Swede vs Turnip: A 57-Year UK Confusion
From the great swede and turnip debate to Swindon Town's title clarification and unusual garden plants. Read the latest letters to the Guardian and share your views.
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Kew Orchid Festival 2026: Chinese New Year Celebration
Kew Gardens' Orchid Festival returns in 2026 with a spectacular Chinese New Year theme. Discover dates, ticket info, and what to expect from the 30th-anniversary floral display.
Major changes coming to Richmond in 2026
Richmond upon Thames is set for a transformative 2026 with a new neighbourhood, a specialist school, and Kew Gardens' first learning centre. Discover the key projects shaping the borough's future.
Residents bid to buy council building for community centre
North Tottenham residents are fundraising to buy a vacant council building, aiming to create a people-led community centre. They fear private development could leave the site derelict.
New galleon for Diana's playground nears completion in Germany
A key part of the £3m revamp of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground is being finished in Bavaria. The wooden ship will head to London's Kensington Gardens for a summer reopening.
Family photo captures grief and joy in Edinburgh garden
A mother reflects on a cherished family photo taken in an Edinburgh garden, revealing a poignant story of love, autism, and profound loss. Discover the power of images to hold both joy and sorrow.
New 2025 species: zombie fungus, blood orchid, UK snowdrop
Scientists name 125 new plants and fungi, including a spider-eating zombie fungus and a fly-arousing orchid. Discover why naming new species is a race against extinction.
Man stabbed to death in Maida Vale flat row
A 40-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a violent argument at his Tollgate Gardens flat in Maida Vale. Police hunt for the killer as neighbours describe a 'frightening' scene.
Maida Vale stabbing: 40-year-old man killed, no arrests
Exclusive first photos from the Maida Vale murder scene where a 40-year-old man was stabbed to death. Police appeal for witnesses and dash cam footage as the killer remains on the loose.
Maida Vale murder: Man stabbed to death, killer on the loose
A 40-year-old man was stabbed to death in Maida Vale, West London. Police appeal for witnesses and footage as the killer remains at large. Call 101 with information.
London Festive Attractions Top UK Complaint List
New analysis reveals the UK's most criticised Christmas attractions, with three London venues in the top 10. Discover why visitors are disappointed and how to plan a better festive outing.
Bromley's £4m Archive Plan Divides Orpington Locals
Bromley Council's £3.9m plan for a new archive in Priory Gardens is labelled 'disgusting cultural vandalism' by objectors. The council insists it's vital for heritage. Have your say before Dec 19.
Kew Gardens' Christmas Light Trail Runs Until Jan 4 2026
Experience the spectacular Christmas at Kew light trail, illuminating the 300-acre botanic gardens until 4 January 2026. Book tickets for festive magic.
Mouse infestation crisis in South London housing block
Residents of Denmark Gardens in Carshalton report a severe, persistent mouse infestation, with dead mice found in children's toy boxes. Sutton Housing Partnership faces criticism over its response.
Kew Gardens plans major overhaul of its 'tired' entrances
Kew Gardens has submitted plans to overhaul its outdated Brentford Gate entrance, the first step in a project to improve visitor experience at three of its four gates. Read about the proposed changes.
South Bank's Between the Bridges venue closing for 2026
The popular South Bank venue Between the Bridges is shutting at year's end for Jubilee Gardens renovation works, with a final fortnight of parties planned. Discover the details.
South London Christmas market postponed due to Storm Claudia
Lewisham's Winter Gardens Christmas market and ice rink opening is delayed by a week due to Storm Claudia's amber weather warning. New date is November 22.
Reimagined Christmas Lights Trail Returns Near London
Discover the transformed Light Up Christmas trail at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, featuring new immersive zones, a festive market, and floating lights. A magical winter day out from London.
Winter Gardens: Beckenham's New Christmas Attraction
Beckenham Place Park transforms into Winter Gardens with indoor ice rink, festive market and circus shows. Free entry from November 15 to January 4.
Dinosaur park's roar restricted after noise complaints
A Herefordshire dinosaur park has been forced to restrict its animatronic models' screeches to specific hours following noise complaints from neighbours. Discover the full story.
HS2 relocates 60,000 graves for high-speed railway
The controversial HS2 project resumes reburying 60,000 remains from St James's Gardens. Discover the historical impact and the promise of dignified treatment.
Christmas at Kew Gardens 2025: Full Details
Discover the magical Christmas at Kew lights trail for 2025. Running from 14th Nov to 4th Jan, it features stunning new installations, food, and more. Book your tickets now!
Honey Fungus Invasion Hits UK Gardens
Britain's gardens face a silent invasion as honey fungus surges following the hot summer and damp autumn. Discover which plants are at risk and how to protect your green space.
Thames Path collapse near Kew Gardens sparks safety fears
A vital section of the Thames Path near Kew Gardens has collapsed into the river, creating dangerous conditions and cutting off popular walking routes. Local authorities warn pedestrians to avoid the area as emergency repairs get underway.
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