August

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August’s nature marker – the swifts’ quiet exit As August unfolds, the familiar cries of swifts begin to fade. By mid-month, they’ve left for Africa – no fuss, just gone. It’s one of those subtle shif

Long days, balmy nights (fingers crossed) and reasons to be cheerful ‒ how to make it a joyful July in Yorkshire

Carpeting moorlands in a haze of purple, heather is in full bloom in the last few weeks of summer. This vibrant sight brings with it the buzz of bees, who particularly adore violet-hued blooms, transf

Winning makes, bakes and buys inspired by summer sorties to country shows and village fêtes

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