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Ancient hedge laying used to boost Blagdon lake biodiversity Bristol Water is using ancient hedge laying techniques to improve biodiversity near Blagdon lake.

Ancient hedge laying used to boost Blagdon lake biodiversity
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Campaigners push to protect chalk streams in Carshalton Campaigners say the eco-system rarity does not have enough legal protection.

Campaigners push to protect chalk streams in Carshalton
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Tower is new focus of historic Wentworth Woodhouse restoration The Landmark Trust says work to transform Wentworth Woodhouse's South Tower could start in months.

Tower is new focus of historic Wentworth Woodhouse restoration
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Harrold 200-year-old lock-up restored for future generations The building was originally created to temporarily incarcerate people, a parish council says.

Harrold 200-year-old lock-up restored for future generations
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The 'secret' and mysterious world of gathering moss Demand has doubled, with customers buying moss for hanging baskets in spring and wreathes in winter.

The 'secret' and mysterious world of moss picking
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Norfolk Wildlife Trust buys land to create new reserve In its 100th year, the Norfolk Wildlife Trust spends £4.6m on 336 acres of farmland.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust buys land to create new reserve
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Story of pivotal English battle on show at Lincoln Castle The medieval Chronica Majora recalls the victory that prevented a French takeover of the country.

Story of pivotal English battle on show at castle
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Sunderland City Council to spend £490,000 on access to nature Sunderland City Council wants to improve people's health by encouraging them to go outside.

Sunderland City Council to spend £490,000 on access to nature
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Walks and bat-box making among nature events in West Midlands Activities take place in March after 13 community groups are given funding to help towards projects.

Walks and bat-box making among nature events in West Midlands
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'My pal who inspired walk-and-talk therapy group would be so proud' Maj Mahmood from Nelson, Lancashire, set up Walk and Talk after his friend took his own life.

'My pal who inspired walk-and-talk therapy group would be so proud'
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Currently on one of my favourite stretches of railway, the run between Ludlow and Shrewsbury.

Although the views aren't much at the moment...

Reform MPs are not representing the UK when they jet off abroad to meet foreign dignitaries.

As members of a minor party who are not in power, they literally can only represent their constituencies.

Which they barely visit.

Crewe museum to restore green spaces 'lost to railways' The Heritage Centre aims to recreate some of the area's natural landscape lost during the 19th Century.

Crewe museum to restore green spaces 'lost to railways'
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Medieval row of shops in York's Goodramgate damaged by lorry The owners of the Old York Tea Room say it is not the first time it has been damaged by an HGV.

Medieval row of shops in York's Goodramgate damaged by lorry
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Thanks to @harpernorth.bsky.social for a copy of @groomb.bsky.social's
new book! To the top of the TBR it goes (I feel sorry for all the ones getting pushed down the pile!)

So, they're not that hysterical after all and we're telling the truth?

Norfolk Wildlife Trust's centenary 'free weekend in nature' The Norfolk Wildlife Trust is opening its sites for free as part of its 100th birthday celebrations.

Norfolk Wildlife Trust's centenary 'free weekend in nature'
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'We want to bring Baguley Hall in Wythenshawe back to life' Restorations plans are now under way for the Grade-I listed Baguley Hall in Wythenshawe.

'We want to bring Baguley Hall in Wythenshawe back to life'
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Hathersage?

Today is like Christmas Eve: general parental panic.

Why, yes, it is World Book Day tomorrow.

Salford's Buile Hill Mansion reopens after decades of disrepair The home of the first Mayor of Manchester will host weddings, a cafe and community room.

Salford's Buile Hill Mansion reopens after decades of disrepair
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Waltham Windmill sails put back on to complete restoration work Waltham Windmill, in North East Lincolnshire, can now return to milling flour again, officials say.

Windmill to work again as sails restored
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Former Leeds museum Thwaite Mill sold to property developer The 17th Century mill has been empty for two years, but buyer's plans are unknown.

Had no idea it was no longer a museum. It was a good one, and a nice break on a long canal walk

Former Leeds museum Thwaite Mill sold to property developer
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Lakenheath Fen re-wets land the size of 168 football pitches Lakenheath Fen is helping wildlife to thrive again by rewetting a 296-acre plot of land.

Lakenheath Fen re-wets land the size of 168 football pitches
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Fresh blow for Maryport museum's reopening marred by delays Cumberland Council says storm damage to Christ Church is to blame for the latest delay.

Fresh blow for Maryport museum's reopening marred by delays
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Medieval coins from 13th Century found in Derbyshire field declared treasure Detectorist Chris Revill unearthed two silver coins that are believed to be more than 800 years old.

Medieval coins from 13th Century found in Derbyshire field declared treasure
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'There's history under your feet wherever you go' Lancashire decorator, Alex Farrow, stumbled on a rare find thought to be related to witchcraft.

'There's history under your feet wherever you go'
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Secret Sussex: The history of an abandoned gothic castle The castle was built by architect Francis Hiorne, who wanted to secure a larger contract.

Secret Sussex: The history of an abandoned gothic castle
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Canterbury's hidden vaults bringing the city's past alive One of the vaults in Canterbury could be the resting place of an 18th Century vicar and poet.

The hidden vaults bringing a city's past alive
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Coin hoard finders welcome tighter treasure laws in Jersey People who find treasure will now have to report it within 14 days or face fines or prison.

Coin hoard finders welcome tighter treasure laws
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