Britain’s neglect of its maritime heritage has led to shuttered shipyards, ailing fishing fleets and impoverished coastal towns

Nigel Walley, 61, has been swimming in the Thames since he was a boy and now regularly tackles the iconic river’s tidal section. He explains what it’s like to be in the water

It’s well known that being outdoors, particularly in green spaces such as gardens and parks, can help reduce stress and improve our mood. Now, it’s also been scientifically proven that being near blue

It’s well known that being outdoors, particularly in green spaces such as gardens and parks, can help reduce stress and improve our mood. Now, it’s also been scientifically proven that being near blue

They say a pic is worth a thousand words. What does yours say about your special moment? Here one reader shares the story behind her favourite photo

Climate change is altering the way we live and think and that includes the way we spend our leisure time. A few years back, most of us thought nothing of jumping on a jumbo jet and heading to sun-soak