had been blown through and the charred shells of burnt-out vehicles were scattered along the street. There was debris everywhere, and no water or electricity.“When we came back, everything had been stolen. There was nothing left – no furniture, no belongings, not even our clothes,” he says. Continue reading...

Culture

3 w. ago I've forked out £20,000 on renovating my ordinary 1930s house

I've paid thousands for advice to get planning permission, for a householder application, a planning portal processing fee - the list goes on.

Economics

3 w. ago Flowering Plants For Window Boxes 2025: Here are 13 colourful plants that don't need a garden to thrive

No garden, no problem!

Sport

4 w. ago 13 ordinary houses for sale with extraordinary gardens, including pools, ponds and treehouses

If the glorious late spring weather has you dreaming of a bigger garden, then look no further.

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