Iowa businessman pleads guilty to multi-million wire fraud
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Transform Your Garden with Natural Stone Paving
Discover how to elevate your garden with beautiful, durable, and eco-friendly natural stone paving. Our expert guide covers cost, installation, and design tips for a timeless look.
Grow a Sustainable Feast with Aussie Native Plants
Discover why Australian gardeners are turning to resilient, drought-proof native species like lemon myrtle and finger limes. This growing trend offers a sustainable solution for the climate-conscious household, reducing water use and creating a unique, fl
Rogue Traders Jailed For £15k Pensioner Garden Scam
A ruthless gang of rogue traders who preyed on a vulnerable pensioner, leaving her garden in a 'terrible mess' and conning her out of £15,000, have been jailed. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
UK Job Scam Alert: Fake Flexible Work Offers Target Jobseekers
Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in sophisticated SMS job scams targeting UK jobseekers with fake 'flexible work' offers. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself from financial fraud.
'Boringly beautiful' shed wins Shed of the Year 2024
A meticulously crafted, 'boringly beautiful' garden shed in Surrey has been crowned the UK's Shed of the Year 2024, winning a coveted title and £1,000 prize for its classic design and serene atmosphere.
10 Essential Autumn Gardening Tasks to Winter-Proof Your Garden
Expert guide to preparing your garden for winter. Discover crucial autumn jobs to protect plants, lawns, and tools from frost and ensure a vibrant spring revival.
Council orders destruction of memorial sunflower garden for late wife
A Missouri widower's tribute to his late wife, a vibrant sunflower garden, is under threat of destruction by local council officials citing zoning violations, sparking a community outcry.
Home Bargains' £4.99 Sun Shade Sail Hits UK Stores
Bargain hunters rejoice! Home Bargains has launched a massive UK-wide sale on a bestselling sun shade sail, perfect for creating instant garden shade this summer. Priced at an incredible £4.99, this deal is flying off shelves.
Romance Scam Crisis: Victims Lose £12k on Average
Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.
Romance Scams: How to Spot the Red Flags
Exclusive: UK finance experts reveal the devastating emotional and financial toll of romance fraud, with victims losing an average of £18,500. Learn the critical warning signs to avoid becoming a target.
Vacuum Your Garden: Bizarre New RHS Advice for UK Households
A startling new study reveals a simple household chore could be the key to protecting your garden and local wildlife from the devastating effects of climate change and extreme weather.
Police Alert: Taylor Swift Scam Targets Southport Fans
Merseyside Police alert Taylor Swift fans in Southport about a sophisticated 'get-rich-quick' scam exploiting the singer's Eras Tour, with victims already reporting significant losses.
Aldi's 2024 Garden Range Exact Launch Date Revealed
The exact date Aldi's incredibly popular Specialbuys garden furniture and accessories range returns for 2024 has been revealed. Get ready to grab bargains on everything from bistro sets to barbecues before they sell out.
Garden hose mistake could land you with £1,000 fine
Brits are being warned about a common garden watering mistake that breaches hosepipe bans and could result in a massive fine. Learn the rules to avoid penalties.
Mother jailed for faking cancer to scam friends £45k
A 44-year-old married mother has been sentenced to 20 months in prison at Isleworth Crown Court after admitting to a cruel fraud where she pretended to have terminal cancer to con her friends out of £45,000.
Students lose £15m in sophisticated bank scam
Exclusive: UK students are losing life-changing sums to a convincing 'bank security' scam. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself from this growing crisis.
Kickboxer mum fakes cancer to swindle ex in evil scam
A mother-of-four and competitive kickboxer has been exposed for faking a terminal cancer diagnosis to con her former partner out of thousands of pounds in a despicable fraud.
Essential Autumn Gardening Checklist for UK Gardens
Expert guide to preparing your British garden for autumn. Discover crucial maintenance tips, planting advice for spring blooms, and eco-friendly practices to protect your garden through winter.
Urgent Tree Branch Warning for UK Gardeners This Weekend
UK gardeners are being urged to inspect and prune their trees this weekend to avoid hefty fines and protect property from storm damage as new regulations come into force.
Veteran and Church Deacon Arrested in Major Charity Fraud
Rony Denis, a US Army veteran and church deacon, faces federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a massive fraud scheme, diverting over £1.2 million from a veterans charity to fund a lavish personal lifestyle.
Gardening Expert: Don't Clear Autumn Leaves From Your Garden
A leading UK gardening expert reveals why clearing away autumn leaves could be harming your garden's ecosystem. Discover the surprising benefits of leaving them be for wildlife and plant health.
Burford Garden Centre: UK's Unlikely Celebrity Haven
Discover how a humble garden centre in the Cotswolds became the UK's most surprising and sought-after celebrity haunt, attracting A-listers from Kate Moss to the Beckhams.
One-Week Warning to Save Your Lawn from Chafer Grubs
UK gardeners issued urgent one-week warning to treat lawns against destructive chafer grubs before September ends. Experts reveal why timing is critical for pest control.
Wilko's £11.99 Outdoor Furniture Cover Sale - Save Now!
Bag a bargain with Wilko's stunning spring sale, offering a heavy-duty outdoor furniture protector for just £11.99. Perfect for shielding your garden sets from unpredictable British weather.
Trump Slapped with £328m Fine in NY Fraud Case
New York's Attorney General Letitia James slams former President Donald Trump with a colossal £328 million penalty for decades of systemic financial fraud, marking a seismic legal and financial blow.
NHS surgeon jailed for £1.2m fraud involving leg amputations
A former NHS consultant surgeon has been sentenced to prison for faking a life-changing accident to fraudulently claim £1.2 million in insurance payouts, in a shocking case of medical professional deception.
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