In the latest instalment of his column chronicling country life in Northumberland, Charlie Bennett celebrates the blackberry

Northumberland Wildlife Trust chief executive Mike Pratt celebrates the return of what has been a true summer both in weather and wildlife terms, encouraging the return of nature

Northumberland Wildlife Trust chief executive Mike Pratt salutes the volunteers and conservation professionals whose work continues to inspire a new generation working for nature

In the latest instalment of his column chronicling his encounters with life in a corner of Northumberland, Charlie Bennett is watching the clock

Northumberland Wildlife Trust chief executive Mike Pratt explores the work being done to bring nature closer to the city

Charlie Bennett’s encounters with life in a corner of Northumberland

Charlie Bennett’s encounters with life in a corner of Northumberland.

Northumberland Wildlife Trust chief executive Mike Pratt celebrates the Northumbrian otter.

Charlie Bennett’s encounters with wildlife in a corner of Northumberland.

CHARLIE BENNETT: This week, Charlie is mostly musing on the circle of life.

CHARLIE BENNETT: Charlie is feeling nostalgic for a long-gone guinea pig called Mickey.

CHARLIE BENNETT: This week, Charlie is dealing with his daemons.

CHARLIE BENNETT: This week, Charlie is communing with vulpes vulpes.

CHARLIE BENNETT: This week, Charlie is mostly bumbling around in the brambles.

CHARLIE BENNETT: This week, Charlie is mostly thinking about a quieter life.