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10 reasons to be cheerful as we head towards a semi-locked down Christmas

Even with the relaxing of the rules for a few days over Christmas, things won't be the same — but there's no reason to despair.

Country Life Black Friday subscription deal now on: A year of Country Life at less than half price

Our Country Life Black Friday subscription deal is now on, with weekly subscriptions on offer at less than half price.

The story of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, the brainchild of a Liverpool curate that touched the world

A century on from its inauguration, the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior still has the power to move us — and the tale it tells is one of anguish, not triumphalism. Clive Aslet looks at how this monument came about.

HRH The Prince of Wales: 'We have a very short window of opportunity, which must not be squandered, in which to seize something good from this crisis'

As the country confronts another lockdown, The Prince of Wales applauds the stoicism of rural people and urges us to work with Nature to forge a brighter and greener future.

Things to do: Glow in the gardens and a 300-year-old set of dinner plates up for sale

Keep your diary up-to-date with our selection of unmissable events and things to do in the next few weeks.

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.

The six flowers to grow to add value to your property

The world has changed, and with it the tastes of house buyers — not least with their determination to buy a place with a garden. And what's in that garden can help sway a decision.

The Princess Royal at 70, and the stories behind the pictures to celebrate her life so far

We take a look at the images on the Country Life frontispiece page featuring The Princess Royal over the 70 years of her life.

Princess Anne's Country Life guest edit: The inside story of putting together a magazine with The Princess Royal

Country Life magazine's Managing Editor Paula Lester worked closely with HRH The Princess Royal to put together the Princess's guest-edited issue of July 29.

Princess Anne on Nature, the countryside, and working towards a brighter future for all of us

The Princess Royal has guest-edited the 29 July issue of Country Life. In her leader article, she pays tribute to her parents for instilling a lifelong love of Nature and urges us all to be more careful about waste and energy in the hope of securing a brighter future for the countryside.

Princess Anne's guest-edited issue of Country Life: What you'll find inside

HRH The Princess Royal has guest edited the July 29 issue of Country Life magazine.

Jonnie Hearn: In memoriam

It's with enormous sadness that we report the death of our colleague and friend Jonathan Hearn, a member of the Country Life team for over three decades.

Rosie and Jim: 'While the rest of England celebrated the return of the pub, I celebrated the return of the hairdresser'

This week, Rosie finally heads back to Devon while James finally heads back to the pub.

Dame Vera Lynn, the original Forces' Sweetheart, passes away at the age of 103

Is the time right to reintroduce beavers across Britain? Maybe, but it must be done carefully

Country Life's leader article from the June 17 issue takes a look at the benefits and pitfalls of bringing beavers back into the wild across Britain.

10 sustainability myths busted, and six things you can do to make a real difference

Prince Charles backs 'Pick for Britain': ‘The great Second World War movement — The Land Army — is being rediscovered’

Property market in England re-opens for business, but what will happen next to house prices?

Moving house, getting a survey, going on viewings and even visiting estate agents is once again permissible in England as of May 13 as part of the government's loosening of coronavirus lockdown regulations.

When will National Trust properties re-open to visitors?

The National Trust has been forced to close all of its properties during lockdown — inside and out — but now the end is in sight, at least for the gardens and other open spaces.

VE Day in pictures: 14 powerful and evocative images that capture the joy of May 8, 1945

Country Life takes a look back at this day in history, 75 years ago, when the Second World War in Europe came to an end after six long, bloody years.