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Over the 25 years it’s been running, the Daily Mail’s National Garden Competition has shown how many wonderful gardens there are in Britain. For many of us, it’s our gardens that have kept us going this year, so it’s not surprising that the standard for 2020 was so high that the judges, led by renowned … Read more
Something NEW: Couples will be able to marry in private gardens, beaches, their own homes and even over ZOOM under plan to bring marriage into the 21st century Law Commission believes wedding laws in England and Wales are antiquated Legislation dating back to Victorian times bans couples from marrying outdoors Couples also forced to choose … Read more
Furious homeowners on a new housing estate have been told they will lose more than six feet of their front gardens and driveways this week to make way for pavements. Snape Properties Limited, developers of the Maples estate in Holton-le-Clay, Lincolnshire, are readying the road for the county council to adopt and maintain. But a … Read more
The hanging (basket) gardens of Bristol! Green-fingered Shaun nurtures a suburban wonder by growing 1,000 plants from seed and transforming his modest garden Shaun Schroeder, 57, has more than 100 hanging baskets and pots in his garden He starts endeavours in February every year, potting plants outdoors in late May Demolition worker spends up to … Read more
Revellers crowded into London’s Borough Market this evening, with many not wearing face masks as they ignored social distancing measures to cool off after today’s sunny weather. Friday was the UK’s hottest August day since 2003, with sun-lovers flocking to beaches during the day, despite desperate government warnings to stay away. In London, drinkers crowded … Read more
Revellers crowded into London’s Borough Market this evening, with many not wearing face masks as they ignored social distancing measures to cool off after today’s sunny weather. Friday was the UK’s hottest August day since 2003, with sun-lovers flocking to beaches during the day, despite desperate government warnings to stay away. In London, drinkers crowded … Read more
Friday drinkers flock to pubs on the hottest day of the year: Beer gardens are rammed as thousands ignore social distancing rules Pubgoers crammed into beer gardens on the hottest day of the year so far but appeared to ignore restrictions People seen standing in large groups with only a small distance between them at … Read more
Treasure hunters find a trove of artefacts buried in their gardens after searching for valuables in the back yard during lockdown A treasure trove of artefacts has been discovered during coronavirus lockdown Experts say items including Roman pottery may not have been found otherwise Rock with script thought to be from 4th century was found … Read more
Extra indoor and outdoor space has become highly sought-after for homebuyers due to the lockdown – and this five-bedroom house in Liverpool has a unique take on combining both. It has an extensive orangery that occupies almost half of the property, extending across two floors, giving the home a Kew Gardens vibe. The area includes … Read more
Drinkers queued for more than a hour to get into beer gardens as they reopened across Scotland today following 13 weeks of lockdown. Outdoor spaces in pubs and restaurants are now able to open for the first time as part of easing measures. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged people to comply with measures in place to … Read more