1 week ago Dunelm selling 'pretty' tropical plant 'rarely seen in the UK' for £20

Shoppers could bring a relaxed summer vibe to their outdoor space with this plant that's not usually seen in the UK

Economics

2 w. ago ‘I feel as though I’ve been in chains’: the bittersweet life of lovers rock legend Mari’ Pierre

The British-Guyanese singer topped the reggae chart with 1978’s Walk Away, but despite work with Robert Plant and others, she’s rarely returned to the studio. This interview might change that In December 1978, Marie Pierre was at No 1 in the UK reggae chart with the lovers rock classic Walk Away, a beautiful tearstained lament on a troubled relationship. Her 1979 debut album Love Affair, powered by another enduring scene song in Choose Me, remained one of Trojan’s best-selling albums well into the 1980s; Pierre, with her crystalline multi-octave voice, seemed destined to follow her contemporary, Silly Games singer Janet Kay, into mainstream pop-reggae success.But in the 46 years since, Pierre has never released another album. A career that promised so much has – despite TV work and successful backing singing gigs with Robert Plant, Donna Summer and Chaka Khan – been one of frustration and thwarted ambition. Misfortune, mistrust and mistreatment, personal and professional, have sidel...

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2 w. ago Scientists hope a newly discovered flower will return after rain in West Texas

Scientists who want to learn more about a tiny, newly discovered flower in West Texas are hoping it will bloom again in a couple of weeks after rain finally fell in the area

Science

2 w. ago Gardeners urged to prune lavender now so it produces constant blooms

Lavender is a beautiful plant to look at - but it also contains a wealth of benefits. Follow these tips to ensure your lavender plant remains prosperous all spring and summer

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3 w. ago Monty Don names one plant to put outside as temperatures rise but issues warning

Spring and summer months mean there are gardening tasks to be done. However, with the help of Monty Don, taking care of your outdoor spaces has never been easier.

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3 w. ago Monty Don names key method to deter slugs from eating your garden plants

If you've noticed your garden getting overrun by slugs looking to chew through your plants, then Monty Don has provided one simple tip to keep them at bay for good

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3 w. ago Monty Don names one vegetable that must be planted in April for crucial reason

The warmer and sunnier months are ahead, making it the perfect time to get into gardening. Want to grow a batch of lettuce that can last you a month? Monty Don shows you how.

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3 w. ago Monty Don names one flower first to bloom in summer and you must plant it now

According to Monty Don, you must plant this particular flower soon or risk missing out on a stunning display that could be the star of your garden this summer.

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4 w. ago Flower you can plant right now that will be fully bloomed by summer

It is not too late to plant flowers in your garden. Cornflowers take just ten weeks to grow, so if you plant them this week, they will fully bloom by the end of May

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