17 h. ago Gardeners issued urgent ladybird warning for June as insect loves particular flower

June marks the peak flowering season for roses. Whether they’re climbing up walls and trellises or flourishing in borders and pots, roses are the essence of an English country garden and remain a firm favourite among gardeners.

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36 h. ago Contract for replacement of cycle hub at Castle Semple Country Park in Lochwinnoch approved

Elected members have approved awarding a deal for the project, which includes demolishing the existing block, to Clark Contracts.

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42 h. ago Gardeners urged to complete 3 simple tasks in June for a stunning outdoor space all summer long

June is the perfect time to give your garden a bit of love and attention to ensure it's looking its best all summer long

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45 h. ago The ‘beautiful’ Greater Manchester country park with ‘lovely gardens’ perfect for a sunny day

Take a stroll through ancient woodland, flower meadows and walled gardens

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63 h. ago White Stuff's 'beautifully soft' linen trousers in the sale hailed 'very forgiving' on tummies

"They are just what you need during warm summer months when you still want to look classy and professional"

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64 h. ago Garden gadget shoppers are 'absolutely thrilled' with and 'wouldn’t be without' now 40% off

Shoppers love this garden gadget and say they couldn't live without it

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66 h. ago David Beckham follows in King Charles' footsteps as he's announced as guest editor of Country Life magazine after years of reading 'every issue from cover to cover'

It was only last month that David Beckham charmed the King through his love of gardening.

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4 d. ago The beautiful north west riverside walk ending with a castle

Starting in a market town, it takes you along a scenic river, through a 13th century estate, over a suspension bridge and ends with a castle

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5 d. ago 'He was a beautiful soul who had the most infectious smile': Heartbreaking tributes paid to boy, 14, stabbed to death

Ibrahima Seck tragically died in hospital following the incident on Sunday evening

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5 d. ago A new start after 60: My voice went and suddenly part of me was missing – then I discovered bellringing

As a lifelong singer and a teacher, Jean Walters was used to making a noise. At 67 she found a new way to do itOne sunny August evening, Jean Walters was sitting in her garden in Meltham, West Yorkshire, when the church bells began to ring. She sipped her glass of wine; the evening seemed idyllic. “A quintessential English country garden,” she thought, and posted on Facebook: “Bells ringing, how lovely!”The next day when the plumber came to fix her toilet, more prosaically, he mentioned that he had seen her post, and being a bellringer himself, gave her the number of the local church’s tower captain. “He said, ‘Come along and try it.’ I did. I loved it. I said to my husband, ‘Did you hear that single bong? That was me.’”Tell us: has your life taken a new direction after the age of 60? Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Garden parasol with solar LED lights that customers 'absolutely love' now down to £55

There's a 15% reduction on the grey parasol for a limited time via Amazon

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6 d. ago Squash baby Trump, 'Cauli Parton' and 'Cornclave' wow at vegetable sculpture contest

Offering fresh vegetable takes on politics, current affairs and prominent figures, Lambeth Country Show's vegetable sculpture content returned to Brockwell Park in London

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7 d. ago TALK OF THE TOWN: Gardening guru who helped David Beckham grow his friendship with King Charles

It's no secret that Beckham, 50, has bonded with King Charles over a shared love of gardening.

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8 d. ago Father's Day gift guide for 2025: Handpicked presents from £7 to suit every kind of dad

Our team of shopping experts have found gifts to suit all father figures starting from £7 – whether they love golf, food, gardening or fashion

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8 d. ago 'When I got that call from the nursery, Genevieve was already dead'

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to the Manchester Evening New, the parents of Genevieve Meehan talk about their beautiful little girl, the moment their lives changed forever and their new campaign for change. Amy Walker reports.

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9 d. ago Council defends controversial Cosmeston Lake water park ahead of opening

The decision was made to bring visitors to the popular country park this summer but some have branded the plans a 'disgrace'

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9 d. ago 'We had a dream of a beautiful house but for six years we've been looking at this horrible fence'

Residents' fury over 'incomplete' estate

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1 week ago Next shoppers snap up 'many' colours of £28 dress 'perfect for a sunny day'

Multiple colourways of this popular midi dress are already selling out online.

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1 week ago 'You again!': 'Beautiful' daughter, 21, was 'repeatedly dismissed' by medics before her death

At an inquest, Bethan James' devastated mum said her 21-year-old daughter was repeatedly 'dismissed' by medics before her death

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1 week ago Decision to go ahead with aqua park on popular lake branded 'absolute disgrace'

Locals have slammed the council's decision to open a water attraction in a popular Country Park

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