Puffins to be fitted with Sat Nav to monitor decline

Scientists at Newcastle University are using sophiticated tracking technology in an effort to understand a worrying decline in the numbers of puffins.
In the last five years the numbers of the sea birds, a popular resident along the north east coast, has plummeted around Britain.
In an effort to find out the reason, scientists from Newcastle University [...]

Green fingers v light fingers

The Chelsea Flower Show returns next week and, mixed with a hot summer forecast, the popular fixture will no doubt inspire many people into sprucing up their outdoor space.

But watch out…there’s a garden thief about.
Take a quick scan around the average family garden and you will find the barbeque, outdoor heaters, expensive garden furniture and [...]

Overseas home buying loses appeal

The steady exit of Brits from the overseas property market has now become a mass exodus.
That’s according to www.look4aproperty.com one of the UK’s leading websites for UK and overseas property, which reports an 80 per cent drop in enquiries about overseas properties over the last six months.
“There have been reports that the overseas market is [...]