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British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024 winners
A powerful image of a barnacle-encased football that travelled across the Atlantic Ocean and was found on the Dorset coast has won the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024.
Mysterious alien-like monolith appears on Welsh hill – “It looked like some sort of UFO” says hiker
The latest twist in the monolith mystery as a new structure is discovered in Wales.
Britain's rivers at risk of becoming 'dead zones' due to booming chicken industry
Industrial chicken production in England and Wales has risen by the equivalent of one million birds per month for the last decade, putting rivers in at least seven counties at risk of becoming 'dead zones deplete of wildlife', according to a new report by the Soil Association.
RNLI: 12 incredible tales from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's 200-year history
Discover some of the most amazing moments in the RNLI's 200-year history, including the unusual gifts offered to the charity (some gold teeth and a pig) and a record-breaking rescue that saved 456 lives.
Is the Scottish terrier facing extinction? Iconic dog breed records lowest ever puppy births
Once the third most popular breed in Britain, the Scottie recorded just 406 puppy births in 2023, placing it on The Kennel Club's ‘At Watch’ list. Other breeds added to the list include the pointer, rough collie and wire fox terrier.
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Stunning bee photographs shine light on the life (and death) of more than 20,000 species
A provocative new exhibition aimed at highlighting the existential threat to thousands of bee species around the world is coming to the UK. We look at what to expect from 'Bees: A Story of Survival' through a series of spectacular images...
National Nest Box Week: how to help birds in your garden
Give a bird a home during National Nest Box Week, which runs from 14th February to the 21st February. Here's all you need to know to take part in 2024.
185 hectares of new seagrass meadows discovered in UK waters
Almost 100 new seagrass beds covering a surface area the size of 200 football pitches have been found as part of the inaugural Great Seagrass Survey.
New species of Jurassic pterosaur unearthed on Scotland’s Isle of Skye
The bones of a new species of pterosaur discovered on the west coast of the Isle of Skye bring scientists one step closer to understanding the evolution of flying reptiles.
England’s historic hedges would wrap around the world almost 10 times, new map reveals
Researchers hope high-tech aerial mapping will provide the tools to aid the restoration of thousands of miles of England’s hedgerows.
Blog
British fava beans – history and recipes
The majority of the pulses we eat in Britain are imported from farms across the world - except the humble fava bean which is making a bold comeback. Here is our guide to the history of British fava beans, where to buy them and recipe ideas.
My Countryside interview: Anita Rani
Countryfile presenter Anita Rani talks about wild walks, hair-raising holidays and the importance of inner-city access to the great outdoors
The Island Diary Part 1: finding a home on Seil
Poet Kenneth Steven and his partner Kristina Hayward yearned for the sea – and where better than an island in the Western Isles that so nourished Kenneth's childhood. But could they make a life there? Find out in our new blog series