To the potential dismay of mums and dads, the council has revealed a list of 16 of its 83 playgrounds it wants to axe. Its criteria for determining whether a playground is at risk is not only based on its “life expectancy” of play equipment but also how safe they are for children to play […]

For my dog Patrick’s birthday last year, I struggled with the annual pet-parent question: what do I get for such an incredible creature? He already has plenty of toys, treats, bones, and he’s even gone through four levels of dog puzzles. What’s left? I put myself in my dog’s…paws. Read full article