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What is more, plastic lawns arguably reduce overall sustainability by destroying habitats, decreasing soil organisms, polluting runoff water

Neighbours in super-posh Hampstead say they were not informed of the plans - and the vibrations and noise from the choppers sets off their home security systems

Council officials found 16 people in the six-bed house with evidence seven more tenants living there.

The draw of widespread and intelligent investing which brings swift and significant return can seem like a far-off monetary fantasy if an investor doesn’t have the capital to start the investment on their own. The basics of investing often mention the necessity of capital in order to achieve the greatest payout, but it doesn’t mean that without capital, an investor can’t invest. They will just need to take a more creative and planned approach to their investment. There are avenues...

With Autumn in full effect and winter around the corner, if you haven't done so already, it's high time to begin preparing your house for more of bitter mornings and icy cold nights that lay ahead. Similarly to a car, a house needs an annual routine tune up: For example, chimneys need to be swept, heating systems have to be maintained and windows need to be caulked. However, if you neglect the chores that need to be done, you might...

Wet concrete set and blocked pipes under busy main road - and it will take two weeks to repair

Two spectacular homes backing onto Poole Harbour in Sandbanks, Dorset, have already sold this summer for a combined £15.65 million.

Putting solar panels on the roof of your house is a big decision and one that needs to be carefully considered. If you’re curious about generating your own solar electricity using photovoltaic panels, cutting energy bills and getting paid for selling solar energy to the grid, then there are a few salient questions you should be asking. Which type of solar panels do I need? It’s easy to get confused about the different technologies available. Photovoltaic (PV) panels are designed...

The ongoing renovations to the historic Westminster Abbey has been one of London's largest public works projects in recent memory, topped only by the impending mammoth renovations due to take place at the Houses of Parliament over the next few years. Westminster Abbey is a national icon, used for royal weddings, state funerals and commonwealth gatherings since time immemorial. It's for this reason that the renovation works have taken place piecemeal over several years, with select parts of the building...