8 h. ago A heartfelt eulogy to garden centres, which are increasingly under threat of closure... Why we must treasure these nurseries of national well

Through scents of lilies and gardenias, and the trickling sound of water, people move with quiet ease. A good garden centre is a little Eden - but, unlike paradise, it guarantees a tearoom.

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69 h. ago Newport’s Transporter Bridge transformed with new visitor centre, rooftop viewpoint and garden

The 100-year-old bridge has been closed since 2021 in order for the work to be carried out

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2 d. ago New community garden to be created in old churchyard in centre of Swansea

Gravestones will be stacked into works of art to make room for the garden which will feature planting, seating and bird and bat boxes, among other things

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4 d. ago Dobbies announces Alzheimer’s Research UK as new National Charity Partner

Dobbies Garden Centres is announcing its brand-new partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK as the retailer marks 160 years of helping British gardeners to grow.

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5 d. ago Woman, 35, spared jail for Jellycat toy thefts from garden centres

Ruby Smith was captured on CCTV placing the cuddly toys in her bag, her clothing or a pram.

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5 d. ago Mother, 35, who used a child as cover to steal trendy Jellycat toys worth thousands of pounds avoids jail

Ruby Smith, 35, (pictured) hid scores of toys in a pram or concealed them on herself on seven occasions - including three raids at the same garden centre.

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