Farmer's giant tractor beats pyramid of farm animals and spectacular straw sausage dog to win Wheat Art competition
A Cambridgeshire farmer's 62-bale creation was victorious this year’s Wheat Art contest.
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Storm damage leaves Cornish beach 'unpredictable and dynamic' with rise in lifeboat rescues
Storms in 2014 altered the course of a river across Crantock Beach but the National Trust says a safety plan is being prepared.
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Country Life Today: The first Atlantic grey seal pups of the season, spotted on the Farne Islands
Today we bring you news of cancelled firework displays amid animal welfare concerns, a study exploring how much time we spend in the great outdoors, and the arrival of adorable seal pups on the Farne Islands.
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'Hectic workloads and family pressures' leave women unable to enjoy countryside, poll reveals
Half of British women surveyed said they did not have time to enjoy nature despite being aware of its positive impact on wellbeing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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).
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Were the celebrations about the end of fracking premature? Cuadrilla vows to apply for new permission
Campaigners had celebrated the removal of equipment from Cuadrilla's Lancashire fracking site, but the firm has confirmed it is applying for an extension.
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Country Life Today: The Ritz hotel set to go up for sale - with a 10-figure price tag
In today's round up we bring you news of the sale of one of London's great landmarks, a fall out between a ghost tour operator and a vicar, a collaboration between Prince Harry and Ed Sheeran and a crofter's 540-mile trip for a lovable lamb.
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'It's like looking in the mirror': Prince Harry meets up with Ed Sheeran for World Mental Health Day
The duke and singer-songwriter have collaborated on a video to encourage others to speak up about their mental health.
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No-deal tariffs for farmers are 'cripplingly high' and would make British dairy products 'uncompetitive'
Updated no-deal tariffs on farmers would result in 150,000 tonnes of cheese and 33,000 tonnes of butter unable to enter the market as it does currently.
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Country Life Today: Enjoying great outdoors as nights draw in promotes year-round wellbeing
Today's round-up features plans for a new forest in Northumberland, the highs and lows of dating in the countryside, and the benefits of getting outside whatever the season.
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Ancient woodland saved from HS2 — but only for the time being, and campaigners are worried
Work building HS2 in Britain's ancient woods has been deferred until the government completes a review.
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Love in the Countryside's rocky road to rural romance: Sheep-herding tests, awkward cider farm dates and being dumped by a Shetland pony
Forget Tinder, BBC Two's Love in the Countryside is the farmer's answer to cupid. Rachael Turner reports.
