Pets
Why you should never dress your cat or dog up for Halloween, according to animal experts
The best low-shedding dog breeds that could be a better fit for allergy sufferers
If you suffer from sneezes and itchy eyes when you're around dogs, you might be allergic. While no dogs are fully hypoallergenic, these are the breeds that don't shed hair – so will be much easier for your allergies
These dog breeds have the highest chance of living a long life - and its way above the average
We find out how long you can expect various dog breeds to live - and which ones have the greatest longevity
The obvious signs your cat is unhappy, even when it might seem content
What’s your cat trying to tell you? Take a crash course in cat body language, thanks to Cats Protection
Wildlife
The latest environment and wildlife news
What makes the world's largest hornet so dangerous - and has it ever been seen in the UK?
It has a terrifying 6mm stinger, but has the 'murder hornet' ever been spotted in the UK?
Wasps might be annoying, but losing them would be a disaster for nature
Are wasps a nuisance or a necessity? Find out the truth...
The National Trust is restoring 74 acres of peatlands in the Wicken Fen nature reserve - but first they need 640,000 litres of water a day
Go Outdoors
Sleeping on a cliff face for five nights - how Arctic climbers faced an extraordinary challenge in -27°C environment and survived
Leo Houlding, a Berghaus ambassador, just made the first ascent of a 700m arctic cliff.
The first part of a run is always the hardest - here's how science says to get around it
Find out what's the cause behind first-mile fatigue, and how to run though it
How to hike solo with confidence: 10 tips from a range of experienced adventurers
Get out on a hiking route on your own with these key tips.
Famous for its independent ethos, this beloved music festival sells out as fast as Glastonbury. Here's how to get tickets for Green Man 2027
These are the UK beaches an eight-time surfing champion says you need to know
Make the most of the UK’s excellent beaches with a surfing expert.
Seven Sisters hike: Where to walk on this East Sussex route and what you need to know
Walk atop the magnificent chalky cliffs of the Seven Sisters in the South Downs, where kittiwakes and fulmars can be seen alongside Brimstone butterflies and flowering cowslips
History and culture
Illegal e-bikes are racing through Britain’s streets – but who’s stopping them?
What will Prince George be called as king? The answer is more complicated than you would think
Choosing a King's name isn’t as straightforward as you may think, and Prince George will one day have to make the decision
King Charles is the only person in the UK who has this unique travel perk. Here's why
While most of us can't set foot in another country without a passport, there's a different rule in place for our reigning monarch. Here's why
Royal families still exist across Europe – these are the European countries holding onto their monarchies
Which are the nations keeping royal history alive in the modern age?
Who was the Bisley Boy? The ultimate conspiracy theory surrounding Queen (or King) Elizabeth I
An outrageous and sexist myth? Or the biggest royal cover-up history has ever known? The story of the Bisley Boy is a curious and intriguing tale...
A human badger, a windy court jester and Isaac Newton – meet the 7 most eccentric Brits of all time
There's a fine line between madness and genius, and these seven maverick individuals truly committed to that line
BBC Countryfile Podcast
Join us on a countryside escape in each episode of the award-winning Countryfile podcast
Listen: delight in the last birdsong of the summer woodland
In this Sound Escape, we take you on a mindful stroll through a lush woodland after rain.
Explore a fairy glen on the St Patrick's Way in Co Down
Explore a fairy glen of birdsong and pure waters in fabled Tollymore Forest on the edge of the Mourne Mountains in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Walking St Patrick's Way: The wildlife of the Newry Canal
Enjoy a gentle stroll along the abandoned Newry Canal in Armagh, Northern Ireland, with fascinating history and brilliant wildlife encounters – in episode 14, season 16 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
A quest for one of Britain's rarest birds in the Cairngorm mountains
Join naturalist and author James MacDonald Lockhart walking and camping deep in the Cairngorm Mountains in search of the dotterel, a bird that breeds on remote peaks – in episode 14, season 16 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
