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Burns Night recipes with a modern twist, from the Hebridean Baker – including Scottish ‘broonie’

Celebrate Scotland’s greatest poet on Burns Night, 25 January, with these delicious traditional Caledonian recipes with a twist from the Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod
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This banned Scottish dish could be returning to the US after 50 years – here’s what we know

Did you know that haggis has been banned in the US since 1971? But one company aims to change that – here's what we know so far
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What do yellow, amber and red weather warnings actually mean? 

A brief guide to the UK's weather warnings system.
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Is your dog autistic? Canine expert explores the remarkable mind of the Border collie

Could the brilliance of the world’s most successful and tenacious sheepdog be explained by a form of canine autism? Dog behaviour expert Carol Price explains
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9 divine winter wetlands to visit right now

There are nine Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserves in the UK, each a peaceful refuge of reeds, lakes, ponds and wild creatures. From Slimbridge and Arundel to the London Wetland Centre, discover one near you...
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Could Britain’s historical windmills disappear entirely? We meet those determined to save these beautiful, iconic buildings

For centuries, Britain’s windmills harnessed the power of nature to grind grain, but many of these historic structures now face ruin. Jack Watkins meets the dedicated people working hard to save them
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'I don’t know what’s planned for Vera!' Author Anne Cleeves on the TV detective's future after final series airs

As we say 'farewell, pet' to the beloved TV detective, we asked author Anne Cleeves whether DI Vera Stanhope will ever return
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The most festive towns and villages in the UK: add these places to your travel list for a magical Christmas

Twinkling lights, exciting markets and joyous carols – Jo Caird picks her favourite places to find the spirit of Christmas
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Can you give dogs CBD?

Vets are warning dog owners against giving their beloved pooches unlicensed CBD to keep them calm on Bonfire Night.
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Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble: the real story of Britain's witch trials

Learn more about some of Britains most famous witches and wise men and the fate that befell them
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UK’s first bison bridges take shape in Kent woodland

The bridges will offer people an aerial view of the UK's only wild bison herd.
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Final and bloody clash of the Monmouth Rebellion: The Battle of Sedgemoor marks the last armed uprising on English soil

Retrace the unfortunate steps of a band of rebellious locals who got lost on the Somerset Levels in the last battle on English soil.
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How the Battle of Bosworth caused the fall of Richard III and the rise of the Tudor dynasty, who went on to shape England's future - like no other

Imagine the final charge of a desperate Richard III – the last English king to die in battle.
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FORCLAZ Trekking dome tent review

Find out what we thought of this 2-man dome tent in our comprehensive review!
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Bluetongue: what the notifiable disease is, which animals get it, symptoms and how to report it

Bluetongue is a disease caused by infection with bluetongue virus. Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales Richard Irvine offers expert advice on how to spot signs of bluetongue, which animals it affects and how to report it.
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Goat breeds of Britain – and how to recognise them

A beginners guide to 10 goat breeds found in Britain, by the British Goat Society
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