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Steam trains, Viking castles and sea views: Here's where to stay, what to eat and what to visit on the Isle of Man
From sea crossings and heritage railways to standout seafood and coastal castles, here’s how to get to and around the Isle of Man – plus where to stay, eat and explore once you arrive

Mass whale stranding on Hebridean beach caused by loyalty to a pod member giving birth, scientists discover
The 55 pilot whales that landed on a beach on the Isle of Lewis were supporting a female whale having a difficult birth, new research discovers

From a time when the world wobbled on its axis: These are the 11 best folk songs from the 1970s
From fractured love affairs to maritime tragedy, the 1970s pushed folk music far beyond its acoustic roots
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Britain's lost giants: 7 dinosaurs that once called Britain home
The UK's shores teemed with dinosaurs during the Mesozoic Era…

Meet the special Clumber spaniel named Bruin, winner of Crufts 2026
The rare Clumber spaniel dog breed hasn't won Crufts since 1991. Here's how the pup won over the judges...

How rich are the Bridgertons?
Prosperous and eligible in the eyes of society and the Queen, the Bridgerton family in today's money are likely to be multi-millionaires. We investigate...

With up to 178 entrances, 50 chambers and getting on for a kilometre of passageways this ancestral home can rival the grandest of houses
Just how big do badger setts get?

Britain's vanishing crafts: Meet the makers keeping heritage crafts alive – and have a go yourself
From blacksmithing in rural Herefordshire to woodland crafts in North Wales, we meet the makers keeping these age-old crafts alive – and discover how you can try them for yourself.

I plunged into icy seas and found hidden glens: Discover the wild side of the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is not just Victorian promenades and TT racing. This outdoor playground is brimming with natural wonders and ancient history... and a wildlife surprise or two

Are we facing a fly-tipping crisis? What to do if you come across a fly-tipper
We look into the consequences for fly-tipping and find out just how common it is in the UK

Villains or victims? These are Britain's least loved animals
These are the creatures often misunderstood – and perhaps unfairly maligned

Inside the royal car fleet: These are the official (and personal) vehicles of the British Royal Family
From Bentley State Limousines to the late Queen Elizabeth II’s beloved Rolls-Royces, discover the history and features of the British Royal Family’s extraordinary collection of cars

This 30cm long foreign reptile could dominate habitats near Bournemouth
A colony of western green lizards – which
are native to mainland Europe – could
have a negative impact on native lizard
populations at Boscombe Cliffs in Dorset

Meet the venomous spider that's rapidly spreading its legs across Britain
The false widow spider, or Steatoda nobilis, has seen rapid expansion across the world

Tuck into a good book this World Book Day. Browse BBC Countryfile Magazine's favourite nature and countryside books
After reading and reviewing dozens of books on nature and the countryside, we bring you our top 12 reads

Potential green energy goes to waste as one in four councils in England miss the government’s food recycling deadline
DEFRA decreed weekly food-waste collections across England by the end of March – but nearly 80 councils won’t be ready

Where is Outlander filmed? A guide to the compelling historical drama's filming locations
With the final season release just around the corner, join us as we go behind the scenes to discover the filming locations that bring the historical drama Outlander to life

Birdwatching can slow the brain’s ageing process, new research shows
Seasoned birders are found to have denser brain tissue, according to a new study

Think before you reply: This is the hidden carbon cost of every email you send
The unexpected environmental impact of our online lives is bigger than we think. Every email relies on energy-hungry data centres — and the carbon cost adds up fast

Why today’s car headlights feel brighter than ever (and what’s about to change)
Dazzling LED headlights are leaving drivers blinded and anxious on dark roads. So why are modern car lights so bright — and what’s being done about it?

Fresh air, no fuss: These are the 7 best countryside holiday parks in the UK
For a fuss-free nature-based break, check in to one of these holiday parks with easy access to stunning countryside

Think you’re Gaelic at heart? Here’s how to trace your Scottish and Irish roots
From clan lands to famine ships, uncover the stories that shaped your Scottish and Irish ancestry –and learn how to start tracing your Gaelic roots today

From rural Perthshire to a Highland castle: Inside Alan Cumming’s Scotland
From a small Perthshire market town to hosting The Traitors in a Highland castle, Alan Cumming’s life has come full circle

Do I need extra magnesium, and will it help me recover more quickly after exercise?
NHS guidelines state that men need 300mg of magnesium a day, women 270mg. But to achieve this, do you need to take a supplement?
