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Where is Countryfile visiting this week and what time is it on BBC1?
This week, Sean Fletcher and Adam Henson are in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, for the Balmoral Show, the region’s largest agricultural and food event, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors each year.
Dreaming of the coast? These are the 25 most beautiful UK beaches to visit right now
Looking for a beach near you to soak up some rays? From the spectacular Isles of Scilly and the rugged shores of the Scottish Highlands to England's dreamy south coast, here's our pick of the most beautiful beaches in the UK to explore right now.
Are dog DNA kits worth their expensive price tags – and can you trust them? We test the best 3 available today
Guess the dog breed – do you know better than these top-selling dog DNA kits? We take one mixed up dog and 3 tests to find out what they can tell us...
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Make your garden a wildlife paradise with the 20 best summer plants for bees and butterflies
Make your garden a haven for butterflies, bees and hoverflies with our guide to the best summer plants for pollinators.
What's the hottest temperature ever recorded in the UK?
As temperatures soar to 34°C in parts of the UK this weekend, we ask, what is the hottest it has ever been?
From hedgerow to hob: a beginner's guide to foraging this summer
Cooling foraged ingredients requires the right tools
What are the worst pub drinks and snacks for adding belly fat? We rate the most popular options from the bar...
There's nothing like a cold drink on a hot day - but which is the healthiest choice? James Witts takes a look
The 24 best summer walks in Britain, from riverside trails to pristine beaches and Highland escapes
Make the most of the longer days and warmer weather with our pick of the best summer walks in the UK.
Cheese rolling, nettle eating and bog snorkelling – these are Britain's weirdest sports
From chasing horses to snorkelling in bogs and chasing a cheese down a rather steep hill, here is our pick of the best eccentric contests from around the UK
This gentle giant survived extinction after two world wars nearly wiped it out – and today is a devoted family pet
These gentle giants were brought back from the brink after WW2 – with all Leonbergers today traced back to these tiny numbers of survivors
Hundreds of Americans die each year from this deadly parasite. And it can come from their pet
Humans can become infected with toxoplasmosis through exposure to cat faeces
As temperatures soar, here are 9 proven ways to beat the heat and stay cool during a heatwave
Warm summer weather can be enjoyable, however intense heatwaves can be dangerous. Here is our guide on how to keep cool and stay safe as the thermometer rises.
Miranda Priestly and Anna Wintour? Mark Darcy and Keir Starmer? 6 famous characters and the unexpected real people that may have inspired them
So often, the line between fiction and reality is thinner than it seems – with some of the most iconic on-screen characters and figures from novels being taken from real life
Gout levels are rising. Here are 5 surprising foods that can cause a painful episode of the "disease of kings"
Red meat and seafood are generally accepted as foods to avoid during a gout flare up, but are there any surprising culprits too?
Sleep to walk: three ways to sleep better and enjoy greater adventures
From long hikes to easy rambles, quality sleep can play a bigger role in energy, recovery and wellbeing than many of us realise.
Springwatch 2026: Everything you need to know about the live, wild and thrilling series
All you need to know about the latest series of Springwatch, including when it's on TV and where it is filmed.
Where is Springwatch filmed? A guide to the new series' filming locations
Springwatch returns to our screens for 2026, landing in a brand new location...
Wimbledon as a pig farm? Wembley an evacuation centre? 11 iconic sports venues that transformed during the Second World War
From prisoner-of-war camps to barrage balloon sites, our stadiums and sports grounds militarised during WW2
A toilet shrine, one-take chaos scene and a royal visit: These 8 behind-the-scenes secrets from Rivals series 2
The return of Jilly Cooper’s hit TV adaptation has seen unexpected cameos, an orgasm-laden theme tune and high-profile fans begging for roles
This popular garden feature can seriously raise the risk of local flooding. And many of us are 'sleepwalking' into disaster
Paved gardens raise the risk of flooding
Supermodel dogs: the 10 most beautiful breeds in the world. But does your favourite make the cut?
These supermodels of the dog world are undeniably stunning, from the elegant and willowy Saluki to the broad, cuddly frame of the Bernese mountain dog
Is it normal for cats to play with their prey? Vet nurse says it's not for entertainment
Why do cats play with their prey? Is it sadistic or grounded in deep-rooted instinct? PDSA Vet Nurse Gemma Renwick investigates...
Meet the three real-life rakes who inspired Jilly Cooper’s most irresistible rogue Rupert Campbell-Black
Rupert Campbell-Black didn’t appear out of thin air – his womanising, sharp tailoring and love of horses were inspired by three of England’s most eligible bachelors
Could black liquorice hold the key to inflammatory bowel disease treatment? New research looks promising
New research conducted using stem cell technology points towards a surprising potential option for treating IBD
