A rare breed

On the morning of 4 August 1577, the good Christian folk of Bungay assembled in St Mary’s Church for their regular Sunday service. But more sinister forces were also gathering in the Suffolk town. Dar

Choosing a dog is something that will impact your life for many years and a variety of factors will influence your decision. These will include the reasons you want a canine companion, your lifestyle,

There's no longer any need to leave your favourite four-legged friend behind when you go on holiday, says Richard MacKichan, because hotels, superyacht designers and airlines are all setting new standards for petfriendly travel

Whether it’s their distinctive fur pattern, or the Disney film, the Dalmatian is an instinctively recognisable breed with a history that makes it no surprise that Cruella De Vil was so interested. Whi

Curlews were commonplace when vet Alf Wight -the fictional James Herriot - was driving through the Yorkshire Dales. Today they are a threatened species and All Creatures Great and Small actor Samuel West is adding to the call to ensure their survival

Does the abundance of rowan berries really forecast snowy days and a hard winter, muses Tessa Waugh , as a home meet draws people of all ages, stages and pre-dawn routines