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From Adonis blues to white-tailed eagles: how South Downs' bold new plan is bringing nature roaring back
From rare Adonis blues to breeding white-tailed eagles, the South Downs National Park has unveiled a five-year strategy to restore thousands of hectares of wildlife-rich habitat
Extinct since medieval times, Britain’s biggest bird could be making a comeback
The largest bird to ever live in the UK could be reintroduced to our wetlands
The best of 2026: Fill your year with nature festivals, stunning walks, and historic anniversaries
Prepare your diaries! From hiking the Scilly Isles to stargazing in Galloway and seeing the Bayeux Tapestry, here are the things not to miss in 2026.
Chris Packham is moving his dogs to a plant-based diet – should you? Here’s what the research says
Chris Packham has explained why he's transitioning his dogs onto a vegan diet
Instagram is killing the landscape: why the search for ‘likes’ is destroying our beauty spots
Social media is having a profound impact on our natural landscapes, with small areas decimated by visitors despite the lack of infrastructure to accommodate them. Here's what's going on – and some of the worst-affected UK beauty spots
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King Charles III is throwing deer bones and dead trees into Scotland's rivers. It's all part of a genius restoration plan
In an unconventional yet remarkably innovative step, the royal Balmoral Estate launched a bold initiative to revive its riverways... and it's working
How can I keep my brain sharp as I age?
Ageing brings inevitable challenges, both physically and mentally, however there are scientifically backed ways to keep your brain sharp as you age.
“I heard a very loud and unfamiliar noise": 15-year-old photographer spots unexpected animal in London park
This young wildlife photographer accidentally found a great spotted woodpecker chick in Bushy Park.
“Far beyond our expectations.” 443-million-year-old fossils found near Glasgow shock researchers
A pair of tiny jawless fish found just south of the Scottish city and dated to more than 440 million years ago have revealed some of our earliest ancestors possessed surprisingly advanced eyes…
Aerial footage captures mysterious 'fairy circles' in Scotland. It's the first time they've been filmed here
The strange-looking rings were filmed in the Outer Hebrides.
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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
