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Are you related to an infamous Scottish or Irish clan? This gift can unlock your family's fascinating ancestry
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 clinched the top prize – plus, how much the calendar costs and how to buy it.
Scientists discover rare prehistoric 'sword dragon' on Jurassic Coast
More than 20 years after it was first discovered, a near-complete ichthyosaur skeleton found on the UK’s Jurassic Coast in Dorset has been identified as a new species.
“Unbelievable”: huge animal longer than bus seen leaping from Irish waters
No one knows exactly why these enormous sea creatures breach.
“Rare to witness – and even rarer to film”: wildlife watcher captures 8m animal feeding off Irish coast
After watching from a clifftop all weekend, videographer Fionn O'Donoghue caught rare footage of a minke whale lunge feeding near Donegal.
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This mammal is finally making a comeback in Exmoor National Park – watch the heartwarming moment it's officially restored
Charming footage shows the arrival of these elusive woodland mammals in their new home in South West England
This month’s full moon is a supermoon – here’s what that actually means (and how you can see it)
A rare supermoon will light up the skies this month. Here’s what makes it special, when to see it – and the best spots in the UK to catch a glimpse
Shooting stars set to fill our skies this month – here’s how to see the Orionid meteor shower (without binoculars)
Get the best view of the Orionid meteor shower this October as it passes over the northern hemisphere. Here's our guide to what it is, when it happens and where to see it.
Trail runner Elsey Davis begins 400-mile lap of Cornwall in bid to take record
The Cornish runner will take on 18,000 metres of elevation this week – all in aid of raising awareness of young-onset Alzheimer’s for her mother
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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