Home, Garden & DIY
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Major upgrades approved for North East tower blocks to make homes warmer
Plans for a major upgrade of two Sunderland tower blocks have been approved in a move aimed at making residents’ homes warmer and cheaper to heat.
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Inside stunning £1.65m coastal home with panoramic sea views and a private wine room
The architect-designed Sunderland home features a private wine room, sunrise sea views and high-end modern comforts.
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£11m home of London’s oldest restaurant donated to the National Trust
The site at 34-35 Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, central London, has been home to Rules since 1798
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Plans submitted for four detached homes behind Eshton Road in Gargrave
DETAILED plans for four detached homes off Eshton Road, Gargrave, are under consideration by North Yorkshire Council.
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County Durham pasture to become wildlife habitat aimed at cutting nitrogen pollution
County Durham’s Westwick Habitat Bank near Barnard Castle will restore 25 hectares for wildlife, cut nitrogen pollution reaching Teesmouth and support new homes.
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Kirkstall Place: 85-bed care home plan for Leeds development
An 85-bed care home and assisted living complex could be built as part of a residential development in Leeds.
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New Harrogate shop pledges 'we can’t wait to open the doors'
“We can’t wait to open the doors and welcome you into our new store in Harrogate”
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Nearly half of Scotland’s flowering plants in decline as new strategy launched
NatureScot and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh have launched a strategy to reverse plant losses, with 47 of flowering species in decline.
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Plans submitted for 9 home development in Bradford district village
Developers say the scheme is a more sympathetic use of the land that better fits the character of the village.
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Over 2,240 homes could be built across 29 sites in Keighley according to Local Plan
OVER 2,240 homes would be built in Keighley between now and 2043 if Bradford’s draft Local Plan is adopted.
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Protected species almost held up holiday park development
Plans for a new holiday park in the Filey area were held up after great crested newt breeding ponds were identified.
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Protected species almost held up holiday park development
Plans for a new holiday park in the Filey area were held up after great crested newt breeding ponds were identified.
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85-bed care home and assisted living complex planned for development
Flats and 12 supported living units are included in plans drawn up by developer Rhodos Properties.
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Family may abandon farming after solar farm approved on land in North Yorkshire
A farming family has warned it may have to relocate or give up farming altogether after councillors approved a huge solar farm near York.
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Walgreens Photo Coupon: Save Big in October 2026
Preserving your memories doesn't have to be expensive. Use a verified Walgreens coupon code for discounts of up to 70% off premium wall decor, stationery, and personalized gifts, as well as beauty, lenses, and health products this fall.
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Family may abandon farming after solar farm approved on land in North Yorkshire
A farming family has warned it may have to relocate or give up farming altogether after councillors approved a huge solar farm on agricultural land near York.
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Popular city centre bar unveils brand new look in time for 10th anniversary
The redesign includes a more open layout, refreshed interiors, and a new bar area, with a colour scheme of green, red brick, and earthy tones.
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Our memorial garden helps us grieve - a cemetery felt too far away
Emma Moore shares how creating a special place at home has helped her family.
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Family may abandon farming after solar farm approved on land in North Yorkshire
A farming family has warned it may have to relocate or give up farming altogether after councillors approved a huge solar farm near York.
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Garden village with 3,339 homes planned at former York airfield
A new garden village with almost 3,400 homes could be built at a former airfield in York, with people urged to have their say. A consultation has launched on plans for Langwith Village which would be built at the former Elvington Airfield...
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Once-popular social club set to become 5-bedroom family home
Planning documents said the site was previously used as a family home.
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Family may abandon farming after solar farm approved on land near York
A farming family has warned it may have to relocate or give up farming altogether after councillors approved a huge solar farm on agricultural land near York.
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Garden village with 3,339 homes planned at former York airfield - have your say
A new garden village with almost 3,400 homes could be built at a former airfield in York, with people urged to have their say.
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Aldi’s new £50 bladeless fan heater is a Dyson dupe, and it’s coming to stores very soon — along with two other cheap home heating devices
Aldi is launching a bladeless fan, a dehumidifier, and ceramic heater as part of its new Home Heating Essentials range.
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Holyroodhouse to unveil Christmas display inspired by Scottish legend
The Palace of Holyroodhouse will feature illuminated stags, decorated Christmas trees and festive events from November 19 to January 4.
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Autumn colour arrives at Harlow Carr as garden prepares for seasonal event
RHS Garden Harlow Carr is displaying its autumn colours, with seasonal foliage, woodland walks and an autumn-themed programme of activities taking place from
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Garden village with 3,339 homes planned at former York airfield - have your say
A new garden village with almost 3,400 homes could be built at a former airfield in York, with people urged to have their say.
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What to cut back and what to leave standing in your garden's fall cleanup
Fall is garden cleanup time, but that doesn't mean you should clear everything away
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Fire destroys storage room in Bradford home - Here's what we know
A house fire in Drighlington completely destroyed a storage room.
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Don't neglect crafting furniture in your Arc Raiders outpost—it unlocks hundreds of extra storage slots
Turns out decorating your home away from home isn't purely cosmetic.
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Land next to popular North Yorkshire garden centre up for sale
Land close to a popular North Yorkshire garden centre with potential for a variety of different uses has been listed for sale.
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Derelict County Durham pub to get new lease of life with underage clientele
A former Chester-le-Street pub which has stood empty for years is set to be transformed into a children's nursery, in a move which could create 30 jobs.
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Land next to popular North Yorkshire garden centre up for sale
Land close to a popular North Yorkshire garden centre with potential for a variety of different uses has been listed for sale.
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Homes by Esh secures approval for 230 homes at Darlington garden village
Homes by Esh secures approval for 230 new homes at Burtree Garden Village in Darlington, including EV charging, green spaces and biodiversity enhancements.
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£325,000 Nunthorpe home blends character and style with stunning makeover
Refurbished three-bedroom semi-detached home in sought-after Nunthorpe, featuring an open-plan dining kitchen, landscaped garden, garage and £325,000 guide price.
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Kind-hearted roofer 'overwhelmed' at support to rebuild fire-damaged family home
A roofer is leading a community effort to rebuild a family home gutted by fire.
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North Yorkshire village nursery reopens after £750k transformation
A North Yorkshire village nursery has reopened after a major transformation. Jigsaws Childcare Nursery in Church Fenton has welcomed children back following a major £750,000 redevelopment project over the summer. The project has transformed...
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'Hidden' County Durham garden centre that's also home to the county's only zoo
A County Durham garden centre has a restaurant, tropical attraction and zoo alongside its plants, gifts and garden supplies.
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Inside a £1.1m Crathorne home where high-spec living meets family luxury
Discover The Burrow, a £1.1m contemporary family home in Crathorne near Yarm, with five bedrooms, garden room, double garage and gym/studio, now for sale.
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Council says new recycling bins will offer more capacity for York households
Council says York’s new recycling bin scheme will increase household capacity, with larger options available for residents needing extra space
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Blue plaque installed to mark home of All Creatures Great and Small author
A plaque has been unveiled to honour the man who created James Herriot.
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£168,000 Newton Aycliffe home boasts garden oasis and solar panels
Explore this stylish three-bedroom semi-detached home in Newton Aycliffe, priced at £168,000, with open-plan living, landscaped garden and solar panels.
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Vibrant but neglected Leeds suburb plagued by rodents, rubbish and homelessness
Locals spoke of their concerns
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Inside a £1.65m Ingleby Greenhow home with stunning views and leisure suite
High Farm House near Ingleby Greenhow is a 6,592 sq ft country home with four bedrooms, leisure suite, workshops and 15.05 acres. Guide price £1.65m.
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Five-star reviews pour in for family-run garden centre near Darlington
A family-run garden centre with roots stretching back more than 130 years is earning rave reviews from customers thanks to its homegrown plants, hanging baskets and old-fashioned approach to customer service.
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24 County Durham planning applications you need to know about
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Durham County Council in the past week, featuring proposals for home extensions, tree works, new advertisements, and changes to residential and commercial properties.
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£1.4m Darlington home on Abbey Road showcases Victorian 'grandeur and charm'
Explore 41 Abbey Road, Darlington: a £1.4m Victorian and Arts and Crafts home with 4,316 sq ft, period features, landscaped gardens and detached garage.
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North East residents asked to donate old wellies for garden project
Middlesbrough residents can donate old wellies to Tees Valley Wildlife Trust’s colourful community garden planters project at Thorntree Library on October 29.
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New nursery officially opens in Yarm with state-of-the-art facilities
Little Phoenix Nursery, part of Yarm School, was recently opened by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.
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Why visitors are praising this garden centre's 'best in the North' Christmas display
'I'm dying to go' say visitors as Azure Garden Centre reveals its Christmas themes, twinkling lights and festive displays.