Bank notes pose ‘low risk’ of spreading Covid-19

Bank of England reveals results of research into how long the virus lasts on cash

Let’s flip again: skateboards take off for a new generation

The sport has surged this year as boys – and, increasingly, girls – find an accessible way to test their skills and raise their spirits

Country diary: slow growth on the edge of oblivion

Buxton, Derbyshire: Yews have steel-like strength and the ability to grow in unlikely places – even out of pure rock

It’s official: allotments are good for you – and for your mental health

Tending your own patch boosts wellbeing and connects you with others, study finds

What’s the upside of winter? The bright side to all those dark months

Whether its country walks, wild swimming or staying cosy at home, winter can be as enjoyable as any other time

Country diary: into the woods and out of the ordinary

Coed y Cwm, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion: The deep leaf litter beneath my feet soaks up other sounds, creating an acoustic like that of a softly furnished library

Farewell James Randi, prince of reason. Now who’ll mock the quacks and anti-vaxxers?

The great magician dedicated his later years to exposing all forms of fake science

Study reveals world’s most walkable cities

Walking improves health and cuts pollution but most cities still dominated by cars, says report

University staff angry that Covid teaching advice was ‘ignored’

Following Sage’s guidance on online education would have prevented campus outbreaks, say unions

PureGym weighs up legal action over Liverpool lockdown

Boss of UK’s largest chain joins others in industry urging politicians to reconsider forced closure