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Isaac Price missed a late penalty as Northern Ireland were held to a goalless draw by Georgia which nevertheless keeps them top of their Nations League group. Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili guessed right to keep out Price’s 84th-minute spot-kick after a combination of Nodar Lominadze and Saba Sazonov fouled Ruairi McConville as he sent a header against the crossbar during a goalmouth scramble. Jamie Donley and Josh Magennis also brought […]

With red and amber warnings for extreme heat issued by the Met Office for this week, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising owners to stick to early morning and late evening walks for dogs and avoid exercising them in the hottest parts of the day to prevent potentially fatal heat-related illnesses. Each summer, vets across the country report seeing large numbers of cases involving dogs who require treatment for […]

The nation has spoken and crowned the Peacock Britain’s Favourite Butterfly in a landmark poll.  Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today revealed that the colourful Peacock has beaten off fierce competition from a colourful cast of species to take the top spot as Britain’s Favourite Butterfly.  Topping the first-ever vote to find the nation’s champion, the garden favourite beat 59 other butterflies to claim the highly coveted title, in a […]

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) and country clothing brand Schöffel Country are thrilled to announce the 28 finalists for the 2026 Schöffel Countryside Awards. A celebration of private land managers, farms and partnerships whose dedication to wildlife management and conservation is helping to improve the health of the British countryside, the awards are returning for a second year following the success of last year’s inaugural event. The Schöffel […]

To be held in Gerry Rafferty’s hometown of Paisley, Scotland, on Saturday 17 April 2027 Get ready for the sound of Baker Street to echo louder than ever before. In 2027, musicians from across the globe will come together in an attempt to set a world record for the largest number of saxophones performing in a band at one time, playing one of the most iconic saxophone melodies ever recorded […]