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This autumn in particular pumpkin-picking has emerged as a Covid-safe outdoor activity for families. It is no exaggeration to say that 2020 has been a catastrophic year for plenty of industries. However, Inews reports that one group of people celebrating this autumn...You either love it, or hate it…Marmite: A potted history of the British-born spread
Panic spread across the UK as it emerged that the much-loved yeast extract Marmite was at risk of being removed from the nation’s supermarket shelves. But what is the story behind this most British of brands? The product that has been loved and hated around the...The cream of the crops: Autumn sowing in the veggie patch
Spring and early summer are not the only times of the year when we should think about sowing our vegetables. Spring and early summer are not the only times of the year when we should think about sowing our vegetables. I do a lot of my sowing in late summer and autumn,...Add zing to your spring! 10 bulbs to buy and plant now
It’s almost time to start planting bulbs for a spring display. Hannah Stephenson leafs through some new additions and old favourites. You may still be enjoying the summer, but if you want a gorgeous display of spring bulbs, you need to start planting them soon....How Britain’s allotment keepers have been feeding food banks through lockdown
A network of food groups in communities in London, Manchester and beyond have been providing fresh produce to those in need. Inews reports that more than 50 allotment groups across Britain donated tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables to struggling food banks over...English vineyards expect vintage year thanks to the ‘right weather in the right order’
Sunny spring, wet August and Indian summer combine to result in an early grape harvest. Inews reports that an early spring heatwave, refreshing August rain and a mini heat wave this month had led to a vintage year for England’s wine producers who believe they will...Treasured islands: 7 of the most beautiful islands around the UK and Ireland
There’s something about crossing the sea that makes a holiday feel proper. Staycations are all the rage right now for obvious reasons, but cars and trains lack the intrepid glamour of boats and planes, and when you visit an island it feels like you’ve entered a new...Opportunity knocks: Top 15 part-time jobs for the over 50s
If you’re looking for an opportunity to top up your pension, stay active in the community or simply learn some new skills, then a part-time role could be for you. During your earlier career, you may have struggled to find a work-life balance, setting aside passions...Ourplace News
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