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Which Barbour Jacket Should I Buy? Wax, Quilted or Waterproof, and How Barbour Fits

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Do Hedgehogs Hide in Bonfires? How to Keep Them Safe This Bonfire Night

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Have You Started Your Sloe Gin Yet? When to Pick Sloes, and Do You Need a Frost?

October 17, 2026
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New Firearms Licensing Rules: What Changed on 29 September

November 10, 2026
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The Story of the Wellington Boot

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Is a .410 Shotgun Any Good? The Little Gun Making a Comeback

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The little .410 is having a moment on the clay ground and in the game field. A friendly guide to why...
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Shotgun Licensing: The Story So Far

November 10, 2026
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The Story of the Barbour Jacket

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From oilskins for sailors on the North East coast to the jacket hanging by half the back doors in th...
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