Common pet essentials banned from recycling bin under new rules
If you’ve got a pet at home, new regulations in England mean that certain essentials can no longer be placed…
King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrate triple win at York and Newbury races
The King and Queen are toasting a remarkable treble triumph on the racecourse after three of their horses stormed to…
Legal rights if your neighbour refuses to pick up dog poo near your home
Dog mess left near houses, footpaths and communal areas remains among the most commonly reported neighbourhood grievances throughout Britain. What…
How a kindergarten teacher became the accidental guardian of 200 king penguins
King penguins have been coming to Useless Bay in southern Chile’s Tierra del Fuego region for hundreds of years. Photograph:…
What UK law says about your neighbour leaving their bins out all day
Bins being left outdoors for extended periods of time can create more issues than many anticipate. But while it might…
Ants ‘can’t stand the smell of’ 66p spice when sprinkled over lawn
Gardeners battling ants invading their lawns, patios and flowerbeds might have just the solution hiding in their kitchen cupboards. A…
Smuggled in syringes: how Nairobi became a nexus for the black market in giant harvester ants
Giant African harvester ants at work in Silole sanctuary in Kenya | Dino Martins Court cases in Kenya point to…
Law that allows RSPCA to have your dog or cat put down ‘without permission’
The owners of a cat say they were left devastated after the 19-year-old pet escaped, was handed over to the…
Rats and mice will flee your house with simple natural spray you can make at home
As temperatures climb across the UK, rats and mice are becoming more noticeable, with summer marking their busiest breeding period.…