Home, Garden & DIY
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Inside Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse transformation in Yorkshire Dales
Inside Amanda Owen and Clive's Anty John's farmhouse transformation, from a derelict Yorkshire Dales building to a family home in Our Farm Next Door.
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'Horrendous' wind blows wooden planks off scaffolding structure on Bradford road
A Bradford resident has spoken out after strong winds blew wooden planks from scaffolding outside his block of flats.
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Halloween fundraiser and woodland work party planned at Rotary Wood
Local residents are being invited to a Halloween fundraising event in support of efforts to protect Rotary Wood, followed by a volunteer session to help
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RECAP - Roof of Darlington home destroyed as Storm Boelo takes hold
The roof of a Darlington home has been destroyed by a fallen tree. The detached property at the Homes By Esh, Havelock Park development has sustained severe damage.
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County Durham garden centre with alpacas and lakeside tea room wins glowing reviews
Harperley Nursery & Gifts is home to alpacas, rescued donkeys and a popular lakeside tea room has received glowing reviews from customers.
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Phone lines down, a chimney stack collapses and toilets hit by tree – Storm Boelo latest
Emergency services have responded to dozens of incidents caused by Storm Boelo today (Sunday). Fire crews have tackled everything from dangerous overhead signs to chimney stack collapses. The Met Office yellow warning for high winds is in...
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Fresh plans for former North East guest house after controversial HMO rejected
Developers are making a fresh bid to turn a former South Shields guest house into residential accommodation, just months after controversial plans for a 14-bedroom HMO were thrown out.
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Behind the gates of an £850,000 Hartburn Village home with wow-factor design
Explore 28 Harlsey Road, Hartburn Village: a stylish four-bedroom family home with bespoke kitchen, landscaped garden, garage and £850,000 guide price.
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LIVE - Roof of Darlington home destroyed as Storm Boelo takes hold
The roof of a Darlington home has been destroyed by a fallen tree. The detached property at the Homes By Esh, Havelock Park development has sustained severe damage.
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Work to make tree safe closes main road as Storm Boelo batters North Yorkshire
There have been a number of trees felled by Storm Boelo as the high winds continue to batter North Yorkshire. One came down on Holgate Road in York. It fell onto cars and ended up leaning on the Astor York hostel, on the junction with St...
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Live in a tenement? Then these are the warning signs you need to know
Scotland’s tenement owners urged to inspect gutters, roofs and stonework, tackle damp and plants, and plan shared repairs to protect ageing homes nationwide.
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Why this £695,000 Hamsterley home is really two houses cleverly merged into one
Rose Cottage in Hamsterley offers two homes in one, ideal for multigenerational living, with wraparound gardens, double garage and rural views. £695,000
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Severe flooding in the Four Corners region prompts evacuations and rooftop rescues
Heavy rain flooded dozens of homes in Utah, while tornadoes in Arizona tore off roofs, knocked trees onto structures, and brought down power lines
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Fraser Farms, Denby Dale: Pioneering agriculture hub to focus on the lessons of agroecology
Two first generation farmers behind a 450-acre regenerative agriculture project have been selected for an initiative which will see their farm developed as a hub for agroecological learning for food and farm workers in the North.
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Ayrshire home with 'unique Harry Potter-inspired sitting room' listed for sale
An impressive five bedroom Ayrshire home with it's own Harry Potter room is now on the market for offers over £380,000.
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Cannabis farm with 71 plants uncovered at County Durham property after tip-off
A cannabis farm containing 71 plants has been discovered inside a Seaham property after police received information from members of the public.
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Yorkshire garden centre where shopping is a 'joy' that offers afternoon teas
Dobbies Garden Centre can be found just outside of York and offers an amazing range of gardening products and homeware as well as seasonal events to get involved in.
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Binman tells all UK households to make food bin change urgently
A bin collector has urged UK households to mark food waste caddies with their house number to prevent them blowing away in autumn winds.
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Why buyers are eyeing this stylish Darlington Denes home at £135,000
Cap:Beautifully decorated and maintained, this property in the heart of Darlington’s Denes would make an ideal first home
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Binman tells all UK households to make food bin change urgently
A bin collector has urged UK households to mark food waste caddies with their house number to prevent them blowing away in autumn winds.
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Kingsmead development brings energy-efficient homes to Wooler
In the historic market town of Wooler, a new residential project is demonstrating how energy-efficient construction and regional design can sit comfortably together.
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Storm Austen: Poole man 'lucky to be alive' after falling tree crushes car
Pete Smith was sitting at a traffic light when he heard a ‘giant bang’ and the roof caved in
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Tanning salon 'disgusted' after customer 'leaves poo' on bed and walls
Northallerton salon Equinox Tanning Studio claims a customer left staff to clean excrement from a tanning bed and walls.
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Raincoats can stop working. Here’s how to fix yours instead of buying a new one
There are a few simple ways you can care for your rain jacket to ensure you stay dry, even when it’s pouring
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42 apartments plan submitted for site in town centre - full details
The proposals include 42 apartments, communal facilities, landscaped gardens and parking.
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Binman tells all UK households to make food bin change urgently
A bin collector has urged UK households to mark food waste caddies with their house number to prevent them blowing away in autumn winds.
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Tanning salon 'disgusted' after customer 'leaves poo' on bed and walls
Northallerton salon Equinox Tanning Studio claims a customer left staff to clean excrement from a tanning bed and walls.
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Homeowners issued warning before Storm Boelo hits North East
Residents are being urged to secure garden furniture, outdoor lights and other loose items before Storm Boelo arrives after yellow weather warning issued by Met Office.
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'Local needs' a priority in new housing development in Harrogate
“We are particularly keen to gather suggestions on uses for the local centre to help ensure this space responds to local needs”
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A Bradford plot with planning permission for two homes is up for auction
A plot of land in Bradford with planning permission for two new homes is set to go under the hammer.
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YouTuber makes a fully working solar cell using household items — and there are instructions for making your own
In an impressive bit of DIY engineering, YouTuber Dr. Semiconductor has made a working solar cell with readily available items.
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York library garden transformed for visitors and wildlife
Huntington Library in York has unveiled a new sensory garden, created by community volunteers to welcome visitors, support wildlife and attract pollinators.
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York library garden transformed for visitors and wildlife
Huntington Library in York has unveiled a new sensory garden, created by community volunteers to welcome visitors, support wildlife and attract pollinators.
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Amanda Owen's farmhouse transformed using decorating trick involving gallons of tea
Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse gets an unusual makeover as gallons of tea are used to give freshly plastered walls an aged appearance.
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Catholic care home in Leeds could be demolished for 37 flats over RAAC fears
A Catholic care home building could be demolished to make way for flats if proposals for the site are approved by councillors.
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Bradford care home unveils new 27-bed dementia facility
A CARE home has opened a dedicated dementia floor designed to help residents reconnect with the past
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Amanda Owen's farmhouse transformed using decorating trick involving gallons of tea
Amanda Owen's Anty John's farmhouse gets an unusual makeover as gallons of tea are used to give freshly plastered walls an aged appearance.
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Retired Woking decorator's Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m
He says he found treasure in his attic where the collection had been stored for 15 years.
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Edinburgh’s Aspect Building set for £26 million refurbishment and rooftop pavilion
The Aspect Building in Edinburgh’s West End will be refurbished to provide more than 26,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, landscaped gardens and a rooftop pavilion, with completion expected by the end of 2027.
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Street Rangers clear leaves and tackle slippery paving in Harrogate
Harrogate BID's Street Rangers have been clearing fallen leaves and jet washing paving on Royal Parade and Crown Place.
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Visitor killed by piece of roof blown off Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home in Arizona
The home where architect Frank Llyod Wright spent winters in Arizona has been closed to tourists after strong winds blew off a piece of roofing that killed a visitor from Brazil
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Fun-filled apple festival coming to Helmsley Walled Garden
An autumn celebration of heritage fruit and crafts is coming to life at Helmsley Walled Garden.
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York and Bengaluru to tackle challenges of turning waste into clean energy
Transforming waste into clean energy is at the heart of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the University of York and Garden City University.
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Fun-filled apple festival coming to Helmsley Walled Garden
An autumn celebration of heritage fruit and crafts is coming to life at Helmsley Walled Garden.
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New Wickes store opens in Harrogate with special launch discounts for shoppers
"We're delighted to open our new store in Harrogate, bringing trusted home improvement products and expert advice to the local community”
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Volunteers needed to plant tens of thousands of trees near river
Ribble Rivers Trust is calling on the public to get involved in its latest tree planting season.
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North Yorkshire farmer wins national award for regenerative farming transformation
North Yorkshire farmer James Johnson wins Regenerative Farmer of the Year at the 2026 British Farming Awards for transforming Mallard Grange Farm through regenerative farming.
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Here's another gizmo to prevent your graphics card from melting
I'm thankful for accessories like this, but I wish it wasn't my problem to sort in the first place.
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‘Boulder’ mansion set to be built in famous Yorkshire beauty spot
The ultra-modern home has been compared to a Bond villain’s lair and has been designed to fit into its natural surroundings
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Deadline looms as views sought on major housing scheme in North Yorkshire town
A land promoter is proposing a scheme which could deliver more than 100 homes on Green Belt land in Tadcaster.