24 h. ago Gardeners warned about chopping down trees or neighbours could 'call police'

While many homeowners know they can legally cut or prune a tree that is overhanging their garden, they may not be aware of a law which states they must offer the tree cuttings back

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34 h. ago Spending review a ‘huge blow’ for police and ‘will hamper efforts to recruit 13,000 neighbourhood police officers’

The government’s £2bn spending plans will cover ‘little more’ than basic pay increases for existing staff, police chiefs have warned

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40 h. ago Homeowners warned to never store one item in sheds during summer

Experts have shared common household items that should be kept away from outdoor storage during hot weather, as they can become very hot and humid during summer

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58 h. ago Woman who took in homeless man was battered to death by him with a mallet in her £1.3m home days later, court hears

Victoria Adams, 37, was found dead at her flat in Hammersmith, west London , after police were called by concerned neighbours about a man attempting to break into the property.

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60 h. ago Homeless man battered Good Samaritan to death with a mallet in her £1.3m home days after she offered him shelter, court hears

Victoria Adams, 37, was found dead at her flat in Hammersmith, west London , after police were called by concerned neighbours about a man attempting to break into the property.

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65 h. ago RHS expert issues 'do not' warning to Brits if insect invasion plagues your garden

Plant health experts at the Royal Horticultural Society say warm spring weather led to an early surge in aphids

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3 d. ago June warning that gardeners who cut hedges could 'face jail time and unlimited fine'

If gardeners are cutting hedges and a bird's nest is damaged or destroyed - intentionally or otherwise - then they're breaking the law and could face a fine or jail time

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5 d. ago Gardeners warned to be prepared over popular plant used to make drugs

Sow your opium poppies - used to make medical painkillers including morphine, codeine and oxycodone, as well as illegal narcotic heroin - in autumn or spring for a bumper crop in summer

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5 d. ago Alan Titchmarsh issues garden warning insisting brutal pest can 'wipe out crops'

Alan Titchmarsh has raised the alarm over the return of a brutal pest, which is said to pose a serious risk to the food industry, after a sighting in Kent in 2023

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6 d. ago Gardeners issued urgent feed warning for fruit and vegetables during summer

Gardening experts have urged people to follow one simple rule to ensure a healthy growth on their plants during the summer months and ensure the best quality on their produce.

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6 d. ago Gardeners warned to watch for black spot disease on roses to prevent loss of blooms

Black spot leaf disease is a common fungal infection that affects roses and can be more prevalent in wet conditions - here's how to spot it and stop it from spreading in your garden

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7 d. ago Warning to anyone hanging bed sheets out in their gardens to dry

Despite the rising temperatures and warmer conditions, Brits have been advised against hanging their laundry to dry outside, particularly if anyone in their household suffers from allergies

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8 d. ago Expert warns garden mistake could kill your hydrangeas this summer

Hydrangeas are known for being low maintenance, but there are a few common mistakes that gardeners of all skill levels can make with them. Here's what you need to know

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8 d. ago Gardeners urged to avoid watering plants at specific time of day in June

As temperatures are predicted to soar this summer, a gardening expert provides a crucial warning over a common watering error many Brits make when caring for their plants

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9 d. ago Gardeners warned about destructive and invasive plant 'as bad as knotweed'

Gardening experts have raised concerns about this seemingly innocent-looking plant which can cause "significant damage" to buildings

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1 week ago Gardeners warned not to use 'cheap drink' on hydrangeas and roses

Gardeners have been warned not to use 'instant coffee granules' on hydrangeas and roses after a woman asked for advice on the popular household scrap item

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1 week ago Poland: Eurosceptic nationalist Karol Nawrocki elected president in tight election

Karol Nawrocki campaigned on a promise to ensure economic and social policies favour Poles over other nationalities, including refugees from neighbouring Ukraine

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1 week ago Urgent warning to any UK household with artificial grass this summer

Artificial turf is convenient at best, but anyone with fake grass in their garden is urged to take extra precautions before lighting the barbecue this summer

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1 week ago Gardeners issued warning over popular plant that's banned from sale and are urged to 'bin it'

Garden designer expert Diarmuid Gavin has warned gardeners about the distinctive-looking weed parrot feather which must be disposed of immediately if you spot it in your garden pond.

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1 week ago Experts warn against growing popular plant banned from sale as gardeners urged to 'bin it'

Garden designer and television personality Diarmuid Gavin has urged gardeners to look out for a distinctive weed growing in ponds, which he says needs to be disposed of without delay

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