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  • Castle an Dinas (East) is one of one of 19 historic sites cared for by Cornwall Heritage Trust. Image: Cornwall Heritage Trust.

    Cornwall’s ‘Heritage Guardian’

    ‘Unique and inspiring green spaces for Cornish people’ It’s good news for one of the most important, and iconic, hillforts in Cornwall as St Eval...3 min

    2 days ago22 hours ago
  • More than 12,000 visitors have already flocked to the new Ham Hill Visitor Centre since its opening on 17 December. Image provided by Somerset Council.

    Uncovering Ham Hill: £2+ million to protect heritage

    Visitor centre to tell the story of one of Europe’s largest Iron Age forts It’s the must see site for any history fan or archaeologist....4 min

    4 days ago4 days ago
  • Artist's impression for the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer.

    A million bricks for a million prayers

    Construction underway on UK’s largest Christian landmark Construction’s officially started on the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer which will contain a million bricks – each...2 min

    5 days ago4 days ago
  • ‘The hot rocks beneath our feet can also provide round-the-clock power,' says Piers Guy, Clean Energy Sector Lead, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Economic Forum. Image of Cornwall: Yarr65 / Shutterstock.

    Red warning for wind: Isles of Scilly and much of Cornwall  

    Storm Goretti is forecast to bring gusts of 100mph or more The wind warning for the Isles of Scilly and much of Cornwall has now...3 min

    6 days ago6 days ago
  • Image: Ekapol Sirachainan / Shutterstock.

    Storm Goretti: weather warnings in place

    ‘This is a complex spell of severe weather’ The Met Office is issuing weather warnings as a deep area of low pressure crosses the south...3 min

    7 days ago4 days ago
  • Hilary McGrady CBE, Director-General of the National Trust. Image: © Megan Taylor / National Trust Images.

    NT’s Hilary McGrady awarded CBE

    ‘She has tackled some of the biggest challenges our charity has ever faced’ Hilary McGrady, Director-General of the National Trust, has been awarded a CBE...3 min

    2 weeks ago1 week ago
  • A record-breaking embroidered dress, stitched by 380 people from 51 countries is the centrepiece of Killerton’s winter celebrations. It was created by Somerset artist, Kirstie Macleod. Image: © Steven Haywood / National Trust Images.

    What’s On West: Killerton House’s winter centrepiece

    Red Dress Project: Record breaking embroidery project at Devon House A record-breaking embroidered dress, stitched by 380 people from 51 countries, is the centrepiece of...4 min

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Main image: Bokeh Stock / Shutterstock

    Questions people ask family lawyers in January

    Helping people to take an objective look at their situation The first Monday of the New Year is often referred to as ‘Divorce Day’ as...3 min

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Image: Tatiana Buzmakova / Shutterstock.

    When do you take down your decorations?

    Survey finds 1/3 people pack away baubles and tree on Boxing Day Tradition says we take down Christmas decorations on ‘Twelfth Night’ which will fall...2 min

    2 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Main image: Alexa Zari / Shutterstock.

    Quiet roads expected for New Year’s Day

    AA survey says start of 2026 will see just 18 million cars on the road New Year’s Day is expected to be a quiet time...2 min

    3 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Canon Peter Babington and LSE students at St Mary le Strand, London. It's been awarded £4.6m by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Image: © David Parry (provided by The National Lottery Heritage Fund).

    Historic churches awarded £7.4m National Lottery funding

    ‘Gateways to our shared heritage and vibrant community life’ The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced £7.4m of funding for four historic churches, and former...5 min

    3 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Rock Choir East Devon will restart rehearsals the week beginning January 13, 2026. Image: Sophie Parker-Rees.

    Rock Choir East Devon’s ‘Big Sing’ hits all the right notes for charity

    Inaugural fundraising ‘Big Sing’ Who doesn’t love a good toe tapping approach to Christmas? Well, the lucky audience at St David’s Church in Exeter were...2 min

    4 weeks ago2 weeks ago
  • Warmwell at Westbank will be open over the festive period except for Christmas Day. Image: Sharon Goble, IF Media.

    A west country’s warm welcome for winter

    ‘It’s our way of providing a place of belonging and connection’ A community campaign to help people over Christmas is being launched by a Devon...5 min

    4 weeks ago4 weeks ago
  • Protected as a Scheduled Monument: Submarine telephone cable hauler and gantry at Enderby's Wharf, Royal Borough of Greenwich. Image: © Historic England Archive.

    Remarkable buildings granted protection

    Sites range from a Neolithic burial mound to WW2 defences As 2025 draws to a close, Historic England is releasing a list of 19 ‘remarkable...3 min

    1 month ago4 weeks ago
  • Westbank celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026. Image provided by Sharon Goble, IF Media.

    Supporting people over Christmas

    Devon charity launches campaigns to help local community Christmas campaigns are being launched by Westbank Community Health and Care to support people who’re lonely –...2 min

    1 month ago4 weeks ago
  • The National Trust has launched an appeal to help the charity secure the Giant's 'Lair'. Image: James Beck / National Trust Images.

    Cerne Abbas Giant appeal: goal to create significant nature appeal

    Appeal launch to raise £300,000+ to help fund the purchase and care of land An instantly recognisable precious corner of Dorset’s countryside is the focus...5 min

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • We reported on the campaign’s autumn launch which saw dozens of people in a series of striking portraits which told their powerful stories of resilience, strength and hope. Image: Matt Round.

    Shining a light on those who quietly show courage

    Everyday Bravery Campaign enters high gear A campaign highlighting extraordinary people is now entering its closing weeks for nominations. Organisers say it’s an opportunity to...2 min

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • Dressing the World's Tallest Bedding Christmas Tree at Cragside. Image: © Callum Thompson / National Trust Images.

    UK Christmas Tree sets Guinness World Record

    Cragside’s Giant Redwood named as World’s Tallest Bedded Christmas Tree A mighty decorated Giant Redwood at National Trust’s Cragside in Northumberland is in the Guinness...4 min

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • Harry Glasson and The Clams perform 'Cornwall My Home.' Image provided by ShelterBox.

    Hundreds attend festive charity carol concert

    ‘What happens when a community comes together’ ShelterBox’s annual carol concert saw hundreds of people brave the cold weather as they headed to Truro Cathedral...2 min

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • ‘The band and I really wanted to do something to raise awareness and contribute – given our connection to Jamaica and the music we play,’ says Kizamba's lead singer, Kat Carr. Image: Abi Hutchinson (provided by Kizamba)

    Kizamba: fundraising concert for ShelterBox

    ‘Rebuilding after a storm like this takes time, money, and help’ The devastating recent impact of Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms to...5 min

    1 month ago1 month ago
  • An immersive habitat recreating the tropics of Asia and Africa is now at Bristol Zoo Project. Image: Runawayphill / Shutterstock.

    Bringing the tropics of Asia and Africa to Bristol

    An immersive habitat recreating humid climates for conservation of species The humid climates of Asia and Africa is being recreated in a new habitat at...3 min

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • ‘We know puffins are facing challenges globally, from climate change to shifting food sources,’ explains Sophia Jackson, Farne Islands Area Ranger. Image: © Mick Jones / National Trust Images.

    Mixed fortunes for Farne Islands’ seabirds

    Survey follows severe impact caused by Avian Influenza Ornithologists will be carefully pouring through the results of the annual bird counts on the Farne Islands...5 min

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • The Tree of Hope being planted by volunteers from Greener Greenham: Helen Beard, Catherine Prior and Alison Blackborow. Image: Trevor Ray Hart / National Trust Images.

    First of The Sycamore Gap saplings are planted!

    ‘They’ll become a source of inspiration, a place to reflect, a home for nature’ The first of the 49 Sycamore Gap tree saplings are settling...4 min

    2 months ago2 months ago
  • The teams from Devon & Somerset Fire Rescue Service which successfully extinguished the blaze at the Torrington site. Image: Steve Hadley, Managing Director of Coastal Recycling.

    Battery waste warning following blaze

    Coastal Recycling raising awareness of battery disposal risks The dangers of throwing batteries into your waste are being highlighted by a waste management team following...2 min

    2 months ago1 month ago

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