Gardeners urged to overseed lawns now for thick green grass
Gardeners are urged to overseed lawns before September to revive sparse, dry grass and keep it lush through autumn, say experts at Garsons.
Gardeners are urged to overseed lawns before September to revive sparse, dry grass and keep it lush through autumn, say experts at Garsons.
Shauni Gray will walk 90km, the distance around Arran, to thank staff at University Hospital Crosshouse who cared for her son Luca in the neonatal unit.
An energy expert says fixing a tariff before October is the only way to avoid the 4% price cap rise and protect against a possible January increase.
Wild beavers could return to Wigan for the first time in 500 years under plans to restore wetlands, reduce flood risk and protect against drought, with a licence application to Natural England a key step.
Over 40,000 people died from extreme heat in England and Wales between 1988 and 2025, with those aged 65 and over most vulnerable, new ONS figures show.
Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street party, faces an uncertain future as it celebrates 60 years amid rising costs and safety concerns, with emergency funding secured.
With rain and thunder forecast across England and Wales, homeowners are reminded to keep paper and cardboard recycling dry or risk their bin being missed on collection day.
Overseeding in late August is the ideal task to transform patchy, sparse lawns into thick, green grass before autumn, according to Garsons.
The Cabinet Office will launch a campaign urging UK households to stockpile water and tinned food to prepare for national emergencies such as extreme weather or hostile state attacks.
The UK will advise households to stockpile bottled water, tinned food and candles under new emergency plans, accelerated amid fears of a Russian attack by 2030.
Ofgem's price cap rise to £1,723 triggers £150 rebate for millions on four DWP benefits, but a key August 23 deadline means some could miss out.
Birmingham City Council has opened a consultation on plans to introduce 20mph speed limits on almost every road, with the policy facing opposition from Reform UK.
Japanese knotweed can cut property value and block mortgages. August is the key window to spot it, says the RHS, urging checks before September.
Ofgem raises its energy price cap by 4% to £1,723 for the average household from October 1, a three-year high, driven by higher wholesale gas prices amid the Middle East conflict.
Ofgem raises the winter energy price cap by 4% to £1,723 for the average household, a three-year high, citing high wholesale gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
Ofgem raises the energy price cap by 4% from October 1, lifting typical bills to £1,723 a year, the highest since July 2023.
A 22p garlic spray, made from bulbs costing 87p for four, deters slugs naturally. Newcastle University research found garlic kills slug eggs, and DIY recipes offer weekly protection.
A 22p garlic bulb can be turned into a natural spray to deter slugs, which cause £8m in UK plant damage yearly. Two easy methods explained.
A 22p garlic bulb can be turned into a natural slug repellent spray. Research shows garlic is a potent molluscicide, and two simple homemade methods can protect plants all season.
Manchester council plans to cut speed limits to 20mph on nearly 500 roads in Wythenshawe, aiming to reduce collisions, but some residents question the approach.
Japanese knotweed is most visible in August. Gardeners are urged to identify it before September to prevent damage to property and native plants.
Bleeding radiators before September can cut winter energy bills, say experts Selectra. The free task takes minutes and improves heating efficiency.
Manchester Airport's second runway opened 25 years ago, costing £172m, but faced fierce opposition from environmental activists in 1997, including Swampy.
Japanese knotweed is most visible in August, with tall stems and white flowers. Gardeners are urged to identify it early and seek professional help to prevent spread.
Adding horticultural cornmeal to soil around roses and hydrangeas can combat black spot and fungal leaf spot organically, without chemicals, according to a gardening expert.
Adding horticultural cornmeal to soil can save roses and hydrangeas from black spot and fungal leaf spot, according to a gardening expert.
Trainee Metro driver John Loraine, a former police officer, will cover 170 miles in six endurance events to raise funds for Climbing Out, the charity he credits with saving his life.
North Tyneside Council has lifted its temporary ban on fridges and freezers at the Wallsend Road tip in North Shields, after clearing the backlog.
Images of an oxpecker cleaning its bill against a rhino's skin and an inquisitive polar bear staring into a seal's breathing hole are among the winning shots in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Two barn owl pairs bred successfully in Co Fermanagh this summer, each raising five chicks, a significant boost to Northern Ireland's population of fewer than 30 breeding pairs.