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Snowdrops make February bearable

Snowdrops make February bearable

Thursday, 09 February 2012

Carpets of snowdrops are making February more bearable. We track down the best places to see these pretty spring flowers.

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Events in 2012 for the Diamond Jubilee in Britain

Events in 2012 for the Diamond Jubilee in Britain

Thursday, 02 February 2012

The Queen will make a series of regional visits around the UK, and there will be a programme of events throughout the year to mark the Diamond Jubilee

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Country Life Italian Gardens Tour 2012

Thursday, 02 February 2012 - From May 8-13 Country Life's David Wheeler is hosting a tour of Umbria and northern Lazio including an annual rose festival at Castel Giuliano | Read Full Story


Ban cash in scrap metal deals

Thursday, 02 February 2012 - It’s almost impossible to track stolen scrap metal says the CLA, as it campaigns to stop cash transactions in the trade | Read Full Story


Castellated country house in Wales

Friday, 27 January 2012 - This 18th century country house near the Snowdonia National Park has a ballroom, cellars and two acres of gardens | Read Full Story


Country Life’s guide to Burns Suppers

Tuesday, 24 January 2012 - Country Life has recipes, ideas and the crucial poems to read at your Burns Supper this year. | Read Full Story


Dalmation lost on London bus

Monday, 23 January 2012 - Annabelle, a Dalmation, has found her way to Battersea Dogs & Cats home after travelling on the number 63 bus from Peckham | Read Full Story


Badminton Box Office opens

Thursday, 12 January 2012 - The box office to reserve your tickets for this year’s Badminton which starts on May 5 is now open | Read Full Story


Volunteer lock keepers sought

Thursday, 05 January 2012 - Those with two days a week spare might be able to volunteer as lock keepers for British Waterways | Read Full Story


Christmas Quiz: the answers

Thursday, 15 December 2011 - How did you do? Check your answer to the Editor's Christmas quiz in the Christmas double issue | Read Full Story


Champion dogs: Army Dog

Thursday, 08 December 2011 - In this new Country Life series Alice Cooke discovers the stories behind some of Britain’s top dogs | Read Full Story


Hounds for heroes start training puppies

Thursday, 08 December 2011 - Training is beginning for new puppies chosen to help wounded soldiers regain their independence with the new charity Hounds for Heroes | Read Full Story


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