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When is Gardeners' World back on TV? Everything you need to know about the popular gardening series
Gardeners' World returns for its latest series – but who will be presenting and where will they visit? We take a look.
New partnership set to establish wild camping across Britain
Collaboration between CampWild and Rewilding Britain to give wild campers access to previously private rewilding sites, including in England and Wales
"A new era for nature recovery": see "historic moment" beavers are released into wild
Wild beavers have been released into UK waterways, almost 500 years after they were driven to extinction.
Rare 'blood moon' lunar eclipse visible this week – here's how to see it
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the UK this week - here's how to see the spectacular celestial event.
“To take away the campsite income would be devastating" – landowners and farmers alarmed at Pembrokeshire Coast National Park's pop-up campsite ban
The National Park Authority plans to remove permitted development rights allowing people to open temporary campsites for 28 days a year to earn extra money.
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"Adorable creatures" seen frolicking in Lincolnshire waterway
Thanks to rewilding efforts, wild otters have taken up residence at a Lincolnshire lodge.
Here's why scientists spent three years analysing 100,000 bird songs in an English wood
Bird communities’ songs change and evolve over time due to demographic changes, just like human dialects and musical traditions, according to a fascinating new study, reports Graeme Green
Crufts 2025: your ultimate guide to the greatest dog show in the world
From show categories to how to watch, we bring you all you need to know about Crufts.
Dandie Dinmont terrier: the super-rare dog with tiny legs, a topknot and its own Scottish tartan
What do Agatha Christie, Queen Victoria and Sir Alec Guinness have in common? They all owned a Dandie Dinmont terrier. Discover more fun facts about this iconic and now extremely rare Scottish dog breed with our expert guide.
"We’re still pinching ourselves": wild beavers make historic return to English rivers in first approved release
The first legal release of beavers in England has taken place at a super nature reserve.
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British fava beans – history and recipes
The majority of the pulses we eat in Britain are imported from farms across the world - except the humble fava bean which is making a bold comeback. Here is our guide to the history of British fava beans, where to buy them and recipe ideas.
My Countryside interview: Anita Rani
Countryfile presenter Anita Rani talks about wild walks, hair-raising holidays and the importance of inner-city access to the great outdoors
The Island Diary Part 1: finding a home on Seil
Poet Kenneth Steven and his partner Kristina Hayward yearned for the sea – and where better than an island in the Western Isles that so nourished Kenneth's childhood. But could they make a life there? Find out in our new blog series