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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...
“Unbelievable”: huge animal longer than bus seen leaping from Irish waters
No one knows exactly why these enormous sea creatures breach.
The clocks change this weekend – but what's the point of it?
Find out when the clocks change – and why we change them.
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Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight – and conditions are perfect. Here's how to see it
Get the best view of the Orionid meteor shower as it peaks today and tomorrow – and a new moon means the skies will be extra dark for stargazers
Most beautiful dog photos of 2025 revealed
From leaping border collies to beach-loving retrievers, meet the winners for this year's Dog Photography Awards.
Scientists to freeze butterfly eggs in world-first experiment to save rare swallowtail
The British swallowtail butterfly is almost entirely restricted to the Norfolk Broads in East Anglia and is under threat from climate change and habitat loss.
"What a sight" Gigantic sharks filmed leaping off Irish coast
The spectacular footage, captured by wildlife cinematographer Jack Kelly, shows dozens of basking sharks jumping, feeding and forming circular gatherings off the coast of County Clare.
Mysterious snake-like animal found on Scottish island. Scientists have taken 10 years to figure out what it is
A 167-million-year-old fossil unearthed on the Isle of Skye has teeth much like those of a modern-day python.
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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