Gun tax, gun grab or both?
On 15 January 2025, the government announced that gun certificate fees would more than double. It is the latest chapter in a four-year sorry story of civil service stupidity and non-existent political leadership.
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Do we really need costly mega reservoirs?
Everyone agrees Britain needs more reservoirs, but Sarah Rundell asks if big is always better
Why historians may be hard on Chris Packham
Although there have been some recent positives for rural folk, Jamie Blackett believes there have also been some setbacks, especially for hunters
How to become a proper rustic
Handy hints to help you look as though you belong in the countryside
Looking after ‘The Woods’ – and those who care for them
How do you feel about your local woodlands and the way they are managed?