The bright-green ring-necked parakeet, originally hailing from India and Africa, has established itself in European cities thanks to the caged-bird trade for much of the 20th century.

That is a marvelous month to start, particularly in the North where some April days sting with the afterbite of winter and others glow with summer promise.

Plant just a few tomatoes, unless you can freeze or dry them.

Candidates and supporters are reminded to refrain from visiting their constituents or attending public events within their constituencies on Cooling-off Day and Polling day.