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The usual injunctions still feature in the Countryside Code: shut that gate, take your litter with you and keep your dog under control.Now, a revamped version also contains advice on good manners

Should a dog be found to have wolfed down chocolate, Lambert said owners should call the vet and have information to hand. “First of all, identify exactly what it is and the quantity that the dog has eaten,” he said. “If you can find the ingredients as well, that would be a help.” Noble said vets would usually make dogs vomit if they had recently eaten a potentially harmful dose of chocolate, but in more serious cases other treatments might be needed such as activated charcoal. Some dog...

Just when you thought that our pervasive nanny culture couldnt get any worse, the wet and woke brigade have turned their attention to my favourite place on earth - the English (and Welsh) countryside, with a new edition of the Countryside Code. Issued in time for the Great Easter Exodus, the most rage-inducing advice it offers is be nice, say hello. I want to scream! People are finally escaping from their claustrophic living quarters after a year in lockdown, desperate to experience silence, ch...

A FARMER from Addingham is backing a campaign which calls for visitors to the countryside to keep their dogs under control. It’s a critical time for farmers as the spring lambing period is now well underway, meaning ewes and new born lambs are often grazing close to footpaths, which can put them at risk of dog attacks. Rural insurer NFU Mutual is concerned that the Easter break could see an influx of walkers unfamiliar with the Countryside Code and unaware of how their new dogs will beh...

Countryside Code: How to be a good staycationer this summer Helen Coffey © Provided by The Independent For the first time in more than a decade, the Countryside Code has had a revamp. Seventy years after it was published in its first ever form – a natty booklet in 1951 – the Code has been reimagined for a 2021 audience by Natural England. And not only that – for a post-pandemic audience, stuck inside for much of the year and desperate to get out into the country’s gree...

Current Lockdown rules in England for picnics at parks and beaches this weekend Al fresco dining with a few friends is now allowed again Updated Picnics are allowed in public outdoor spaces and in private gardens (Image: Bristol Live) FIND OUT WHATS ON NEAR YOU WITH OUR NEWSLETTER Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other relate...

VISITORS to the outdoors are being urged to say hello to other people, stay on footpaths, and bag and bin their dog’s poo in a new-look…

SOUTH Lakes MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed news that Natural England have launched a new national campaign to promote the Countryside Code. Mr Farron has been calling for a widespread public information campaign on the Countryside Code since lockdown rules were first eased last summer. Natural England have also updated the Code for the first time in over a decade to help “people enjoy countryside in a safe and respectful way.” Mr Farron said: “It’s fantastic to see the Countr...

Trending Dan Yates, Managing Director and Founder of Pitchup.com said: “It is inevitable that the most popular locations for outdoor holidays are in some of the UK’s most outstanding natural landscapes and it is in no one’s interest to see these degrade. "That’s why we work closely with our pop-up partners to minimise environmental harm by providing them with relevant information on regulations and guidelines for the setup and operation of their sites. "We are also committed to helping ...

‘We are better prepared this time’ that was the message from Cumbria Police, Cumbria Tourism, and the Lake District National Park Authority as the ‘stay-at-home’ rule end date on March 29 looms closer and the memories of last summer linger. It is expected that the Lake District will see an influx of visitors, leading to concerns that coronavirus cases could soar in South Lakeland. This week, while giving evidence to the Science and Technology Committee, England’s Chief Medical O...