The expertise, dedication and passion of the grounds profession was honoured at the IOG annual Industry Awards on the first night of SALTEX last week.

Hyde FC's biggest game for 23 years was marred on Friday evening as a flare thrown from the crowd set their artificial pitch alight, delaying kick off by 15 minutes.

Winners in nine categories will be celebrated at a ceremony on Wednesday 29th November at Lord's Cricket Ground.

Seventh green had divots gouged out of it in what greenkeepers described as a 'mindless' attack.

2018 dates for Reesink Turfcare’s courses have been announced, with bookings now taking place via the guide which is only accessible online.

Charterhouse Turf Machinery will take over full responsibly for all sales, parts and support of BLEC machinery in the UK and Ireland, distributing though selected dealers.

Reesink Turfcare has appointed John Addy to its TYM tractors team as northern regional sales manager.

Specialists Environet are urging people not to delay tackling the weed as it remains very much alive, waiting to emerge bigger and stronger with new shoots next March.