13 h. ago ‘Phantom cr*pper’ leaves Greater Manchester country park users disgusted

Someone leaving vile deposits in the park has led to grim discoveries by visitors and a truly distressing incident for a dog walker

Politics

31 h. ago West Lothian Christmas lights event cancelled after storms push up insurance costs

West Lothian Council’s executive approved the cancellation of the Starry Nights festive lights event at Beecraigs Country Park in Linlithgow and sparked an angry confrontation between the local SNP and Labour councillor in the town.

Events

49 h. ago Twisted vandals saw through 'beloved' children's treehouse in country park

"More worryingly, it could have seriously injured anyone climbing up who was unaware of the full dangers."

Society

3 d. ago Four in five drivers want pavement parking banned across the country

Labour has promised to take action on pavement parking in England after years of heel dragging by the previous regime. Do you want to see it banned? Let us know in our poll.

Events

3 d. ago Locals to have say on Chatelherault and Calderglen Country Parks

A consultation about improvements is under way.

Politics

6 d. ago Brilliant way a valleys country park visitor centre and hotel could be powered in the future

The scheme at Dare Valley Country Park in the Cynon Valley is set to go before councillors soon

Politics

2 w. ago 'Dinosaur island' has country's hottest weather and oldest theme park

This gorgeous island just off the coast of Hampshire is perfect for a summer trip with the entire family - home to prehistoric treasures and a cliffside theme park

Politics

2 w. ago Council issues statement after mum, 32, killed saving daughter in park

Madia Kauser was killed when a large tree branch fell on her as she walked her two young children in a Lancashire country park

Events

3 w. ago Mum killed by falling tree made selfless act to save child seconds before her death

Madia Kauser, 32, was walking with her five-year-old daughter and older brother at Witton Country Park in Blackburn when a tree branch fell on her, killing her

Events

3 w. ago Husband of woman, 32, who died sacrificing herself to push daughter, five, out way of falling branch reveals desperate attempts to save her

Madia Kauser, 32, was tragically crushed to death while out on a family walk with her husband Wasim Khan, 33, and their two children near Witton Country Park in Blackburn, Lancashire.

Events

3 w. ago Boost for holidaymakers as thousands of electric car chargers added all over country

A total of 1,849 chargepoints have been added to holiday spots all over the country, including national parks, theme parks and beach resorts

Politics

3 w. ago Woman killed when tree fell on her in Blackburn park named as 'beloved wife'

Madia Kauser, 32, is understood to have been walking with her two children when she was fatally struck by a falling tree branch at Witton Country Park in Blackburn on Monday

Events

3 w. ago Woman killed by falling tree branch 'in front of child' at popular park

The woman was walking with a child when she was struck by the falling tree branch at her local country park

Events

3 w. ago Woman killed by falling tree branch ‘while walking with child’ in country park

The woman was struck by a falling tree branch in Blackburn's Witton Country Park, Lancashire, on Monday

Events

3 w. ago Woman killed by falling branch in park as emergency services race to scene

The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was walking through a country park with a child when she was struck by the falling branch just after 8.30pm on Monday evening.

Events

3 w. ago Woman killed by falling branch while walking through popular park with child

The woman is understood to have been walking with a child through Witton Country Park in Blackburn when a large tree branch fell on top of her, killing her at the scene

Events

3 w. ago Woman killed by falling tree branch 'in front of child' at popular UK park

The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was walking with a child when she was struck by the falling tree branch at Witton Country Park in Blackburn, Lancashire, on Monday night

Events

3 w. ago Woman in her 30s is killed by falling branch in park 'while walking with child'

The incident happened near the Buncer Lane entrance of Blackburn's Witton Country Park, Lancashire, just after 8.30pm last night.

Events

3 w. ago Magical castle has a country park, tearoom and you don’t need a car to get there

Over the centuries, this magnificent castle has had various owners, undergone multiple modifications and renovations, and been transformed from a defensive fortress into a sumptuous residence

Politics

3 w. ago Weather map reveals where will hit 30C heat tomorrow as Britain braces for fourth heatwave of the year

Families across the country are getting ready to head to the beaches and parks to soak in the sun as temperatures look set to soar in many parts of the UK.

Society