A looming crisis is unfolding in Palmyra, where three million chickens are slated for mass disposal after bird flu struck the same egg farm for the second time in three years.

The green-fingered expert has shared his top tasks for gardeners in October - and one of them will help protect an array of little animals as they prepare for the winter months ...

Applying mulch at the right time in autumn is key if you want to see the most benefits in your garden. Mulch too late, and your plants could suffer from cold damage. If you mulch too early, you may ...