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The real Vikings: Beyond pillage and plunder - coastal treasures reveal their untold story

Historian Eleanor Barraclough reveals what the ancient artefacts found on Britain’s shores tell us about our formidable forebears
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Chatterboxes: bats not only sing for love, but also for food and attention - and possibly gossip

The UK's best and most beautiful heathlands for wildlife - including some that are home to the world's rarest insects

\these beautiful heathlands are well worth a visit
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7 unhealthiest cat breeds – according to a veterinary surgeon

We take a look at the unhealthiest cat breeds.
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“Everyone deserves the right to enjoy the countryside”: How charities are making adventure accessible to all

We know time outdoors makes you feel better, but if you have a disability, getting out there isn’t always easy. That’s why charities like the Calvert Trust aim to give everyone the freedom of the countryside.
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What happens to the plants after Chelsea Flower Show? If you're a late visitor, you could snap up some bargains

Planning a visit to Chelsea Flower Show this year, or in need of some gardening inspiration? Here's everything you need to know.
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No Mow May 2025: Why it's time to let the weeds grow

Want to help the wildlife in your garden? All you have to do this month is… nothing. Welcome to No Mow May 2025
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Do dogs get hay fever? Yes say experts and here's how you can help them

Did you know dogs can get hay fever? Here's how to help them
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Why do cats eat grass and is it safe for them? Gemma Renwick, a PDSA veterinary nurse, explores the truth...

Why do cats eat grass? Is it normal or is it because they feel unwell? PSDA Veterinary nurse Gemma Renwick debunks the myths of green-eating felines
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