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  • A wooden bridge over the water at Padley Gorge. Photography: Annapurna Mellor / National Trust Images.

    BBC Springwatch: 20th anniversary

    Three weeks of live programmes scheduled – from two new locations This year marks the 20th anniversary of Springwatch which is returning to BBC Two...6 min

  • Fundraiser Steven Webb has been appointed as an Ambassador for Cornwall Air Ambulance. Image provided by CAA.

    ‘The charity means everything to me’

    Airlifted patient becomes charity Ambassador Former patient and passionate fundraiser, Steven Webb, has been appointed as an Ambassador for Cornwall Air Ambulance. Steven, who is...2 min

  • Seabirds nesting on the cliff faces of Northumberland's Farne Islands earlier this summer. Photography: Rachel Bigsby / National Trust Images.

    ‘Safe haven’ count underway

    Experts monitoring bird numbers on Farne Islands This year’s puffin count is underway on the Farne Islands, an internationally important sanctuary for the 200,000 seabirds...8 min

  • Buddleia can provide nectar throughout the butterfly season. Image: Keith Warmington (provided by The Butterfly Trust).

    Create a habitat in your garden

    Top tips from experts to help butterflies – and nature With lighter evenings and trees in full blossom, it’s clear that summer is well on...4 min

  • Exminster based Westbank Community Health and Care marks 80th anniversary of VE Day. Image: IF Media.

    VE Day: 80th anniversary

    Devon charity joins national and international commemorations A themed celebration was held at the Exminster based Westbank Community Health and Care to mark the 80th...2 min

  • Good for the soul: a morning woodland walk. Image: Simon Bratt / Shutterstock.

    Woodland wellbeing

    Tree scenery is best: come rain or shine A new study finds that the sights, sounds and smells of life in a British woodland boost...3 min

  • Last year's 'planning workshop' which helped local councillors to make informed decisions. Image: Sharon Goble, IF Media.

    ‘Sharing wisdom’ for planning

    Guiding counsellors through complexities of decision making With building and development national buzzwords, a Devon charity is hosting a planning workshop designed to help local...2 min

  • Students from South Devon College taking part in a scheme which aims to deliver a free ‘hands-on tour guide training programme.’ Image provided by DM Exeter.

    Education in action

    Students gain onsite training at Kents Cavern Tour guides of the future are gaining all the know-how on how to deliver pitch perfect spiels to...2 min

  • The RAC recently released data which shows a substantial increase in patrols attending vehicles damaged by potholes. Image: David Michael Bellis / Shutterstock.

    ‘Pothole plague is as prevalent as ever’

    RAC data: 9000+ pothole related breakdowns in first three months of 2025 A motoring organisation says its’ patrols attended more than 9000 pothole related breakdowns...2 min

  • A boat descending at Foxton Locks. Image provided by the Canal & Rivers' Trust.

    Celebrating Leicestershire’s waterways

    Foxton Locks canal festival: 7 and 8 June Leicestershire’s pivotal role in the renaissance of the nation’s canal network is the central theme for this...2 min

  • The new tribute to Agatha Christie on Torquay's harbourside with the inner harbour and Pavilion building in the background. Image: Torbay Council.

    Statue to Number One crime writer unveiled

    Agatha Christie statue in Torquay  Fans will always see her as being the Number One undisputed crime writer. Her book sales are still colossal –...2 min

  • The RNLI is asking people to be aware of the tides - and the dangers of being cut off. Image: Eric Laudonien / Shutterstock.com

    Easter beach goers urged to be tide aware

    RNLI’s Easter message for beach goers With the Easter holidays nearly upon us, the RNLI is asking people to be aware of the tides –...4 min

  • Beatrix Potter's doll's house following the completion of its' conservation work. Image: (c) Annapurna Mellor / National Trust Images.

    300 hours of conservation work…

    More than 70 miniature items restored for Beatrix Potter’s doll’s house A dolls’ house and its contents, once owned by children’s author Beatrix Potter, is...5 min

  • A pair of puffins on the Farne Islands off the coast of Northumberland, cared for by the National Trust. Image: Nick Upton / National Trust Images.

    Puffins back on the Farnes

    First puffins return to islands after ‘rafting’ at sea The first puffins are being spotted on the Inner Farne following its recent re-opening for visitors...3 min

  • The Brain Tumour Charity’s flagship Twilight Walk: participants could choose between a 10K or 5K route through London’s Royal Parks. Image: Aerial view of Hyde park in the morning, London, UK. Pandora Pictures / Shutterstock.

    Record numbers for brain tumour charity walk

    1500 raised funds in London Royal Parks event Almost 1500  people recently took part in The Brain Tumour Charity’s flagship Twilight Walk to raise vital...2 min

  • The AA is expecting more than 18 million journeys on Easter Monday. Image: Jevanto Productions / Shutterstock.

    Good Friday: 19+ million journeys expected

    Expectations of warmer Easter may increase traffic A motoring organisation is anticipating an increase in the number of car journeys being made across the UK...2 min

  • Hawa and her family are among millions of people whose lives have been upended by the violence in Sudan. Image provided by ShelterBox.

    Deepening crisis in Sudan

    Charity launches £120,000 fundraising appeal Sudan sees more than 12 million people face ongoing displacement as the civil war rages on in the north east...4 min

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

    Let it grow: helping butterflies and wildlife

    May to September: Grass growing campaign Environmentalists are encouraging people to avoid cutting the grass over the summer to try to boost the number of...5 min

  • Brindley Place in Birmingham: 94% of adults say they feel happy when seeing blossom in bloom. Image: Paul Harris / National Trust Images.

    Annual blossom boost to workers

    Big Blooming Break: Peak expected soon Wildlife experts are encouraging people to get outdoors to enjoy the Spring weather following research which finds that blossom...3 min

  • 'The mare Flower, who towed the Saturn Flyboat for the first time last year, was a real hit with the crowds.' Image: Kev Baslin (photograph provided by The Canal and River Trust).

    Four day festival celebrates waterways

    Event to include celebrity charity auction and traditional horse drawn boat A celebrity charity auction and horse-drawn boat Saturn, the last-surviving Shropshire Union Flyboat, will...4 min

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