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Daily Mirror
01-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Exact times you can legally mow your garden lawn on weekend without facing fine
People will be out in their gardens mowing the lawn, but there are exact times you can legally do it without facing a fine - and there are different rules for weekdays and weekends As 'No Mow May' has come to an end, garden enthusiasts can dust off their lawn mowers for the season's first trim. However, they're being warned to watch the clock when it comes to weekend gardening or risk facing fines of up to £5,000. Local authorities have the power to penalise those who disrupt the peace by mowing at unsociable hours, with potential Noise Abatement Notices on the cards if your grass-cutting grates on the neighbours. During the week, firing up the mower between 8am and 8pm is generally fine, but come the weekend, it's best to keep it between 9am and 7pm to avoid any trouble, reports the Express. East Coast Fencing advises: "Most people naturally opt for weekends to complete household and garden chores, including mowing the lawn. However, weekends are also when noise complaints tend to rise as families aim to relax or catch up on sleep. To prevent frustrations, pay extra attention to the timing of your mowing on Saturdays and Sundays. "On weekdays, acceptable mowing hours typically range from around 8am to 8pm in residential areas. This range takes into account workers who may need to start their lawns early before their workday or later in the evening upon returning home. Weekday allowances are often slightly more flexible compared to weekends. "During weekends, stricter noise rules may apply due to the majority of residential homes being occupied throughout the day. For instance, many councils recommend no lawn mowing before 9am on Saturdays and 10am on Sundays, with a cut-off time of 7pm. These specific timings may vary depending on local council noise regulations, so checking their advice is strongly recommended. "There is no nationwide restriction on when individuals may cut their grass; however, the Environmental Protection Act 1990 provides local authorities with powers to address noise that constitutes a statutory nuisance." Daniel McAfee, Head of Legal Operations at Lawhive, explains: "Non-compliance with an abatement notice can lead to prosecution and a fine of up to £5,000 for domestic premises. This is not an empty threat - these fines are real, and local authorities do enforce them. "To be more precise, noise that is excessive, unreasonable, and persistent, particularly during unsociable hours, can result in abatement notices, fines up to £5,000, and in some cases, even prosecution. "Avoid very early or late hours. Generally speaking, it's safest to operate noisy tools between 9am and 7pm. Notify neighbours in advance of using machinery like hedge trimmers or pressure washers. Opt for quieter tools where possible. "Limit duration and avoid back-to-back noisy days, especially on weekends. Consider your neighbours' specific circumstances (e.g., shift workers, infants), and adjust accordingly."
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cat's Life: Cumbrians urged to create garden havens as Hedgehog Awareness Week begins
Gardeners across Cumbria are being encouraged to turn their outdoor spaces into safe havens for one of Britain's most cherished wild animals, as Hedgehog Awareness Week gets underway. The annual campaign, which began on Sunday, May 4, is run by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) and highlights challenges hedgehogs face, while offering practical ways the public can help protect them. Hedgehogs have seen a drastic population decline of around 75 percent in the last two decades, largely due to the destruction of their natural habitat through urban expansion, new developments and changes to garden layouts. Despite the worrying national trend, Cumbria has historically shown strong signs of support for its prickly residents. ADVERTISEMENT In 2016, Kendal was recognised as the most 'hedgehog friendly' townNow, homeowners are being called on to build on that legacy. a trusted platform connecting people with skilled tradespeople, has launched a campaign encouraging people to make their gardens more welcoming to hedgehogs. A step-by-step guide has been created by gardening experts, providing practical advice on how to make small but significant changes. 'hedgehog-friendly guide' (Image: Tips to create a home 'fit for a hog' Leave some areas wild Wild areas provide a natural food source and a place of nesting. Allowing dense plants, such as nettles, to grow will provide shelter for your hedgehogs throughout the months. You could even consider creating a 'meadow edge' of wildflowers, which looks attractive while serving an ecological purpose. ADVERTISEMENT Avoid using pesticides or slug pellets Slug pellets are really harmful to hedgehogs so avoid using them. Hedgehogs eat slugs, so even if they don't get to the pellets themselves, if they eat a slug that has, it can poison them. There are many natural ways to deter pests in your garden which include 'Beer traps' (bowls of beer sunk in the ground) or sprinkling coffee grounds round the base of plants. Check your garden before mowing You could embrace No Mow May - but if mowing your lawn, check any areas of long grass before going ahead as hedgehogs love it. Walk your lawn, mow slowly and give hedgehogs a chance to hear the mower. Build a hedgehog home Hedgehog houses are quick and easy to make and all you need is a few bits of timber, a hammer, and some nails. The entrance to the home should be around 13cm x 13cm, with a total space of 25cm high and 35cm x 35cm inside. ADVERTISEMENT Never paint the inside of your hedgehog house and avoid putting food inside it. Cover drains Uncovered drains can be a hazard for hedgehogs and they can easily fall in. Cover them using a specific 'manhole cover' used for drains, or using a water-filled bag on a more temporary basis. Leave constant access Hedgehogs are nocturnal and roam around 1-2km every night, so they will appreciate having a wide range of outdoor areas they can explore. Cut out a 13cmx13cm hole at the bottom of your fence. Alternatively, you can dig a channel underneath your fence if you don't want to put a hole through it. To really help wildlife, consider replacing a fence with a hedge to allow easy access and provide shelter. Consider losing a panel if you live in a new build New-build homes have had problems with fences being built too tight together, which can prevent hedgehogs from accessing your garden. To mitigate this issue, consider losing a panel or two at the side of your fence. ADVERTISEMENT James Lewis, a gardening expert from (Image: Sharon Jacobs, a senior nurse at Tigglywinkle's Wildlife Hospital said: "This guide provides great basic steps for British gardeners to take to really create an area that is supportive to the safety and health of hedgehogs. "On top of this, we would urge gardeners to take care when mowing, strimming, or hedgecutting. We see thousands of injuries from this sort of activity every year, and it can be easily avoided by checking the areas you are working on before starting.' To support the campaign, locals can join the conversation using #CumbriaHedgehogs and access the full guide at:
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bitcoin's Price Action ‘Looks Very Manufactured'—Samson Mow Questions Market Dynamics Amid Institutional Inflows
Bitcoin's price has been a point of concern, with some experts believing that its recent movements appear to be 'manufactured.' Trading between $92,400 and $106,500 since mid-December 2024, the cryptocurrency has remained largely range-bound despite significant institutional inflows. Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, discussed this issue during a panel at Consensus Hong Kong, stating that Bitcoin's price movement 'just doesn't look natural at all.' He observed that the coin would peak and then remain steady, often moving sideways. Mow suggested that the tight range in which Bitcoin has been trading could indicate some sort of price suppression. Despite the stagnation, there remains optimism about Bitcoin's long-term future. Mow noted that Bitcoin's rise past $100,000 could be the start of a massive wave of institutional adoption that could last 10 to 20 years. Previous bull runs, he explained, were muted due to backlogged exchanges. However, with the introduction of ETFs, Mow emphasized that there are no longer barriers to traditional finance capital flowing into Bitcoin. Still, the influx of capital has not yet fully materialized, with institutions currently only "dipping their toes" in the market. The slow-moving price action is even more puzzling given that institutional buyers, such as Michael Saylor's Strategy, have been continuously accumulating Bitcoin. Mow pointed out that while retail buyers are dollar-cost averaging and buying Bitcoin regularly, there still seems to be selling pressure. 'If Bitcoin's price isn't moving despite institutions and retail buyers accumulating BTC, then someone must be selling,' he said. He further explained that while the market faced structural sellers due to bankruptcies and restructuring last year, that period is largely over. The repayment process at FTX is also contributing to the selling pressure. As the company begins repaying creditors, it is doing so based on Bitcoin's price from November 2022 when it was around $20,000. This could lead to more selling as creditors attempt to capitalize on their gains. Mow mentioned that FTX's Bitcoin sales, made at much lower prices, could explain the lack of upward movement. Bitcoin's price reached an all-time high of $109,000 following Donald Trump's inauguration but quickly fell back into its previous range. This movement, combined with a significant absorption of Bitcoin by institutional buyers, has left some analysts scratching their heads. In the two months leading up to October 2024, 1.1 million Bitcoin were absorbed, worth around $110 billion at current prices. Despite this, Bitcoin's price remained constrained within a narrow range. In addition to these developments, the wider cryptocurrency market has also been facing losses. Bitcoin recently dropped below $95,000, marking its lowest price in weeks. Other coins like Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin have also experienced declines. Despite these fluctuations, some analysts predict that Bitcoin could surpass $160,000 to $180,000 in the near future. Sign in to access your portfolio
Gulf Insider
13-02-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Bitcoin Will Reach $1 Million ‘Violently' Within Months, Says Jan3 CEO
Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, has reiterated his prediction that Bitcoin will reach $1 million by 2025. He noted that this surge won't be gradual but rather a rapid escalation occurring over weeks or months. 'If you look at the failure of fiat currencies, they don't gradually fail. They fail spectacularly. And this is the premise behind the 1 million Bitcoin call that is not going to be a gradual, slow increase to $1 million a coin, but rather a very short and violent upheaval that sends us there in a matter of months, weeks to months,' he said in a podcast. Mow points to the increasing involvement of nations in Bitcoin mining as a key indicator of this impending 'hyperbitcoinization.' Hyperbitcoinization refers to a scenario where Bitcoin becomes the dominant global currency, replacing traditional fiat currencies as the primary medium of exchange and store of value. He cites Bhutan's Bitcoin holdings, accumulated through mining over the past few years, as a prime example. 'If this is not an indication that hyperbitcoinization is coming, I'm not really sure what is,' Mow asserts. He also anticipates that countries will soon issue sovereign debt to acquire Bitcoin, drawing parallels to MicroStrategy's strategy of leveraging debt to purchase the cryptocurrency. 'It's just simply a matter of time before a country pulls that trigger and unleashes a torrent of sovereign debt to acquire Bitcoin,' Mow predicts. As of Feb. 11, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $96,831, reflecting a 0.88% increase from the previous day and a substantial 102.1% rise from its price of $48,189.88 one year ago. Over the past month, Bitcoin has experienced a 2.39% increase, opening at $93,756.77 and reaching a high of $108,786 on Jan. 20.
