Four rare birds of prey thrive at ‘record’ levels in the UK as ospreys soar back from the brink of extinction

 Systematic persecution over 150 years had left ospreys on brink of extinction  Marsh harrier, goshawk and white-tailed eagle population at all-time high   Findings highlight that 2021 was also a good year for rarer breeding herons By Colin Fernandez Environment Editor Published: 22:54 GMT, 1 November 2023 | Updated: 23:06 GMT, 1 November 2023 Ospreys are among … Read more

From the Isles of Scilly to the Northumberland Coast and Scotland’s North Arran, the UK’s most beautiful scenic areas for 2023 named by Which? – so which is YOUR favourite?

The Isles of Scilly, the Northumberland Coast and Scotland’s North Arran are the UK’s favourite scenic destinations, according to a survey. Which? asked some 5,000 holidaymakers to rate their favourite scenic destinations across the UK for 2023, marking places based on eight categories including peace and quiet, opportunities for wildlife spotting, food and drink, scenery, … Read more

Graduate who captured hearts on TikTok after breaking down in tears when finding out she’d qualified as a barrister reveals the moment she wore her wig and gown for the first time

Graduate who captured hearts on TikTok after breaking down in tears when finding out she’d qualified as a barrister reveals the moment she wore her wig and gown for the first time By Ellen Coughlan and Jessica Green For Mailonline Updated: 14:15 BST, 4 August 2023 A 22-year-old who caused a sensation on TikTok after … Read more

Kate Middleton and Prince William coo over babies on St David’s Day visit to Wales

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were seen sharing a rare moment of public affection as they greeted a group of babies during their visit to Wales to celebrate St David’s Day. Mother-of-three Kate Middleton, 40, joined Prince William, 39, as they visited Abergavenny Market to learn how important local suppliers are to rural communities … Read more

Wales threatens employees with FINES for going to work under new anti-Omicron rules

Wales is threatening £60 fines for employees making ‘unnecessary’ trip to work under new anti-Omicron laws – but going to the pub is still allowed. From Monday, employees will be handed the fixed penalty notice and companies will face a £1,000 fine for each time the rule is broken, rising to a potential £10,000.  The … Read more

Huw Edwards claims his Welsh flag face mask led to an angry confrontation on the Tube with passenger

Huw Edwards claims Tube passenger told him to REMOVE his Welsh flag facemask because he found it ‘offensive’  BBC presenter Huw Edwards, 59, says ‘angry’ man told him to take his mask off The newsreader said it was because the PPE was emblazoned with Welsh theme Huw had coronavirus last year and detailed how ill … Read more

Detectives searching for missing teenager appeal for revellers who attended rave in disused quarry

Detectives searching for a missing teenager have appealed for revellers who attended a rave in a disused quarry to come forward 11 days after he vanished. Frantisek Morris, who is known as Frankie, was last seen walking in Pentir, near Bangor in Gwynedd, North Wales, at around 1.20pm on Sunday May 2. The 18-year-old had … Read more