Bonfire Night poses 'most treacherous' time for hedgehogs — here's how you can help
Our spikey friends are dwindling in numbers, and with Guy Fawkes Night looming, the public are urged to take great care to protect them from further decline.
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The amazing tale of the plucky duck who survived a fox attack
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Country Life Today: How 'Green Friday' is taking on Black Friday, protection for Harlech's maid and a dragon with a Christmas pud
In today's round-up we bring you remarkable news from the art world, the UK's first protected military aircraft crash site, and John Lewis' charming new Christmas advert (complete with a friendly fire-breathing dragon).
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Sheep fleece paths provide eco-friendly alternative for nature reserve
Western Isles sheep fleeces have replaced plastic membranes in paths at a nature reserve in Uist, Scotland.
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Prince Charles steps in to save iconic Edwardian suspension bridge that was battered by Storm Frank
The Cambus O' May bridge near Ballater, Scotland, was severely damaged by Storm Frank in 2015, but it will soon be restored to its former glory.
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Ghostly remains of WW2 fighter plane granted protected status
The Maid of Harlech, a crashed military aircraft, has become the first in the UK to be granted protection for its historic and archaeological interest.
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Country Life Today: 'Unnoticed insect apocalypse' could have 'profound' consequences on all life on earth
In today's news round-up we bring you an 85-year-old model rediscovered in a care home, vets as you've never seen them before and the findings of a Wildlife Trusts survey.
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'Dogs don’t come with a gift receipt': Heartbreaking advert released to address 'skyrocketing' demand for puppies over Christmas
Dogs Trust is urging the public not to give dogs as presents, as new statistics show online searches for puppies go up by 44 percent in the countdown to Christmas.
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On the moo-ve: Manure-fuelled vans to serve John Lewis
We have plenty to thank cows for, from providing dairy products to gracing the countryside with their bovine beauty, and now they are helping counter their impact on the environment thanks to a fuel derived from their droppings.
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Country Life Today: How you can help protect rare hazel dormice as they prepare for their winter sleep
In today's round-up we bring you useful advice from the National Trust, challenging times for the world's oldest post office, and a herd of cows who wouldn't be out of place in the showjumping ring.
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The world's oldest post office facing prospect of closure after 317 years
The current owners of Sanquhar post office, which was first opened in 1712, have been forced to sell up.
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Country Life Today: Why golden retrievers joined commuters and the benefits of letting children go wild
In today's round-up we present the many benefits of wild places for children, a chance to pick up a precious port enjoyed by the Queen Mother, and the reason why so many retrievers met at Barnes station this weekend.
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Warning to gundog owners as spaniels and Labradors among most stolen breeds
Police have offered advice to owners following news that gundogs represent almost half of missing dogs on DogLost.
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Rare and historic guns and swords being auctioned off by the film makers who provided Indiana Jones with his weapons
A collection of 130 items, including gun-related accessories, edged weapons, flintlock and percussion long arms and pistols, will be auctioned later this month.
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'No Barry, this is how we are going to do it. Just keep the camera rolling': Queen poses as she never has before
The Queen has been captured in a wholly new light in a book released by Her Majesty’s Personal Adviser and Curator, including a candid portrait and details of her 'modest' living quarters and great sense of humour.
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Country Life Today: Chicken charity rescues its 100,000th hen
In today's news round-up we bring you great news for hen lovers, trendy Halloween pumpkins and a warning for country walkers.
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UK's oldest patch of snow 'clings on' for another winter
The Sphinx on Braeriach mountain in the Cairngorms, Scotland, has narrowly avoided melting for the third consecutive year.
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Walkers warned to be 'tick aware' after brain disease found in UK for first time
Those visiting woodlands, moorlands and parks have been warned to be vigilant following news of an infectious disease spreading to England.
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Clucking good news as chicken charity rescues its 100,000th hen
The British Hen Welfare Trust has found loving homes for 100,000 ex-bats in Devon alone.
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Country Life Today: The impact of climate change on British butterflies
In today's news round-up we bring you a mixed report on the status of British butterflies, a charming note from a farmer's daughter, and a zebra with an identity crisis.
