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Scientists examined 6 gigantic Bronze Age rubbish heaps across England. What they found is epic
Analyses of animal bones found in ancient rubbish heaps across Wiltshire and the Thames Valley suggest people travelled great distances to feast together towards the end of the Bronze Age.
"Most unexpected is the size of the animal": massive flesh-eating dinosaur uncovered in Wales
The fossil of a jawbone kept in the National Museum of Wales for decades has finally been identified as a new species of dinosaur. Scientists estimate that the prehistoric predator measured up to 7 metres long – roughly the length of a bus.
"Gripping and poignant": first-time authors win 2025's prestigious Wainwright Prize for nature writing
Two debut authors scoop this year’s top book awards as the Wainwright Prize winners are announced.
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
Second largest animal on Earth washes up on Welsh beach. Here’s what happens now
The gigantic animal – roughly the size of a bus – is just the fifth fin whale stranding in Wales in over 30 years.
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Fierce weather, rugged mountains and a 67% drop-out rate. Is this the world's toughest mountain trail race?
Wales’ Dragon's Back Race 2025 delivered dramatic storms, thrilling competition and a historic women’s record in its landmark 10th edition.
Hottest UK summer on record – why are butterflies still failing to thrive?
Butterfly numbers are up on 2024’s record lows but long-term declines continue, according to Butterfly Conservation’s 2025 Big Butterfly Count.
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.
Need a fresh alternative to kennels? Once you've tried this option, you might never go back
Blood moon lunar eclipse to rise in UK skies this weekend – here's how to see it
This month's full Corn Moon rises on 7 September with a lunar eclipse, bathing the night sky in a striking reddish glow.
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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
