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Country Life Today: Scottish cattle numbers 'at lowest level for 60 years'

In today's round up, we bring you news of the struggle faced by Scottish beef cattle farmers, the mystery theft of an artwork in Bath and a warning to coastal dog walkers

London's 2019 Winter Arts & Antiques Fair promises treasures untold

Featuring more than 20,000 pieces by some of London's top dealers, including works by masters such as Lalique, Matisse, Meissen, Cartier and Boucheron, the Winter Art & Antiques Fair is a key event in November calendar.

Why snail farming is sweeping across the countryside

More and more people are looking at heliculture as a way to switch careers into agriculture, but snail farming is not for everyone.

Police baffled as thieves steal artwork from city street in centre of Bath

A large installation by textile artist Alison Harper, which aims to raise awareness of air pollution and urge people to switch to greener transport, was taken from a Bath Street in a mystery theft that some think may have been politically motivated

Country Life Today: Conservationists welcome the new Environment Bill but some wonder whether it will make it into law

In today's round up, we look at the provisions of the new Environment Bill and the reactions to it; discuss whether fracking is coming to an end in the UK; and discover who is the world's best porridge-maker.

Rise in late-born baby hedgehogs means many may struggle to survive winter in a further blow to the troubled species

Warmer weather means more hedgehogs are born later in the year but they may not make it through winter, adding to many woes already faced by the species, whose numbers may have halved in Britain in the past twenty years.

'The end of fracking in the UK': Campaigners claim victory as Lancashire drilling site begins shutdown

Anti-fracking activists have hailed the news that energy company Cuadrilla is removing equipment from its Lancashire site as a sign that shale-gas extraction is coming to an end in the UK

Country Life Today: Britain's longest-running building project is about to come to an end

After more than a century and a half, Lancing College is set to finish its chapel, while we also look back at the Battle of Hastings and muse on life at the original London Bridge.

How we're helping heroes — but far too many are still left to fend for themselves

40,000 men and women have been medically discharged from the Armed Forces in the past 20 years. Some get the help they need, but far too many are left to fend for themselves — a situation which Help For Heroes is bringing to light with a new campaign.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

'A superb weapon in the battle against climate change': Plans to plant one million trees in Northumberland

The government has announced plans for a new Great Northumberland Forest in a bid to tackle climate change.

State of Nature: Britain's biodiversity is under threat but it can yet be saved

The authoritative State of Nature 2019 report highlights a sharp decline in wildlife, plants and fungi caused by a variety of factors that range from climate change to urbanisation. But the public is increasingly supportive and, with ambitious measures, the tide can yet be turned.

Country Life Today: Man's best friend holds the secret to longevity

In today's round-up we bring you sad news about the humpback whale spotted in The Thames, an interesting study looking into the benefits of canine companions, and plans to create a new forest in Northumberland.

30ft humpback whale in the Thames 'not doing anything out of the ordinary'

A humpback whale, moving with the tides between Woolwich and Gravesend, is believed to be the first of its kind in the River Thames for 10 years.

Country Life Today: Sir David Attenborough's heartfelt call to arms

Scotland's natural crisis demands new laws, says David Attenborough, while we look at hornless cattle, terrible weather and the protests which shocked the world 50 years ago.

Country Life Today: How plants feel 'pain' - and warn each other when they're about to get eaten