Free and low-cost things to do

Here’s how to enjoy the sunshine, without the price tag

I t’s officially summer! So, what better way to spend your summer than with your dog! The list of activities we can do, and places we can explore with our dogs, is endless so this summer can be an unf

Free bus travel from age 60 in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and state pension age in England. Apply to your council for a bus pass. Tickets cost £26, but you can go for £1 if you claim certain

Holidays are coming, the sun is out (we hope) and the days are long. Here’s how to make summer 2025 the best ever

WHETHER YOU FIND YOURSELF IN THE CITY, COUNTRY OR BY THE COAST, HERE’S HOW TO DO IT RIGHT

Let in the light with translucent textiles. Swap heavy curtains for delicate sheers and switch out dark pendant shades for something gauzy. If you can’t find a fabric lampshade in your price range, tr