A spring in their step

EVEN the most even tempered canine can lose their patience. It’s all the more reason to make sure to keep children safe around dogs. Did you know that more than three in four dog bites in children occ

The summer holidays will be a chance for the Princess of Wales to spend precious time with her family before her three children begin a brand new school year. And this summer will be one Kate will esp

Patrick Galbraith calls for a bit less tinkering around the hedges

A DATE was set, and my contact in Shetland, Pearl Young, promised they would send me photographs once they had sorted through their lambs. This was to ensure we were happy with the lambs they would ta

The harvests are now coming in thick and fast. A quick check of last year’s records show that we gathered 150 per cent more in July than June; a significant contribution being greengages on the allotm

At the height of summer, little owls are often active during daylight in the morning and evening. In July the recently fledged young start to explore the area around the nest. The owlets are adorable,