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Surrounded by the raging North Sea, on a rocky, 500-foot-high cliff-top this castle is a grand and dramatic ruin with a violent and murderous past

Perched high on a rocky peninsula in North-East Scotland, with sheer cliffs rising up from the crashing North Sea on all its sides but one, Dunnottar is perhaps the most dramatically located castle in the entire British Isles.
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Expert pet behaviourist explains how to introduce cats and dogs to each other – without fur flying – so they become firm friends

Daniel Warren-Cummings explains how to introduce cats and dogs to each other for a harmonious relationship
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“I quit the New York catwalk to create my own regenerative garden paradise – here’s why”

Poppy Okotcha turned her back on the jet-setting lifestyle of a top model for a more down-to-earth way of life. Fergus Collins meets the regenerative gardener and author to find out why
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You’re probably ageing your brain prematurely every single night — without even realising it. Here's how to stop...

You might think you’re getting by just fine on six hours of sleep, but your brain strongly disagrees.
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Ultra-processed foods are everywhere – including in your healthy snacks. Here’s how to stop them killing your health

They’re marketed as healthy and convenient — but ultra-processed foods could be doing far more harm than you think.
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Scientists to freeze butterfly eggs in world-first experiment to save rare swallowtail

The British swallowtail butterfly is almost entirely restricted to the Norfolk Broads in East Anglia and is under threat from climate change and habitat loss.
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It feels like being “jabbed with a red-hot needle” – here's what to do if an invasive Asian hornet stings you

Sightings of invasive Asian hornets are increasing in the UK – so what should you do if you're stung by one?
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“A 60-pound seal is barrelling towards me down the corridor.” My day caring for pups at a rescue centre

Risk, Scrabble, Bop It… not games night at the pub but the rescued seals at Mallydams Wood Wildlife Centre. Melissa Hobson spends a day nurturing ailing pups on their road to recovery
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It's said this animal can live forever: Meet the creature that can rewind its body clock again – and again...

Can this animal really cheat death?
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Say goodbye to your dog behaving badly on walks with these expert tips from renowned dog behaviourist Gwen Bailey

A long dog walk in the countryside should be a relaxing activity for both you and your dog. Unfortunately, not all dogs are well-behaved on country walks, which can be both stressful and dangerous. Our expert dog walking guide offers training tips to ensure your dog behaves beautifully – allowing you to enjoy yourself more, too!
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‘I found the real Glastonbury on my own pilgrimage, following legends and ley lines’: Walking The Glastonbury Way

Its world-famous festival may grab the headlines but Glastonbury has many other stars on its stage. We walk the Glastonbury Way and discover a beguiling mix of mysticism, legends and timeless beauty
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Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need 2025: all you need to know about the charity fundraiser and how to organise your own

This year's Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need is taking place in October 2025. Discover how to organise your own Ramble with a selection of walking routes, plus how to donate
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