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These days it’s all about containment 0
- Gardening
- 28th February 2020
Nothing gives a lift to a garden like a well-planted container; better, a group of containers, and at this time of year instant impact and colour is what’s needed. Sadly, a pot is not a plant’s natural habitat, so give the precious darlings a sporting chance by following some simple advice. Firstly, choose wisely. Vigorous
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Bus barrier threat 0
- News
- 28th February 2020
The council is threatening to install another of its hated bus-only barriers in a Surbiton street, although it could create scores of rat-runs down narrow residential roads. “I’m completely shocked, that’s my view on it, whatever next!” said a stunned resident of Thornhill Road as The Good Life informed her that Kingston Council was thinking
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We have to win to shut up Emma!0
- Chelsea FC Women, Sport
- 27th February 2020
Chelsea have to win the Conti Cup this weekend to stop manager Emma Hayes wittering on about it, says the Blues captain with a grin. “It’s been our mantra for the whole year – winning the Continental Cup,” said Magda Eriksson ahead of Saturday’s final against Arsenal. “We’ve been talking about it all year! We’ve
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U18s are through to semi 0
- Chelsea First Team, Sport
- 27th February 2020
The Blues’ next generation have won through to the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup – a trophy that Chelsea have largely made their own in recent years, notching up seven trophies in a decade – with a ground-out 1-0 victory over Millwall in front of boisterous (and numerous) support for the south Londoners. On
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Two Helens for the final 0
- Chelsea FC Women, Sport
- 27th February 2020
There are two Helens officiating at the first final of the women’s football season at the weekend. Helen Conley, a Durham referee, will be the woman-in-the-middle for the 2020 FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup Final between Chelsea and Arsenal on Saturday, at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground. Running the line will be another Helen, Helen
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Windows on the natural world 2
- Arts, News
- 27th February 2020
Louise Anderson is an artist and printmaker who is inspired by the natural world. She is continually drawn to nature where she can find stillness and peace. “Being in nature is like a meditation; time is lost, and you are able to clear your mind and wipe the slate clean,” said Anderson who studied at
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