13 h. ago Can I cut neighbour's tree to stop it blocking my light? 4 experts all agree on the answer

With summer ending and trees and plants at the peak of their growth, our gardens might look vibrant and green — but what if that means a neighbour's tree is blocking out your natural light?

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5 d. ago Donald Trump state banquet boycott is no disrespect to the King says Ed Davey

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey has announced that, after praying about it all summer, he plans to decline an invitation to a state banquet in Trump's honour

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7 d. ago Texas schools that became flood ‘relief hubs’ welcome students back: ‘It’s OK to not be OK’

Educators across the country confronted with how to deal with children in their schools who experienced tragedySchools in parts of Texas reopened their doors two months earlier than planned this summer. But the reason was tragic.They were transformed into “relief hubs” to welcome volunteers whose efforts were instrumental in responding to devastating floods in the state. Now, as lessons have mostly resumed in Texas, the classrooms have been turned back from temporary emergency centres into places of learning, but that’s not to say the memories of what was lost will linger with the community indefinitely. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Gardeners must act this weekend to guarantee perfect Christmas

We may still be enjoying summer but don't miss the opportunity to plant beautiful bulbs and shrubs that will provide festive blooms for December 25

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1 week ago Wrexham boss sends transfer demand to Ryan Reynolds despite splashing £23m on 10 new players

Phil Parkinson is hopeful that Wrexham can further bolster their squad before the transfer window closes - despite the Championship newcomers having already spent £23million on 10 new players

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1 week ago Can you take a vape on a plane? Travel rules explained for Brits this summer

Don’t let a simple mistake ruin your holiday this summer 😅

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1 week ago 'My hydrangeas are bigger and brighter thanks to 1 kitchen scrap — not bananas'

Hydrangeas are a hugely popular garden plant and will bloom all summer long if they're cared for correctly - and one kitchen scrap can really help with this

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1 week ago Primark shoppers rush to stores after spotting new autumn range on shelves

While we still have a few weeks left of summer to go, many are already planning for the next season and rushing out to get a Pumpkin Spiced Latte or heading to homeware stores to get autumnal items to dress up their homes

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1 week ago Fern Britton names the 1 book she's planning to read this summer

Fern Britton has shared the one book she's determined to read this summer as she embarks on a Mediterranean retreat - and it's another Sunday Times bestseller

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1 week ago The seaside resort near Greater Manchester named cheapest UK staycation destination

It's perfect for those planning a last-minute summer staycation

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1 week ago Expert reveals three plants you must prune before summer ends for a better bloom next year

August is the time to get your shrubs ready

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim sent double Man United transfer instruction as summer plan clear

The latest Manchester United FC transfer news and views as they continue to work on potential deals.

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2 w. ago Our favourite holiday hotspots have been hit by wildfires — will it impact your travel plans?

If you have plans to visit one of Europe’s popular holiday destinations this summer, there’s a chance your trip may derailed. Here’s what you need to know

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2 w. ago Japanese knotweed is spreading more aggressively than ever thanks to recent bouts of warm weather, expert warns

Aggressive Japanese knotweed is thriving and spreading faster than usual this summer, experts have warned. The plant, which can grow up to 10cm (4 inches) per day, is reaching its peak season.

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2 w. ago How Man United ruined Barcelona's grand transfer plan with blockbuster summer signing

The latest Manchester United transfer news following their £74m swoop for Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko.

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2 w. ago DWP PIP claimants with a summer holiday booked must follow strict four

People claiming PIP who are planning a long holiday abroad this summer will need to let the DWP know

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2 w. ago The Brit holiday hotspots that have been hit by wildfires — and how it might impact your travel plans

If you have plans to visit one of Europe’s popular holiday destinations this summer, there’s a chance your trip may derailed. Here’s what you need to know

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2 w. ago Trump gives assurances to Europeans over talks with Putin on Ukraine

US president indicates before Alaska summit he will not make territorial concessions without Kyiv’s involvementDonald Trump told European leaders on Wednesday he would be seeking a ceasefire in Ukraine at his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday and gave reassurances that he would not make any territorial concessions without Kyiv’s full involvement.Trump’s approach at the video conference, disclosed by France’s Emmanuel Macron, appeared to reassure some of the leaders, who were making a final collective plea to the unpredictable US president that he had a duty to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty – and European security – at the talks in Alaska. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Buy small plants – and consider a ‘bulb lasagne’: how to give your garden a late

From planting in odd numbers to painting fences and walls the same colour, here are some easy, effective ways to give your outdoor space a seasonal spruce-up“It is not always necessary to rip out everything and start again,” says Ella Malt, who runs the gardening company Soil and Soul Norfolk. “It is much more sustainable to work with what you have. You can make such a difference with a bit of cutting back, clearing up leaves, cutting an edge on a lawn. People notice edges: you could spend hours making a herbaceous border perfect but if the edge of that border isn’t crisp, it will automatically look untidy.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UK households warned of five common summer plant diseases that can 'ruin' your garden

Knowing the signs to look out for can make all the difference, gardening experts say

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