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As reports of vicious dog attacks increase, experts say reading body language is vital
A new report has revealed that 76% of owners are unable to correctly spot the early warning signs that their dog is distressed, which in turn can lead to acts of aggression, including biting.
Secret - but weird and rather smelly - ingredient helps Somerset pumpkin growers produce record-breaking crop
6,000 pumpkins were harvested from the unusual growing medium...
Getaway ideas to beat the Winter blues
Campervan hire and bucket-list itineraries in one simple package: this company makes road-tripping easy.
The weather may be getting chilly and rainy, but booking a sunny getaway is easier than you might think…
Macmillan Mighty Hikes in numbers: From beginner-friendly rambles to heart-pumping hill climbs, check out the stats and choose your hike
Planning on completing a marathon (or half marathon) hike for charity next year? Read our breakdown guide to every Macmillan Mighty Hikes location to help you decide which hike is right for you
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Badger culling to end in England by 2029, but will it help stop the spread of bTB? Here's what the experts say
An estimated 230,000 badgers have been killed in the past decade.
Bluetongue: what the notifiable disease is, which animals get it, symptoms and how to report it
Bluetongue is a disease caused by infection with bluetongue virus. Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales Richard Irvine offers expert advice on how to spot signs of bluetongue, which animals it affects and how to report it.
Giant Roman fort found beneath overgrown field in Wales challenges long-held beliefs about Celtic-Roman relations
Spanning 2-3 hectares and capable of housing around 500 soldiers, the fort's remarkable preservation offers new insights into Roman military strategy.
As archaeologists delve deeper, this find could reshape our understanding of Roman influence in West Wales.
Countryfile Calendar 2025: winning photos and how to buy the calendar
Discover the 12 spectacular images that will appear in the Countryfile Calendar 2025. Plus, find out how much the calendar costs and where to buy it.
“Exceptionally rare” North Atlantic right whale spotted off the coast of Ireland for the first time in 114 years
The critically endangered species hasn’t been confirmed in Irish waters since 1910.
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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