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Country Life Today: From box office hits to Disney classics, does your dog's name feature on most popular list?

Today's round-up features a warning to coastal walkers, bad news for New Forest cattle and a study revealing the threats to our seas.

Pici the Jack Russell named Britain's Naughtiest Dog for 2019

New Forest cattle to be dehorned — and walkers who have 'lost any respect' for nature are blamed

The New Forest Commoners Defence Association has asked cattle owners remove the horns of their stock after a rise in attacks on dog walkers.

If you go down to the beach today... be careful not to step on a potentially-deadly jellyfish

Look, but don't touch — large numbers of colourful Portuguese man o' wars have been stranded on the UK coastline.

Country Life Today: England named world's second best tourist destination

In today's round up, we bring you the house where JRR Tolkien wrote The Hobbit, the offer of a reward for missing Elizabethan documents and praise for England's 'timeless treasures'.

Elastic bands pose fresh threat to birds on Mullion Island sanctuary

Gulls regurgitated thousands of elastic bands on the remote Mullion Island, a seabird sanctuary off the Cornish coast, and rangers think they must have eaten them thinking they were worms.

Durham Cathedral rocks its first-ever stone sale, raising more than £125,000

A frenzied fundraising auction that took place last week and saw 85 lots of stonework up for grabs fetched more than £62,000 for Durham Cathedral, which was then matched pound for pound by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Drying peatlands could release carbon, worsening climate change, according to scientists

A joint study by academics from many UK and international universities found that peatlands, which, until now, have been some of the world's most important carbon sinks, are drying out and, as a result, may become a source of emissions — and British and Irish bogs are among the most degraded.

The Oxford house where JRR Tolkien wrote The Hobbit hits the market

JRR Tolkien moved to 20, Northmoor Road in 1930, six years after the property was built, and it is here that he worked on The Hobbit and a large portion of The Lord of the Rings.

Country Life Today: hope on the horizon for coral

In today's round-up we reveal why all may not be lost for the world's coral reefs, visit one of the UK's stargazing hotspots and discover two rare masks going under the hammer next month.

The spot on the chalky hills of Wiltshire and Dorset named as one of the finest places in the world for stargazing

The Cranborne Chase Nature Reserve was awarded the prestigious International Dark-Sky Reserve title after efforts to minimise light pollution ensured you can see the Milky Way and even the Andromeda galaxy on a clear night.

The end of arable farming in the Garden of England? South East 'could become too hot and dry' to grow crops

A new study by the Met Office and the University of Exeter found that rising temperatures and reduced rainfall could turn the fertile lands in the South and East of England into drier grasslands only suitable for grazing.

Prince George is 'obsessed' with farming, says Prince William, as he opens up about his passion

The Duke of Cambridge has a strong interest in all things agriculture and is practising his skills at Sandringham ahead of taking over the reins of the Duchy of Cornwall from his father.

Country Life Today: Happy Apple Day, and the sad mystery of the Coventry wagtails

In today's round up, we celebrate the rich tradition of British apples, experience first-hand what the world will be like if climate change is not halted and look at a sculpture that has been saved for the nation through listing.

Entire Derbyshire village is recreated in whisky-laced fruit cake

Eyam residents can enjoy their community landmarks, including pub, shop and tea room. in edible form.

'Our heritage needs to be saved': Treasured lighthouses among historic buildings at risk

England's oldest surviving timber trestle bridge, a Grade II lift and 19th century lighthouses are some of the historic buildings that have joined the Heritage at Risk Register due to concerns about their condition.

Country Life Today: The ASBO-worthy peacocks causing chaos in a sleepy English village

Today's round-up features a spat over roaming birds, looks at how our environment is shaping our shopping habits and a Nazi stronghold which is set to become a swish hotel.

Flat caps, eco-friendly packed lunches and Stranger Things: How our environment is shaping our shopping habits

John Lewis' latest sales report indicates environmental impact is a key concern for consumers.

Country Life Today: Returning rivers to their natural path

In today's round-up, we bring you news of an innovative Natural Trust project, a fracking update and an emotional speech from Prince Harry.

'It pulls at my heart strings in a way I could have never understood': Prince Harry delivers emotional speech on parenthood

The Duke of Sussex took a moment to compose himself while speaking at the WellChild Awards (15 October).