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Aerial footage captures mysterious 'fairy circles' in Scotland. It's the first time they've been filmed here
The strange-looking rings were filmed in the Outer Hebrides.
Big Garden Birdwatch 2026: when it is, how to take part and birds to spot
This year's Big Garden Birdwatch runs from 23 to 25 January 2026 – find out how to take part, how to submit your results and which birds to spot in your garden.
"Remarkable discovery": 500,000-year-old elephant bone tool unearthed from English quarry is oldest ever discovered in Europe
A prehistoric hammer crafted from elephant bone has been discovered in southern England and revealed to be half-a-million-years-old, making it the oldest of its kind ever found in Europe…
Chris Packham is moving his dogs to a plant-based diet – should you? Here’s what the research says
Chris Packham has explained why he's transitioning his dogs onto a vegan diet
Cow filmed using tool for the first time
Cow in Austria shows first case of flexible, multi-purpose tool use in cattle.
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'Godzilla' species discovered off the coast of Cornwall – and it's bigger than any found in Europe
Divers found the 'godzilla maerl' in the Fal estuary off the coast of St. Mawes.
Chris Packham is moving his dogs to a plant-based diet – should you? Here’s what the research says
Chris Packham has explained why he's transitioning his dogs onto a vegan diet
"Extraordinary" Iron Age war trumpet discovered in Norfolk
The musical instrument is one of numerous remarkable items found during a dig in the English county.
Dramatic photos show Britain blanketed in snow and ice
As freezing temperatures sweep across the UK, we look at some of the most striking winter scenes.
Government raises inheritance tax threshold for farmers to £2.5m
The UK government has raised the inheritance tax threshold for farmers after months of protests
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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