Bindweed (Calystegia sepium, Granny-pop-out-of-bed, Devil’s guts, Columbine)“AN exceedingly persistent and noxious weed” is the final judgement on this plant in Flora of the British Isles, the 1591 pages of botanical…

CONSTRUCTION of a new eco-centre at Teesdale Conservation Volunteers’ (Rotters) site in Startforth has been delayed after thieves made off with all the building tools.Burglars broke in overnight on Wednesday,…

The Daisy family (Asteraceae) THE daisy family Asteraceae is the largest within flowering plants. It contains a huge range of species, mainly herbaceous plants, and can be found in a…

SPECTATORS were treated to a stunning display of horsemanship at Richmond Equestrian Centre, in Tunstall. Specialist horse trainer Ben Atkinson and his Action Horses put on a live performance including…