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The UK population of these lovely animals has been in decline, but conservation projects are doing vital work to help

Curlews were commonplace when vet Alf Wight -the fictional James Herriot - was driving through the Yorkshire Dales. Today they are a threatened species and All Creatures Great and Small actor Samuel West is adding to the call to ensure their survival

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Bringing you some of the gardening news highlights

I’ve just returned from three magical days in the Lake District. Craggy mountains, mist over the fells, and the gentle hum of a Herdwick sheep or two. I stayed near Hill Top, once home to Beatrix Pott

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