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Keep your eyes peeled for jellyfishUnusual creatures, particularly jellyfish, are becoming more common in British waters, say scientists
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Threat to seahorsesNative seahorses could be under threat from anchors churning up seagrass beds where they live in Dorset, in Studland Bay
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Wind farm battle over Scottish castleOne of Scotland's most historic castles could be blighted by a proposed wind farm development in the Scottish Borders
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Hotel review: L'Andana, ItalyEmma Hughes unwinds in true Tuscan style at a palazzo-style hotel with a colourful history
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Puffin numbers finally on the riseIt looks like puffin numbers are recovering in the Farne Islands
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The best barbecue accessoriesPlanning a barbecue in the sunshine this weekend? Here's the kit you should be investing in, says Emma Hughes
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The best events for your diary this weekWe pick the best of the events coming up in the next week including a classical music dinner and recital at Boconnoc in Lostwithiel and the Royal Welsh Show
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Unmissable events July 10Events this week to attend include a music festival in Henley and it's time to book for the Holkham Country Fair
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The best 5 hammocks for your gardenEmma Hughes picks five stylish and practical hammocks to while away the summer days
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Unmissable events for July 4Country Life picks the cream of the crop for events in the coming week - don't miss the Scottish Game Fair north of the border, while the William Robinson Festival at Gravetye is going to be a great day out
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Cumbria artists to share their secretsPreparations are underway for ever-popular C-Art open-studios event in the Lake District
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Juniper trees under threatCould this be the end of the gin and tonic? Britain's juniper trees are being targeted by a lethal fungus
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Happy dogs come first, say Kennel ClubDog health is at the top of the list for the Kennel Club
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Review: The Airds, Port AppinStay at the Airds in Argyll for beautiful scenery and brilliant food near the coastal town of Oban
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Save our strawberriesWe need to make sure our bee populations are healthy or our strawberries may suffer
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Unmissable events June 12-19Our unmissable events this week include the National Gardens Festival Weekend and an exhibition at Aston Martin on Park Lane
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5 of the best out-of-print booksEmma Hughes reviews a selection of little-known reads that are well worth tracking down this summer
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The best cordials for summerWhich of these British cordials make the most delicious drink for a sunny day? Country Life finds out
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Books to read in MayMay is a month for romance, and retreating under a tree with a good book. We pick our favourite reads for this glorious month
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Gluten free chocolate cakeThis rich, moreish chocolate cake is ideal for dinner parties, a picnic or afternoon tea, and is gluten free.
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Hotel review: Bedruthan Hotel & Spa, CornwallEmma Hughes enjoys a weekend of crafts and fine food in a Cornish hotel by the sea, and comes away with her very own footstool
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The best simnel cake revealedAfter sampling five Simnel cakes from some of the best bakeries in the country, we found our favourite. Which got Country Life's vote?
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High court blasts turbinesLocal opponents to a wind farm in Northamptonshire have had their challenge upheld in the High Court
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Hot cross bun bread and butter puddingEaster is just around the corner, and if you find yourself with leftover hot-cross buns on your hands that have gone a little stale, here's a delicious and easy way of using them up.
