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This rugged 'cool box in a bag' will supercharge your picnics
Beneath the surface: 7 creatures that might bite you in UK waters
Splashing about in open water is one of life's great joys - but which animals might sink their teeth in?
One of Scotland’s most dramatic (and cursed) forests is set to star in The Odyssey
How a forest that was once swallowed by sand and scarred by naval artillery became the perfect cinematic backdrop for Christopher Nolan’s Greek epic
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Don't ignore the hidden dangers: here are the warning signs for heat exhaustion – and how to prevent it becoming a medical emergency
How to stay safe in hot weather and avoid dehydration and heatstroke, from the experts at St John Ambulance
Ditch the car – walk instead! These 7 UK car-free islands are perfect for a peaceful escape
Ditch the traffic and explore these UK islands where cars are banned and adventure comes on foot, bike or tractor
Stop worrying about your dog eating grass. Here's the real reason why they do it
PSDA Veterinary nurse Shauna Walsh debunks the myths of why dogs eat grass – and how to make sure the grass is safe for your dog to eat
Atlantic storms and a boat trip for away teams – is this Britain's most remote football pitch?
Discover this tiny Hebridean island off the north-west coast of Scotland that's home to a football pitch like no other
More than just a change of clothes: This is what ACTUALLY happens when a caterpillar turns into a butterfly
Discover what takes place inside the chrysalis of one of nature’s most extraordinary transformations
Looking like a lobster? Here's what to do if sunburn strikes
Sunburn can be painful and uncomfortable. The experts from St John Ambulance explain how to treat it – and keep sunstroke at bay
This portable all-in-one coffee maker is our new favourite camping must-have
Greece, Sicily and… Scotland? All the filming locations used for Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey movie
The Christopher Nolan-directed ancient Greek epic has a number of surprising filming locations – including the crumbling ruins of a Scottish castle
Where is Countryfile visiting this week and what time is it on BBC1?
This week, away from Hampshire's busy ports and harbours, Matt Baker and Charlotte Smith meet the people working to find, protect and celebrate the county's less-well-known wildlife.
From pharaoh companions to ancient sled haulers – meet the world's oldest dog breeds
From companions to ancient pharaohs to sled haulers in the Arctic, dogs have walked besides humans for many thousands of years. But which are the oldest dog breeds?
King Arthur, fairy queens and summoning the devil: the 5 top-rated UK walks rooted in folklore
Omens of doom, arrows in eyes and Nazi heists – amazing Bayeux Tapestry facts you (probably) didn't know
As the Bayeux Tapestry returns to Britain for the first time in 900 years, we reveal some of the most surprising facts about the 11th-century masterpiece.
Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 opens to entries
Photographers are encouraged to submit their most spectacular pictures of weather
What temperature is too hot to walk your dog in? I'm a veterinary surgeon and these are the signs your pup is overheating
When is it too hot to walk your dog? Expert advice from veterinary surgeon Linda Simon
A human badger, a windy court jester and Isaac Newton – meet the 7 most eccentric Brits of all time
There's a fine line between madness and genius, and these seven maverick individuals truly committed to that line
The 9 weirdest natural phenomena in the UK – from glowing seas to magical pavements – and where to see them
Often viewed as pretty, pastoral and predictable, Britain's landscape also has some downright strange natural oddities
An adder bite can be fatal for dogs. Here's what to do if it happens
If provoked, an adder may bite your dog and cause life-threatening injuries. Make sure you know what to do with the help of PDSA vet Emma Fisher.
This giant "horror movie" plant can cause skin burns and blindness – and it's taking over the UK
It lies in wait for the unwary and can cause serious skin burns, ulcers, even blindness. Richard Baynes reports from the frontline of the battle against giant hogweed, an invasive plant that’s remarkably hard to kill
The surprising reasons your dog may be refusing their food
Here's how to identify your dog's changing eating habits and some tips to curb their pickiness.
Vampires, hijackers and masters of deception: nature's 7 most bizarre relationships (number 4 will blow your mind)
The British Isles are alive with extraordinary symbiotic alliances. Meet the lichens, worms, orchids, wasps and others whose strange relationships reveal the secret workings of our woods, shores and meadows
Cannibal animals: from spiders to seals, the creatures that eat their own species
Although most animals generally avoid eating their own, they'll sometimes be forced to enjoy a feast of a friend (or foe)...
