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"I had a feeling I would find something special": 2,000-year-old settlement discovered in Gloucestershire field
In 2023, metal detectorist Glenn Manning unearthed two Roman swords in a field near the village of Willersey – a find that led to the discovery of something even more astounding.
We dropped a dead whale to the bottom of the ocean. Here’s what happened next
Back in 2023, Countryfile filmed the UK’s first whale-fall experiment in the Celtic Sea. Ellie Harrison reveals what happened.
Can't pack all your reading material for your next summer getaway? There's an easy fix for that
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'.
"It was amazing": diver films mesmerising wildlife encounter in underwater meadow
Wildlife filmmaker Adam Radage says the experience was "like a dream straight out of a Studio Ghibli”
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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.
Cases of rare but deadly rat lungworm disease – that can spread to humans – reported in animals in Spain
The disease comes from a parasitic nematode worm that infects slugs and snails – it can then be passed on to dogs, humans and other animals.
Plastic wet wipes to be banned in Wales
Wales leads the UK by banning plastic wet wipes from December 2026.
"So unbelievable”: ancient sea creature filmed off Devon coast
Leatherback turtles have the longest migration of any reptile and are known to swim in UK seas.
Rare ocean giant as big as a king-size bed spotted in Orkney
Flapper skates can grow over 2.5 metres long and weigh as much as 100kg.
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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
