David Stanford-Beale, doctor of entomology, is the expert with the details A spade full of compost(Image: Alamy/PA) If you’ve begun your springtime weeding regime, the next step is likely to be mulching, spreading a layer around your prized plants in beds and borders, whether to suppress weeds, retain moisture or …
Read More »British sports retailer and 4 more giant companies crash into administration
British sports retailer and 4 more giant companies crash into administration (Image: Getty) With less than three months into 2026, the number of businesses in the UK facing administration and even shutting down has seen a notable rise. This year, many businesses have stepped forward to express their difficulties, including …
Read More »Bath Half Marathon runner, 77, says running keeps him medication-free
A Westcountry man who has been running for more than four decades credits his health to the sport – and believes that is why he is medication-free at 77. David Saunders, who lives in Cam, Gloucestershire, is a familar face in the local race circuit, having completed all but two …
Read More »Thin-skinned Stephen Flynn takes a pop at the Daily Express in ‘rambling’ conference speech
The SNP’s Commons leader attempted a series of lame jokes during his conference speech and showered praise on John Swinney, in a bid to pretend he’s not after his job Don’t give up the day job, Stephen! The world of stand-up comedy is not missing anything(Image: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty) Stephen …
Read More »Every postcode affected by Royal Mail service delays this weekend | News UK
Is your postcode affected? Check our list (Picture: Getty) Royal Mail has warned of potential service delays across UK postcodes this weekend as staffing shortages and local factors cause disruption. Royal Mail has warned that over 20 delivery offices in the UK this weekend may be affected by a slower service, including in areas …
Read More »King Charles forced to take action as Eugenie and Beatrice ‘in denial’
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are ‘particularly vulnerable’ Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been caught in the middle of their father’s scandal(Image: Justin Goff Photos/Getty Images) King Charles has been forced to make changes with Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie ‘grappling’ with the fallout of their father’s arrest. The monarch is said …
Read More »UK fashion retailer in liquidation after 253 years trading
Christy & Co. Limited, the Witney-based company behind the historic Christys hat brand founded in 1773, voted to wind itself up. According to The Gazette, a public record, members of the firm passed formal resolutions at a virtual general meeting on Thursday, February 12, to place the business into voluntary …
Read More »North East mum, 72, missing in France for over six weeks as family in frantic search
Stephanie Thomson was last seen by her husband Ken on Thursday, January 29, and there have been no sightings since Naomi Corrigan Multi-media Journalist and Oliver Radcliffe Live News Reporter 13:04, 13 Mar 2026 Stephanie Thomson has been missing for six weeks(Image: Tracy Thomson) A distraught family have issued an …
Read More »Easter family activities at Tretower Court and Castle
A full calendar of Cadw-run activities is set to take place at historic sites across Wales, including Tretower Court and Castle. The Easter events aim to bring Welsh history to life with fun and interactive experiences for all ages. Kate Roberts, chief executive of Cadw, said: “The Easter break is …
Read More »Westminster Diary: I need to hear your tales about the postal crisis
I’d like to tell you about the letters I’ve received from constituents lately. Not email. Post. The kind that lands on doormats across Solihull. Except, increasingly, it is landing very late – if at all. Residents are missing hospital appointments because appointment letters are arriving after the appointment date; business …
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