Evening Gazette

Gardening

WHILE natural gardens and meadow plantings may have increased in popularity in the last few years, formal gardens still have a place in our fast-paced, chaotic world. The desire to shape and square, to manipulate plants and space to attain order and create symmetry, is a subject explored by designer pals Diarmuid Gavin and Sir Terence Conran, pictured below, in their new book Planting, in which they share many of their secrets of planting with enthusiasts. "Humans love order and repetition. T...

Film of the Day

Your Star

LIBRA (Sept 24/Oct 23): I bet you thought life would come to a full stop after a recent drama, but it didn't did it? Visit new places on Friday. There is someone for you to meet if you do. Call my starline now to sort out that home matter. To find out more 0901 6093147 SCORPIO (Oct 24/Nov 22): A chance meeting with someone that you did not expect to see leaves you shaken on Friday. Gain your confidence. It's likely to have been harder for them to see you with the way your life has been evolvi...

Stride in Style ; Whether They're Ankle-Skimmers, Thigh-Huggers or Knee-Highs, It's Autumn, so Time to Pull On Those Boots. Sarah Dale Reports.

NOW the leaves are falling and the nights are drawing in, snuggly sweaters and trusty boots are gracing the high street shelves. From classic kneehighs which see you through from a day in the office to a night on the tiles, to smart ankle boots which look great with jeans or trousers, footwear is moving away from flimsy flipflops and comfy canvas shoes.

Fashion Tip

Style File Step

STEP out this autumn in a new pair of boots to suit any occasion - from workwear staple to evening glam. Purple is THE colour this season so update your autumn wardrobe with a pair of berry-coloured boots. These funky little ankle boots with fringe detail called Biba are pounds 59 from www.hotter.com Fall into step with this autumn's military trend. These Palladium boots are available in grey and black. They are pounds 99 from La Redoute. Ring 0844 842 2222 or log on to: www.laredoute.co.uk B...

And They're Off ; Work Starts to Build 173 New Homes

THE race to bring pounds 20m worth of new homes to a once trouble- plagued Redcar estate is under way. The former Burnmoor Close and Blayberry Close area of Redcar used to be dogged with poor housing conditions and anti-social behaviour.

Market in Town

Deaths

BRACK Larry Dear brother-in-law of Veronica, Sid, Di, Pete and Lyn, dear uncle of Carl, Wayne and Vicci. Nite nite God Bless Uncle Lal. From Kerry, Gary, Tilly and Harrison. Loved and missed by us all. BURNETT Anthony Deepest sympathy to the family. From all at the Beechwood and Easterside and District Social Club.

In Memoriam

Remember the one you love by placing a memoriam notice in the Evening Gazette to commemorate special anniversaries. Please note, we need your notice one day prior to publication date. For further details telephone 01642 252525 or visit our office on Borough Rd, M'bro or book on-line www.gazettelive.co.uk/familynotices BROWN Pauline (Nee Kitching) On this day my thoughts are with you. Your love and treasured memories will never be forgotten. So sadly missed.

Acknowledgements

An acknowledgement notice is designed for you to thank relatives and friends for their kindness shown during your bereavement. You may also wish to mention hospitals, medical staff, nursing homes, religious leaders, charitable trusts and funeral directors. Our experienced staff are available to advise you. Visit our office on Borough Rd, M'bro, telephone 01642 252525, book on-line www.gazettelive.co.uk/familynotices or speak to your Funeral Director. AIRD Geoff Maggie would sincerely like to ...

Deaths

REYNOLDS Ivy We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, But memories keep you close to us, And memories last forever. You always had a smile to share, Time to give and time to care, A loving Mam kind and true, Is the way we'll always remember you. John, Sylvia, Christopher, Sarahjane, Adam and Tommie Lee.

Right Up Our Street

KENNY and Sue Twizell have found their perfect new home at George Wimpey North Yorkshire's development in Billingham. The Fairways on Greenwood Road ticked all the right boxes - and a part exchange scheme meant they wouldn't have to worry about selling their current home. right Kenny said: "Sue had wanted to move house for quite a while - we hadn't planned to stay in our current home for so long but we had to wait until the kids were grown up before we could think about it. "I'd always wanted...

Deals Up for Grabs

YUILL Homes is offering a deal on its latest showhome which has been released for sale at St Cuthbert"s Mews in Middlesbrough. Househunters can now purchase the traditional three-bedroom Linden, complete with fixtures and fittings including lighting and flooring. The housebuilder is also working in partnership with the Homes and Communities Agency to offer its HomeBuy Direct scheme on the property. Lindsay Greenhalgh, from Yuill Homes, said: "The stunning Linden showhome is great for those wh...

Inside

Rock and Roll Glamour ; Interiors with Creative Stylist Clare Hornby

WHETHER you condone their behaviour or not, love them or hate them you have to admit rock stars have it all. From the hectic lifestyle to the million pound pad you have to envy their lifestyle -even if it's just a little bit. The life of a top international star often means being able to afford to have the very best of everything.

Proper Ty Clinic

Q. Since we are now into October, is it still realistically a possibility to get moved in time for Christmas? DAVE says: Yes, it is still possible to complete on a sale in time for the festive season. House sales can complete in as little as two weeks, as long as everything is in place and there is a cash purchaser. However, a more realistic time scale should be from four to six weeks. If you do agree a sale the main thing is to keep in regular contact with your agent and your solicitor and a...

Your Views ; with the 14 Inch Micro Pig Quickly Becoming the New Must-Have Pet, What Is Your Ideal Pet and Why?

Amy Noble, 16, a college student from Norton, said: "I'd have to say dogs because I've got three of them -two German Shepherds and a Jack Russell. They're very friendly and great with children." Lucy Henderson, 15, a student from Norton, said: "I like dogs because they're so fluffy and cuddly. I've got four dogs and they're really laid back. I really enjoy taking them all out for walks."

Our Say

SMOKE alarms save lives - fact. And today's story of Arthur Black's family is a very real reminder of why it's essential for every single household to have the lifesaving devices fitted. Seconds count in an emergency situation.

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