Record numbers for Powderham Food Festival
More than 11,000 people flock to Devon foodie event Organisers say there was an exceptional turnout for this year’s Powderham Food Festival – with more...3 min
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More than 100,000 refugees arrive into Armenia
International response to deepening crisis Aid agencies estimate that more than 100,000 men, women and children are currently seeking shelter in the South Caucasus following...2 min
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Conservation charity warns of species in decline
RSPB reports findings of State of Nature study The RSPB says one in six species are at risk of being lost from the British Isles....3 min
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Stunning images celebrate Scotland
Campaign encourages visitors to country’s finest locations A leading Scottish conservation charity is encouraging everyone to make the most of the autumnal beauty at any...4 min
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Five year old Tait Hiddleston’s wish comes true
Wishing well magic for Stirling family A five-year-old, from Stirling, in Scotland, couldn’t believe his luck when his first trip to a football match saw...2 min
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International aid effort to help Libya
UK South West charity team assisting international relief efforts The international disaster relief charity, ShelterBox, is assisting the international relief effort for people affected by...2 min
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Wet summer causes pothole chaos
Motoring organisation says 2023 could be ‘worst year for potholes’ This summer’s wet weather may have contributed to the ‘third worst’ for pothole incidents, according...3 min
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Record numbers expected at Devon Food Festival
Thousands of ‘foodies’ set to enjoy Powderham event Record-breaking ticket sales for the Powderham Food Festival are being recorded by organisers – even though the...3 min
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Geothermal projects gain government backing
Supporters say contracts will ‘provide clean energy for 15 years’ Geothermal projects in Cornwall have secured contracts awarded by the Government to provide clean energy...4 min
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Half of musicians require second job to boost earnings
Findings of first ever UK Musicians’ census released More than half of musicians need to sustain their career by sourcing other forms of income outside...4 min
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Scottish Park revealed as ‘heritage tree hotspot’
Experts record 500 ‘living legends’ in woodland area A Scottish woodland is being described as a ‘heritage tree hotspot’ following the recent recording of 500...5 min
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Pioneering restoration work for Somerset river
Leading conservation charity sets river ‘free’ The National Trust says it’s setting the stage for a ‘bold, new innovative approach to river restoration.’ The announcement...8 min
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Avian flu: devastating impact on wild seabird colonies
National Trust reports impact at five sites (compared to one in 2022) More than 7000 seabirds have died from Avian flu in coastal areas around...10 min
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Manchester sky park to stay open until 2024
Project extension to next summer announced by top heritage charity Supporters of a Manchester based project are celebrating following the news that the city’s sky...5 min
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‘Loch Ness Monster’: Noise anomalies and fresh sightings
Biggest search in 50 years produce possible new leads Nessie hunters recently combed 23 miles of Scotland’s Loch Ness to try to find evidence of...3 min
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More than half of motorists break 30 mph limit
New data reveals compliance is lowest on 30 mph roads Road campaigners are calling on motorists to take extra care when driving in areas where...2 min
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Going behind the scenes with the conservation experts
English Heritage to unlock parts of Pendennis Castle to give visitors a glimpse of its hidden work One of the country’s leading conservation charities will...3 min
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Nearly £90 million investment for UK canals
Engineering work designed to ‘protect and preserve’ waterways The country’s leading waterways charity is announcing a colossal engineering work’s programme to try to ensure the...3 min
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Crucial Cornish coastline section in charity hands
The National Trust acquires 55 acres in Tintagel area One of the country’s leading preservation charities says its acquisition of coastal land in North Cornwall...4 min
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Westcountry charity walker sets new heights
Explorer aims to climb 27 mountains – in just one month! A Plymouth based explorer will shortly be embarking on a quest to raise £20,000...6 min
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Scientists sound alarm over low sea ice impact on wildlife
Loss of sea ice in Antarctica causes ‘breeding failure’ for emperor penguins Leading scientists are warning that the world’s changing climate is hitting Antarctica’s wildlife...4 min
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14 million drivers expected on UK roads for Bank Holiday weekend
Nearly more than two million extra drivers are set to be on roads this weekend Millions of drivers are due to take to Britain’s roads...3 min
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WW2 commando training site sees remarkable ecological discoveries
Nearly 1000 species of insects identified in key study in the Highlands A tenacious ecologist has identified 946 species of mostly flying insects in a...6 min
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Pirates near Penzance!
Pirates promote Pendennis Castle and National Maritime Museum Tourists and locals alike enjoyed a spectacle of two swashbuckling groups of pirates in Falmouth earlier this...2 min