10 h. 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

Events

5 d. ago UK sees warmest spring on record after Met Office issue summer heatwave warning

The Met Office warned of summer heatwaves with the average temperature reaching 17C through these months

Events

5 d. ago Met Office give verdict on summer heatwaves after warmest spring on record

The Met Office warned of summer heatwaves with the average temperature reaching 17C through these months

Society

5 d. ago Next shoppers say £22 linen trousers in 10 different colours 'flow beautifully'

"I love the material, waistband, colours and pattern. Been looking for a trouser like this for ages"

Economics

5 d. ago White Stuff shoppers say 'perfect trousers' as £75 cargos reduced to £22

"Lovely trousers. Great fit, good quality and versatile"

Economics

6 d. ago Heatwaves and hot summer 'twice as likely' after sunniest spring on record

It was also the driest spring for more than a century

Politics

6 d. ago Strawberries stay fresher for longer when UK households skip common habit

Strawberries are the fruit of the spring and summer season, but they tend not to last longer than a few days - and experts say we're all unintentionally shortening their lifespan

Politics

8 d. ago UK gardeners urged to sprinkle one 89p kitchen ingredient onto lawns

Gardening experts are now advising the sprinkling of sugar across lawns this spring and summer, as it's an affordable, straightforward solution that can utterly transform a lacklustre or yellowing lawn into a dense, green paradise just in time for summer

Events

8 d. ago Chelsea Flower Show sees a 'bouquet' of Boden's bright and bold must

A range of Boden pieces were spotted in the crowds at this year's Chelsea Flower Show, including a range of vibrant colours and bold patterns that are perfect for spring and summer

Politics

1 week ago New Look's £27 trousers shoppers say are 'great for spring to summer transition'

These mid-rise trousers have been designed for "maximum comfort."

Economics

1 week ago Householders rave about 'miracle' garden spray that transforms outdoor spaces into 'brand new' area

The Wet and Forget Mould, Lichen and Algae Remover is one of the top buys when it comes to getting gardens ready for spring and summer and it's flying off the shelves

Politics

1 week ago Celebrity Stylist Lynne McKenna shares top tips for a summer

As we head into the long-awaited summer months, it’s the perfect time to embrace the seasonal shift with a full wardrobe refresh. Lynne McKenna, who has styled high-profile celebrities including Davina McCall, Emma Willis and Rochelle Humes and works alongside Klass as their resident stylist, is encouraging people to get ahead with their autumn/winter declutter and make room for fresh, confidence-boosting spring/summer style.

Politics

1 week ago Boden's spring and summer maxi dress is 'absolute perfection'

Boden has launched a sale on spring and summer dresses, including a floaty maxi dress with pockets

Politics

1 week ago UK households urged to hang broken egg shells in gardens for crucial reason

Gardeners are being told to keep their egg shells for future gardening tasks, by collecting them and putting them inside of a mesh bag for birds to feed during the spring and summer.

Politics

2 w. ago White Stuff drops £55 off 'amazingly comfy' trousers as shoppers beg for 'more colours'

White Stuff is offering a massive sale on new season must-haves right now.

Economics

2 w. ago Roman shoppers adore 'non crease' summer trousers as they bag 'several colours'

These "super stretchy" culottes can be worn day or night this summer.

Politics

2 w. ago This has been Scotland's sunniest spring ever and it is not even over yet

There may be over a week left before we hit the summer months, but Scots have already seen more hours of spring sunshine than ever before.

Politics

2 w. ago Boden's flattering linen dress is selling like hot cakes as it gets price axed by over £30

Shoppers looking for a flattering and versatile dress to carry them through the spring and summer months in style should look no further than this linen mini dress that's landed in Boden's sale

Economics

2 w. ago Shoppers rush to buy Helen Skelton's 'Chelsea Flower Show' trousers before they sell out

Helen Skelton's 'Chelsea Flower Show' trousers are a hit with BBC Morning Live viewers - and we've found where you can shop her exact trousers before they sell out

Economics

2 w. ago Shoppers can save £674 on a 'truly elegant' white gold diamond engagement ring at H.Samuel

As the spring and summer months are always jam-packed with everything from nuptials to proposals, it's no surprise that H.Samuel has slashed the price of this stunning engagement ring, saving shoppers a whopping £674

Economics