Pakistan’s floods: The Human Cost
ShelterBox response to monsoon which sees thousands of people displaced A team from the Cornwall based charity, ShelterBox, is currently in Pakistan following severe monsoon...3 min
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Five star review: The Story of Emily
New Cornish attraction: thought provoking and cerebral It’s a hot sunny day when I drive into the car park at The Story of Emily, writes...14 min
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35th anniversary of the World’s biggest art heist
Mystery still surrounds priceless art theft It reads like a scene from a Hollywood crime caper. Two guys dressed as cops make their way to...14 min
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Plans to fast track access to brain tumour treatments
Bereaved Cambridgeshire mum welcomes news A mother, from Balsham in Cambridgeshire, whose son died from a brain tumour, is welcoming a pioneering funding programme by...3 min
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A garden for the future: science in horticulture
‘A new design with sustainability and climate resilience at its core’ Parts of re-imagined garden in East Sussex are being inspired by the hilly mid-altitude...6 min
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Essex woodland sees 17 year high for butterflies
Hatfield Forest: increased sightings of the purple emperor butterfly A bumper year for butterflies is being celebrated by National Trust rangers at Hatfield Forest in...5 min
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First time in 500 years: The medieval sound of a Devon abbey
Discovery of rare music brings the sounds of monks back from the past For the first time in nearly five centuries, Buckland Abbey in Devon...6 min
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CAA: 500 missions in first half of 2025
£8+ million funding goal for air ambulance charity With the summer holidays in full swing and with Cornwall being the Number One destination for tourists,...2 min
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Charity’s thumbs up for company volunteers
Kier Group team transforms Devon charity’s community allotment An Exminister charity is saying a massive ‘thank you’ to the Kier Group following its recent provision...3 min
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A choral pilgrimage through Hampshire
Following St James’ Way: a roving chamber choir on its journey A Devon based choir is celebrating the end of its season having walked part...2 min
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Horses: transforming lives
Three year pioneering research project with university A charity focusing on boosting wellbeing for disabled people by teaming them up with horses is today unveiling...2 min
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Cornwall tops UK holiday destination list
The AA says the county tops poll for favourite getaways Cornwall is emerging as the top summer holiday destination, according to a new poll from...2 min
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New air ambulance takes to the skies!
Massive fundraising venture sees second air ambulance lift off All the final test flights are now complete and supporters cheered as the whirl of the...3 min
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Roman shoes: a big impression…
Thousands of leather shoes revealed in key archaeological discovery Experts say the recent discovery of around 5,000 ancient leather shoes provide us with an amazing...4 min
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From tank tracks to tree trunks
The Tank Museum launches campaign to plant 5000 trees A museum famous for its green machines is inviting visitors to support a campaign to help...2 min
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CAA second helicopter: final test flights
‘Shakedown period’ precedes full operational status Cornwall Air Ambulance’s recently acquired second helicopter is going through its final test flights before going into full service...2 min
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Preserving History: £50,000 goal to protect ‘Cornwall’s ancient sacred heart’
Local charity launches fundraising appeal for Castilly Henge Experts say it’s one of South-West’s most important and best-researched late Neolithic sites. Located near Bodmin, Castilly...2 min
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Anderton Boat lift celebrates 150th (in style)!
‘A truly unique and much-loved, special historic structure’ It’s a marvel of Victorian engineering and this weekend sees birthday celebrations for the Anderton Boat Lift...3 min
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A lawn prize: grass that’s rooting for you!
Devon company seeks community groups who’re looking for… turf! Yep, you read our headline correctly! If you’re a community group that’s based within 20 miles...3 min
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£60 million renovation project at Kew Gardens
‘A beacon of what sustainable heritage can achieve’ Two key London landmarks are set to undergo a multi-million pound renovation which aims to ‘create the...4 min
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‘Turn curiosity into conservation’
Big Butterfly Count 2025 launched The country’s leading charity for butterfly conservation is today launching its annual campaign to encourage people to put aside time...3 min
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Bringing nature closer to millions
Ten year multi million pound scheme to create accessible green spaces Bringing nature to towns and cities across the UK is the key goal of...7 min
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Green spaces to benefit from lottery money
‘Connections to the past can offer joy and wellbeing’ More than £20 million is being invested into projects ‘championing access to green spaces on the...9 min
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‘Greening the gap’
Multi-million pound funding for Castlefield Viaduct ‘sky park’ Fans of The RHS Chelsea Flower Show may recall the gold medal winning WaterAid Garden from last...8 min