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What goes up… Clone of Newton’s apple tree falls during Storm Eunice

A clone of Newton’s apple tree, which was planted at Cambridge University’s Botanic Garden in 1954, has fallen during Storm Eunice. It was a scion of the original apple tree which was said to have inspired Sir Isaac Newton to formulate his theory of ...

21 Feb 2022 at 11:55

More than 40,000 plant species now stored in Kew Gardens’ seed bank

The Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) is celebrating a major milestone after banking more than 40,000 different plant species in an effort to preserve rare, threatened and important wild plants. Dubbed the Noah’s Ark for plants, the MSB holds the Guinness ...

10 Mar 2023 at 06:58

Scotland

Edinburgh Castle among attractions to close as high winds hit east coast

Tourist hotspots in the Scottish capital are being forced to close for safety reasons as more gale-force winds sweep across the country. A yellow weather alert for wind is in place until 3pm on Wednesday for the Lothians and Borders and parts of ...

23 Feb 2022 at 13:25

Northern Ireland

Teenager in stable condition after Botanic Gardens stabbing

A teenager has been stabbed in the legs and groin in Botanic Gardens in Belfast. Detectives have appealed for information over the incident which occurred at 4pm on Monday. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police received a report that an 18-year-old ...

30 Jan 2023 at 19:48

Soccer

Ian Holloway enjoys thumping win over former club Grimsby

It was a happy return for Ian Holloway to Blundell Park as his Swindon side thrashed Grimsby 4-0. Swindon took the lead in the eighth minute as Tom Nichols was fed the ball on the edge of the box and shot first-time past Jordan Wright. It only ...

18 Apr 2025 at 17:17

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FairGreen fresh alternative rock live show at The Dock

FairGreen, a fresh alternative rock band from the west of Ireland, will play a live show at The Dock this Saturday, April 13, at 8pm. Formed in early 2023, the band consists of vocalists Harry Bouchier, Ethan Crossen, Thomas James Simon and ...

11 Apr 2024 at 18:33

Show gardens ‘prioritising which plants to look after’ during dry spell

Britain’s most famous gardens are prioritising which plants to look after to cope with the “increasingly challenging” spell of dry weather. Three of the 10 driest parts of England are Kew Gardens, in south-west London, the Cambridge ...

08 Aug 2022 at 17:56

Scotland

Rare ‘sapphire tower’ blooms outdoors in Scotland for first time

Visitors to a botanic garden in Dumfries and Galloway have a once-in-a-decade opportunity to see the flowers of the rare “sapphire tower” plant, as it blooms outdoors in Scotland for the first time. The Puya alpestris plant, which ...

20 Jul 2024 at 16:31

Artist makes ink from clone of Newton’s apple tree that fell in storm

An artist has made ink from a clone of Newton’s apple tree that was blown down by Storm Eunice in Cambridge last year. The fallen tree was a scion of the original apple tree which was said to have inspired Sir Isaac Newton to ...

16 Oct 2023 at 02:12

Gin made with botanicals from Palace of Holyroodhouse launched

A dry gin infused with botanicals grown in the gardens at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh has become the latest spirit to be launched by the Royal Collection Trust. Each gin is flavoured with ingredients sourced ...

04 Mar 2024 at 14:44

Scotland

Rare moss discovery boosts hopes of survival in UK

A critically endangered moss has been rediscovered growing at a reservoir near Edinburgh, raising hopes it can be introduced to other areas to stop it dying out. Round-leaved bryum was found recently at Threipmuir ...

14 Dec 2023 at 12:13

Local News

North Tipperary Farm family group enjoy a memorable trip to the capital

North Tipperary Farm family group always make the best of their trips and this year was another huge success as the group went to Glasnevin cemetery and the Botanical Gardens Dublin on their annual trip. They ...

03 Jul 2024 at 09:33

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