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Is this the end of the line for turtle doves?

The iconic bird has seen a dramatic decline since 1970 and only 1,000 breeding pairs are thought to remain in the UK.

Fly-tipping is blighting England and organised crime is behind it

Fly-tipping is growing in scale and affecting farmers and landowners, who have to beat the costs of removing fly-tipped waste and often deal with the health and environmental hazards it poses.

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.

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.

Is this the future of gardening? New robot makes short work of trimming and pruning

Trimbot, a new gardening robot developed by the University of Edinburgh, employs sophisticated technology and 3D computer vision to automate tasks such as bush-trimming and rose-pruning.

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.

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.

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.

Country Life Today: The Queen bids farewell to fur

In today's round-up, we bring you news of a chilling exhibition, a mystery surrounding sea eagles and a landmark move for the monarch.

Farmers hit back at ex-DEFRA scientist's call to cut back on red meat

The farming industry has criticised the stance of former DEFRA chief scientist Sir Ian Boy, who claimed that, to meet its net-zero targets, the Uk should reduce meat intake and consider switching to more intensive production methods.

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.

Buying property with an agricultural tie: What you need to know

Buying a property with an agricultural user restriction can be daunting but it’s possible to turn it to your advantage

A spooky museum exhibition in Bristol full of exhibits to send a shiver down your spine

A museum in Bristol is putting on a show called 'Do you believe in magic?' which, should you answer in the negative, will do its very best to change your mind...

Country Life Today: Meet the king penguin that swam 1,700 miles

In today's round up, we bring you the king penguin that swam all the way to Cape Town and took selfies with birdwatchers; unveil London's upcoming wildlife hub and discover an ancient horse-drawn streetcar that was saved for the nation.

How Waddesdon Manor gets transformed into a Christmassy wonderland

Waddesdon Manor is gearing up for Christmas, with 3,000 baubles, 30,000 lights and more than a dozen Christmas trees to decorate the home over the festive period.

Country Life Today: Backwards step or necessary evil? New coal mine in Cumbria gets the go-ahead

Country Life Today: How Instagram has supported local pumpkin patches all around the world

Today's round up recounts how Instagram's prevalence of pumpkin photographs has boosted growth in local pumpkin farms, how a herd of goats saved a presidential library and discusses whether poor weather will affect the December vote.

'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.

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.

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.