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Wild swans bird flu

“Bird flu is on the rampage. Here’s how you can help stop its spread this autumn,” says John Craven

As cases of bird flu are already rising for the autumn, John Craven shares how you can help tackle it
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Young people using phones outdoors

Are accents and dialects “dying out”? How American phrases and smart tech could threaten our regional identities

Regional accents are a source of pride, but they're in danger of fading away, says author Nicola Chester
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Saltaire

Green spaces, local shops and less overcrowding: What future town planners can learn from the past

Author Nicola Chester on how we can build the 'model' villages of the future
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Saving ancient trees

“The public outcry after Sycamore Gap tree’s destruction showed how much we care about heritage trees. But are we doing enough to protect them?” asks John Craven

Our ancient woodlands are in peril – but there is a way to help save them, says John Craven
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Adam Henson on Countryfile. Credit: BBC Studios/Pete Dadds

BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson reveals new farming business plan – and it involves something that is hundreds of years old

The farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson is embarking on a new farming adventure – 40 hectares of hilly countryside containing veteran trees
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Fly tipping UK

‘Fly-tipping is a disgraceful scourge of our throwaway society,’ says John Craven

Can we solve the UK's litter problem? John Craven investigates the latest legislation set to tackle it
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Lake Windermere blue green toxic algae

“The water isn’t even fit for dogs to swim in sometimes.” John Craven on the UK’s water pollution problem – and what’s being done to tackle it

There's still more to be done in order to clean up our waterways, says John Craven.
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Cotswold sheep

‘Scratch Gloucestershire and find Rome’ – from sheep to byways, here’s how the Romans changed Britain’s countryside forever

The legacies of the Romans are all around the British countryside, as Adam Henson discovers
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Llangollen Canal is a great location for stand-up paddleboarding

‘They discovered a dead python, a wartime hand grenade and a camper van’: How Britain’s waterways are being restored

As former industrial workhorses, Britain's canals now have a new lease of life through restoration and tourism
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Shark eating whale carcass

We dropped a dead whale to the bottom of the ocean. Here’s what happened next

Back in 2023, Countryfile filmed the UK’s first whale-fall experiment in the Celtic Sea. Ellie Harrison reveals what happened.
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Close up of a deer herd

It’s low in fat and high in protein – but you won’t find it on many supermarket shelves. So why aren’t we eating more venison, asks Adam Henson

Eat more wild venison and do the countryside a favour, says farmer and BBC Countryfile TV presenter Adam Henson
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English nightingale

Scientists strapped tiny data-gathering ‘backpacks’ to English nightingales – and discovered something worrying

A recent study reveals the truth about the English nightingale’s plight – and it has left scientists worried
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Galloway Forest Park

“Feelings are running high.” Countryfile’s John Craven on controversial Scottish national park proposal

As the consultation period of a proposed Scottish national park closes, John Craven takes a look at the fierce debate from the locals.
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Water vole

Sniffer dogs and tiny loos: The fight to save water voles gets serious, says John Craven

Hundreds of volunteers are working to save the endangered water vole – including tenacious sniffer dogs.
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Smithfield market

Charles Dickens, Hollywood and Adam Henson: The surprising history behind London’s Smithfield Market

After 800 years, London's Smithfield Market is closing. Farmer and BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson delves into its rich history.
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Public footpath sign on walking trail

A new national walking trail could close the access-to-nature gap – but experts are divided on the proposed scheme

A think tank has proposed a walking trail in the East of England – but experts say that local footpaths need to be prioritised.
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Pint of ale

Is this the end of the great British pint? Why concern is growing over the future of this centuries-old tradition

Pub closures and fewer hops leave UK brewers in a fight for survival, says Adam Henson
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Farmers working on Christmas Day

'No presents until all the cows have been milked' – the harsh reality of being a farmer at Christmas

While you're busy unwrapping presents and tucking into turkey, spare a thought for the farmers on duty, whatever the weather, says Adam Henson
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The Needles, Isle of Wight, England, UK, The Needles lighthouse with helipad situated on the outermost chalk rocks. with a backdrop of the multi colored sand cliffs of Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, UK. (Photo by: Peter Titmus/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

When I got told I had MS I thought my dreams were over - but then I cycled over 3,500 miles

One man's inspiring account of resilience and adventure in his quest to see over 300 lighthouses
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seaside wellbeing

The seaside is the best place to gain perspective – and change your life

Discover how the horizon inspires personal growth and reflection, and learn how embracing the ocean's edge can instigate transformative change in your life.
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farming protests

Tractors on the streets of London – this is why furious farmers are protesting across Britain

Is farming at crisis point? Countryfile presenter Charlotte Smith examines why the farming industry is at a critical crossroads
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rain countryside

Don't complain about the rain. Here's why science says a downpour is good for your health

Believe it or not, a walk in the rain might be the secret weapon you need.
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Surface pollution

Jail the polluters ruining our rivers, urges Adam Henson

Adam calls for action and explains what needs to be done to protect our vital waterways.
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