7+ hour, 41+ min ago   (564+ words) Before contacting the council, there’s a simpler step that resolves most disputes - and could save you a lot of stress If a neighbour’s dog is barking day and night, it can quickly turn from a minor irritation into something that…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (496+ words) With summer coming to a close, the Sefton Coast’s wildlife relies on visitors observing byelaws more than ever. The crowds of July and August may diminish in human terms at least, but in their place thousands of migrating birds are…...

3+ day, 42+ min ago   (643+ words) Look out for Eloise and Bonomanzi exploring their new home alongside the rest of the group in Leicestershire Two more giraffes have arrived at Twycross Zoo to complete its herd of Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffes, making it the only herd…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (237+ words) A brilliant way to round off the summer season More than 2,500 dogs and their owners descended on Aldershot Lido for its annual Doggy Splash. Hosted by Everyone Active, the popular event marks the end of the summer swimming season. Four-legged…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (469+ words) Lauren has a hearing dog and Victoria is on the waiting list for one Two lifelong friends from Lincoln who are both profoundly deaf are taking on the 13.1-mile Great North Run to support Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Lauren…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (456+ words) 'Drunken' wasps are starving, stressed and far more likely to sting if provoked As late August slides into September, garden tables and orchard floors become hotbeds for unruly insect behaviour. Wasps, famously irritable at this time of year, seem to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (422+ words) Rare European butterfly spotted at popular UK attraction by six-year-old girl A rare continental butterfly has been spotted visiting a popular tourist attraction after warm weather helped migrant species make the trip to the UK. Six-year-old Lola made the surprising…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (643+ words) Meet the wonderful canine characters looking for loving families this National Dog Day A renowned animal charity is highlighting some of the wonderful and unique characters currently in its care. Since 1860, Battersea has championed dogs of all ages, sizes, and…...