Preston Park playground shut over safety weeks after Green Flag
Brent Council closes Preston Park playground due to safety surfacing risk, weeks after Green Flag award, despite years of parent complaints.
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Dust devil sweeps through Greenwich Park, Londoners dive
A dust devil tore through Greenwich Park, flinging blankets and leaves as onlookers watched. Britain's driest July on record fuels the phenomenon.
London Swimming Spots: Water Quality Map Reveals Best and Worst
New Environment Agency data reveals London's best and worst swimming spots. Hampstead Heath ponds score 'excellent' while Bognor Regis gets 'poor'. 66% of UK sites rated 'excellent'.
Plant Peonies and Tulips in August for Spring Bouquets
Gardeners should plant peony and tulip bulbs in August to ensure vibrant spring blooms, according to horticulture experts.
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Heatwave Garden Prep: Essential Tips Before Your Holiday
As UK heatwave peaks at 32°C, experts share essential garden prep tips for holidaymakers: move plants, use self-watering devices, deadhead, and mulch.
Plans submitted to upgrade Furzedown Recreation Ground
Wandsworth Council has submitted plans to transform Furzedown Recreation Ground in Tooting, including playground and skatepark redesigns, improved accessibility, and a £685,000 investment.
YouGarden Sugar Rush Wallflowers: 40 for £11.99
Garden retailer YouGarden slashes price of Sugar Rush wallflowers to £11.99 for 40 plug plants, saving 70% for autumn planting and spring blooms.
Prepare Your Garden for Rain: RHS Expert Tips
After weeks of drought, rain is finally forecast. RHS chief horticulturist Guy Barter shares essential tips to prepare your garden for sudden storms.
UK's Best Free Attractions: London Museums and Scottish Gardens
Travel experts reveal the UK's top free attractions, including London's British Museum and Natural History Museum, plus hidden gems like Scotland's Pineapple and Burnley's Singing Ringing Tree.
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Barnes park to get skatepark, café and climate refuge
Plans for Vine Road Recreation Ground in Barnes include a new pavilion with café, skatepark, wetland area, and climate refuge. The scheme aims to improve accessibility and facilities.
Bosham: The 'Venice of England' Captures South Coast Beauty (28.07.2026)
Bosham, a West Sussex village known as the 'Venice of England', offers picturesque waterfront, Roman artefacts, and daily tidal flooding, attracting visitors seeking an alternative to overtourism.
New safe scenic footpath opens along River Avon in Devon
A new safe, scenic footpath along the River Avon in Devon has opened, fulfilling a long-held dream of local residents for accessible riverside access.
Cuba's water crisis deepens as power cuts leave taps dry
Nearly 3 million Cubans face water shortages as power cuts halt pumping stations. Residents haul water daily amid fuel shortages and US sanctions.
Brent's 'best kept secret' park wins Green Flag award for first time
Brent doubles its Green Flag parks to four, with Mapesbury Dell and Preston Park receiving the prestigious international award for the first time.
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Immersed in a summer meadow's rich, chromatic aura
A country diary entry describes the overwhelming beauty of a flower meadow at Hartington Meadows, Derbyshire, invoking Edward Thomas's poem Haymaking and the sense of ancient life.
Heatwave reveals lost 17th-century garden at Chatsworth
Scorching temperatures and drought have revealed the outline of a 17th-century garden, the Great Parterre, on the lawns of Chatsworth in Derbyshire, hidden for over 300 years.
Hackney tops London parks with 34 Green Flags in 2026
Hackney has been named London's best borough for parks in 2026, winning a record 34 Green Flag Awards, beating Westminster and Southwark.
Vaud: Switzerland's Slow Tourism Paradise
Discover Vaud, a Swiss canton embracing slow tourism with free lakeside swims, hiking, and the Tulip Festival featuring 140,000 tulips—perfect for avoiding overcrowding.
North London's hidden park with ponies and views
Fryent Country Park in Brent spans 103 hectares of countryside, offering grazing ponies, panoramic views from Barn Hill, and over 800 wildlife species, making it a peaceful escape from the city.
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Hackney Leads London with 34 Green Flag Parks
Hackney has won the most Green Flag awards in London with 34 parks, surpassing Westminster's 33 and Southwark's 30, highlighting its commitment to green spaces.
Two More Harrow Parks Earn Green Flag Status
Harrow now has 10 Green Flag parks after Pinner Village Gardens and West Harrow Park received the award, more than neighboring boroughs combined.
Mayfair park reopens after £25m green upgrade
Grosvenor Square in Mayfair reopens July 20 after a £25m refurbishment, adding 150,000 plants, wetlands, and climate resilience features as a 'gift to London'.
3 London boroughs adopt Right to Grow for allotments
Southwark, Hounslow, and Hackney have adopted Right to Grow policies. Campaigners urge City Hall to create a London-wide framework to convert unused public land into allotments and gardens.
Port Meadow named top beach near London despite no sea
Port Meadow in Oxford has been named one of the best beaches accessible from London by The Telegraph, despite being miles from the coast. The River Thames offers swimming spots amid ancient meadow.
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Chris Beney obituary: Accessible paths champion dies at 93
Chris Beney, who championed accessible paths in Hertfordshire and beyond, has died aged 93. He helped shape British Standards for path structures and co-founded the Centre for Outdoor Accessibility Training.
Wowcher Garden Swing Chair with Canopy: Deal & Review
Wowcher offers a garden swing chair with canopy at a discounted price. This article reviews the deal, features, and value for money.
7 low-cost ways to keep your home cool without AC
As another heatwave looms for the UK, experts share seven sustainable, low-cost methods to cool your home without air conditioning, from external blinds to £5 sheets.
Eastbrookend Country Park: Sculpture Trail, Fishing, Tea Room
Discover Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham, a 76-hectare green space with a sculpture trail, fishing lakes, tea room, and community orchard. Perfect for shaded walks and fishing.
Kitchen scraps and garden cuttings: green waste compost
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and garden cuttings into nutrient-rich compost with this step-by-step guide from gardening experts.
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Grow Tayberries: Raspberry-Blackberry Hybrid for Sunny Beds
Tayberries, a cross between raspberry and blackberry, offer abundant fruit with less effort. Plant in a sunny bed with compost mulch and enjoy fresh or in jams.
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