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This TikTok crime craze is targeting farmers – but we’re fighting back, says Adam Henson
Adam explores the impact of a new law aimed at curbing the alarming rise of 'dinger' crime, a dangerous trend plaguing farms and rural communities.
No Mow May 2024: 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 2024
Lovable terrier crowned Holyrood's Dog of the Year
Adorable dogs compete for the prestigious title amidst discussions on dog welfare and the joys of pet ownership at this year's competition.
Strange blue animals are washing up on Guernsey’s beaches. Scientists think they know why
The colony of animals, closely related to jellyfish, are harmless to humans, say the scientists.
Watch: incredibly rare (and very cute) seahorse found on Cornish beach walk
Only seven long-snouted seahorses have been spotted in the last 10 years, making the sighting in Cornwall particularly exciting.
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Crayfish claws back: how scientists hope to save one of the UK’s most endangered native species
Thanks to a new conservation breeding programme, we might hear the pitter patter of tiny claws in Hampshire.
Hen harrier numbers up in Scotland but "persecution continues", according to new RSPB survey
Your chances of catching a glimpse of a hen harrier in the Scottish countryside are improving, according to a new report by the RSPB. But this recovery needs to be sustained in the long term to meet biodiversity goals, says the charity.
A Somerset schoolgirl has discovered what may be the largest marine reptile ever found
The remains of an enormous jawbone more than two metres long have been found on a beach at Blue Anchor in south-west England. Scientists believe the bones belong to a new species of giant ichthyosaur that was the size of a blue whale.
Pool frog: A quick guide to the UK's rarest amphibian
Once dismissed as an invasive species, Britain's rarest native amphibian is finding its place once more in the countryside. Find out how to identify a pool frog, species facts and what's being done to safe it with our expert guide.
Scottish grouse shooting faces shake up as new law introduced to stop raptor persecution
The new Scottish law to regulate the grouse industry could provide a blueprint for England.
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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