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Grab your lead, treats and poo bags and take your dog on one of these expert-approved UK dog walks and locations around some of the most stunning spots in the UK.

Could the genius of the world’s most successful and tenacious sheepdog be explained by a form of canine autism? Dog behaviour expert Carol Price explains

Native to Mexico but curiously found in a Welsh river last week, the axolotl has become a TikTok star and gaming hero in recent years. Here's what we know about the rare and otherworldly species

From carrots and cucumbers to onions and wild mushrooms, not every vegetable is safe for dogs to eat. Veterinary nurse reveals which common foods are safe and which are risky for your pup

From pencils to witchcraft paraphernalia, Britain is filled with quirky museums of all manner and variety. Here's our guide to some of the more unconventional cabinets of curiosity

A farmer at the centre of one of Greater Manchester’s most contentious housing developments has vowed to stay put, despite plans for 2,150 new homes to be built around his property.

If you're planning to travel abroad with your pet this summer, you'll need to take a closer look at these new rules and regulations

The findings hint at a disturbing domino effect on river pollution and damage to wildlife

This ordinary yet extraordinary marine animal breaks records for the incredible strength of its teeth. Here's everything you need to know about limpets and the different species found along British coastlines

British hedgehogs have long been in decline. We've seen as much as a 70% decline in rural areas, largely down to road traffic. New research using ultrasound could pave an exciting new path for hedgehog protection, reports Graeme Green.

Also called the 'vampire fish', a sea lamprey is one of the weirdest and most monster-like animals to exist in British waters. Kevin Parr investigates

The untimely reservoir drawdown could have killed as many as 1,000 toads that local conservationists had been working so hard to support

A water filter is designed to improve not just the taste of your water but also the overall quality. Here are 3 great options for your home...

Learn how to say "I love you" in your dog's language so affection doesn't get lost in translation.

Want a happy and loving connection with your dog? Vet Emily Walton shares 4 simple, powerful ways to build trust and create the friendship of a lifetime with your pup

Sewage spills, pollution and supply failures mean public confidence in our water providers is in freefall. Just how safe is our tap water in 2026? Fergus Collins investigates...

From the Cairngorms to the Hebrides, discover the strange natural “lithophones” that chime when struck – and the surprising science behind them

Find out more about the UK's growing number of Dark Sky sites – plus advice to help you see more in the dark, and basic equipment to help you get started

From the lawless Wild West to the tyrannic Scottish Highlands, Graeme Green uncovers the stories behind some of the most fabled and mysterious outlaws in history

Gardeners are advised to look closely at bluebells in their gardens to stop an intruder and save our native species, Maria Hodson reports

If you’d like to make friends with the birds in your garden, here’s what you need to know about when and what to feed them.