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From pharaoh companions to ancient sled haulers – meet the world's oldest dog breeds
From companions to ancient pharaohs to sled haulers in the Arctic, dogs have walked besides humans for many thousands of years. But which are the oldest dog breeds?
King Arthur, fairy queens and summoning the devil: the 5 top-rated UK walks rooted in folklore
Omen of dooms, arrows in eyes and Nazi heists – 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.
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Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 opens to entries
Photographers are encouraged to submit their most spectacular pictures of weather
What temperature is too hot to walk your dog in? I'm a veterinary surgeon and these are the signs your pup is overheating
When is it too hot to walk your dog? Expert advice from veterinary surgeon Linda Simon
A human badger, a windy court jester and Isaac Newton – meet the 7 most eccentric Brits of all time
There's a fine line between madness and genius, and these seven maverick individuals truly committed to that line
The 9 weirdest natural phenomena in the UK – from glowing seas to magical pavements – and where to see them
Often viewed as pretty, pastoral and predictable, Britain's landscape also has some downright strange natural oddities
An adder bite can be fatal for dogs. Here's what to do if it happens
If provoked, an adder may bite your dog and cause life-threatening injuries. Make sure you know what to do with the help of PDSA vet Emma Fisher.
This giant "horror movie" plant can cause skin burns and blindness – and it's taking over the UK
It lies in wait for the unwary and can cause serious skin burns, ulcers, even blindness. Richard Baynes reports from the frontline of the battle against giant hogweed, an invasive plant that’s remarkably hard to kill
The surprising reasons your dog may be refusing their food
Here's how to identify your dog's changing eating habits and some tips to curb their pickiness.
Vampires, hijackers and masters of deception: nature's 7 most bizarre relationships (number 4 will blow your mind)
The British Isles are alive with extraordinary symbiotic alliances. Meet the lichens, worms, orchids, wasps and others whose strange relationships reveal the secret workings of our woods, shores and meadows
Cannibal animals: from spiders to seals, the creatures that eat their own species
Although most animals generally avoid eating their own, they'll sometimes be forced to enjoy a feast of a friend (or foe)...
Cotswolds A-List: spot the Hollywood icons, royalty and rock stars among the sheep and stone walls
What do Kate Moss, Jeremy Clarkson and Princess Anne have in common? They all live in the Cotswolds. And they're not alone...
British snake guide: identification, where they live and what to do if you're bitten
Here is our expert guide to British snakes, including where they live and how to identify them from their markings and length.
The 11 biggest wild animals roaming the British Isles (number 1 is as heavy as a bulldozer)
From towering red deer to elusive basking sharks and ocean giants like humpback and sperm whales, the UK is home to some surprisingly large wild animals – both on land and at sea
The incredible history of the Titanic's little sister – from ferrying millionaires to their doom to wartime minesweeping and Charlie Chaplin
The SS Nomadic carried film stars, millionaires and Olympians - and ferried some to their doom
Animal cruelty figures skyrocket in the summer months – and have hit an all-time high, new research shows
The RSPCA has found that summer cruelty figures have increased 64% over a five-year period
Discover Britain's 8 best summer hideaways, featuring wild coasts, ancient woodlands and dog-friendly trails
From the dark-sky borderlands of Northumberland to the wildflower-fringed cliffs of Cornwall, Britain's countryside is at its most alive in summer. These eight destinations offer walking, wildlife and wide-open space in abundance
5 surprising flea facts every dog and cat owner needs to know
Discover the surprising facts behind flea infestations – and why prevention is far easier than dealing with a home full of them.
From paparazzi to pastures: 9 superstars who ditched Hollywood for country life
These stars prefer a relaxed rural life to the razzledazzle of Tinseltown
Netherthong! Wetwang! Britain's 24 rudest, weirdest and funniest place names revealed
From Bitchfield to the River Piddle, Wetwang to Nether Wallop, the UK is full of places bearing unusual, amusing and sometimes downright rude names. But where do these names come from?
The world's greatest folk songs: 14 timeless melodies that will make your spine tingle
From Scotland's lochs and Japan's cherry blossoms to sea shanties and ballads passed down though generations, these are the world's most enduring folk songs
This year’s Countryfile Calendar Photographic Competition is underway!
Could your photograph become one of the 12 images to feature in the new Countryfile Calendar?
Asian hornets: how to identify the invasive wasp and report a sighting
In our expert guide to Asian hornets, entomologist Richard Jones provides advice on how to identify, species facts and where to report a sighting
