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Strange furry animal with iridescent fringe found washed up on East Sussex beach
The unusual-looking marine worm was filmed at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve on the south coast of England.
Why these 10 historic sites could soon be lost forever
Castles, churches, gardens and railway stations have all been added to Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register 2024 – but many historic places have also been saved.
'Big cat' caught on camera in Cambridgeshire most likely a leopard, says expert
But not everyone is convinced. While one expert says "the form is possibly of a large black cat like a leopard", another believes it is a “well-fed but otherwise totally typical moggie”.
Spider experts just surveyed an abandoned military site in England – and they found something astonishing
The old military testing site in Suffolk was crawling with thousands and thousands of spiders, says the British Arachnological Society. But there was more...
Tensions are simmering over proposed seaweed farms in Cornwall. Here’s why
Seaweed farms promise rural investment. But are the benefits overstated?
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Scientists just eradicated thousands of invasive predators from a group of remote UK islands. Here's why
More than 6,000 non-native stoats have been removed from Orkney – an archipelago off the north coast of Scotland.
This odd-looking bird from the Mediterranean just bred in Britain for the first time ever
The glossy ibis – with its long, curved bill and glistening feathers – bred at a Cambridgeshire wetland, according to a new report. And there were more surprising discoveries...
Huge pod of dolphins stuns English fisherman
The pod of 30 bottlenose dolphins leaped in front of his boat off the Sussex coastline for 15 magical minutes.
One in three dogs 'terrified' of fireworks, say experts. Here's how to help them tonight
New research by The Kennel Club also revealed an 81% surge in dogs reported missing during the fireworks season. The dog welfare organisation says there are a few simple things you can do to keep your four-legged friends safe and comfortable this Bonfire Night.
Scientists are breeding huge leeches in London – and soon they're going to release them
The researchers are trying to save the UK’s largest native leech from extinction.
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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
