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Forget pricey hot tubs. For £300, I transformed my garden into a budget spa oasis
Here’s how I created the ultimate garden outdoor bathtub on a budget
Thomas Telford, the “Colossus of Roads”: The genius you’ve never heard of – and how he shaped the Britain of today
The peasant boy who built Britain (and the bridge that gave him sleepless nights)
Buy these outdoor essentials – and you won't need to replace them for years
Investing in quality outdoor gear can save you plenty in the long run.
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10 dangerous weeds: If these criminal weeds are in your garden, or on your land, you could find yourself in legal trouble
We take a look at some dangerous weeds that could cost your pocket
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.
Should a newborn calf be separated from its mother? New documentary explores the most divisive question in dairy farming
It's a polarising topic and one that's hotly debated. Find out more about cow-with-calf dairy farming and how this new form of ethical farming could shape our future.
Explore Wales on foot: adventures by train and bus
Uncover the breathtaking natural beauty of the Wales Coast Path and National Trails on adventures by Transport for Wales train and TrawsCymru and fflecsi buses. Discover picturesque scenery, get up close and personal to majestic wildlife, and enjoy car-free days out accessible just a short walk from stations and stops.
This is the one place never to carry your phone when running… and 7 other mistakes that (nearly) every runner makes
Running isn't as simple as just stepping out the door. Here are a few simple (and free) changes you can make to make your runs easier and safer...
From sporting glory to abandoned ruins – the creepy Olympic Games' venues reclaimed by nature
From hosting the world's greatest athletes to falling into disrepair, these Olympic venues have suffered very different fortunes since the Games. While some have been left to decay amid stalled repurposing plans, others have fallen victim to the demands of war. Here are some of the once-iconic venues that have faded from the spotlight.
These are the dog poo warning signs you should never ignore
Here's how to identify the health of your dog's poop, when to worry about it and how to improve their digestion.
'I took my family backpacking around Europe by train. This is the essential kit we wouldn't have been without'
Heatwave reveals lost 18th-century garden at Winston Churchill's ancestral home
The previously hidden outline of a 300-year-old formal garden has come to light thanks to this summer's unrelenting heatwaves
Discover the heart-warming stories behind some of the world’s most famous fictional dogs
From iconic black and white films to story books, dogs have played a central role in some of the world's most-loved tales for centuries. Here are some of the most loved canine characters...
Special interest holidays are all the rage. I discovered why on a navigation skills weekend in England's 'Little Switzerland'
It's as long as a bus and weighs the same as an elephant: meet the ocean creature gliding through our waters at 20mph
All you need to know about the marvellous minke whale
14 humane ways to stop cats pooing in your garden (and 7 things you should NEVER use to deter kitties)
The 15 rarest dog breeds, from Irish giants to Cary Grant's favourite pup
The Kennel Club reveals the most vulnerable dog breeds in Britain, from the iconic bearded collie and adorable Welsh springer spaniel to the long-legged Irish wolfhound.
The real reason thousands of jellyfish are washing up on UK beaches (and it's not just rising sea temperatures)
Wheelbarrows of jellyfish are being stranded on the shores of the UK – what's behind this surge in jellyfish blooms?
Sunflowers, laughter yoga and Japanese punks: WOMAD's triumphant comeback in 13 pictures
Remembering Bill Oddie, the comedy icon who traded slapstick for inspiring generations of wildlife lovers
One of the world's most high-profile birdwatchers, the former Goodies star brought a fierce passion for nature and conservation to audiences across the UK
You really won’t believe these animals are related (the final pairing left us speechless as well)
Sure, zebras and horses are related. So are lions and tigers. We get that. But these unexpected animal cousins may just surprise you...
Misunderstood and threatened – meet the UK's only venomous snake and the man out to save them
Predation pressure, habitat decline and demonisation; Britain’s adder population is in serious decline. Fergus Collins meets the
reptile champion fighting to save the UK’s only venomous snake.
This everyday habit could be shrinking your brain and increasing your chance of dementia
The results are in from a 20-year study, and they all point to one big, brain-rotting problem. Author and sports scientist James Witts explains...
Who was the Bisley Boy? The ultimate conspiracy theory surrounding Queen (or King) Elizabeth I
An outrageous and sexist myth? Or the biggest royal cover-up history has ever known? The story of the Bisley Boy is a curious and intriguing tale...
