Environment
Age of Sycamore Gap tree finally revealed after Historic England conduct ring-count
New research by Historic England has confirmed a minimum age for the famous Sycamore Gap tree that was felled in Northumberland
Sutherland Clearances: How brutal and ruthless evictions changed the landscape of the Scottish Highlands forever
The Highland Clearances was a time when people were forced from their homes – with the Sutherland Clearances being some of the most infamous.
The Great Barrier Reef, Machu Picchu – and a Scottish bog. Unearth the latest (and surprising) UNESCO World Heritage Site
Turn off Scotland’s North Coast 500 and you’ll find Europe’s largest blanket bog, a magical land that’s just gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Richard Baynes gets up close to the Flow Country
It weighed almost 1kg and was as big as a football – this is the heaviest hailstone ever recorded…
Think hailstones are tiny? Think again...
11 breathtaking photos of storms from around the British Isles
These incredible images of storms taken over the past 14 years will blow you away.
Revealed: The fly-tipping hotspots in England where councils bear the brunt of illegal waste dumping
Fly-tipping remains a growing challenge for councils across the whole of the UK. Government figures reveal the worst-affected areas around England
Dumped rubbish and criminal penalties: Everything you need to know about fly-tipping, the law, fines and how to report it
Fly-tipping blights our countryside, harms wildlife, and costs millions to clear each year. Here’s what you need to know about spotting it, reporting it and preventing it
‘Once-in-a-generation’ opportunity as Scottish island castle visited by King Charles is back on sale
During its Edwardian heyday it was used to host lavish parties and housed hummingbirds, turtles and even alligators
Wallaby spotted running loose in Suffolk
There have been several sightings of the wallaby – police are urging anyone who sees the animal to get in touch.
The UK's top 10 locations for solar panels – is your home in the right area?
Is your house in the right area for solar panels?
Could white storks return to London?
Conservationists ask residents for their views on mooted plans to reintroduce these long-legged birds to the capital.
Arthur's Seat fire: dramatic photos show blaze raging on famous Edinburgh landmark
On Sunday 10 August, a gorse fire broke out on the extinct volcano above the Scottish capital. Firefighters have been working through the night to battle the blaze.
Patrols ramped up to tackle fly camping in Lake District hot spots
Joint patrols are underway across England's largest national park to curb fly camping and littering during the busy summer season.
Lynx reintroduction in Northumberland backed by 72% of locals
Around three out of four locals back reintroducing lynx to Kielder Forest, according to a new study.
A cedar climbed by the Beatles and Wordsworth’s yews: Are these the UK’s most culturally important trees?
Dame Judi Dench has teamed up with the Woodland Trust to launch the Tree of the Year 2025 competition
What do yellow, amber and red weather warnings actually mean?
A brief guide to the UK's weather warnings system.
What's the biggest earthquake ever recorded in the UK?
In 1931, the UK was rocked by a rare seismic event – discover the story of Britain’s strongest earthquake.
64 per cent of BBC Countryfile Magazine readers disagree with the Sycamore Gap tree sentencing – for a surprising reason
The men who felled the Sycamore Gap tree were sentenced last week. But do you agree? We take a look at our poll results
“The water isn’t even fit for dogs to swim in sometimes.” John Craven on the UK’s water pollution problem – and what’s being done to tackle it
There's still more to be done in order to clean up our waterways, says John Craven.
Sycamore Gap vandals jailed for four years and three months. Is it too long or not long enough? Tell us what you think
As two men are jailed for felling the Sycamore Gap tree, what do you think of the sentencing? Do you agree or disagree with the length?
'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.
What's the hottest temperature ever recorded in the UK?
As temperatures soar to 34°C in parts of the UK this weekend, we ask, what is the hottest it has ever been?
There's a gigantic bird in Scotland that's on the brink of extinction. Here's how deer carcasses could save it
There are estimated to be just 500 capercaillies left in the wild – but scientists say there is hope for the large bird thanks to an intriguing conservation method known as 'diversionary feeding'.
Ash woodland is evolving resistance to ash dieback, say experts
Scientists say natural selection is helping the trees fight the deadly fungal disease, which has decimated forests across Britain and much of Europe.
