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Scientists discover heartbreaking reason behind mass whale stranding on Hebridean beach
The 55 pilot whales that landed on a beach on the Isle of Lewis were supporting a female whale having a difficult birth, new research discovers
Meet the special Clumber spaniel named Bruin, winner of Crufts 2026
The rare Clumber spaniel dog breed hasn't won Crufts since 1991. Here's how the pup won over the judges...
Potential green energy goes to waste as one in four councils in England miss the government’s food recycling deadline
DEFRA decreed weekly food-waste collections across England by the end of March – but nearly 80 councils won’t be ready
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
Birdwatching can slow the brain’s ageing process, new research shows
Seasoned birders are found to have denser brain tissue, according to a new study
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You don’t have to be outdoors to appreciate nature’s rhythms, says Nicola Chester
Star-bathing one of the tourism trends of 2026 you have to get onboard with
Just how do you immerse
yourself in the night sky? Sky-bathing is the word on everyone's lips this year. Georgie Duckworth ventures to Wales’ Elan Valley to find out what it's all about...
Is the Scottish terrier facing extinction? Puppy births for the iconic dog breed continue to plummet
Once the third most popular breed in Britain, the Scottie recorded just 387 puppy births in 2024, keeping it on The Kennel Club's ‘At Watch’ list.
Brits now consume 750 tonnes per month of this nutritional powerhouse
Brits consume around 750 tonnes of tenderstem each month. We delve into the farming behind the scenes of the high-value veg.
Could nature-based therapies save the NHS millions? John Craven finds out...
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The wettest year in history? 2026 might be rainy, but it has nothing on these historic drenchings
Leave the house and you’ll suffer a drenching. Yep, rain is incessant around the UK. But it’s nothing compared to the Carnian Pluvial Event. Or the Severn surge of 1607. Or…
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
