News
'Viking dog' set to become UK's newest recognised pedigree breed
There are believed to be 20 Icelandic sheepdogs already living in the UK.
Ambassadors, apprenticeships and land ‘adoption’ – the National Trust announces radical new strategies to tackle the nature crisis
Ever thought you could adopt your very own corner of the Peak District, Eryri or even Wicken Fen to help nature thrive?
Ships asked to reduce speed as humpback whale takes up residence in Irish estuary
The unusual sighting has prompted whale experts to ask ships in the Shannon Estuary to reduce their speed to 10 knots to prevent a collision.
Lynx captured in Scottish Highlands after being illegally released
Mystery surrounds the two lynx – who released them and why?
Police seize 6,000 illegal wild bird eggs from attics and offices in UK's largest-ever raid
What's new?
Was Stonehenge built to unite early farming communities and defend their way of life against impending change? One expert thinks so
Why do sprouts make you fart?
The science behind the sprout's special talent for making people fart
Trenches, tombs and a hidden church above a shopping centre – 17 extraordinary historic sites added to the National Heritage List
First World War practice trenches, a rare 17th-century chest tomb and a Tudor-style pub are among the 17 historic sites that have gained protected status this year.
Butchered and cannibalised: 3,000 bones found in Somerset shaft suggest ‘othering’ of enemies in Bronze Age Britain
A new study of the remains – initially unearthed in the 1970s – indicates that the victims were likely consumed as a form of retaliation or revenge.
Shark found washed up on Brighton beach rescued by quick-thinking scuba diver
Sharks are often disoriented after being caught and released by fishermen and can beach themselves.
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