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"Extraordinary" Iron Age war trumpet discovered in Norfolk
The musical instrument is one of numerous remarkable items found during a dig in the English county.
Dramatic photos show Britain blanketed in snow and ice
As freezing temperatures sweep across the UK, we look at some of the most striking winter scenes.
Government raises inheritance tax threshold for farmers to £2.5m
The UK government has raised the inheritance tax threshold for farmers after months of protests
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
Trail hunting and puppy farming to be banned in England and Wales
Defra has published a new animal welfare strategy today which promises “ambitious” changes
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Fox hunting ban overruled in Ireland
Fox hunting remains legal in Ireland after a bill to ban it was defeated
Researchers uncover new threat to Roman Army troops stationed at Hadrian’s Wall: intestinal parasites
The universities of Cambridge and Oxford analysed sediment samples from a Roman fort – and discovered something interesting
Whale head the length of a minibus unearthed in Cornwall. Here's how it got there
A hunt to uncover the truth about a huge buried whale’s head proved more than fruitful for Cornish journalist Jemma Woodman.
46,780 oysters released in Scottish estuary thriving, say experts. Here's why that matters
European flat oysters reintroduced to Scotland's Firth of Forth will help filter water, store carbon and enhance biodiversity, say experts.
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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