64 h. ago Beautiful UK beach's wild seaside sauna constantly booked out even on Christmas

Beach saunas are all the rage and in Devon, Claire Spreadbury dips her toe in and finds herself- feeling as if she's floating after a solid session of seaside steaming

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4 d. ago Travel expert reveals the best way to respond when someone asks to swap seats on the plane

As the Easter travel season looms, travel expert Jamie Fraser, of Wild Packs, has offered his top tips on how to respond to a passenger's request to swap seats with proper etiquette.

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4 d. ago Retired Lanarkshire quality surveyor travels to wilds of Finland on photographic adventure

For retired Lanarkshire quantity surveyor Mike Farrance, photography has always been a passion, but a recent adventure to Finland’s wilds took his love of the craft to thrilling new heights.

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4 d. ago Village just outside Cardiff takes you to beautiful woodland with carpet of wild garlic, fairytale castle and the best toasties

The season is almost here to search for garlic seasoning in these ancient woods

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1 week ago ‘Spring sings with birdlife and wildflowers’: readers’ favourite UK trips of the season

From best in bloom on the Lizard Peninsula to perky puffins in the Hebrides, our tipsters revel in the return of springLate spring is the best time to see the cliffs in colour as the bluebells, thrift and gorse battle it out for best in bloom on the Lizard in Cornwall. Walking the couple of easy miles along the coast between Kynance and Lizard Point will offer you a variety of exceptional, eye-catching and, in some cases, rare plants including Erica vagans, a variety of heath only found on the Lizard peninsula. Wildlife thrives here and in late spring your walk is likely to feature the soundtrack of Cornish choughs overhead. You may even see an adder or catch a glimpse of seals “bottling” (bobbing) in the Atlantic, enjoying the Cornish spring sunshine. Layla Astley Continue reading...

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1 week ago Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows

Blood tests on migratory chicks fed plastics by their parents show neurodegeneration, as well as cell rupture and stomach lining decayIngesting plastic is leaving seabird chicks with brain damage “akin to Alzheimer’s disease”, according to a new study – adding to growing evidence of the devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine wildlife.Analysis of young sable shearwaters, a migratory bird that travels between Australia’s Lord Howe Island and Japan, has found that plastic waste is causing damage to seabird chicks not apparent to the naked eye, including decay of the stomach lining, cell rupture and neurodegeneration. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Retired postman praises care home after glowing inspection report

Jimmy Ingram, who is almost 99, is a resident at McKillop Gardens.

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2 w. ago Morocco off the beaten path: the best wild swimming spots, from waterfalls to turquoise lakes

Morocco is rich in amazing wild swimming spots, say Lola Culsán, John Weller and Danny Weller, the authors of a new book called Wild Morocco. They share their favourites

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3 w. ago From wildlife in Andalucía to an alternative camino in Galicia: readers’ travel tips on unsung Spain

Our tipsters share their favourite seafood haunts, pristine beaches and under-the-radar citiesThe city and the province of Jaén can be overlooked by tourists heading to nearby Granada or Córdoba. That’s a shame, given that they are filled with Renaissance architecture, including a magnificent cathedral, and renowned as one of the homes of olive oil. Thanks to its historic position between Christian Castilla and Muslim Granada, the city is surrounded by castles. I recommend staying at the Parador de Jaén. It sits at the top of the hill of Santa Catalina next to the castle, and the views from its rooms towards the Sierra Morena mountains are unparalleled. Felix Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Head teacher retires after 18 years of service to All Saints Primary School in Airdrie

Michelle McMullen was honoured with a celebration Mass at Holy Trinity and All Saints Church in Coatbridge.

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