2 h. ago A wild walk along Spain’s empty coast – where the desert meets the sea

Saved from tourist development by a ‘favourite daughter of Andalucía’, Cabo de Gata is a spectacular national park perfect for an adventure on footIf you study a map of Spain, in the south-east corner you’ll see a strip of empty space along the edge of the Mediterranean. It contains no major towns and barely any roads. Its coastline is equally barren – no ports or resorts; just a few tiny villages tucked away in intriguingly named coves – “raven”, “coal”, “bitter water”. This patch of emptiness is the Cabo de Gata-Níjar national park, a protected haven of desert wilderness on the edge of Europe.Having been forced to cancel an expedition to the Algerian Sahara earlier in the year, this park appears to be the answer to my yearning for the arid warmth and stark beauty of desert travel. Zooming in on the satellite view, a network of paths appears, suggesting a walking route of around 40 miles (64km) – from the Cabo itself, up the coast, along the cliffs, to the beach town of Agua Amarga...

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12 h. ago Charity’s show garden will be relocated to Cumbernauld park following appearance at Chelsea Flower Show

After the event, which takes place on May 20-24, the display by Down’s Syndrome Scotland will be moved to Palacerigg Country Park with the assistance of local charity Watch Us Grow, which works with adults who have additional support needs.

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7 d. ago Which new plants will we be seeing at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show?

Here are some of the stand-out plants which will be showing for the first time at Chelsea in 2025

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1 week ago Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa prediction: FA Cup betting preview, odds and tips

Crystal Palace will be looking to cause an upset at Wembley and book their third FA Cup appearance while Unai Emery looks to bring some silverware to Villa Park

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1 week ago Lorde’s surprise New York park appearance shut down by police before it even starts

Her new single ‘What Was That’ will be released on Friday

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2 w. ago Monty Don reveals secret tribute to beloved dog Ned after heartbreaking losses

Gardeners' World host Monty Don has revealed a new tribute to his much loved dog Ned at the Chelsea Flower Show following the devastating loss of dogs Nell and Nigel

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2 w. ago Monty Don reveals heartwarming tribute to his beloved dog in Chelsea Flower Show Garden

This year the Gardener's Wold presenter has broken the mould and has designed a garden with his beloved four-legged friend Ned, creating a garden inspired by his dog's adventures.

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3 w. ago Universal Studios fans call for 'missing' world to be included in new UK theme park

Universal Studios is set to open a brand new themed resort in the UK in 2031 – but fans have been left 'surprised' to see one beloved franchise doesn't appear to have its own section in the park

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3 w. ago New to gardening? Tips from Chelsea Flower Show designers to get you started

Some words of wisdom to new gardeners from some of the country’s top experts

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