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What would the extended bottom-trawling ban mean for UK wildlife and fishers?
The proposed ban, which aims to protect important marine life, has been welcomed by environmentalists, but some fishers are concerned.
“It's like bringing them back from the dead”: singing cicadas return to UK after three-decade absence
Once considered extinct, the New Forest cicada is back on British soil thanks to an ambitious reintroduction project.
"Razor sharp and fiercely loyal": rare dog from Hungary becomes UK’s newest breed
The Hungarian herding dog will officially join the UK’s pedigree breed list next month, says The Kennel Club.
One of Britain's rarest and CUTEST animals to be reintroduced to Leicestershire for the first time ever
A landmark conservation effort is underway to restore hazel dormice to their former range around the UK
Huge Napoleonic prisoner of war camp buried under Cambridgeshire field to open to public
Norman Cross Depot housed around 7,000 French prisoners during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars – soon the public will be able visit the little-known historic site following its successful acquisition for the nation.
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Shark DNA found in Welsh waters suggests rare species is hiding in plain sight
Fishers in Wales have been seeing fewer critically endangered angelsharks in Wales – but that doesn't mean they're not there, according to a new study.
"Look at the size of that one – wow, it's huge!" Boater films stunning wildlife spectacle off Sussex coast
Skipper Kurt Lander was cruising through the English Channel when the "magical" moment happened.
Ancient tree 'older than Stonehenge' found in English bog
The 5,000-year-old tree, dug up during restoration works at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, offers a rare and remarkable glimpse into Britain’s past, say experts.
"A moment I won't forget": rare birds appear at nature reserve hours after 're-wetting' project
Cranes, great egrets and a spoonbill have all been seen at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, following the completion of the National Trust's largest lowland peat restoration project.
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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
