The secret lives of seashells

It has been a long drive, but I need to get as far away from the city as possible. Somewhere near Andover the stupidity of what I’m doing hits me and I pull into a service station, get out of the car

Create a laid-back coastal retreat with the right plants, features and finishing touches – even if you live far from the shore!

THE STRANDLINE OF BRIGHTON beach is a heady mix of fascinating sea creatures, washed-up fishing gear and the remnants of parties and beach barbecues. I crunch my way over the pebbles at morning low ti

WE CONTINUE OUR 40TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS BY HIGHLIGHTING OUR FAVOURITE WILDLIFE SPOTS ACROSS THE UK COMPILED BY LISA HARRIS

They’ve recently made headlines for interfering with boats, but intelligent, family-focused and remarkably long-lived orcas–better known as killer whales–contain multitudes,

PODS OF ORCAS ARE DRAWN TO the coasts of northernmost Scotland in the summer months, lured by plentiful prey – especially seal pups. When on the hunt, they can come thrillingly close to rocky headland