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Florist fights back against alley yobs  -  18/12/2006

A florist in Wakefield, Yorkshire, has had to pay out over £3,000 for hi-tech security after teenage delinquents and drunks constantly ruined an alleyway next to the shop.


Wakefield florist spends £3k on anti-yob gate  -  22/12/2006

A Wakefield florist has been forced to spend thousands of pounds on security devices to protect her shop form vandals.


Northwich florist's shuts after 70 years  -  04/12/2006

A Northwich business man has expressed his sadness at having to shut a florist's which has been open in the town for 70 years.


Bradford florists hit by council crackdown  -  01/12/2006

The decision of Bradford council to ban shops from displaying goods or advertisements on pavements has angered a local florist.


Buntingford welcomes florists  -  20/11/2006

The town of Buntingford in Hertfordshire has welcomed a new florist to the High Street as traditional retailers make a welcome return to the town centre.


FCoH ads to increase numbers of at-home florists  -  10/11/2006

The Flower Council of Holland (FCoH) has launched a new advertising campaign to try and turn more of us into at-home florists.


Bolton florist accuses warden of 'insensitivity'  -  08/11/2006

A florist has accused a traffic warden of 'insensitivity' by demanding she move her car even though she had broken her foot.


Florists help remember those who served  -  09/11/2006

An East Anglia town is preparing to remember those who served during World War I, reports the Watton & Swaffham Times.


Local shops change to keep up with the times  -  01/11/2006

A Hemel Hempstead florist has had to change its business practices to survive in the 21st century.


Psycho plant back on the rampage  -  25/09/2006

The story of a nerdy florist and a psychopathic plant is to make a comeback to the stage, according to reports.


Florists win prestigious award  -  20/09/2006

Three Norwich florists have won the Gold award in the Flower Shop of the Year awards, it has been reported.


Florists win prestigious award  -  20/09/2006

Three Norwich florists have won the Gold award in the Flower Shop of the Year awards, it has been reported.


Famous florist wows brides  -  08/09/2006

A florist who has created posies for the rich and famous has been named one of the best in the country, it has been reported.


Cardiff florist tackles robber  -  04/09/2006

A brave Cardiff florist single-handedly challenged a robber and forced him to drop the money he was trying to get away with, according to reports.


Winds of change as seasons shift  -  25/08/2006

Florists across the country can look forward to more money next year as a report released reveals that climate change is causing spring to arrive earlier every year.


Theme park operators taken for a ride  -  24/08/2006

Florists are some of the lowest paid workers in the country along with theme park attendants and check-out operators, according to the latest figures.


Blooming florists still under threat  -  22/08/2006

Britain's florists are under threat despite the cut-flower sector blossoming, according to recent reports.


Women blooms into successful florist  -  15/08/2006

A woman has managed to successfully turn her life around and become a leading florist.


Florist franchise benefits from IT  -  15/08/2006

The Fresh Fruit Bouquet florist franchise has agreed a new deal with FloristWare to provide essential IT systems.


Yorkshire florist takes on the big boys  -  14/08/2006

A Yorkshire florist has launched a new internet service to help take its custom nationwide.


Warwickshire florists triumph in national competition  -  10/08/2006

A pair of young florists from Warwickshire have beaten off competition from floristry students across Britain to come out top in a national skills contest, the Coventry Evening Telegraph reports.


UK 'super florist' in takeover  -  31/07/2006

Interflora, the UK company who provides goods and services to 1,800 florists, has been taken over by the American FTD Group.


Florists have a cool idea  -  28/07/2006


Florist loses business after van theft  -  27/07/2006


Tatton florists sell off creations  -  25/07/2006


Flowers under threat from disappearing bees  -  21/07/2006


Florist creates blooming car  -  19/07/2006


Crowds flock to enjoy flowers  -  17/07/2006


UK's florists size up the competition  -  13/07/2006


Bridal bouquet saved from blaze  -  10/07/2006


Florists recreate pudding battle  -  07/07/2006