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HAMPTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 13: Participants run during the parkrun event at Bushy Park on June 13, 2026 in Hampton, England. Parkrun celebrated the incredible milestone of its one millionth event this weekend, calling on the parkrun community to power the next million via donations. At Bushy parkrun, founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt and CEO Lil Duggan were joined by parkrun-loving Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes to celebrate the milestone with parkrunners. (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images for parkrun)

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...
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The war damaged bobsled run from the 1984 Winter Olympics sits abandoned in the mountains above Sarajevo.

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.
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'I took my family backpacking around Europe by train. This is the essential kit we wouldn't have been without'

Blenheim Palace parterre revealed

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
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Actors Judy Garland and Ray Bolger dance in character on the 'Yellow Brick Road' as dog dog 'Toto' watches, in a scene from the film 'The Wizard Of Oz', 1939. (Photo by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Getty Images)

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...
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The Lawley and The Wrekin seen from Caer Caradoc in Shropshire

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
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14 humane ways to stop cats pooing in your garden (and 7 things you should NEVER use to deter kitties)

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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.
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Moon jellyfish washed up on Instow Beach, Devon, UK

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?
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Sunflowers, laughter yoga and Japanese punks: WOMAD's triumphant comeback in 13 pictures

Black and white photo Bill Oddie of The Goodies in January 1978.

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
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Two children feeding cows in a cow pasture in the countryside.

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...
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Countryfile presenters around a tractor

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.
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common viper adder

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.
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Close up of a person holding a control remote with a television screen on the background. A woman holding a remote control switches programs on the TV in the background.

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...
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The pretty village of Bisley in the Cotswolds. England

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...
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Step aside, weight loss injections – here's how you can curb your appetite naturally and sustainably

Managing a raging appetite by eating? It may not be your first thought, but filling up on these satiating and nutritious foods is certainly the most natural and long-lasting way to handle a big appetite. Nutritionist Kerry Torrens shares how.
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Simple hacks to adapt your garden to the increasingly hot and dry British summer

Look after your garden and the planet with these useful tips on rainwater harvesting and ways to make your garden more drought-resistant.
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What makes terrier breeds so special? Meet the playful little dogs with endless personality

From the loyal Staffy bull terrier to the iconic Westie, the Yorkie, and everything in between. Terriers are as vivacious as they are varied. Here are six top terrier breeds – including their famous owners and achievements...
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The world's 7 most popular cats, including multi-millionaires, war heroes and talking felines

These are the top cats of the internet, with huge online followings and heaps of charisma
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Decathlon Forclaz Trekking Dome Tent MT900

Ragwort in a green field (Photo by: RuudMorijn via Getty Images)

This pretty yellow flower is essential for pollinating insects, yet deadly for livestock and horses – causing severe, irreversible liver damage

Is ragwort dangerous to humans or animals? Learn what it is, where it can be found, its benefits for wildlife and the dangers associated with it in our expert ragwort guide.
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