The Stonehenge Tunnel 'could be scrapped'
The proposed two-mile tunnel beneath Stonehenge could be scrapped due to doubts over funding, according to a report in The Times. MPs are concerned that the project — part of a major upgrade of the A303, the main route between London and the West Country — has fallen victim to the current ban on public-private funding schemes.
We'll leave you to decide for yourself whether that's a good thing or a bad thing, though passing by the beautiful old stones has always a been a highlight of the journey for us. Of course, crawling past them at 1mph as part of a 10-mile tailback isn't exactly the best way to enjoy the ancient monument...
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Get used to summer heatwaves — they might be 100 times more likely thanks to global warming
A team of scientists working for the World Weather Attribution group have released a report claiming that global warming makes heatwaves such as last week's somewhere between 5 and 100 times more likely to occur.
When day turns to night
One of nature's great wonders took place in Chile and Argentina yesterday afternoon: a total eclipse.
A heartbreaking reminder of the dangers of guns
Reports this morning cover the details of the tragic death of Stanley, who was shot and killed by his great-grandfather at a family party. Albert Grannon pulled the trigger to check if the gun was loaded while pointing it at his great-grandson. Stanley was hit in the stomach and died; his last words were 'Why did you shoot me, Grandad?'
Mr Grannon, 78, was jailed for three years on Monday. Stanley's mother, Jenny Dees, claims that Mr Grannon has not shown any remorse: 'Not once did he say sorry. Now, if he did it would be meaningless - and too little too late.'
Good news, bad news from the clear-up at Glastonbury
The pre-event publicity about the thoughtlessness and selfishness of those who leave their tents behind at Glastonbury seems to have hit home. But there's still some way to go...
On This Day: William's first title before he became the Conqueror
In 1035, William the Bastard gained his first title: Duke of Normandy. He was just seven at the time. That he held on to both the title and the power that came with it is a minor miracle; it's impossible to imagine what the map of Europe might have looked like over the past millennium without his influence.
Read Ken Follett on why he loves the Bayeaux Tapestry (Country Life)
And finally... the Arctic fox who put Ranulph Fiennes to shame
This little chap trekked almost 2,200 miles in 76 days — thought to be one of the longest treks ever recorded by an Arctic fox.
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Nature and nurture in the gardens of Bramham ParkTim Richardson looks at the innovative and superbly maintained 18th-century landscape garden of Bramham Park in West Yorkshire, home of Nick and Rachel Lane Fox. Photographs by Paul Highnam.
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If the future of Ferrari is electric vehicles, then it is our future tooIt's widely believed that Ferrari will unveil its first electric car this year. It's the signal that the internal combustion era is coming to an end.
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The brilliant tractor tribute to the NHS from a group of Warwickshire farmersPeople around Britain have been paying tribute to the efforts of our NHS workers at the time of the coronavirus pandemic — but few have been as creative and clever as this one.
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London's iconic red bus at risk and 6,000 year old chewing gum gives clues into our DNA historyCuts to industry subsidies and an increase in fares has left bus use at its lowest point ever, while DNA extracted from ancient 'chewing gum' allows scientists to decipher the genetic code of a Stone Age woman.
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90-million-year-old 'swimming dinosaur' skeleton found by dogs out walking in Somerset, and the nonchalant moths who don't bother fleeing enemiesA superbly intact dinosaur skeleton — described as being 'museum quality' — has been discovered on a beach in Somerset.
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Battle to ban 4x4s from the idyllic Lake District spot bequeathed by Beatrix Potter, eagle fights octopus and the 'snail's pace' climate talksThis morning we look at Little Langdale's fight for peace, reflect on the climate change talks in Madrid and discover the soundtrack for Brexit.
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Country Life Today: How Greta Thunberg shifted the dial on climate change — and the backlash shows just how muchThis morning we ponder whether Greta Thunberg is the Joan of Arc for the environmental movement, look at a key election — one from 19 years ago — and ponder the marvel of 'dad tidying'.
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Country Life Today: Great news for those who love our great country pubs — the years of decline are overThere is a great sign of health in the pub industry, we look back at Edward VIII's abdication message and fret about Greenland's melting ice.
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Country Life Today: Spain accused of being 'a deplorable choice' for UN climate conferenceA no-holds-barred assault on the Spanish fishing industry, Banksy raising awareness of the homeless and the woes of the Christmas jumper are in today's news round-up.
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Country Life Today: 'This is perhaps the ultimate wake-up call from the uncontrolled experiment humanity is unleashing on the world’s oceans'In today's round up, we examine why oxygen loss is putting oceans at risk, discover that action to cut air pollution brings almost immediate benefits to human health and find out which bird's arrival marks the start of winter in Gloucestershire.
