Lifestyle

The best UV swimwear in the UK is rated UPF 50+, tested in a lab, and designed to cover as much skin as possible. That is the position of the British Association of Dermatologists, the Skin Cancer Foundation, and every major skin cancer charity in the country. Several brands now sell UPF-rated clothing to UK buyers, including equatorsun, Muddy Puddles, Frugi, Coolibar, and Solbari, but they...

Dave Cooper, operator of The Exchange pub in Ivybridge, is celebrating after raising over £6,000 for the Poppy Appeal through an epic 200-mile+ coastline walk, stopping at 21 Craft Union pubs on the way.

Over the course of ten brutal days, three locals, military veteran Lysa Orr, Chris Roud and Dave, commonly known as the ‘Crafty Trio’ for their love of Craft Union, took on a walk...

Otter Garden Centres has unveiled its first own‑brand peat-free multi‑purpose compost, marking a significant step forward in the family‑run business’s commitment to sustainable gardening.

With peatland protection now a major environmental priority, demand for high‑performing peat-free alternatives has grown rapidly. Early versions of peat-free compost often struggled with moisture...

For centuries, gardeners relied on simple tools and manual labor to keep plants healthy. Carrying watering cans, dragging hoses across the yard, and estimating how much water plants needed were once the standard routines of garden care. While these traditional methods supported plant growth, they often required considerable time and effort and sometimes resulted in inconsistent watering....