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Ten reasons we love the Cotswolds
The Cotswolds, arguably England's most popular Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has long been a favourite of ours at Country Life. Here are 10 reasons why we can't get enough of the place.
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As if trains aren't already expensive enough, living near a railway line with reliable service 'costs 122% more'
Buying a home close to a top-performing train station could pay dividends for your commute — but it'll hit you in the pocket, as new research shows just what a premium you'll pay for living in a location with a decent service. Annabel Dixon takes a look to find out how much it costs to live near a good station.
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The Wilder Marches project to restore, recover and create new wildlife habitats in England and Wales
James Fisher takes a look at an ambitious new project which will look to boost nature across a quarter of a million acres of Britain.
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Isaac Newton's apple tree has been used to propagate 10 new saplings — and they're being put up for sale
If you're looking for inspiration, what could be better than sitting under a tree that's a descendant of the one that prompted Newton's great leap of imagination.
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Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one year on
A year on from the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we remember the late monarch.
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The six 'beige flags' of house-hunting that should make you think twice before putting in an offer
Looking for a new home? Here are the seemingly innocent things in a property that might come back to haunt you.
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Hen harrier making sound steps towards salvation as dozens of chicks set to be released into the wild
James Fisher reports on a project helping save the hen harrier.
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The spirit, stoicism and joy of 21st century farming
Photographer Valerie Mather is sharing the 'joy and inspiration' she discovered after spending a year chronicling the lives of farmers in Britain today.
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Gwrych Castle saved for the nation thanks to £2.2m grant
A decades-long battle to save Gwrych Castle in Wales has come to a successful conclusion after a grant of more than £2m was awarded to the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust.
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London outmigration: How soaring mortgage costs are starting a new race to the country
As interest rates rise for the 14th time in a row, fresh research shows how Londoners are setting their sights on homes outside the capital, finds Annabel Dixon.
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The runaway tortoise lured back home after two months, thanks to a glass of Pimm's
Tortellini the tortoise had his owners worried sick for months — but a glass of one of the nation's favourite summery tipples helped reunite him with his loved ones. James Fisher reports.
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Win a two-night stay at Hotel Tresanton and a Fortnum & Mason hamper
Make the most of summer with our competition to win one of two magnificent prizes from Hotel Tresanton and Fortnum & Mason.
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175 years of London Waterloo: 'The gateway to everything that’s wonderful'
As commuters dash to catch their train home from south London and lovers meet under its giant clock, Julie Harding explores Waterloo — Britain’s busiest railway station — on the eve of its 175th anniversary.
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The 2023 Big Butterfly Count is almost here — and it'll be the most important for a generation
The Big Butterfly Count always gives a vital snapshot of Nature in Britain, but this year more than ever thanks to the extremes of hot, cold and wet we've been through in the past year. James Fisher explains more.
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'Flipping homes' makes a comeback with biggest numbers since 2007 — but is it already too late to get in on the act?
The recent growth in house prices and the stamp duty holiday have fuelled an increase in the number of homes being snapped up, renovated and sold quickly, discovers Annabel Dixon. But will it last?
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National Marine Week is so packed that they've had to make it two weeks long
National Marine Week runs from July 22nd to August 6th, which begs three questions: what is happening, how you can join in, and why they call it a 'week' when it's a fortnight long. James Fisher reports.
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Why do we all love waterside homes?
Rivers, lakes, canals and the sea act as magnets for buyers. Annabel Dixon explores why ‘water always bucks the trend’.
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Mary Berry, Queen of Cakes, hosting The Great British Garden Party
Beautiful gardens, tea and cake, and a few pounds raised for charity at the same time — what could be more British? James Fisher reports.
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What's next for house prices? Loss of momentum, discounts — and it's only just begun
Six months on from Liz Truss's disastrous stint as prime minister, the fallout is still being felt in the property market. Yet the overwhelming sentiment is of cautious optimism as Spring brings all sorts of positive signs, as Annabel Dixon explains.