Industry highlights key issues following Brexit vote

Challenges and opportunities identified by industry figures in all horticulture sectors.

National Plant Show 2016 best plant awards - winners anticipate sales boost

Winning the HTA National Plant Show best plant award means a five-to-10 per cent sales increase, according to Darby Nursery Stock. Sales manager Hannah Darby said winning plant Salvia 'Blue Marvel' will be available in stocks of 5,000-10,000 for 2017 in two and seven-litre pots.

matt_harris published Ex Southampton midfielder Moore and former Cambridge United...

Chelmsford City have completed their 13th and 14th new signings of the summer with the capture of Robbie Willmott and Corby Moore from Bishop's Stortford.Moore's move means five players have now followed manager Rod Stringer from the Blues to the Clarets, after Ashley Miller, Sheldon Sellears, Anthony Church and Frankie Merrifield.Willmott, who was released by City's Vanarama National League South rivals Ebbsfleet United, spent the latter part of last season on loan at Stortford.With the ten...

matt_harris published Essex Cricket REPORT: Cook and Westley lay a firm base on rain...

Alastair Cook and Tom Westley continued their prolific form as Specsavers County Championship Division Two leaders Essex enjoyed another successful day despite being held up by the weather against Worcestershire at New Road.England Test captain Cook, who has already scored two centuries this season against Gloucestershire and Sussex, completed a sedate 50 off 112 balls with seven fours and a six.Westley was the more aggressive, reaching his half century off 64 balls and this is the sixth...

Katie_Feehan published Marsh Farm booze bid postponed after unprecedented number of...

AN ANIMAL adventure park's application to sell alcohol has been temporarily put on hold after an unprecedented amount of people opposed the plan.Tourism attraction Marsh Farm, in South Woodham Ferrers, has applied to Chelmsford City Council's licensing department to sell alcohol and extend its opening hours, between 9am and 8pm every day, so it can cater for as many as 6,000 guests.But bosses insist the increased capacity would only be used for two major events of the year, MotorFest in June and...

SamBalls published BREAKING: Murder investigation launched after Maldon street...

Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found 'with significant injuries' in a road in Maldon this afternoon.Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after being called to Fambridge Close shortly before 2pm today (Thursday, March 24) following reports of a disturbance. Officers arrived to find a woman with significant injuries in the road and paramedics also attended but she was sadly declared deceased at the scene. Following enquiries a 25-year-old man from Maldon...

Essex Chronicle published Dragons' Den Star Levi Roots to speak at Maldon business event

Dragons' Den Star Levi Roots is coming to Maldon to share the secrets of his business success.Maldon District Council is hosting a high-profile showcase for district-based businesses later this year, with Levi Roots listed as the keynote speaker.The event is set to take place at the Three Rivers Golf and Country Club in Cold Norton on Wednesday, May 11.Funded by Magnox Ltd, the showcase is open to new and existing businesses including sole traders, SMEs and large enterprises looking to raise...

Clare_Youell published Cheryl Baker is still ripping her skirt off with Bucks Fizz at...

"I never dreamt I'd still be ripping my skirt off in my 60s." As part of 80s pop sensations Bucks Fizz, Cheryl Baker shot to fame on the Eurovision Song Contest when she and Jay Aston had their skirts whipped off on stage.Tame as it might seem now, it was a standout moment in 1981 and one which the band credits for their resulting success.Bucks Fizz won the contest that year and, unlike many Eurovision acts, went on to have a string of hit albums and number one singles."I actually...

Laura_Johnson published Rugby Picture Gallery: Home win for Brentwood U18s RFC against...

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Essex Chronicle published BREAKING: Billericay manager Craig Edwards rules out return to...

BILLERICAY Town manager Craig Edwards has ruled himself out of making a return to the hot seat at Chelmsford City stating there's still bad blood from when he left.Mark Hawkes left his position as Chelmsford City manager earlier this week but Edwards has moved to distance himself away from any rumours linking him back to the club.Edwards managed City when they ground-shared at the New Lodge back in 2005 for 18 months.He joined with the Clarets languishing in the Isthmian Premier League...

Welsh Slate launches aggregates guide

A new guide to using Welsh slate has been launched, covering its features and benefits as a construction aggregate, in sand, topsoil mixes and for decorative purposes.

Murder probe after woman found dead

A woman is found dead at a house in the Rossendale Valley in Lancashire, prompting police to launch a murder investigation.

Busy start to the year

Practicality Brown has busy start to the year, planting hedges, moving trees and clearing the land .

With more than three decades experience in the horticulture and forestry industries, this Buckinghamshire-based company prides itself on being the Instant Landscape Specialists.

The sole supplier of the unique Elveden Instant Hedg  which is a mature, flat-sided UK-grown hedge available up to 1.8m in height, Practicality Brown also offer a range of other hedging products, large shrubs, topiary and semi-mature trees; in fact everything to present a mature garden finish for designers, landscape architects and developers alike.

Sales and Business Manager, Graeme Jenkins told The Landscaper, “We’ve had a busy start to the year, with the continuation of a number of landscape projects and others being planned.  We have a great team here, which is often commented on in our customer satisfaction surveys.  We always aim to ensure our customers have the right product for their project whether it’s a large scale development or simply screening a neighbour’s window.

“In addition, it’s a busy time for our Tree and Vegetation Clearance division, with work on a number of sites across the country including the Norwich Northern Distributor Road.  It’s a key time of year before the ‘bird nesting season’ starts in March and other wildlife mitigation considerations.”

For more information or to arrange a nursery visit contact Practicality Brown Ltd on 01753 652022, email: hedge@pracbrown.co.uk or go to their website: www.pracbrown.co.uk

First use of 'English votes' rules

New "English votes for English laws" rules are implemented in the House of Commons for the first time as MPs debate the government's Housing Bill.

Exeter City 2-2 Liverpool

A youthful Liverpool side survive an FA Cup scare as they draw 2-2 at League Two Exeter to secure a third-round replay at Anfield.