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Liz Truss has been appointed as the new environment secretary in David Cameron's shake-up of his cabinet.

The MP for South-West Norfolk replaces Owen Paterson, and it is being seen as a key appointment as prime minister David Cameron promotes women a

Despite continued government promises to reduce the amount of time and money spent on keeping up to speed on regulation changes, the average micro, small and medium-sized employer in 2014 has seen an above inflationary rise of £713 in their annual co

A forest in Wales has enjoyed a rebirth since being devastated by the spread of a disease which affects larch trees.

Some 12,000 native trees including sessile oak, rowan, birch, field maple, wild cherry, hawthorn and blackthorn have been replanted b

Barronsfield Grange, the luxury housing scheme developed by Westpoint Homes has been named ‘Best Development and Best Show House’ at the Glasgow Herald Property Awards. Westpoint Homes is one of Scotland’s most highly-regarded private home builders,

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is inviting views on the proposed definitions of those self-employed people who will continue to have duties under health and safety law.

Under current proposals self-employed persons will be exempt from Section

Bodnant Garden near Conwy in North Wales is marking the centenary of its grand terraces, famous for their rose gardens, lily pools and stunning mountain views with a special rose planting and a poignant public appeal about those who worked on the ter

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund has announced £34.5million of investment in 13 parks across the UK.

This new funding follows the publication of the HLF’s recent report which revealed the UK’s public parks are at serious risk of d

A council and a tree surgeon have been sentenced for safety failings after a worker was injured when a tree he had been felling landed on a railway line and was hit by a train.

Peter Wood, 52, of Grange Villa, Durham, was carrying out tree work for M

As part of Sherratt Landscapes commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, the commercial grounds maintenance company has purchased a range of Pellenc battery-powered equipment from local dealer Morris’s Stores.

The new machines, including a range of

Leading supplier to the amenity and sports turf industries, Sherriff Amenity, is launching a new service to tackle the disposal of hazardous chemicals, and in particular revoked products.

The company has joined forces with Chem Clear, a new company se

Marshalls' revenue from continuing operations for the six months ended 30 June 2014 was up 15 per cent at £180 million (2013: £157 million). 

The highlights:

• Sales to the public sector and commercial market, which represent approximately 62 per cent

Commenting on the Heritage Lottery Fund State of UK Parks 2014 report, Mark Camley, chairman of The Parks Alliance, said: "This timely report provides the evidence to back up the experience of park staff and volunteers on the ground that the parks we

An enormous piece of art covering a third of a mile at North Weald Airfield has been mown into the landscape to celebrate the passing of the Tour de France.

The piece has taken several weeks to complete and was created ahead of the cycling festival t

Dennis and SISIS have concluded their successful ‘on the green’ education seminars for spring 2014, with a promise of further dates to be added for later in the year.

The latest event, which was held at Backworth Miners Welfare Bowls Club in Newcastle

Are there some early signs of autumn close to you? Well the National Trust has spotted well developed sycamore seeds as well as hawthorn berries that are already red.

Matthew Oates, nature and wildlife expert for the National Trust, reflects on the w

With summer having arrived safely throughout the UK following a wet May, growth is exceptional. Here, Alan Abel from Complete Weed Control gives his monthly advice on what to look out for.

Council cut-backs are showing up across the country making dri

A SISIS Veemo tractor mounted heavy duty de-thatcher and SISIS Multislit tractor mounted deep slitting aerator are helping Clemson University in South Carolina, USA keep on top of its grounds and turf maintenance schedules following head groundsman E

This summer visitors to Cliveden in Buckinghamshire will be able to enjoy a newly restored intimate garden planted with 42 different rose varieties whose colours mirror the rising and setting of the sun.

Designed by Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe, one of the