
Natalie Cornish

Ticks on dogs: What do they look like and how do you get rid of them?
Plus, here's how to quickly, safely and effectively remove them

How to get rid of maggots in your wheelie bin
Including all-natural ways to stop maggots in their tracks

How to care for your dog during freezing cold weather and snow spells
A vet shares her essential advice

11 creative ways to repurpose your real Christmas tree after the festive season
Including using the branches to make bird feeders

Plastic-free tinsel: 7 paper and fabric alternatives that won't impact the environment
Has David Attenborough taught us nothing?

16 plastic-free Christmas gift ideas
Presents that look good and do good

Before & after: Farrow & Ball have transformed the Sex Education chalet
Wait until you see inside

The RHS is offering 25% off memberships for Black Friday
Save on Chelsea Flower Show tickets and get a £15 voucher

3 simple tricks from a psychologist to instantly calm anxiety over the news
Because the news can feel pretty overwhelming right now

The Crown's Balmoral Castle is available to rent
This beautiful property also doubled up as Downing Street in the show

Register to shop at Red Shops Pop-Up Boutique – and enjoy exclusive online discounts
Support small businesses this Christmas

Lover village in Wiltshire relaunches Lover Valentine Postal Service with Royal Mail for Valentine's Day
Reviving a sweet, local Valentine's Day tradition

Emma Bridgewater's new Valentine's Day designs are here
You're going to fall hard for these mugs, plates and vases

6 popular dog breeds that date back to ancient times
Loved by ancient emperors and kings

Abel & Cole's £16 wreath-making kit is getting us in the mood for Christmas
Everything you need to make your door look gorgeously festive.

Harlequin ladybirds in the UK: Everything you need to know
"It's quite a wildlife spectacle to see"

6 of the best family dog breeds who are great with children, according to the Kennel Club
These pooches are gentle, laidback, calm and affectionate

Waitrose unveils its Christmas desserts for the festive season
And Heston has created the ultimate treat for cheese lovers

Britain set for warmer than average weather this weekend, Met Office say
Autumn officially starts on Monday

Dogs really are man's best friend, study finds
Especially as we get older

Emma Bridgewater launches limited edition mug to help protect Britain's oak trees
£5 from every product sold goes to Action Oak

Starling murmurations: When and where to see the birds' incredible display
Nature's autumnal spectacle will leave you speechless

Labradors and German Shepherds have become needier, study finds
And humans are probably to blame

Marks & Spencer has just unveiled its Christmas food range
Including a Vegan Christmas dinner and the ultimate treat for gin lovers.

Global Climate Strike Friday 20th September: When is it, where is it and how to get involved?
Including how to take part if you can't join the protests...

Move houseplants inside for winter over a two week period, experts say
Keeps them happy and healthy

5 worst-offending hidden plastics in your wardrobe
And what to swap them with...

Britain's loudest bird has been saved from extinction for a second time
You now have more chance of spotting one in the wild

Oxford set to go on strike over climate crisis as part of Global Climate Strike
Adults have pledged to stand in solidarity with young protestors

Tired Terrier rescued from Lake District after refusing to walk any further
Here's what to do if your dog does the same

Spiders are invading our homes in record numbers this year – here's why
Spider season has started early

Sleeping seal among the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019 shortlist
The Natural History Museum have just released some of this year's stunning shots

Jackdaws can stop box moth caterpillars destroying hedging and topiary, National Trust say
The invasive insects have badly damaged the gardens at one historic home

One of Britain's 'oldest living things' could be named Tree of the Year 2019
This enchanting yew has a fascinating past

6 native garden birds to look out for in autumn
Plus the RSPB's top tips to keep them coming back

Scottish animal park celebrates the birth of seven extremely rare wildcat kittens
These gorgeous animals are under threat

These are the Met Office storm names for winter 2019
Two very popular British names have made the list

Holiday in Scotland for free for life if you can prove the Loch Ness Monster exists
It might not be as difficult as you think

Princess Charlotte poses for photos on her first day of school
Kate, William and George were by her side

Magnificent secluded Scottish country estate with river views and a farm for sale
You can bird-watch from your doorstep

Buster, Buddy and Bella are the most popular rescue dog names
According to the RSPCA and Dogs Trust

Grand country house for sale in Dorset with immaculate gardens
See inside one of the county's most beautiful homes

Chocolate is a better partner to lamb than mint, science says
Coffee and mackerel work well too

You now have more chance of seeing a woodpecker in the wild in England
But cuckoo numbers are down 80% since 1966

Britain set for a very colourful autumn, according to Forestry England
The seasonal spectacle will start soon and last until November

M&S is going glitter-free this Christmas
Makes recycling those festive essentials much easier

Emma Bridgewater has launched a gorgeous new collection for Autumn 2019
There's treats for dogs, new babies and Bridgewater fans

8 seasonal recipes to make in September
Bakes, preserves and new midweek meal ideas

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for rain this weekend
These are the areas affected

These two dogs haven't left each other's sides since being abandoned 200 days ago
Now they're looking for their forever home together

Scientists have worked out why some people need just four hours sleep a night
8 hours isn't the holy grail for everyone

What to see in the night sky in September
September's highlights include fireballs, Neptune in opposition and the Harvest Moon

These 8 glorious British gardens are vying to be crowned Garden of the Year 2019
Which one will get your vote?

How much sunscreen you should be applying everyday, according to Cancer Research UK
Most people only use a quarter of the recommended amount

6 questions you should always ask when buying a puppy, according to the Kennel Club
A third of dog owners has inadvertently bought from a puppy farm on impulse

Historic island fortress off the Devon coast sells for an undisclosed sum
Has links to Sir Francis Drake

White-tailed eagles set to return to England's skies after 240 years
Here's where you could catch a glimpse

The late August bank holiday heatwave will turn to thunderstorms later
The Met Office has given its five-day forecast

Open House London has revealed the properties you can see for free in 2019
And they include 10 Downing Street

Adorable guide dog puppies go viral after training night at the theatre
Wait until you see the pictures

A walk in the park boosts your mood as much as Christmas, study finds
Time to plan that lunchtime stroll

Blind rescue pug Pirate finds his forever home
He'd never been outside before arriving at Battersea

Older women living in the countryside at higher risk of catching Lyme disease, study finds
Make sure you do this after being outdoors

Critically-endangered seabird, the little tern, is nesting again on a stretch of British coastline
One of the UK's smallest