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Leading natural stone paving suppliers, London Stone, have recently commented on the news, which sees a group of Sydney buildings made from sandstone set to be used for a luxury hotel, highlighting the quality of the material in place.

Leading supplier of natural stone paving, London Stone, have recently commented on the planned renovation project in Peel, which aims to improve the Market Place and Michael Street areas for both pedestrians and drivers, with the use of natural stone.

The summer months have seen increasing media attention directed towards outdoor activity. Whether this is in the form of greater time spent in gardens, or recreation further afield – this time of year certainly allows for appreciation of the outdoors, and the aesthetic qualities of the country itself. Recent reports show a stunning example of this, in light of a group of Montrose Charity fundraisers who recently abseiled down the famous Red Head Cliffs in Scotland – the highest cliffs in the Angus area. Not only did their abseiling effort draw focus to their chosen charity, Save the Children, but also to the natural environment itself.

Leading supplier of natural stone paving, London Stone, have recently commented on the revamp which is taking place at Frideswide Square. The project is now entering its second phase and the planned use of paving stones such as York Stone, to aid with the regeneration of the square is expected to transform the area.

Leading supplier of natural stone paving, London Stone, have recently commented on the news of a regeneration project in Newry, in which the Cathedral Corridor will be restored with the use of natural stone paving.

According to a recent survey from Lloyds Bank, it has been revealed that one in three parents interviewed believed their children did not spend enough time outdoors. Many expressed disappointment at their situation, including the lack of an adequate garden space, with a third also stating that they would consider moving house for a better garden area.

It wasn't long ago that the decline of the British front garden was being lamented. With over a quarter of homeowners opting for a non-lawn option, in favour of gravel and paving stones, it seems that there may have been good reason why. Experts advise spending 15-20% of a home's value on landscaping the outdoor spaces, with two thirds of this being allocated to the back garden. According to estate agents, the choice makes a huge difference to the value of a home when being sold, as well as the aesthetic appeal of it.

Recent news has highlighted that the popular television presenter, Melinda Messenger, is set to front a campaign to find the best garden landscaping work in the South of England. The competition is part of an evidently increased interest in garden aesthetics, potentially moving away from the traditional lawn and path combination.

According to a recent survey by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the number of front gardens containing paving or gravel compared with grass had tripled in the past ten years. Now up to a quarter of all front gardens contain either a gravel or paving stone base, according to the survey.

Leading UK natural stone paving suppliers, London Stone, have recently commented on the news that the famous actor, George Clooney, has used a range of natural stone materials for his new home cinema and swimming pool, including Yorkstone.