Why is blue-green algae dangerous?

Sally Coulthard reveals the darker side of some of our most bewitching blooms

Spending time in natural ‘blue spaces’ – our coasts, rivers and lakes – benefits our physical and mental health. Discover the wellbeing effects of water, plus the best UK swim spots to dive into this summer

It’s not just good food that can make you feel fabulous – spending time in and around blue spaces can work wonders this summer, and beyond

SUMMER IS ARGUABLY the best time of year for pond keepers. The plants are looking beautiful and thriving, the fish are at their most active, and the warmer weather and lighter evenings allow us to spe

How to admire and protect our wonderful waterways in the UK

THAT GLISTENING SWIMMING hole might look—and feel—refreshing on a sweltering day. But writhing in pain from stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting? Staring at the bathroom ceiling instead of the blue, s