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5 genius hacks for stress-free trips this autumn
Texas tornado and giant ocean waves: spectacular images from Weather Photographer of the Year 2025
Crashing waves, rainbow rings and a lightning storm captured from a plane – 11 amazing photos of weather from around the world.
Inside my kit bag: Eryri National Park adventure edition - The Glyderau Traverse
Want to know the best kit to take with you when tackling the peaks and scrambles of Eyrir National Park? (Snowdonia) Read on.
“Unbelievable”: huge animal longer than bus seen leaping from Irish waters
No one knows exactly why these enormous sea creatures breach.
Spider hunters find "epic lost species" on the Isle of Wight
The critically endangered wolf spider was last recorded in the UK in 1985.
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An English estate the size of Athens is up for sale – and David Attenborough is supporting a pioneering proposal to save it
England’s most ambitious wildlife recovery project has been launched by The Wildlife Trusts – with the approval of legendary broadcaster David Attenborough.
1970s crisp packet found on UK beach "both fascinating and deeply concerning"
The 50-year-old crisp packet was among 3,516 kilograms of rubbish collected from British beaches in a recent cleanup event.
Still not got your pumpkin? Here are the 10 best patches to visit right now
Looking for pumpkin patch near you? Here are 10 of the very best in the UK...
The clocks change this weekend – but what's the point of it?
Find out when the clocks change – and why we change them.
Yellow weather warnings issued across UK: here's what that means
Your quick guide to the UK's weather warnings system.
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British fava beans – history and recipes
The majority of the pulses we eat in Britain are imported from farms across the world - except the humble fava bean which is making a bold comeback. Here is our guide to the history of British fava beans, where to buy them and recipe ideas.
My Countryside interview: Anita Rani
Countryfile presenter Anita Rani talks about wild walks, hair-raising holidays and the importance of inner-city access to the great outdoors
The Island Diary Part 1: finding a home on Seil
Poet Kenneth Steven and his partner Kristina Hayward yearned for the sea – and where better than an island in the Western Isles that so nourished Kenneth's childhood. But could they make a life there? Find out in our new blog series