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Who is Alison Hammond? All you need to know about the Bake Off presenter and dog lover
Alison Hammond's infectious laugh and entertaining interviews means she's a regular face on our TV screens – but how did she get her big break?
Rare photos of wartime filmmaking released to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
Historic England releases collection of behind-the-scenes photos of female photographers in action at Pinewood Studios during the Second World War.
Running on a budget? Here's how to score up to 50% off at New Balance this week
Your favourite New Balance trainers, now for less
"Remarkable" nest cam footage shows peregrine falcon chick eating first meal at Norwich Cathedral
The cathedral has become a key urban nesting site for the species, which has recovered significantly in recent decades following a period of sharp decline.
Beaver fart caught on night cam in Cornwall
Beavers mark their territory using a scent gland near their tail, so this individual may have had a good reason to let one rip.
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Shocking extent of fly-tipping revealed in latest Countryfile episode
Sunday’s episode of Countryfile shines a light on the issues facing farmers and the authorities in tackling the rising and environmentally damaging crime of fly-tipping.
There’s an award for the best dog in Scottish politics – and this year’s winner has just been announced
The Holyrood Dog of the Year competition took place outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh this week.
Adder alert: "alarming" decline of Scotland's only native snake, warn experts
The distribution of adders in Scotland has shrunk by more than a third between 1994 and 2024, according to the latest Scottish Adder Survey.
No Mow May 2025: 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 2025
Unmissable originals: 5 audiobooks to listen to before their 2025 film and TV adaptation releases
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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