Work starts on major community woodland
90,000 trees to be planted within three years The National Trust is putting down the roots of its first major community woodland, with 90,000 trees...4 min
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Recreating a ‘lost avenue’ of trees
Honouring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II A historic ‘lost avenue’ of trees dating back to the eighteenth century and measuring half a kilometre has been...3 min
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Calling all churchyards!
Best Churchyard Competition opens for entry. The Devon branch of the countryside charity is once again on the lookout for award-worthy churchyards across the county. ...3 min
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Rare horses transform parkland to wildlife haven
Making space for native trees, butterflies and birds A pair of rare breed horses are helping to take the parkland at the National Trust’s Oxburgh...3 min
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Devon solar farm refused planning
Devon CPRE celebrates decision Plans for a large solar farm on agricultural land in East Devon have been refused following a meeting by local councillors....2 min
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ShelterBox Helps Ukrainians in Sub-Zero Temperatures
Deadly threat of winter: fundraising appeal The international disaster relief charity ShelterBox is providing essential aid to the people of Ukraine to help them survive...3 min
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Ancient Woodland Restoration Project
100+ acres set for transformation The National Trust says its largest ancient woodland is set to be restored on a scale rarely seen. More than...4 min
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WEM founder’s mission to get a tux made in just 48 hours
Adventurer’s invitation Intrepid adventurer Mark Hannaford was in the Eastern Himalayas when he found himself in desperate need of a tuxedo. Mark, from Devon, is...3 min
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Shackleton’s Endurance: Polar explorer tells of epic discovery
Conference hears vivid account of discovery Marine archaeologist Mensun Bound gave a vivid account of the discovery of Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship Endurance at a...4 min
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Churchyard transformed by community wins award
Devon CPRE accolade for Kenton A Devon church on the verge of closure just a few years ago has been named Devon CPRE’s Best Churchyard...5 min
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Conservation: NT’s large scale grassland project
Environmental programme in North Devon An environmental programme designed to help save threatened habitats is being undertaken by The National Trust. The charity says the...5 min
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NASA astronauts talk ‘extreme medicine’
Global conference Three American ‘space doctors’ who between them have clocked up years orbiting Earth are due to touch down in Scotland in November to...3 min
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Devon charity offers a warm space for local people
Cost of living crisis A warm space is being offered for people affected by the cost of living crisis. The initiative to help local people...4 min
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Painting Pizzazz for The Hollywood Sign
400 gallons of paint, a team of 10 and two months of work One of America’s most recognisable attractions is set for a glitzy and...3 min
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Tributes paid as four billion people watch The State Funeral
100 international leaders attend the service An estimated global audience of four billion people watched The State Funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. ...2 min
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Multi-million dollar funding for Alcatraz repair work
Iconic Island Tens of millions of dollars is being used to repair Alcatraz which is seen as one of America’s most iconic tourist attractions. The...3 min
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Charity cuts landfill waste with new green initiative
Recycling clothing: protecting the planet and your pocket Protecting the world from needless waste is a goal being set by a Devon charity aiming to...3 min
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Teenager paddles more than 120 miles in 10-day charity fundraiser
Thousands of pounds raised for ShelterBox A teenager from Devon is returning to school this week having completed a 200km paddleboard during her summer break...3 min
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ShelterBox sends response team to Pakistan
Emergency specialists on the ground within a week More than 30 million people are currently affected by the devastating floods which have hit Pakistan in...3 min
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Spectacular spider crabs sighted in Cornish shores
Thousands of migrating crabs Tourists and locals are recounting the incredible sight of seeing thousands of spectacular, but harmless, spider crabs off the Cornish shores...3 min
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The Benin Bronzes set to be returned to Nigeria
Priceless artifacts More than 70 objects, including 12 brass plaques known as The Benin Bronzes, are set to be returned to Nigeria. The decision to...2 min
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Record-Breaking £6.7 million space auction
Landmark auction held at New York’s Sotherby’s The jacket worn during mankind’s first mission to the moon has just sold for more than £2 million. ...4 min
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World Extreme Medicine’s humanitarian support in Ukraine
Organisation provides more than £1M in aid supplies Devon based World Extreme Medicine Founder talks to Breaktime News about the organisation’s continuing support for people...4 min
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Medics plan fourth humanitarian aid convey to Ukraine
Supplies totalling more than £1M already sent A Devon based organisation is currently planning a fourth convey of urgently needed medical supplies to Ukraine. To...4 min