28 h. ago Rhubarb mistake to avoid or risk bad crop warns gardening expert

The recent spell of sunny weather has bathed Britain in glorious sunshine but you might have noticed some unexpected effects on your rhubarb plants, but they're easily fixed

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62 h. ago Family of missing Scots toddler make fresh appeal over unsolved mystery

Sandy Davidson was three years old when he went missing from the garden of his grandparents’ home in Irvine, Ayrshire, on April 23, 1976.

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62 h. ago Gardener explains his method for a lush lawn after people beg him to share secret

If your lawn is looking a little sorry for itself, then this six-step guide will help you to give it a new lease of life, and it's easier than you might think

Society

3 d. ago Gardening expert's 'quick and easy' vegetables to plant in your garden in April

Gardening expert Amy Chapman has shared the "beginner friendly" seeds to sow in April, and it will only take a matter of moments to get your vegetable patch up and running

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5 d. ago Jennifer Aniston accidentally reveals something unusual about her dogs as they pose at her $21M mansion

The pooches had on fun white-and-pink Easter bunny ears while on the lush green lawn of her $21M Bel-Air, California mansion. Eagle-eyes fans noticed something unusual about her fur babies.

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5 d. ago Jessica Alba poses with ex for first time in 3 MONTHS during family portrait... but he does not look the same

The family reunited after a few seemingly bumpy months to enjoy a seafood brunch, chocolates and an Easter egg hunt on a lush green lawn as was revealed in images and video shared to Instagram.

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9 d. ago Avoid making this mistake if you want crispy and fluffy roast potatoes this Easter Sunday

Follow this expert's advice if you want the perfect roasties with your dinner this bank holiday weekend.

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1 week ago Martin Lewis warns to 'get out of that cash ISA' as he urges savers to avoid costly mistake

Cash ISA's are a popular way to save money but Martin Lewis has shared a key piece of advice for savers who opened their ISAs a decade ago, and it could save you hundreds of pounds

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1 week ago Common London Underground mistake that could be costing you extra

Londoners are being warned that they could be paying more than they need to when using the Underground - here's the simple mistake that you need to avoid

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1 week ago Amazon’s rattan garden furniture set is £25 cheaper than Aldi and arrives by Easter weekend

Aldi’s anticipated rattan corner sofa doesn’t launch until the end of April, but this 3 piece garden furniture set will arrive in time for the bank holiday weekend and is £25 cheaper

Economics

1 week ago Best time of day you should mow your lawn to make grass 'lush and green'

A gardening expert has shared advice on how best to care for your lawn throughout spring

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1 week ago Body found during river searches for missing man last seen at garden centre

David Bevan, 28, was last seen at a garden centre at around 1.45pm on Monday, April 7.

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2 w. ago Five things you should never do when you BBQ for best experience

There are quite a few common mistakes you'll want to avoid next time you're planning a barbecue

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2 w. ago Expert shares five mistakes to avoid when you're planning a BBQ

As families start firing up their grills to kick off the barbecue season here's how to make the most of yours

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2 w. ago 'I transformed my muddy garden into a lush green lawn following five simple tips'

One green-fingered enthusiast has shared the tips that helped them restore their lawn to its former glory

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2 w. ago 'How I transformed my muddy garden into a lush green lawn by following these simple tips'

Tackling a patchy lawn can be a tough task but there are a few things you can do to help get it back into shape and looking lush - and I've shared some of the advice I've learnt below

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2 w. ago Gardeners told to avoid one important mistake when mowing the lawn this spring

A gardening expert has shared a clever trick to boost your lawn this spring - and it involves avoiding the lawnmower in certain places. It's good for wildlife too

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2 w. ago Gardening expert reveals essential jobs to do in your garden this April

With warmer weather finally here and lots of spring shoots beginning to appear, it can be a busy time for those with green thumbs and Louise, who is based in London, has shared her tips.

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2 w. ago The Faber/Observer/Comica graphic short story prize 2025 – enter now!

The annual award for aspiring cartoonists – which now boasts its own evening event – offers the chance to be published in the Observer and win £1,000, with past winners landing book and film dealsThis year, we have decided to launch the annual Faber/Observer/Comica graphic short story prize with an event as well as an announcement: an evening that will hopefully be highly enjoyable for anyone who has followed the progress of the award, as well as helpful to those who might be thinking of entering this time around. On 9 April, then, come along to the Bindery in Hatton Garden, London, where a panel will discuss graphic novels in general and our prize in particular – tickets are still available. On stage will be last year’s brilliant judges, Luke Healy and Posy Simmonds, as well as Lesley Imgart, who won the 2024 prize for her charming, funny comic Witch Way?. The event will be chaired by me, and I hope to see you there.But back to the details of 2025. As ever, the winner of the prize ...

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3 w. ago Best plants to prune in April to 'stimulate healthy growth and flowers'

April sees the garden come alive with flowers and new foliage but it is also the time to start pruning your plants and shrubs to remove old, diseased or damaged growth and encourage new growth

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