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On one of the hottest days of the year so far, the RNLI rescued 19 people from the shoreline of Weston-super-Mare – most of whom became stuck in sinking mud or 'quicksand'.

Forget the famous silhouette: researchers have found that eyewitness accounts rarely match the myth we’ve all been sold. Perhaps we ought to start taking them more seriously?

Explore the site of the most famous battle – and date – in English history. Just be sure to keep an eye out for flying arrows… 

Sunstroke can be fatal for dogs. Here's what do if you suspect your dog is overheating - and how to keep them cool in hot weather

Where did the Normans originally come from? vWe take a look at their roots

It’s as English as scones and cream, but Morris dancing was at risk of becoming marginalised. Now, as the folk tradition experiences a rural revival among the young, radical and stylish, photographer Rachel Adams meets those bringing Morris out of the past.

Don't let fear dictate your life...

Sail between Pendennis and St Mawes, two castles that have defended Cornwall since Tudor times

It might be called Flying Ant Day, but flying ants actually stay around longer than a single day. We explain everything you need to know about flying ants – and whether seagulls really get drunk eating too many of these winged insects

With a thrilling array of trails, grottos, waterfalls and secret forests, the riotous colour of Ayrshire’s Kelburn Castle is just the beginning of the attractions…

Explore a mighty hill-top castle that Shakespeare once wrote into a play, and then follow a gentle riverside path that holds enchantments of its own: a mystical hermitage

Warm summer weather can be enjoyable, however intense heatwaves can be dangerous. Here is our guide on how to keep cool and stay safe as the thermometer rises.

Enjoy the beach whilst keeping safe in the sea, with these handy tips from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) 

Become a ghostbuster and try to uncover the paranormal at Muncaster, one of Britain’s most haunted castles

For millions of years, large ecosystems, have astonishingly stayed stable despite extinctions and upheavals. But this will not be the case this time says Helen Pilcher

Cross a wide moat to enter a fairytale castle full of medieval atmosphere at this dramatic East Sussex ruin

Just like humans, dogs need to be vaccinated against serious illness. Veterinary nurse Samantha Felton explains what vaccinations they need when

Everything you need to know about Dartmoor National Park – including its history and whether you can wild camp

Discover the history behind the Grade I-listed Chatsworth House and what it's famous for – as well as its Jane Austen connection

As it's surprisingly hilly, there are plenty of scenic spots along the Cotswold Way.

Here are the best dog-free beaches in the UK which have seasonal restrictions.