Martin clunes: islands of the atlantic

Whether you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-track adventure or a new perspective on a classic destination, there’s a cruise to make your island-hopping fantasy real

HAMZA YASSIN on spending a year seeking out wildlife gems

Dyslexia, racism, rough sleeping – nothing stands in the way of wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin and his love of Mother Nature

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As a proud West Midlander I’m often reluctant to acknowledge any regional shortcomings we might have, but even I have to admit defeat when it comes to one – sea swimming. While God’s metropolitan regi

I’ve just returned from three magical days in the Lake District. Craggy mountains, mist over the fells, and the gentle hum of a Herdwick sheep or two. I stayed near Hill Top, once home to Beatrix Pott