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“Spooky but spectacular” creatures filmed on night dive in Cornwall
Wildlife filmmaker Adam Radage captured the animals while freediving with friends in Falmouth Bay.
“Unbelievable”: huge animal longer than bus seen leaping from Irish waters
No one knows exactly why these enormous sea creatures breach.
Age of Sycamore Gap tree finally revealed after Historic England conduct ring-count
New research by Historic England has confirmed a minimum age for the famous Sycamore Gap tree that was felled in Northumberland
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
Toxic 'forever chemicals' discovered in 95 per cent of US beers – this is why
Scientists have found PFAS – human-made chemicals that persist in the body and environment – in a vast number of beers tested across the US
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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.
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.
Eating breakfast at this time could extend your life, say scientists. Here's why...
New research from America reveals how the timing of your breakfast could predict how long you live
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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
