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Main image: The near dry River Kennet at West Overton near Marlborough on July 10, 2018 in Wiltshire, England. Hot temperatures across the UK for the past few weeks, combined with increased water usage and a short supply of rain during the recent heatwave, has caused very low water levels in many rivers/Credit: Getty

UK heatwave: what caused it, the impact on the countryside and what’s next for the forecast?

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Historical figures

Beatrix Potter: history of the children’s author, farmer and conservationist

Sunlit valley and hillwalker; English Lake District, U.K

Mental Health Awareness Week: nature walks, mindful crafts and volunteering ideas

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Best binoculars for wildlife watchers

Sonnenaufgang, Wandern, Unterberghorn, Tirol, Österreich

Best hiking boots

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Guide to Lungworm: what is it, how to spot the signs and protect your dog

Britain's country Christmas traditions

Britain’s top country Christmas traditions and their origins

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Video: Agritexture – an exploration of the rural environment

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Great Drought of 1976: what happened and what was the impact on Britain?

02/02/2018 - Ciaran McCrickard Photography - Comedian Bob Mortimer visits Cats Protection National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, East Sussex, and visits the cats he has named.

My Countryside interview: Bob Mortimer

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My Countryside interview: Derek Jacobi

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Country Christmas gifts, £25 to £50

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Day Out: Cwm Rheidol, Ceredigion

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BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2018: Reader Photo of the Year

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Island Diary 8: Foraging for an autumn feast