42 m. ago Chef says 'stop harvesting' rhubarb now and do 3 gardening tasks instead

As one of the first crops to emerge in spring, rhubarb is now coming to the end of its harvest with August fast approaching. But that doesn't mean you should neglect it

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46 m. ago Dumfries and Galloway garden to open for charity under Scotland’s Gardens Scheme

People can enjoy wandering around the gardens of Kings Grange House near Castle Douglas while listening to jazz music.

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47 m. ago Enjoy 'delicious' peaches this summer as 'easy to grow' fruit tree plummets to half

Fancy indulging in some mouth-watering fruit that's been grown in your own back garden, without breaking the bank? Look no further as this peach tree has just been slashed down to half-price

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50 m. ago John Torode left ‘heartbroken’ after learning of MasterChef sacking online

‘I’d hoped that I’d have some say in my exit from a show I’ve worked on since 2005,’ TV chef said

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68 m. ago Mercedes driver high on cocaine jumped red light causing tanker to smash into houses

One homeowner fled in his pyjamas, the court was told

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72 m. ago UK households urged to avoid one type of garden lights to keep midges away

This simple switch could stop midges from being drawn into your garden and home

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74 m. ago Best watch brands you may not have heard of for the discerning timepiece wearer

From a watch collector-turned-maker to a luxury small-batch Swiss brand

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1 hour ago Is Labour sowing the seeds for mortgage meltdown? Risky new rules that could give borrowers huge loans

Rachel Reeves is sweeping aside rules put in place to protect homeowners in a move which experts warn could sow the seeds for a future catastrophe.

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1 hour ago Major restaurant chain with 72 locations at risk of being 'put up for sale'

The restaurant chain has more than 70 locations in the UK and Sky News reports that 60 of these are profitable - meaning some could potentially close in the future

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2 h. ago John Torode 'found out he was axed from MasterChef on BBC website'

The TV star had claimed he didn't hear from either the BBC or the production company behind MasterChef regarding their decision to drop him from the hit cooking series....

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2 h. ago Sandie Peggie cleared of internal disciplinary charges at NHS Fife

The nurse had been accused of putting patient care at risk.

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2 h. ago BBC's Jules Hudson admits 'I wish my dad was here' in heartbreaking admission

Countryfile host Jules Hudson opened up about his late father during the latest episode of his new show Coastal Adventures on Channel 5.

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2 h. ago Kew's famous Palm House to shut for four years for net zero renovation

The glasshouse will be closed for five years from 2027 to reduce admissions from the Palm House to net zero

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3 h. ago Wife demands answers after husband lay dead in Council HQ toilets for six days

Julie Stephen is demanding answers after her husband Sean lay dead in a council building toilet for six days before his body was discovered by police in Edinburgh

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3 h. ago Paranormal investigator dies on tour with 'possessed' Annabelle doll that inspired movie

Dan Rivera, who travelled across the US with what was believed to be a haunted Annabelle doll, has died suddenly with those close to him left 'heartbroken'

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4 h. ago Woman playing fetch with dog speechless after 'shy' pup's reaction to new neighbourhood

A woman was playing fetch with her pups in her front garden when a shy neighbourhood dog appeared with his own ball and made a few heartwarming gestures as he 'asked' to join in on the fun

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4 h. ago Council tasked with helping Tameside out of special measures hit with own damning Ofsted report

Failures have been found in the children's services department of both the Greater Manchester local authorities

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4 h. ago Monty Don issues July bird update and urges gardeners to do one thing

Bird enthusiasts should be careful when it comes to gardening this summer, as Monty Don suggests that there's one common task you should only complete in a specific part of July

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4 h. ago ‘Inquisitive, relaxed’ humpback whale swimming in Sydney Harbour delays ferries and boats

Whale is having a ‘full harbour experience’, says an expert aboard a maritime boat shadowing the supersized mammalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn “inquisitive” humpback whale that wandered from its usual migratory route and into the centre of Sydney Harbour is causing “navigational challenges” for ferries and vessels as its tour of the world-famous harbour continues.The sub-adult whale was first spotted by commuters on a harbour ferry service near Fort Denison at about 8am. It swam to Circular Quay – Sydney’s central ferry terminal - before moving east towards the defence base of Garden Island then to Watsons Bay and north to Balmoral Bay.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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5 h. ago UK households urged to spray washing up liquid across their gardens

As temperatures skyrocketed this weekend, Brits were urged take care to spray washing up liquid across their gardens if they want to avoid one vicious insect that is a frequent visitor

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