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Contractor appointed for Oxford Burial Meadow
Blakedown Landscapes has been appointed as Principal Contractor to deliver the new Oxford Burial Meadow, following planning approval being gained in April of this year.
STIHL to debut ALLPRO battery system and new chainsaw designs at 2026 APF Exhibition
STIHL is set to mark its 100th anniversary at the 2026 APF Exhibition with the public debut of its new ALLPRO battery system, showcases of its latest professional chainsaws, and exclusive previews of upcoming products.
Green-Tree intensive roof garden substrate supports major rooftop and podium development in Trafford
Origin Green-tech supplied 350m³ of specialist substrate for the podium and rooftop landscaping at Lumina Village, Trafford, meeting strict technical criteria for weight-loading, drainage, and plant establishment
Wessex Water restricts water use across South West
Wessex Water, which serves 1.4 million customers across the South West of England, has become the tenth water company to introduce a temporary use ban (TUB) – formerly known as a hosepipe ban – this summer.
Accreditation scheme proposed for climate resilient gardens
A research project, led by Anglian Water, has found a ‘clear opportunity’ for stakeholders to explore the use of accreditation to embed climate-resilient landscape design in new housing developments.
Expert advice, member benefits, meet the team, and more with BALI at GroundsFest
GroundsFest takes place on 16 and 17 September at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, with BALI's stand located at L68 in The Landscape Zone, exclusively sponsored by BALI.
Ready to inspire the next generation of land-based professionals?
Capel Manor College is looking for experienced industry professionals who would like to bring their skills, knowledge and passion into education.
ABAX launches Vision AI, bringing AI-powered video telematics to UK fleets
New integrated solution combines fleet tracking, intelligent video, and real-time driver safety in a single ABAX platform
STIHL to showcase the future of professional battery power at GroundsFest 2026
STIHL is set to mark its 100th anniversary at GroundsFest 2026 with the showcase of its new ALLPRO battery system, demonstrating how the next generation of professional battery technology is helping grounds maintenance and landscaping teams maximise productivity, minimise downtime and work more efficiently throughout the day.
BALI Chalk College Forum this September: Land-based College Leaders meet again
Course leaders and training providers will gather at the BALI Chalk Fund's Open College Forum, returning to GroundsFest on 17 September 2026 to discuss skills, recruitment and curriculum
