‘Disasters can affect entire communities’
‘Now I’m safe when I go out, I can lock the house’ Helping to provide secure shelters for communities recovering from disasters is part of...4 min
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Are butterflies the new ‘canary in the coalmine’?
Two year survey sets out to see if insects reveal health of peatland An intrepid conservationist is embarking on a two-year study deep in the...4 min
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Creating a lasting legacy…
Voting to commemorate the Sycamore Gap tree It’s the chance to create a unique vision to shape the next chapter of the Sycamore Gap Tree’s...5 min
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‘An exploration of what seaworthiness means in our lives’
Restoration work starts on much loved boat before summer sea voyage It’s an adventure in the making. Multi-award-winning author, Wyl Menmuir, is restoring a...2 min
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‘An important opportunity to share our experience’
Exeter students supporting Community Larders scheme Students are today celebrating having raised hundreds of pounds for a Devon charity. Their fundraising venture took place following...2 min
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‘A community group taking pride in the place they live’
‘The more we do, the more we are asked to do’ A group of dedicated community volunteers, who tidy up the streets of South Devon,...3 min
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Britain’s love of art: More than 25% rise in visits to National Gallery
Rise follows Bicentenary celebrations and re-opening of Sainsbury Wing Figures released today by The National Gallery show more than four million people saw a National...2 min
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Collaring top awards in police dog trials
‘Each of our handlers showed resilience, skill and an excellent partnership’ Police work is never easy and this year’s annual regional dog trials highlights the...3 min
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Preserving History: Boleskine House
An intriguing backstory… It’s a venerable house sitting quietly alongside Loch Ness. It’s also a place steeped in history, myths and legends. Today, its new...14 min
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Exclusive: BTN talks with Seán Brickell about his premium & luxury watch brand
Edward Christopher announces profit donation to help children It’s a mission statement which’ll raise the hopes of disadvantaged children and families around the world. British...6 min
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Author Dove Devereaux talks inspiration – and chemistry!
The inspiration of the Isles of Scilly I’ve got a confession to make – romance wasn’t top of my list of genres to write. Everything...5 min
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Ghost in the machine?
Photography expert explains ‘paranormal’ phenomena captured on camera You could be forgiven for thinking that these days, it’s relatively easy to take a photo of...8 min
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‘Story of bravery left a lasting impression on the panel’
‘All the nominations were both moving and humbling’ Acknowledging courage in daily life is one of the key factors for Vikki Feltham being announced as...3 min
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National leader: SW role in food security
Great South West launches ‘Agrifood Growth Plan’ at Westminster The importance played by the south west in providing the country with its key food needs...4 min
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Ship Ahoy! CalMac’s Isle of Islay starts her sea trials
‘Berthing trials and final preparations for her entry to service’ Passengers are expected to start to use CalMac’s newest addition to the fleet towards the...3 min
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Celebrating in style: Museum’s Golden Anniversary Year
Easter boat gathering at Ellesmere Port to celebrate 50th birthday Organisers are putting the finishing touches to a special Easter Historic Boat Gathering, set to...4 min
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An African forest… in Bristol
Critically endangered species’ new home at zoo project Bristol Zoo Project’s African Forest is set to open at the start of next month when visitors...3 min
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Celebrating campanology: continuing a centuries-old tradition
Lincoln Cathedral: ‘It is such a great honour to see my name added to the wall’ It’s a place synonymous with bell ringing with campanologists...4 min
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Good news for entomologists…
‘Extinct’ butterfly seen across England in suspected de-extinction process A butterfly classed as extinct in the UK for more than 30 years was recently seen...3 min
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Newly discovered Rembrandt goes on view today
Dutch Golden Age: Experts conclude painting is genuine A painting today goes on show at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum that’s been recently confirmed to be by the...2 min
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Protecting shipwrecks from heritage crime
Scheme includes forensic marking programme for artefacts on underwater sites Experts are today heralding a significant step in protecting England’s most historic and archaeologically important...3 min
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40+ Wild Spaces to be created across Glasgow
Project aims to engage 1,000+ residents in the two-year project Highlighting the importance of insects and protecting their future is high on the agenda at...4 min
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Handel’s Solomon: Stepping into the spotlight
Singing Solomon solos for Exeter Philharmonic Choir Three members of Exeter Philharmonic’s one-hundred-strong choir are stepping out of their ‘comfort zone’ and into the spotlight...4 min
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Public speaking: Finding your composure
Media expert gives top presentational tips for anyone in business One of the biggest fears anyone can face is speaking in public. It’s consistently ranked...10 min