The UK government is funding research into a contraceptive pill for invasive grey squirrels, alongside pine marten reintroductions and landowner grants, to protect native red squirrels and reduce £37 million in annual woodland damage.
A Kentucky farming family in Mount Sterling rescued a newborn calf suffering in single-digit temperatures, bringing it indoors to warm up with a blow dryer and cuddle on the couch with their children.
The Soil Association must reveal salmon farm inspection reports after a tribunal ruling, amid claims organic certification misleads consumers about environmental impact.
A new study by Pan Europe finds 85% of apples contain multiple pesticide residues, with some showing traces of up to seven chemicals, raising health concerns.
Discover Hull Pot, England's largest natural hole in Yorkshire Dales, featuring castle-like walls and a hidden waterfall, perfect for scenic walks near Huddersfield.
Explore the contrasting wassailing traditions in Somerset villages like Wellington and Wiveliscombe, where communities celebrate Old Twelfth Night with unique rituals to bless apple trees.
A gardening expert demonstrates a clever winter project using old newspapers and cardboard to create eco-friendly plant pots, perfect for starting seedlings indoors during colder months.
Virginia 'Ginny' Oliver, who fished for lobsters for nearly a century from age eight, has passed away at 105. The Maine icon became a celebrated figure in the fishing industry.
Virginia Oliver, known as Maine's 'Lobster Lady', has died aged 105 after working in the lobster industry for nearly a century, becoming a beloved maritime icon.
Our Yorkshire Farm star Clive Owen opens up about retirement plans and who will take over the family farm, while reflecting on his relationship with ex-wife Amanda.
A federal report reveals a 16% spike in antibiotic use in US meat production in 2024, the highest increase on record, raising alarms over antibiotic-resistant superbugs and health risks.
Leading gardening professionals share their unanimous verdict on the most reliable technique for eliminating persistent weeds from your garden and preventing their return.
Discover how simple household items like drinking straws and cinnamon can act as effective first aid for mildly damaged houseplant stems, helping them heal from accidental breaks and bends.
Parakeets can intimidate smaller birds like robins from garden feeders. Experts reveal three simple food swaps to gently deter parakeets while encouraging native species to return.
Discover beautiful heart-shaped plants and flowers that offer a unique, longer-lasting alternative to traditional Valentine's Day roses, with growing tips for each variety.
A dramatic breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch sent two narrowboats plummeting into a 50-metre crater, leaving residents fleeing in pyjamas and raising urgent safety concerns about Britain's ageing waterway infrastructure.
Discover how snow acts as natural winter mulch for garden beds, insulating plants and providing nitrogen. Learn essential tips for protecting vulnerable trees from heavy snow damage and choosing garden-safe ice melt products.
Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen reflects on London glamour versus farm life while working with daughter Clemmy ahead of new documentary episode airing.
Discover how a common kitchen scrap, the banana peel, can be transformed into a powerful, natural fertiliser to help your garden flowers bloom longer and more vibrantly.
Gardening experts urge households to stop discarding banana peels and instead use them as free fertiliser in gardens during January, boosting plant health through winter.
Discover how to transform small gardens into fragrant winter havens with expert advice on container planting, vertical growth, and the best scented plants for limited spaces.
Raúl Capdevila Murillo's debut documentary Los Saldos follows the director's emotional return to his family's endangered farming life in rural Spain, exploring heritage and industrial change.
Gardeners across the UK are making one simple pruning error that leaves hydrangeas flowerless. Learn when to cut back different varieties for optimal blooming.
A stark warning has been issued about the potential for severe food shortages in the UK, which could lead to widespread societal disruption and anarchy if not addressed urgently.
Gardening expert Patrick Martin reveals four resilient plants that flourish with little water, plus mulching techniques that can halve watering needs and reduce bills.
Gardening expert James Ewens reveals the six key plants and trees that benefit most from January pruning to promote healthy growth and vibrant gardens come spring and summer.
TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh tested potatoes in grow bags versus raised beds and was amazed by the impressive yield from his space-saving gardening experiment.
Thousands flock to Adelaide Botanic Garden to witness the rare bloom of 'Smellanie', a Titan Arum flower emitting a rotting flesh scent, marking a 20-year conservation success.
A Cheshire dairy farmer who avoided HS2 disruption now confronts a major carbon capture pipeline project that could bisect his family farm, creating fresh uncertainty for agricultural landowners.
The Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve in West Yorkshire, which inspired the Bronte sisters, has been named one of Condé Nast Traveller's wonders of the world to visit in 2026.