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This ‘Scottish Pompeii’ was built before the Egyptian pyramids – discover Britain’s best archaeological finds
From Scotland's Pompeii to Henry VII's favourite warship, Britain has plenty of fascinating archaeological finds
'Killer bees' are more aggressive than typical honeybees, stinging more vigorously – but do they deserve their deadly reputation & could they reach UK?
So you’ve signed up to a charity walk. Now what? Here’s everything you need to know before tackling the trek
Here's everything you need to know before completing a charity hike - from nutrition to what to take with you
Why don't we see white dog poop anymore? And why on Earth was it white?
Remember white dog poo? here's what caused it
You can help save Britain's butterflies – all you need is 15 minutes and your phone
Wildlife lovers are being urged to take part in the annual Big Butterfly Count – and what better reason to find a shady spot for 15 minutes?
It is the fastest animal in the world and can catch its prey mid-air in its deadly claws: Meet one of the world's most incredible birds of prey
Everything you need to know about the planet's fastest bird, including the top speed of a peregrine falcon, its habitats, how to identify and what it eats.
6 steepest roads in Britain, including the world's steepest: Beautiful, treacherous routes that are definitely not for the faint-hearted
Simon Heptinstall weighs up the contenders for Britain's steepest roads, including one that claims to be the world's steepest
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A beginner's guide to tides: How to understand tide times (and read the sea like a local)
Here’s how to understand the tides of the UK, what you should look out for on tide charts and how to time your beach walks, swims or surfs
You might have come across an abandoned one on a hike, but what exactly is a hermitage?
On hikes in woodland areas or during trips to landscape gardens, you might come across something called a hermitage… but what actually is a hermitage?
Where have all the butterflies gone? You could help bring them back from the brink – here's how
Ahead of 2025’s Big Butterfly Count, Richard ‘Bugman’ Jones looks at the fate of the UK’s winged wonders and how we can all help to bring them back from the brink
Why does my dog eat poop? And how can I stop it?
It’s one of the less charming habits our canine companions can develop – but eating poop is more common than you might think. Here are the reasons behind coprophagia, whether it’s harmful, and a few practical steps to help your dog kick the habit
What’s a good 5k time? Here’s what you should be aiming for at your next Parkrun
Think there’s a “perfect” 5k time? Think again. Here’s what the data says – and how to improve your average 5k pace
'Python' found in London fish and chip shop – stray snake reports are on the rise, says RSPCA
As summer temperatures increase, so do reports of stray snakes. The RSPCA urges owners to secure enclosures to avoid escapes.
Britain’s best lido is in an unexpected place – but there are plenty of others to explore, including one that’s geothermally heated
Come on in, the water's lovely! Take a dip in one of Britain's most spectacular lidos this spring and summer with our pick of the best lidos in the UK
"Cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree was an act of spite". Did “resentful cynicism” drive the guilty two or was it for "bragging rights and trophy-hunting”?
The felling of the Sycamore Gap Tree
appalled and saddened millions. Yet, as
Fergus Collins discovers, hope can spring
from the darkest ecological tragedies
19 people were rescued from a single shoreline over a weekend – here’s what to do if you get stuck in sinking mud
On one of the hottest days of the year so far, the RNLI rescued 19 people from the shoreline of Weston-super-Mare – most of whom became stuck in sinking mud or 'quicksand'.
We’ve been imagining the Loch Ness Monster all wrong, new study suggests
Forget the famous silhouette: researchers have found that eyewitness accounts rarely match the myth we’ve all been sold. Perhaps we ought to start taking them more seriously?
Is it really true that Britain hasn’t invaded only 22 countries?
It's a common belief that Britain has invaded most of the countries in the world – we take a look at this popular internet theory
The story Bayeux Tapestry stitched into legend: walk the blood-soaked Hastings ridge where England lost its crown
Explore the site of the most famous battle – and date – in English history. Just be sure to keep an eye out for flying arrows…
45kg of wool, 35 dogs and 1 omen of doom – 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.
What to wear when exercising in hot weather: Stay cool with the right kit
This kit will help you stay as cook s possible when exercising in hot weather
This monstrous hellhound is thought to have inspired Dracula – discover the legend of Barghest
Fergus Collins delves into the legend of the Barghest
5 best supplements for all-round better health: These help you defy aging, lose belly fat and get more energy
We take a look at the key supplements for improving your health...
