Outdoors

Top tips to keep dogs safe from lungworm, ticks and other dangers this autumn

A head vet has shared advice so you can keep your four-legged friends away from harm this season.

Nature reserve reveals changes to boost winter visitors

Rutland Water is hoping to boost visitor numbers this autumn and winter after deciding to keep its revamped visitors centre open all year.

Town named a top place to move to

Stamford has been rated one of the most picturesque places in the UK, according to Instagram data.

Met Office reveals full list of new storm names

The UK storm names for the next year have been revealed. Did your name make the final list?

Thousands of dog owners risk never being reunited with pets after not updating microchips

Thousands of dog owners are at risk of never being reunited with their pets after failing to update their details.

How you can help reverse the decline of the British bee

Bees have been on the decline for a number of years, but you can help encourage them back to the garden this Bees Needs Week.

How to see Mars and Venus meet in the sky

Mars and Venus will appear close together in the sky in a unique meeting - or conjunction - with the moon. Here's how you might be able to see it.

When is Flying Ant Day 2021?

Every year thousands of flying ants take to the skies in swarms all at once. But when is Flying Ant Day 2021 and what should you do when they arrive?

The camping and staycation mistakes that could cost you £2,500

Are you packing-up to pitch-up this summer? Here are some camping rules you should be aware of, that if not followed, could cost you thousands.

Is this 'rapid feeding' plant pest in your garden?

Rosemary beetles looks like glitter-covered ladybirds but can cause huge problems in gardens during the summer. Have you got them?

Anger after football club told 5-year-old he wasn't 'good enough'

A mum said her five-year-old son was turfed out of his Saturday football school - for not being good enough.

British-grown strawberries and apples risk extinction

As Wimbledon visitors begin to enjoy millions of British strawberries there's a warning the fruit, alongside other home grown crops, is under threat.

7 street games kids used to play

As the NSPCC says outdoor play could help bolster mental health after the pandemic, we look at street games kids often played in the 80s and 90s.

How to ensure your pets have fun in the sun and avoid the dangers

Heat exhaustion can pose a danger to pets. Here's the RSPCA's top tips for keeping your animals cool and comfortable during the hot weather.

Lincolnshire’s most dog-friendly attractions revealed

Data on TripAdvisor has been used to compile a top 10 most dog-friendly places to visit.

5 easy plants kids can grow this half term

JLS star and farmer JB Gil says he loves gardening with his kids. With more sun and no school, here's 5 plants the kids could grow this week:

Demand for garden items outstripping supply due to Brexit and Covid-19

Trying to buy garden items with little success? Retailers continue to be hit by huge supply issues with India's Covid crisis also now a factor.

Supermarket launches £1.49 canned fizz

A £1.49 sparkling wine in a can has hit supermarket shelves ahead of the bank holiday and in response to us all spending more time dining outside.

This is how you can picnic at Buckingham Palace this summer

Buckingham Palace is to allow visitors to picnic on its lawn. Here's how you can swap your favourite picnic spot for one at the Palace.

Glamping site ready to welcome guests

A glamping site is preparing to be one of the first tourism businesses to reopen in April.

Double treat for stargazers

The peak of a meteor showers could see up to 50 an hour zoom across our skies, while the year's third consecutive supermoon will also appear.

Outdoors

Top tips to keep dogs safe from lungworm, ticks and other dangers this autumn

Nature reserve reveals changes to boost winter visitors

Nature reserve reveals changes to boost winter visitors

Town named a top place to move to

Town named a top place to move to

Met Office reveals full list of new storm names

Met Office reveals full list of new storm names

Thousands of dog owners risk never being reunited with pets after not updating microchips

Thousands of dog owners risk never being reunited with pets after not updating microchips

How you can help reverse the decline of the British bee

How you can help reverse the decline of the British bee

How to see Mars and Venus meet in the sky