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Steam trains, Viking castles and sea views: Here's where to stay, what to eat and what to visit on the Isle of Man
From sea crossings and heritage railways to standout seafood and coastal castles, here’s how to get to and around the Isle of Man – plus where to stay, eat and explore once you arrive

Mass whale stranding on Hebridean beach caused by loyalty to a pod member giving birth, scientists discover
The 55 pilot whales that landed on a beach on the Isle of Lewis were supporting a female whale having a difficult birth, new research discovers

From a time when the world wobbled on its axis: These are the 11 best folk songs from the 1970s
From fractured love affairs to maritime tragedy, the 1970s pushed folk music far beyond its acoustic roots
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Britain's lost giants: 7 dinosaurs that once called Britain home
The UK's shores teemed with dinosaurs during the Mesozoic Era…

Meet the special Clumber spaniel named Bruin, winner of Crufts 2026
The rare Clumber spaniel dog breed hasn't won Crufts since 1991. Here's how the pup won over the judges...

How rich are the Bridgertons?
Prosperous and eligible in the eyes of society and the Queen, the Bridgerton family in today's money are likely to be multi-millionaires. We investigate...

With up to 178 entrances, 50 chambers and getting on for a kilometre of passageways this ancestral home can rival the grandest of houses
Just how big do badger setts get?

Britain's vanishing crafts: Meet the makers keeping heritage crafts alive – and have a go yourself
From blacksmithing in rural Herefordshire to woodland crafts in North Wales, we meet the makers keeping these age-old crafts alive – and discover how you can try them for yourself.

I plunged into icy seas and found hidden glens: Discover the wild side of the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is not just Victorian promenades and TT racing. This outdoor playground is brimming with natural wonders and ancient history... and a wildlife surprise or two

Are we facing a fly-tipping crisis? What to do if you come across a fly-tipper
We look into the consequences for fly-tipping and find out just how common it is in the UK

Villains or victims? These are Britain's least loved animals
These are the creatures often misunderstood – and perhaps unfairly maligned

Inside the royal car fleet: These are the official (and personal) vehicles of the British Royal Family
From Bentley State Limousines to the late Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved Rolls-Royces, discover the history and features of the British Royal Family’s extraordinary collection of cars

This 30cm long foreign reptile could dominate habitats near Bournemouth
A colony of western green lizards – which
are native to mainland Europe – could
have a negative impact on native lizard
populations at Boscombe Cliffs in Dorset

Meet the venomous spider that's rapidly spreading its legs across Britain
The false widow spider, or Steatoda nobilis, has seen rapid expansion across the world

Tuck into a good book this World Book Day. Browse BBC Countryfile Magazine's favourite nature and countryside books
After reading and reviewing dozens of books on nature and the countryside, we bring you our top 12 reads

Potential green energy goes to waste as one in four councils in England miss the government’s food recycling deadline
DEFRA decreed weekly food-waste collections across England by the end of March – but nearly 80 councils won’t be ready

“It was a life-changing experience.” Inside the plus-size hiking group transforming the UK's outdoors
With some smart gear choices and support from others, every body can enjoy the benefits of being active in the countryside

"I thought I didn't have time for a dog – but getting one was the best decision I ever made"
Gaining a canine companion not only gets you out walking more, but also gives you a whole new appreciation of the natural world, discovers ecologist and television presenter Mike Dilger

Where is Outlander filmed? A guide to the compelling historical drama's filming locations
With the final season release just around the corner, join us as we go behind the scenes to discover the filming locations that bring the historical drama Outlander to life

Birdwatching can slow the brain’s ageing process, new research shows
Seasoned birders are found to have denser brain tissue, according to a new study

Is your drinking water toxic? Here's how to take action against the 'forever chemicals' that could increase cancer risks

Worm Moon: How and when to see this week's lunar spectacular – and why it determines the date of Easter
Everything you need to know about the Worm Moon, when it takes place this year and what the spiritual meaning is behind it

Think before you reply: This is the hidden carbon cost of every email you send
The unexpected environmental impact of our online lives is bigger than we think. Every email relies on energy-hungry data centres — and the carbon cost adds up fast

