If you live in an area with hard water - usually in the south East because of the chalk and limestone in the region - it ...

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The county of Wiltshire in the south of England is home to the world-famous Stonehenge, a prehistoric megalithic structure ...

They contain shallow clay-limestone soils over soft Cretaceous chalk, with limestone content typically exceeding 60%. They produce fine, light eaux-de-vie to craft elegant cognacs with exceptional ...

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Three years ago, archaeologists were called to a 24-acre plot of land in central England. They were there on behalf of Bloor ...

Building lime is a made from limestone, chalk, or shells, which are mainly composed of calcium carbonate. It is produced by heating these materials in a kiln to create quicklime, which is then ...

This is because the bedrock in these areas is made of chalk and limestone, which release more minerals into the water than the granite in the North and West. He said: “There is more work to be ...

First, an explainer. Hard water is water that contains high levels of minerals – particularly calcium and magnesium – which are picked up as it flows through porous rocks such as limestone or chalk.

A "BREATHTAKINGLY beautiful" Dorset beach has been named as one of the best to visit in winter in Britain. Durdle Door beach ...