School governor, Emma Stephens-Dunn, 36, and her drama professor husband, Nick, 43, wanted 16th Century Manor Farmhouse, Lower Benefield, near Oundle to be their dream home. The historic manor of which the farmhouse formed part is recorded as ...
A dandelion sun traverses a low arc across the pale blue sky. Its radiating heat warms my skin, but lacks purchase on the still cold air and glances off the ground. The autumn has been warm and long, but our planet's tilt now denies our star the angle ...
Gleaning is the process of detecting non-flying insects sitting on walls and plants and picking them off while flying at low speed – this includes plucking spiders from their webs. The dainty needle-clawed feet grasp its prey, and the tail membrane ...
A limestone quarry is to be created in Northamptonshire despite objections over dust and noise. Churchfield Stone submitted plans to the county council to extract material between Upper and Lower Benefield. A number of residents, local councils and ...