Adorable photo of family pet leaping over a stick wins in LCE photographer of the Year 2024

A dog caught mid-leap, an ethereal shipwreck and a the much-missed Sycamore Gap are awarded prizes in the London Exchange’s inaugural photography competition.
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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.
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Ludham walk, Norfolk

An easy walk along flat riverside paths, through quiet fields and over tiny bridges in the heart of the Norfolk Broads.
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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.
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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.
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Tech-free bliss: Unplug your family this Easter in the UK's top spots for outdoor adventures in 2024

Planning a staycation this year? We've picked the best getaway locations from around the UK.
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Do cats dream? And other cat nap facts

Find out the science and behaviour behind your cat's penchant for prolonged naps and discover if they can dream.
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