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Are seagulls the seaside's biggest pest and are we right to wage war on them? Or should we learn to love these often-maligned rogues?
Larcenous mobs of gulls are ravaging our coastal towns – or so some headlines claim. But these clever birds have a wild beauty and deserve respect for their ability to live alongside us, says Mark Cocker.
2024 was one of the worst years on record for butterflies, new data shows – here’s why
A butterfly emergency has been announced, following one of the worst-ever years of the Big Butterfly Count.
Birding world in shock as starlings heard mimicking Oasis' Wonderwall in Manchester
Experts believe the birds have picked up the famous pop song in the city centre, where it is played relentlessly by buskers.
William Wordsworth's stunning Lake District home is for sale – so you could own and live in a little piece of literary history
Rydal Mount and Gardens has previously been run as a successful business, but there's no reason you couldn't live in this exciting piece of literary history
A new national forest: 20 million trees to be planted in west of England by 2050
The Western Forest – the UK's first national forest for 30 years – will cover up to 50,000 hectares, stretching from the Cotswolds to the Mendips.
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This prehistoric-looking animal was once extinct in Britain – now it's making an astonishing comeback
Britain's bittern population is booming, with a record-breaking year in 2024, according to a new report by Natural England and the RSPB.
Calling all runners! Here's the official London Marathon 2025 kit and merch (and we're obsessed)
Diver films astonishing footage of baby sharks growing in Brighton
When Gio Prince found live shark eggs on Brighton Beach, he decided to try and hatch them to give the little critters a second chance at life in the ocean.
World's fastest predator attacks huge flock of starlings in Cheshire
Dramatic video footage shows the moment a stunning murmuration is disrupted by a hunting bird of prey.
These are five ways apple cider vinegar can improve your wellbeing – and the science that backs it up
Blog
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