The 2014 Rainy Day Trust Karting Challenge takes place on Sunday June 1 and teams can still book their place for the event. 

Despite a huge petition to save Homebase in Holyhead, Anglesey, it is confirmed the store is to close and discount retailer B&M will move in. 

On Friday, May 2 staff from Trelawney Garden Leisure @Wadebridge in Cornwall sowed 40,000 poppy seeds to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War One. 

This year's Glee is calling on all start-up businesses and entrepreneurs to reserve their space at the show's Innovators Zone. 

The ASA has come down hard on Mallusk Carpets in Antrim, Northern Ireland, over the irresponsible nature of its latest radio ad which gives a suggestion of drink driving. 

As Waitrose expands its gardening offer, the retailer sees a rise in sales of 22.4% in Q1. 

Although seven Paul Simon stores have been bought by Lewis's Home Retail, the administrators have announced a further six will close. 

The first Bank holiday weekend of the month saw garden trade holding up well, according to research by the Garden Centre Association (GCA). 

Right Price DIY in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, has been left feeling cut off from the rest of the world as repairs to a viaduct have closed the main road passed the store. 

Following record results for the wholesale business, Stax has seen an impressive uptake of its new website service, bringing it closer to its target of 500 retail members by the end of the year. 

The owner of an East Sussex hardware shop forced into a temporary shut-down after a fire has spoken of his distress over the ordeal. 

Home Hardware (Scotland) has seen sales records tumble over the last couple of months, with gardening being the stand-out category. 

BIRA Bank celebrated its first £1m turnover month in March this year. 

Devon & Cornwall Police are appealing to DIY shops and builders merchants for information about any recent sales they might have made of disposable decorator's outfits. 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association's (BHETA) seventh Meet the Buyer event will be with The Range. 

Available to buy from tomorrow, Gorilla Glue will be stocked in Halfords' stores across the UK and Ireland for the first time. 

As part of plans to re-energise its home and lifestyle offering Tesco has launched five key collections across the home and garden range both in store and online. 

Deco-Pak says demand for its products has risen because homeowners are spending more on their properties, leading to an increase in sales of 47% LFL. 

Home enhancement chain Homebase has revamped its website to include a video-integrated approach to help customers with inspiration before they buy. 

A partnership between Trelawney Garden Leisure @Wadebridge and Elite Spas & Leisure has seen the creation of a new garden buildings department at the garden centre.