Garden centre

Richmond Exotics charity founders Chris and Becky Richmond are celebrating moving into their new home and opening to the public.

Dream comes true as animal rescue charity opens to public in new home

The Queen Mother arrives at Monkwearmouth Station, Sunderland, in June 1964. Her Majesty is pictured with Sunderland's Mayor (Ald R Wilkinson) and Chief Constable, Mr W Tait.

Monkwearmouth Station's transformation journey

Check out some of the best garden centres in and around Sunderland.

12 of the best garden centres to help make the most of the sunshine

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Ambassador Nina Williams

‘Fantastic for families’: Garden centre offering free kids’ workshops

A new Home Bargains store is set to open in Sunderland with a whole load of deals to be had.

17 photos as I enjoy a sneak peek around new £5m Home Bargains Store

Pam Davies was pictured at the Grange Garden Centre in September 2004.

Retro garden centre memories for spring

Elemore Country Park Café and Garden Centre, off Elemore Lane, wants 18 roof-mounted solar panels

Garden centre and café plans move to slash energy bills

Santa in his grotto at Richardson's Garden Centre. It's an Echo archive view from 2012.

Sunderland garden centres' festive past in retro photos

Lambton Garden Centre remained a popular venue after the lion park closed in October 1980.

Why Lambton Lion Park closed after just eight years

Dobbies garden centre closing stores across UK in bid to cut costs.

Garden centre chain closing stores across UK

The year when Dickens and Sava Centre were among the Washington businesses to share positive news.

Washington jobs galore in this look back at 1983

Spider, 66, and Anne Spider-McKeown, 64, from Birmingham, go about their daily routine with two parrots Charlie a green-winged Macaw and Chester, a blue-and-gold Macaw. May 19, 2024.

Watch: Quirky pet-mad couple take their parrots to the shop

Nine Sunderland and East Durham garden centre scenes to get you out and about - retro style.

Nine great Wearside garden centre memories

David Clay, Director, Clay's Garden Centre, Washington

Expert tips on birdfeeding from Clay's Garden Centre

Cotoneater could land keen gardeners a £2,500 fine. Credit: Pixabay

Shrub found in garden centres could land you with a £2,500 fine

East Durham Garden Centre posted an update on its Facebook page for customers.

Garden centre reopens after 'suspected' Covid-19 case
A garden centre which closed its doors due to a suspected coronavirus case will reopen to customers today.
Debra Fox

Jack Thompson helped Lidl bosses open the shop.

Till begin to ring at Washington's new Lidl store

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