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Gas from grass: The bold plan which could end the fracking debate, and boost...
A bold new scheme is in place which claims to be able to kill off the idea of fracking, give us a hugely-important source of sustainable energy - and boost the British farming community at the same...
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The best of the Black Friday deals: Champagne, chocolate and more
The world seems to be going Black Friday barmy this week. We've picked out a few of the best deals.Black FridayBlack Friday. You may love it, you may hate it, you may even despair of its very...
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‘Tempt you with a glass of Sussex?’ English bubbly wins protected name status
Sussex sparkling wines have cemented protected name status, putting themselves up there with champagne, Cornish clotted cream... and of course Melton Mowbray pork pies.Sussex sparkling wine has been...
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Bizarre ice formations spotted across Britain
The freezing cold but staggeringly beautiful weather over the past few days has thrown up all sorts of oddities.With temperatures sinking well below freezing across most of Britain in the past few...
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25 magical photographs shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The shortlist for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards is out - and you have a chance to vote for your favourite. For those who love wildlife, photography or both, the Wildlife Photographer of...
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Rare albino squirrel spotted living in Sussex
With 25 white squirrels in the country, spotting one is a rarity indeed.A Country Life reader has sent us a beautiful photograph of the rare albino squirrel who lives in his garden. Thomas Millington...
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387 hours for the icing alone: Derbyshire village recreated in cake
When keen cake-maker Lynn Nolan was asked for an idea to help raise funds for the local church roof, she knew exactly what to sayA village in the Peak District has been recreated in quite the most...
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One of the world’s most famous trees has fallen down – but here’s six more...
The famous California tree which has allowed generations of tourists to walk through its centre has fallen down at last.Sad news came out of California early on Tuesday morning: a fierce storm at the...
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Donald Trump’s new home: 100 years of change at The White House
In December 1916 Country Life magazine was granted extraordinary access to The White House.With Donald Trump becoming the building’s newest resident, we take a look at what it was like then and how it...
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New chance to end grim trade in animals exported for slaughter
EU rules have stopped attempts to ban export of live animals for slaughter, but with Brexit looming Selina Scott and Joanna Lumley have joined a campaign to bring the trade to an end.Every year,...
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On Donald Trump, Hitler’s speeches, and why this is the time to stay optimistic
Carla Carlisle is tempted to hunker down and shut the world out for the next four years – but she won't. Here's why.Let me say from the start that I don’t believe that readers are more socially...
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The Queen marks Sapphire Jubilee by wearing sapphires given to her by her...
Monday 6 February marks the 65th anniversary of the day Her Majesty The Queen acceded to the throne.Queen Elizabeth’s father, George VI, died after a long illness exactly 65 years ago today. That meant...
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100 years of the House of Windsor: The story of the British royal family’s...
When George V changed the family name from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor during the First World War, it proved a masterstroke for the monarchy. Clive Aslet reports on the evolution of the House of...
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Valentine’s Day ideas guaranteed to take your loved-one by surprise
Flowers? Boring. Chocolates? Pfft. Push the boat out this year.If… money is no object And why should it ever be, compared to the value of love? Admittedly, however, this option might push all but the...
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Snowdonia launches urgent campaign to rebuild footpaths
Snowdonia needs your help. An urgent campaign has been launched by the National Trust to raise £250,000 to repair Snowdonia National Park’s broken paths and restore its wildlife habitats, after a...
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry to host a party at...
The 'Party at The Palace' will honour the children of those who have died serving in the Armed Forces.Britain's Prince William, Kate Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry pose for photograph...
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Country Life to take centre stage at The Game Fair 2017
The 2017 Game Fair takes place at Hatfield House in July, and Country Life will be there.As the largest outdoor countryside-themed event in the world, The Game Fair is expected to attract around...
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Council planning 6,300 homes on green field site, plus a bypass through...
The River Itchen and surrounding areas in Hampshire are under threat by a new development.River Itchen at WinchesterIn Hampshire, the council at Eastleigh is considering a plan to put 6,300 homes on...
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Spring is in the air – seven beautiful images from the Country Life archives
With Spring officially starting this week, we've rounded up some magnificent images from the Country Life Picture Library.The Country Life Picture Library is home to beautiful and extraordinary images...
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Britain’s disappearing words celebrated, from ‘shreep’ to ‘sun-scald’
A new exhibition at Wordsworth House is trying to keep alive some of the rural idioms which are fast-disappearing.A new photography exhibition at the childhood home of Lake District poet William...
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