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  • Portrait photographer Charlie Flounders. Image: Matt Round.

    Everyday Bravery: powerful stories of resilience

    Second year for Exeter campaign to recognise courage Dozens of people make up a series of striking portraits telling powerful stories of resilience, strength and...3 min

  • 'It’s a positive sign that nature can be restored. Our woodlands and their wildlife will benefit from their presence,’ says Devon Wildlife Trust’s Tracey Hamston. Image: Image: Holly Grogan / Shutterstock.

    Official return of native species

    Landmark nature recovery project A pioneering nature recovery project has reintroduced 19 pine martens to Exmoor National Park — marking the official return of a...7 min

  • Pumpkins at Sissinghurst are being harvested earlier than normal. Image: Olivia Mundin-Steed / National Trust Images.

    Bumper crop of pumpkins!

    Good news for Halloween fans as NT says 2025 is a good year for fruit harvest Despite a record breaking summer of heat, this year...8 min

  • Visitors at The Sycamore Gap Tree before its illegal felling. Photography: John Millar / National Trust Images.

    Sycamore Gap Tree: a legacy

    National Trust announces creative commission to connect with nature Two years on from the illegal felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, the National Trust is...3 min

  • Featuring more than 180 objects, 'Beyond Burma' is the first national museum exhibition to be held in the 21st Century on the Burma Campaign. Image provided by the National Army Museum.

    ‘Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies’

    National Army Museum: Marking 80th anniversary of VJ Day The National Army Museum’s recently unveiled a special exhibition exploring the multinational military force that fought...6 min

  • From left to right: Morwenna Smart, Community Manager; Adam Matulewicz, Marketing & Content Officer; Julia Jeffery, Corporate Partnerships Manager; Jon Michael, Head of Marketing & Communications. Image: Third Sector Awards.

    Top national accolade for south west charity

    ‘Sing It Home’ win for Cornwall Air Ambulance When it comes to marketing awards then it doesn’t come much more prestigious than the 2025 Third...2 min

  • 'Small acts of support can transform a life,’ says Alex Lyons who’s running 50 half-marathons in 50 weeks to raise funds for charity. Image: Pavel1964 / Shutterstock.

    Running 50 ½ marathons in 50 weeks

    Epic challenge for Alex Lyons’ fundraiser for Life Chance Trust The end is in sight for Newton Abbot resident Alex Lyons, who’s closing in on...3 min

  • Debbie Hutchinson and Aroha at the cream tea in St Sidwell's cafe. Image: Sharon Goble.

    Walking that all-important extra mile

    Westbank Community Health and Care celebrates 21 years of Health Walks A team of staff and volunteers from local charity Westbank Community Health and Care...3 min

  • 'One-third of species fared poorly even in the generally beneficial weather,’ says Butterfly Conservation's Dr Richard Fox. Image: Duan Wade / Shutterstock.

    Butterflies: ‘decades of decline’

    Conservation count reveals worrying results The results of The Big Butterfly Count are now in. The numbers show an improvement on last year’s record lows...3 min

  • The Birdhouse Cafe in Exeter's Pinces Gardens is becoming 'a destination in its own right.' Image: Sue Cade.

    Exeter community café launches crowdfunder

    Goal to expand indoor space and renovate the kitchen A café which provides vital paid work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities is launching a...3 min

  • Her Majesty unveiling a commemorative plaque at the charity’s headquarters. Image provided by ShelterBox.

    Marking 25 years of ShelterBox

    Her Majesty joins volunteers and supporters Her Majesty The Queen recently joined volunteers, staff and supporters of ShelterBox during a special visit to recognise the...4 min

  • 'It has been a period of remarkable achievement,' says CAA's Tim Bunting. Image: Andy Holter Photography.

    ‘Every Mission Starts With You’

    Powerful message to mark the start of Air Ambulance week With the ‘national air ambulance week’ underway, the Cornwall Air Ambulance team is marking the...2 min

  • Hastings' True Crime Museum provides visitors with a chilling, yet fascinating, insight into the underworld of crime. Image provided by the Hastings True Crime Museum.

    Hauntings in Hastings’ True Crime Museum

    Are you brave enough to spend the night with Sussex’s fearsome ghosts? As we head into the season of hauntings, ghost stories and chilling supernatural...5 min

  • ‘This test will be one of the biggest public safety exercises in our nation’s history.' Image: Josie Elias / Shutterstock.

    Mobile phone test of national emergency system

    Test message and alarm scheduled for this afternoon This afternoon, Sunday 07 September, will see mobile phone users receive a test message of the national...2 min

  • Pooley Bridge in the Eden District of Cumbria. Image: Rawpixle.com / Shutterstock.

    An entomologist’s dream job…

    Your mission: to find one of the country’s most endangered species The UK’s national butterfly charity is calling for volunteers across the north of England...4 min

  • Left to Right: Her Majesty The Queen, Cornwall Air Ambulance's Steve Garvey, Air Operations Officer and Dave Ashton-Cleary, Lead Airbase Doctor. Image: Andy Holter Photography.

    The Queen officially launches air ambulance

    ‘I have heard so many stories of people who wouldn’t be here without it’ Fundraisers, volunteers and local children were among the guests invited to...4 min

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