An ex-football star will unveil The Curious Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show in May, hosting a personal plot with a veteran TV gardener. The project showcases new horticultural interests and is set to draw added attention to the UK’s flagship gardening event.

An inquest heard former boxing champion Ricky Hatton had a brain disease affecting memory. The coroner found he may not have intended the actions that resulted in his death, with the condition considered a significant factor.

A Labrador called Stanley dug up a Victorian poison bottle in his owner’s garden, offering a key clue to a 160‑year‑old local mystery. Experts think it originated from a 19th‑century chemist, helping explain reports of suspicious incidents recorded at the time.

A UK publisher has barred AI firms from using its content for training after a government U-turn on text‑and‑data mining restored opt‑out rights. The move aims to stop unauthorised scraping by big tech, protect the value of journalism and secure fair compensation.