Beachcomber

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke sees the benefits of being distracted by birds at home, and on the coast

Take a peek inside one of Whitby’s top new shopping spots. But be warned, once you’ve stepped inside, you’ll never want to leave

If there’s anything more joyful than making a visit to the coast in any season, it has to be heading there with your beloved dog

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This month, celebrate the change in season with countryside-inspired homeware designs, learn the art of still-life oil painting and decorate with classic stripes