How do birds stay warm during winter? Discover the amazing secrets of feathers and how they keep birds toasty whatever the weather
Bestowing the gifts of flight and warmth, enabling birds to survive the frozen months, feathers are a marvel of nature. How do these amazing appendages work and how did they evolve? Ben Hoare reveals all
The dark history of witches and the infamous witch trials: How thousands were executed in Europe's bloody pursuit of sorcery
Tales of witchcraft are woven into our rural history, but what is the truth about magic in the countryside? Dr Suzannah Lipscomb sheds
fresh light on myths about witches and the people who hunted them
Spring blossom is out now - here's how to identify it
As light flows slowly back into our woodlands and hedgerows, once-bare branches begin to bloom again. It's blossom season – but how do you tell the difference between blackthorn and hawthorn, rowan and wild cherry?
Considering Couch to 5K? Here’s everything you ACTUALLY need to get started
“I walked through the heart of England and found a lost world straight out of storybooks” – journey through the Welland Valley
In the heart of England, find a lost world where castles, medieval manor houses and ancient inns await. Author Tim Relf takes a wander in the Welland Valley
Trail running guide: what it is, benefits, what to wear, and getting started
What is trail running, why do it, and what do you need to get involved? We spoke to trail runner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys to find out everything you need to know about how to get started.
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.
The world's biggest-ever dog was a prehistoric monster the size of a brown bear that could crush bone with its fearsome teeth
This ancient dog wasn’t anything like our beloved pooches, it was more comparable in size to a brown bear and it had powerful jaws designed for crushing bones…
When did domesticated dogs first arrive in Britain?
Just how long have dogs been man's best friend? Will Newton takes a look
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