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A deadly fungus has already wiped out 90 species and threatens 500 more but Anthony Waddle is hoping gene replacement could be their salvation

After a four-year wait, the abundant fruiting of the rimu tree could inspire the world’s heaviest parrots to boost their population

Wildcats are so elusive, they were thought to be extinct in parts of Europe. But they are making a comeback in some areas.

Jacqueline LeMar, from North Carolina, is fundraising to buy Scrooby Manor in Nottinghamshire.

The footballer and author are supporting a nationwide campaign, Go All In, which aims to reverse the ‘worrying decline’ in reading for pleasure among children in the UK

An animal rescue charity says it received “hundreds of inquiries” about the Pyrenean mountain dog.

A homeless charity says it has noticed a rise in young thrifters who are proud to buy second-hand.

The year-long programme will see artists take part in a mentoring scheme and display their work.

Plants and furniture grown and crafted by inmates are being sold at the charity’s shop in Trinity.

Dr Margaret Bradshaw receives a card from King Charles and Queen Camilla on her 100th birthday.

Side says it has come to a “mutually beneficial agreement” with Baltic to help it move forward.

Aaron Horsey says measures in Employment Rights Act will give support ‘at one of most difficult moments imaginable’

A search to find a six-month-old missing puppy on the Isle of Wight ends in success.

The coin was found in Lelley and dates back to around 50-10BC - the Iron Age period.

Tom is cheered over the line in the annual village race which was first held in 1977.

The discovery of a horse buried with two people is of national importance, say experts.

South Tyneside Council says it is “an honour” to have the town included in the tour of the painting.

The planets finally aligned for friends who spent two years trying to recreate an iconic movie scene.

Someone arranged to buy the tiny six-week-old but made off without paying its owner, say police.

A Bangladeshi pharma company will soon release a generic version of an expensive drug for cystic fibrosis that will allow hundreds of patients worldwide to access treatment.

The Boardroom Gaming Cafe aims to be a place that is “safe, welcoming, and accessible for everyone”.

After her husband died suddenly, and her children left home, teacher Helen Smith started to question everything in her life. Then a radio programme about a shortage of Guide Dogs gave her an idea

Rupert, 7, used to watch his brothers play at the local park until his mother campaigned for change.

Ateeq Ahmad came across the book in a toy store and is now trying to trace the owner’s family.

At least 80 burials have been found and a scout leader is appealing for descendants to get in touch.

“We really are putting a big effort in. A lot of hard work, but given that it’s such a special thing for our beautiful region, it’s been worth every hour that we’ve put in.”

A builder restores a former Carmarthenshire pub which hosted his stag do more than 30 years ago.

The Helen Wycherley Heritage Association will run lifeboat tours from Whitby.

Nico Attwood says he wants staff to know help is available after he lost colleagues to suicide.

Charlie is now back to his normal self as he recovers from emergency surgery.

The next 12 months promise blockbuster surveys of noted greats and introductions to intriguing lesser-known artists

A housing charity says it is “mind-blown” after receiving £14,000 in donations to buy furniture.

A World War Two veteran who was an officer during D-Day has celebrated his 100th birthday.

Harry is raising money for marine conservation with his artistic designs.

Archaeologists have found evidence of 340 Roman graves but say the site could hold more.

GP surgeries have signed up to a programme to help practitioners better understand veterans’ needs.

The excavation at Milestone Ground in Broadway uncovered 8,000 years of human activity.

Poppy the nine-month-old chihuahua had been spooked in a freak accident.

A man is aiming to raise £600,000 for the disabled community after running 3,000km (1,864 miles).

Winter brings its own wildlife highlights at a spectacular nature reserve on the Yorkshire coast.

Samantha Taylor vows to continue her mission to deliver winter care packages to elderly people.

Discovery of more than 800 whetstones, used to sharpen weapons, seen as one of the most significant finds in northern England for a century

Trackers in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.

Expert and TV personality Eric Knowles visits Maidstone to explore the paintings of Albert Goodwin.

A feasibility study for Broadwater Park will explore a range of potential future uses for the site.

The Helen Wycherley Heritage Association will run lifeboat tours from Whitby.

GP surgeries have signed up to a programme to help practitioners better understand veterans’ needs.

The move will boost biodiversity, according to Erewash Borough Council.

The discoveries are “extraordinarily rare”, say the archaeologists who helped find them.

London’s creatures great and small are captured on camera by the capital’s residents.

Elsa the Yorkshire terrier was illegally smuggled into the UK but has found a home in Yorkshire.

Chip and Willow replace Woody and Twiggy who escaped from Mapperton Estate in 2024.

Thousands of old trees will be given a new lease of life as part of a special project.

The Schoolreaders charity wants to boost child literacy by giving them the chance to read out loud.

Work to assess the feasibility of bringing the species back to the UK is under way.

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A team of ice climbers decided to climb parts of Kinder Downfall after the waterfall froze.

An archaeologist says the excavation is helping put Bedford on the map.

An exhibition shows how black people are represented in British children’s literature.

Rat sculptures that were part of an art trail in Hull are enjoying life in their new homes.

Men are volunteering more in Jersey, but some groups say they still need extra hands.

The owl was hand-fed twice a day for three weeks after surgery before it was released into the wild.

A team from the University of Glasgow team worked with volunteers and students to excavate the former Kelvin Wheelies park.

The charity released a list of “heart-warming tales” showing how animals have been helped in 2025.

The climate project involves farmers and is led by the University of Cambridge.

The RSPCA moved Alvin from its Warrington branch to Preston to boost his chances of finding a home.

From Tinsel Town to Wuthering Heights and Downton Abbey, Yorkshire has hosted major filming in 2025.

There is growing evidence that the women were part of an early female religious community.

The village was evacuated in 1943 so it could be turned into a military training area for troops.

Unlikely friendships blossom as volunteers give up their time to provide companionship to elderly people.

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Works by Charles William Brown will replace The National Gallery’s Art on Your Doorstep exhibition.

Doctors called Guillermo Aguilar’s recovery a miracle

The animal was being moved to Berkshire from the Netherlands when its leg got stuck in a horsebox.

Planet’s oldest bee species and primary pollinators were under threat from deforestation and competition from ‘killer bees’

Bethany Williams drew inspiration from the Manx landscape while recovering from a chronic illness.

An investigation into an urban myth uncovers a whale’s head secretly buried in Cornwall.

It will allow year-round access to an area that has been affected by flooding.

The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.

Annie Reid qualifies to compete in the Hyrox World Championships next year in Sweden.

Charity Read With Me says schools report improvements in ability and engagement.

The gorilla called Gerald has been put on an old ash tree stump next to the canal in Wiltshire.

Herbert and Eva King say their past experiences influence their interest in helping refugees.

The collection of works called “Disasters and Interventions” is being exhibited at the Naughton Gallery at Queen’s University.

Merlin has been trained to identify the songs of more than 1,300 bird species around the world

The 2,000-year-old metal debris is declared treasure and will eventually be on display.

He stars in a kids’ picture book, Christmas card and has been voted Frome’s “purr-son of the year”.

Jim Gettings, from East Yorkshire, was desperate to be reunited with his pregnant wife in 1945.

The large artworks are planned for Catterick Garrison as part of a major redevelopment scheme.

Bindi’s owners feared the worst after she disappeared in August 2020 - but she is now back home.

Rescuers say the seal was “cross” but later looked relieved after being freed.