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Countryfile Calendar 2026: winning photos and how to buy the calendar
The 12 winning images for the Countryfile Calendar 2026 have been announced. Find out who won – plus, how much the calendar costs and how to buy it.
Scuba diver spots bizarre and beautiful sea creatures off Sussex coast
The waters are thriving with an array of marine animals thanks to improved protections, says a researcher who spent hours underwater.
‘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
This pocket-sized speaker might be your new favourite outdoor companion
We review the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Portable Speaker to see how it stands up to the competition
Retired GP discovers new species of sail-backed dinosaur on Isle of Wight
A new iguanodontian dinosaur, named Istiorachis macarthurae, has been identified on the Isle of Wight and it’s unlike any that has been found before…
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Poldark filming location and popular unofficial nudist spot closed because of health and safety concerns
Famed as a Poldark backdrop, Pedn Vounder beach has been closed after coastal erosion has left its dangerous descent too risky for visitors
“Rare and breathtaking”: bright blue sharks stun snorkellers in Pembrokeshire
During summer, you can see these spectacular blue sharks swimming calmly through UK waters.
This ancient cow tooth discovery could help unlock Stonehenge mystery, say scientists
The tooth was discovered at Stonehenge in 1924. Now, a new study reveals remarkable details about the cow’s life – and how it may have played a role in the construction of the famous ancient monument.
Who is Reggie the dolphin and how should people behave around him?
Conservation experts recommend that people join a responsible whale or dolphin watching trip rather than trying to swim with Reggie – a bottlenose dolphin that has become a regular visitor to waters around Lyme Regis in Dorset this summer.
Over £5 for the average pint. But beer price isn't the only reason pubs are closing at a rate of eight per week in the UK
New government data reveals that the impact of rising tax and labour costs is being felt across the nation’s pubs.
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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
