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Revealed: The fly-tipping hotspots in England where councils bear the brunt of illegal waste dumping

Fly-tipping remains a growing challenge for councils across the whole of the UK. Government figures reveal the worst-affected areas around England
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"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp": These book and film quotes bring the majesty of autumn to life

As the air turns crisp and the leaves fall from the trees, autumn brings a sense of renewal and reflection. These book and film quotes capture the essence of the autumn season
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Inside “Hitler’s island madness” – one of the most fortified places on the planet (that was also British)

As the Channel Islands celebrates 80 years since being liberated, we walk Guernsey’s rugged western coast and encounter a land of unique beauty and Nazi-era relics
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What’s the biggest national park in the world? Clue – It’s 100 times bigger than Yellowstone

Vast, remote and almost entirely covered by ice, the world’s largest national park dwarfs Yellowstone and is home to the Arctic’s most elusive wildlife
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Dumped rubbish and criminal penalties: Everything you need to know about fly-tipping, the law, fines and how to report it

Fly-tipping blights our countryside, harms wildlife, and costs millions to clear each year. Here’s what you need to know about spotting it, reporting it and preventing it
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Where is Death Valley filmed? All the locations from the Welsh comedy crime drama

The BBC comedy crime drama Death Valley has been confirmed for a second series – but where is it filmed?
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Do you have Irish roots? Your ancestors could have brewed Guinness – and its online archive could reveal your family’s past

Over 1.6 million historical records have been made available about those who worked for and with Dublin's Guinness Storehouse
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Scuba diver spots bizarre and beautiful sea creatures off Sussex coast

The waters are thriving with an array of marine animals thanks to improved protections, says a researcher who spent hours underwater.
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‘Once-in-a-generation’ opportunity as Scottish island castle visited by King Charles is back on sale

During its Edwardian heyday it was used to host lavish parties and housed hummingbirds, turtles and even alligators
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It's 96 miles long and has 4,000m of ascents: Walk one of Scotland's most epic trails that's filled with dramatic scenery

From the serene shores of Loch Lomond to the soaring peaks of Glen Coe, Scotland’s most-loved long-distance trail will take your breath away.
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It's 268 miles long and stretches over the rugged and dramatic spine of England: Is this Britain's toughest and most iconic long-distance trail?

Looking to take on one of the world’s greatest long-distance walks? Then trek the backbone of England – an epic trail over beautiful hills, via sparking waterfalls, pretty villages, and blooming wildflower meadows. Our expert guide to the Pennine Way includes information on planning, walk length, route stages and maps. All that's left now is to walk...
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Forget Wistman’s Wood and Haytor – these are Dartmoor’s best hidden gems, according to a local

Romantic tors, ancient history, friendly pubs, waterfalls and pretty villages – Dartmoor National Park offers the perfect escape. Fi Darby reveals the moor’s hidden delights
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100 metre drops, boulder fields and mirage-inducing sandflats: Here are the scariest public footpaths in the UK and the world

Not all footpaths are created equal – these are some of the scariest public rights of way in the UK and the world
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