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These little birds gather in vast blizzard-like flocks millions strong – the biggest of any bird species ever recorded in Europe
Bramblings visit the UK for winter. In mainland Europe, gatherings of these migratory birds can reach several million.
How tall was Jane Austen? Her lofty height may surprise you
Would Jane Austen have cut an imposing figure in a ballroom? She might well have, according to a dress historian
How tall was Queen Victoria? The true height of this powerful monarch often surprised people
While she was known for her powerful presence, Queen Victoria was actually quite petite
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Total solar eclipse 2026: Will you see it in the UK?
Where to witness one of 2026’s major natural phenomena
Rare bird reaches UK for the first time – 20 years after being recorded in Arctic Russia
Bewick's swans are the rarest and smallest type of swan found in the UK
Struggling with Dry January? Here's why 'Damp January' might be your way to build better long-term habits
No need to compromise on good wine
“A huge thrill.” David Attenborough meets a family of charismatic creatures in adorable BBC footage
In a clip from the BBC's Wild London, David Attenborough meets a family of foxes in Tottenham
It has rainbow wings, epic head feathers and eats worms – meet the spectacular 'peewit'
The lapwing, sometimes called the 'peewit' after its evocative calls, is one of the UK's most striking birds.
11 best UK music festivals: the must-visit weekenders for the summer ahead
No Glastonbury? No problem – there’s a wealth of wonderful festivals to choose from in the UK. Here are our 11 finest
What's the world's biggest tractor? Weighing in at over 45 tonnes, you won't see this machine in your local field
The Big Bud 747 certainly lives up to its name as the largest farming tractor in the world
How tall was William Shakespeare? And how did he stack up against his rivals?
Shakespeare's words are studied by school children across the UK, but surprisingly little is known about his appearance
BBC Winterwatch 2026 will have a new location in Northern Ireland that's “teeming with wildlife”
All you need to know about Winterwatch, including when it's on TV and where it is filmed
A grizzly bear, fanged deer and wallabies: 8 amazing animal escapes in the UK
From a grizzly bear called Hercules to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, here are the animals that have been on the run in the UK – some never to return
'Godzilla' species discovered off the coast of Cornwall – and it's bigger than any found in Europe
Divers found the 'godzilla maerl' in the Fal estuary off the coast of St. Mawes.
Crucifying, stabbing, pillaging... These brutal hunting methods used by British birds show nature at its fiercest
Discover Britain’s most brutal bird hunters and their shocking, deadly and incredibly clever hunting methods
A grizzly bear escaped and was loose on a remote Scottish island for 24 days. What happened next shocked bear experts
In 1980, Hercules the bear went ‘on the run’ on the island of Benbecula, attracting worldwide attention
This long-legged animal makes mincemeat of big hairy house spiders. And it's probably in your home right now
This ubiquitous creature also spins in circles to scare off attackers...
14 facts you didn't know about Princess Diana – including her adorable nickname for Prince William
Did you know that Diana had many royal connections before marrying Charles? Or that she was a big fan of a certain Swedish pop group...
A spirit medium, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and a shopping trip at Harrods: The unexplained disappearance of the Queen of Crime remains unsolved
On Saturday 4 December 1926, acclaimed murder mystery author Agatha Christie disappearance - and to this day, no one knows why.
The Montane Fury Fleece Gloves make my hands happy in cold and windy weather
These Montane gloves make for happy hands in chilly weather.
Chris Packham is moving his dogs to a plant-based diet – should you? Here’s what the research says
Chris Packham has explained why he's transitioning his dogs onto a vegan diet
They’re tiny. They’re fast. And they’re deadly - meet Britain's smallest birds of prey
They may be little, but they are mighty hunters when it comes to small mammals and birds. Here are the UK’s five micro birds of prey.
Where is The Great American Baking Show filmed – as it surely doesn't look very American? Here's the surprising location
Despite its name, The Great American Bake Off isn't actually filmed in the USA...
Could this easy 10-minute habit help prevent cancer? It "sends powerful signals to the body" says consultant
Just 10 minutes of an intense exercise of your choice could reduce your chances of cancer, according to the International Journal of Cancer.