Compost packaging should carry information showing when it was made, because old compost is less effective than it should be. 

Homebase's Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire store is the latest to be earmarked for closure. 

A fire broke out at an empty Focus DIY store in Dudley yesterday after arsonists broke into the store and set alight bags of rubbish. 

Tarmac Building Products, in partnership with B&Q, has donated 450 tonnes of sand to one of the country's biggest football fan parks ahead of the greatest sporting event of the summer. 

B&Q will be helping Britain to get busy bee-spotting this summer, as it backs the launch of the first Great British Bee Count. 

Now in its 20th year the karting challenge, organised by Stax Trade Centres, has raised over £60,000 for industry charity the Rainy Day Trust. 

Home enhancement retailer Homebase, has introduced 28 statement furniture ranges, 83 accessories and 24 cushions to its Autumn/Winter 2014 collection. 

The tile and wood flooring specialist, Topps Tiles, has agreed a new £50m financing package to support future store openings. 

The new ITV channel, ITV Encore, will launch with Dunelm, the homewares retailer, as its sponsor. 

Solus' Edinburgh regional distribution centre will close at the end of June, as the wholesaler, which went into administration three weeks ago, continues to struggle financially. 

This year's Garden Industry Manufacturers Association's awards will take place on July 17 and will be hosted by comedian Russell Kane. 

The approval by Stoke-on-Trent City Council will see Screwfix's distribution centre in Trentham double in size. 

Around 13.4% of Britain's shops stood vacant in May, compared to 14.1% in May last year. 

Woodcare specialist Cuprinol is searching for a beer garden to makeover through its 'Cheers It Up' initiative, which aims to encourage communities to support their local. 

Heating and plumbing supplier Wolseley saw its UK revenue nose-dive from £464m in Q3 2013 to £451m in Q3 2014. 

Shurtape's Duck brand will be there to help send the England team off in style for the last game before the World Cup. 

DIY supplier Tradefix Direct has updated its mobile website to become more user-friendly and refreshed its image with a new logo. 

Homebase's Sunderland branch is the latest to have hit the buffers. 

John Lewis launched its first airport shop at Heathrow Terminal 2 at the crack of dawn this morning. 

Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plumb has expanded its product range to include tiles and tiling accessories for the first time.