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Sefton

The Household Cavalry horse that survived the IRA bombing in Hyde Park became a symbol of defiance, whose extraordinary character was hewn in his early years. Bernard Bale charts his story

Access all areas Danielle Heath

The showing producer is still floating on air after lifting her first HOYS supreme title in October. Alex Robinson meets Danielle and her team of stars

Terra incognita

Two Irish packs have amalgamated - and a visit for the Muskerry into the United country ends with a good hunt

Jimmy

Bo Wilson's unstoppable grey \"got her the gig\" as a joint-master at the Pytchley and loves to lead huge fields

Fuel for the field

Whether for Dutch courage or a warming glug on a winter's day, the secret ingredients poured into certain hip flasks are coveted across the country. Netia Walker discovers some of the best cocktails

BIG LITTLE JOURNEYS

A closer look at the smallbut-mighty animals that must travel vast distances to survive

CRUISE CONTROL

As more people are drawn to experience the frozen frontiers, can tourism to the seventh continent be a good thing for nature?

Ancient woodland still at risk from HS2

Scrapping the northern phase has spared some sites, but woodlands and reserves remain under threat

Britain's wildlife crisis

Recent State of Nature report warns that one in six species in the UK are at risk of extinction

Suprisingly smart jellies

Caribbean box jellyfish reveal advanced learning despite having no brain

FEMALE OF THE SPECIES - REINDEER

Lucy Cooke explains why the females of this Christmas icon have antlers too

MEET THE VOLUNTEER - Keith Dobell

The retiree cares for a park, an old railway track and a wood in his home county of Northamptonshire

Restoring the Galápagos

Twelve locally extinct species are set to be reintroduced to Floreana Island, following the removal of invasive mammals

Put on your winter coat

As the days become shorter, mountain hares cloak themselves in a ghostly white camouflage

GILLIAN BURKE

\"Is the Paris Agreement honeymoon well and truly over?\"

LET'S GET TOGETHER - ROOSTING PIED WAGTAILS

Remember to look up this Christmas to enjoy gangs of pied wags' gathered in the trees

Ocean superheroes

Release of 10.000 oysters in North East England promises to improve water quality and marine life

MOUNTAIN MISSION

Canada lynx and wolverines are secretive creatures, but dedicated scientists in Montana are tracking them to inform conservation

COWS COME HOME

Tauros are the closest thing to the extinct aurochs. And they are coming to the UK.

ALL YOU EVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT THE Giant panda

Cuddly-looking with highly distinctive black-and-white fur and dark ‘spectacles’, the giant panda – often referred to simply as the panda – is an undeniably popular and much-loved bear, both the national animal of China and, of course, the iconic logo of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Old-age benefits

If you can't or won't sell a treasured older horse, but are happy to be transparent, lay ground rules and communicate often, loaning can be a dream solution for those in want of a horse, finds Lucy Higginson

Farmers urged to beware, take action and be vigilant for new strain of Bluetongue virus

Following reports of a new strain of bluetongue virus (BTV-3) emerging and spreading rapidly in the Netherlands, there is increasing concern about the situation and its proximity to the UK.

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat

But also sadly rarer with all native goose breeds currently on the RBST Watchlist. Rare Breeds Survival Trust Chief Executive Christopher Price says they still have a valuable part to play for the future

Feed your goats according to their individual needs

Joanna Palmer, nutritionist for Smallholder Range offers feeding advice to keep your goats happy and healthy this winter.

A unique way of pig production

Michael Wale reports on how New Forest Smallholders could benefit from a Government ruling

Bishops Quarter

This ex-eventer, who was too tricky for dressage, has found his forte as a multi-winning puissance specialist. There's no jump too big for Bishops Quarter, says Jennifer Donald

UK study finds some species of seabirds are showing signs of developing immunity to avian influenza

The eight-strong FluMap consortium, headed by the world-leading research team at the Animal Plant Health Agency (APHA), has developed laboratory tools that can dissect the immune response in birds that have been exposed to avian influenza viruses in their lifetime.

It's a Dog's Life Down on the Farm - and on the smallholding...

In the last of this bi-monthly series, Jeremy Hobson continues to discuss the life of the smallholders' dog as a working companion and pet

Winter Maintenance that lasts all year round

Agricultural journalist, smallholder and Editor of the Ferguson Heritage Magazine Jane Brooks, joins us for her regular look at the world of agricultural machinery.

Getting started with ducks and geese.

Lisa Mancell, National Sales Coordinator at Farmgate gives her advice on the importance of nutrition for healthy ducks and geese.