November

Karen Youngs revels in the changing landscape and encounters a handsome game bird on a morning walk

Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

Autumn is a wonderful time for a holiday on the coast. The crowds have gone, the sea is still warm and the sunsets are beautiful. Paul Miles rounds up some of the best trips to enjoy at this time of year

They’re noisy, they pinch chips, and they make a mess, but these birds deserve our admiration, writes Ruth Miller

F rom the top of the highest peak ...