25 h. ago Four plants to grow in September for 'glorious autumn colour' and flowers in spring

A gardening expert has shared the best plants to grow in September to ensure you have 'gorgeous' autumn colour and colourful flowers to enjoy in the spring

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50 h. ago Gorgeous Autumn flower that keeps the garden colourful and bees love it

The cooler weather doesn't mean you have to settle for a duller garden - this beautiful flower blooms throughout autumn in a variety of colours and will encourage bees and butterflies to visit

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61 h. ago Thousands of England flags flown across UK pulled down straight away in row

Campaigners believe the flags have been erected following an online movement called "Operation Raise the Colours" and HopenotHate claims this is linked to extreme far-right activists

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4 d. ago Pretty 'Italian village' in Wales that looks like a film set—but there's a catch

The colourful spot looks like it's been plucked straight from the Italian Riviera, but with the added charm of rural Wales.

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6 d. ago Beautiful UK village 'best seen in autumn' has amazing pubs and gorgeous walks

A postcard-worthy village has been named the UK's best destination for autumn thanks to its amazing food scene, independent shops and breathtaking countryside on the doorstep

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1 week ago 'Flattering fit’ crochet top Next shoppers are loving that comes in gorgeous autumn hues

If you're going for a boho chic vibe to make the most of the rest of the summer, wear on evenings out or take on holiday - then this item might be for you

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1 week ago ‘Bee buffets’: the pollinator pathways turning drab alleys into insect havens

Corridors of nectar-rich plants encourage pollination and brighten up city streets at the same timeTake a closer look at the colourful plants dotted along an initially unassuming Bristol alleyway and you’ll see them teeming with insects. Bumblebees, hoverflies and ladybirds throng around a mixture of catmint, yarrow, geraniums and anemones. “It’s buzzing with pollinators now,” Flora Beverley says.Just over a year ago, the alley we are walking down was a dreary, litter-strewn dumping ground. Now, thanks to the pollinator pathways project, it is filled with nectar-rich plants and bee hotels. Colourful murals line the walls. A neighbour and her son passing by stop to tell Beverley they watered the plants yesterday. The local people who helped to transform the pathways continue to maintain them too. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Mystery ‘debris balls’ return to NSW beaches as residents warned to steer clear

Central Coast Council says residents should not touch the balls and avoid beaches where they wash ashoreFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDebris balls have again washed up along the New South Wales coast as officials warn residents not to touch the mysterious spherical globules and to avoid beaches where they appear.Central Coast Council said on Thursday the debris balls – which are grey-coloured and about 10mm to 40mm in size – had been found on beaches including at The Entrance, the Grant McBride baths, Blue Bay, Toowoon Bay, North Shelly, Shelly and Blue Lagoon. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Walkers fans beg 'make everyone aware' after update to iconic crisps

Walkers has been forced to change the colour of its iconic blue salt sachets in crisp packets to a light-coloured one - and shoppers are not happy, they're furious

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1 week ago 'Effective and easy to use’ LED mask has been slashed to under £57 in summer sale

Magnitone’s LED mask has three colour settings and has been hailed 'effective and easy to use’ by shoppers – and it’s now on sale with 25% off, making it less than £57

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1 week ago Kilwinning flower show secures sponsorship from local garden centre

Sunnyside Kilwinning garden centre owner is "thrilled" to support this years flower show

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2 w. ago Next's £25 'timeless' cardigan in autumnal colours is perfect for transitional weather

Next's knit cardigan has been described as 'timeless' and comes in 'beautiful autumnal colours' that are perfect for transitioning into cooler weather

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2 w. ago Think you don’t like asters in the garden? It might be time to change your mind

The easy-going, unfussy aster can still flower long into autumn, puffing up the garden with cloud-like blooms of lilac, white or wizard purpleOne of the things that makes gardening so perpetually, addictively interesting to me is how it challenges beliefs I’d previously held about myself – often on an annual basis. Some beliefs are big, others are smaller, such as my dislike of asters.Ask me in the middle of spring, when everything is new and fresh, and the tulip petals look as if they’ve been streaked with a fan-shaped brush, and I will confidently say I’m not an aster fan. Too fussy, too much lilac, too bushy. But scoot forward six months, and I regret I hadn’t planted a few in the gaps that appear at this time of year. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Boden trousers with 'smoothing' waistband fly off the shelves as they're cut by 50%

Boden's Cropped Double Cloth Trousers have been reduced by 50% in the brand's summer sale and are available in a range of colours and prints - but some shoppers have been left disappointed

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3 w. ago 'Very comfortable, stylish and very easy to assemble' velvet dining chair now reduced by 20%

Dunelm's Kendall dining chair was originally priced at £79, but has been reduced to £63.20 in the sale in two trendy colours

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3 w. ago The UK's Online Safety Act is a licence for censorship – and the rest of the world is following suit | Taylor Lorenz

From the US and Australia to France and Italy, those seeking to obliterate privacy and restrict content are on the move Over the past two weeks, the UK has reportedly blocked internet users’ access to everything from SpongeBob SquarePants gifs to Spotify playlists. Information about Joe Biden’s police funding plan has been restricted, along with a post about an up-and-coming political party. Gamers say they have been unable to tweak colours in games such as Minecraft. And it’s all because of a new age verification law.Since the child safety provisions contained within the Online Safety Act came into effect on 25 July, web service providers have been forced to institute “highly effective” age verification measures to prevent children from accessing “harmful” or “adult” content. The penalty for failing to adequately comply with the act includes hefty fines and potential criminal action.Taylor Lorenz is a technology journalist who writes the newsletter User Mag and is the author of the...

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3 w. ago BMW drivers are only just realising what 'hidden symbol' in logo really means

The BMW logo is instantly recognisable with its blue and white colours in a circle, but drivers have been left shocked after finding out the real meaning behind the emblem

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3 w. ago The Range's 'gorgeous' £5 item for 'autumn craft night' has fans 'obsessed'

Shoppers 'can't wait' to try the craft project after social media users shared their 'incredible' results

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