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Ministers must respond to growing demand for allotments, MSPs say

MSPs have urged the Scottish Government to respond to Scotland’s spiralling demand for allotments. In 2015, the Community Empowerment Act recognised the importance of growing spaces for communities and individuals, highlighting the benefits they can ...

06 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Experts: Which plants to save and which to spare as gardeners ponder water use

It is a conundrum facing many gardeners surveying their sun-scorched grounds as hosepipe bans come into force – which plants should get the water, and which will be left to fend for themselves? Experts, though, have the answer. And it is good news ...

05 Aug 2022 at 14:15

Scotland

MSPs to look into the difficulty of getting an allotment in Scotland

The challenge that keen gardeners face in securing allotments in Scotland is to be explored in a new Holyrood inquiry. The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee will look into whether the process for providing ...

09 May 2022 at 11:25

Callan

Historic Callan walled garden gets a new lease of life

For hundreds of years a walled garden has stood at Westcourt in Callan. It was once a place to grow vegetables for the residents of the now-demolished Westcourt House, but now, thanks to the efforts of a new generation, the garden is again ...

28 May 2022 at 11:33

Gary Lineker shows support for charity allotment after it was vandalised

Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker has shown his support for a charity allotment, which provides fresh fruit and vegetables to those struggling amidst the cost-of-living crisis, after it was vandalised. Carly Burd, from Harlow, Essex, ...

13 Apr 2023 at 07:51

Fresh charges in baby death case of aristocrat and partner

An aristocrat and her partner are facing two more charges after their baby daughter’s death. Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were charged with manslaughter by gross negligence on March 2 after the body of two-month-old Victoria was ...

10 Jul 2023 at 11:41

Homegrown fruit and veg makes for healthier diet and less waste, study suggests

People who grow their own fruit and vegetables eat more than their five-a-day and waste much less than households that only buy, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Sheffield said improving access to ...

21 Aug 2023 at 06:00

Homes proposal a ‘bid to line Duke of Northumberland’s pockets’, inquiry told

An attempt by the Duke of Northumberland to replace allotments with dozens of new homes on his Syon House London estate is simply an effort to “line” his “already deep pockets,” a public inquiry has heard. Ralph Percy, the ...

03 Aug 2023 at 18:52

Duke could close allotments if homes proposal fails, inquiry told

The Duke of Northumberland could shut an allotment site on his west London estate if a proposal for dozens of new homes fails, a public inquiry has heard. Ralph Percy, the 12th Duke of Northumberland, lost an application ...

04 Aug 2023 at 16:17

Local News

Donegal clubs and groups receive €450,000 in CLÁR funding

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that Donegal is to receive a €450,000 share of almost €6.2 million CLÁR funding announced today. The minister announced almost €6.2 ...

12 Jan 2024 at 14:33

‘Complete dream’ for founder of vandalised allotment as fundraiser soars

The founder of an allotment vandalised with salt has been “overwhelmed by everybody’s generosity” after her GoFundMe sailed past the £165,000 mark. Carly Burd, from Harlow, Essex, is the creator of the A Meal On ...

13 Apr 2023 at 11:34

‘Alternative ways of funding repairs’ should be considered for Syon House estate

Alternative ways of funding repairs at the Syon House estate should be considered by the Duke of Northumberland rather than replacing allotments with dozens of new homes, a planning inquiry has been told. Ralph ...

11 Sept 2023 at 19:10

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