Nature

Anna Duncan.

Watch: New garden for stroke patients opens at Derry's Altnagelvin Hospital

Hamza Yassin, president of The Camping & Caravanning Club

Over half of campers sleep better to the soothing sounds of nature

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

Probiotics could help save your holiday - Animal News Agency

Derry dog owners urged to pack smart: Could a probiotic be the secret to a stres...

Amur Leopards born at wildlife park

Super-cute video shows 'world's most endangered big cat' newborn cubs

A family camping holiday is a wonderful thing, but brining along some gadgets can make it so much more fun

Our tech expert's tried and tested camping checklist

Digital magazines are very easy to read on a tablet or smartphone, and there’s a massive selection to choose from

How I'm saving cash every month by switching to digital magazines

The Summit Oceana is made of "puncture-resistant" PVC

Cruise the waterways in this £50 kayak with an amazing Wowcher deal

A dad is raising his sons on boats - with 'cinema' and study nook.

Watch: Single dad raising sons on boats - with 'cinema' and study nook

Beautiful scenes show first puffins return to Northumberland's Farne Islands.

Delightful scenes as adorable puffins return to British beauty spot

Men think they could also outpace include crocodiles and elephants

One in 50 men believe they can outrun a HORSE, poll reveals

They need to decompress once they log off

Gen Z take the longest to destress after work, survey finds

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Reviving 'Blossom Break' trend backed by the National Trust

Susie Dent's new word 'Eufloria' captures the joy of receiving flowers

Is your dog feeling down in the sumps? Animal News Agency

Grumpy Derry pups sought to be ambasa-dogs for brand new canine 'wonder suppleme...

Formula for Fulfilled Kids = Good Nutrition + Quality Time + Outdoor Play!

Parents struggle to balance kids' needs. according to study
Children don't get enough outdoor play, quality family time, and nutritional snacks – according to their parents.
Lucy Brimble

A selection of great books for kids of all ages

Ideal for half term: Bookshop.org’s Children’s Books of the Month

There are apps for IDing plants, birdsong, and even star constellations

8 top apps for learning about nature, from plants to the night sky

Over half of parents would like their children to spend more time outside

Brit kids get four hours of exercise per week - but 14 on screens

The Xunantunich ruins in Belize

Belize is a nature-lover's paradise, with reefs, rainforests and ruins

Birds benefit hugely from garden feeders in the winter

How to attract birds to your garden and save money on seed and feeders

Mullaghmore and Tievebaun form backdrop for Google launch of Willow quantum chip

A trip to Greece with Club Med.

Club Med: VIP trip left me feeling like 007 after brush with sporting royalty

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

The joys of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, with Liam Kennedy and Tui. (pic by Dominic Scurr).

I visited Egypt's desert jewel and left with smile wider than Sinai

It is traditionally worn by men to secure the ghutrah - or keffiyeh - in place on the wearer's head.

Ad Feature New London collection makes traditional Arabic male accessory for all

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Houseplants and heating - how they can impact bills and air quality
Plants’ effect on your energy bills may be minimal, but they have other benefits 🌿
Alex Nelson

The TV star has been camouflaged among a timothy grass, rosemary, and jasmine backdrop

Laura Whitmore has starred in a striking photo shoot

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

(Images: Royal Mail/Getty Images/Pexels)

'I'm in awe' - Royal Mail unveils stamp collection with spider theme

Bex Elliott and son Ronnie on their travels with their campervan.

Watch: Couple save £9.6k-a-year travelling in a van with their toddler

The View lives up to its name

Boardmasters 2024: Cornish coast festival shines once again

Top TV chef's Rudloe Arms Hotel is offering special deals on country stays

Foodies rush to snap up TV chef's country manor break as price slashed

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Frozen food comes out of the cold as Northern Ireland dogs go doolally for Jolly...

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is one of the prettiest waterways in the UK

A wonderful week on the Welsh waterways for my canal boat holiday

The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is one of the prettiest waterways in the UK

A wonderful week on the Welsh waterways for my canal boat holiday

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

The first pansies, nasturtium and baby tomato, all grown from seed.

Gardening with Brendan: Throwing in the trowel and nature's power to surprise

Thriving or at least surviving: Clockwise from top left: Alpine strawberry seedlings, last year's strawberry plants in bloom again, young blueberry plants, blackcurrant, tomatoes in pots and redcurrant.

Which fruit grows best in Ireland? - Gardening with Brendan

Colder weather drives many birds to seek refuge in gardens (Photo: Ben Andrew/RSPB)

Three ways to throw garden birds a lifeline during the cold snap

This quiz will reveal if you've been paying attention to 2023 news

Work has now started chainsawing the felled tree into sections for its removal (Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Beloved Sycamore Gap tree to be cut up and removed from site

A Draconid meteor near Skekarsbo at the Farnebofjardens national park 150 kilometers north of Stockholm in 2011 (Photo: P-M HEDEN/AFP via Getty Images)

The Draconid meteor shower 2023 peaks on 8 October - what to expect

Odds revealed for The Great British Bake Off 2023 winner

The UK’s perfect climbing tree is given the name Mr Silly Arms

Nicola Bulley, a mother-of-two, accidentally drowed in the River Wyre in Lancashire on January 27.

Nicola Bulley family reeling after pictures posted on dating website

Raising the value of benefits would have been preferable to sending out a string of lump sum cost of living payments to households, according to a leading UK economics thinktank which has dubbed the sporadic cash boosts an “ineffective sticking plaster”.

Cost of living payments are ‘ineffective sticking plaster’, warns IFS

Eight in 10 people in the UK admit to wasting their downtime - by mindlessly scrolling for hours on end

Many adults waste their downtime - by mindlessly scrolling for hours

Nicola Sturgeon was released without charge

Nicola Sturgeon statement in full after release following arrest

TUI competition for ‘thrill seeking’ over 60’s to win a break

TUI launches competition for ‘thrill seeking’ over 60’s to win a break

Bournemouth Pier in May 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Tributes paid to 12-year-old girl who died at Bournemouth beach

What you should do if you find a stray, feral or lost cat

What to do if you find a stray cat according to RSPCA

100 cows deployed to reserve 50,000 acres of land

Doune Castle - or as fans of Outlander like to call it, Castle Leoch (Credit: STARZ/Historic Environment Scotland)

Outlander season 7: Cast list and release date

Orlando Bloom shared his meeting with Ukraine president Volodymyr Zalenskyy on his Instagram account (Credit: Orlando Bloom - Instagram)

Orlando Bloom meets with President Zelensky amid Russian conflict

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