A brand new breeding population of freshwater pearl mussels has been discovered in an undisclosed location in the River Spey in Scotland, which is excellent news for the health of the river.
Wild, wacky and wonderful in equal measure, Los Angeles has attracted some of the world's most discerning property buyers for decades. Holly Kirkwood found out why.
Our news round-up features a 90% drop in the sale of plastic bags, Prince Charles's new guide to village life and how you can help basking sharks find protection in Scottish waters
The ancient sport of jousting is being brought into the 21st century this summer as VAR technology is being used to score competitions at English Heritage venues
A new trial aims to reveal the best way to achieve beautiful hanging baskets without using too much water.
The Prince's Countryside Fund has published The Village Survival Guide, a publication dedicated to getting the most out of rural life
Scotland wants to create the world’s first protected area for basking sharks
Sand dunes are an much-loved part of our coastline, but they have been in decline for decades. Now a new project aims to protect the dunes and the rare animals who live in them — with over £4m of funding.
The island that most of us associate with Gerald Durrell is Corfu, where he spent his formative years. But it's a different island where his legacy is most keenly felt today: Jersey.
Thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and an incredible fundraising effort from the public, Carlton Marshes will be expanding by 348 acres over the next six months.
More and more graduates are returning to live within the shadow of their alma mater – some are property hotspots, others less so. Here's out pick of the best – and priciest – university towns and cities in Britain ideal for settling down in well beyond your 20s.
Plymouth Sound is on track to become the UK's first underwater national park, protecting this rich habitat for generations to come.
Buyers looking for a second home in the Caribbean have a great choice of top quality places at all budgets, with the region enjoying a boom. Holly Kirkwood takes a look at some of the best developments out there.
Online agents promise to sell your house for a fraction of high-street agents’ fees, but how does their service compare?
The writer is, sadly, no long with us, but Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence still informs many of our notions about life in rural southern France. Holly Kirkwood investigates whether there's still any truth in the bucolic French dream portrayed in the famous book for those looking to buy a home.
From sailing to shooting, Holly Kirkwood explains why the Cotswolds is such a Mecca for country sporting enthusiasts.
English buyers are often full or apprehension when it comes to buying a house in Scotland, but there's really nothing to fear. Holly Kirkwood explains how it works.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society has opened up the island’s charms to a new audience, finds Holly Kirkwood.
Decisions, decisions - it's a tough life.
We visit Heston Blumenthal's pretty Tudor pub.
