34 h. ago Urgent warning to parents after baby dies during breastfeeding

The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) has issued urgent changes to its breastfeeding advice after the death of seven-week-old James 'Jimmy' Alderman, who died from suffocation

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54 h. ago National Trust worker who sued charity and accused boss of trying to be 'white saviour' after invitation to join diversity group loses race discrimination claim

Sewing influencer Abida Jenkins' claims were dismissed by a judge, who ruled that the worker had an 'unjustified sense of grievance' which saw her 'exaggerate' evidence to 'suit her agenda'.

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55 h. ago National Trust photo competition: Young photographers invited to capture UK wildlife for staycation prize

Young photographers are being invited to share their best snaps of nature - for the chance to win a staycation.

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68 h. ago US war plans leak shows Five Eyes allies must ‘look out for ourselves’, says Mark Carney

Signal blunder likely to put strain on Five Eyes as it weighs how Trump administration handles classified informationCanada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has said the inadvertent leak of classified military plans by senior US officials means that allied nations must increasingly “look out for ourselves” as trust frays with a once-close ally.Speaking a day after it was revealed that a journalist was accidentally included in a group chat discussing airstrikes against Yemeni rebels, Carney said the intelligence blunder was a “serious, serious issue and all lessons must be taken”. He said it would be critical to see “how people react to those mistakes and how they tighten them up”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Blossom trees UK: 'Blossom Break' trend backed by National Trust

Step outside this spring and enjoy the calming power of blossom 🌸

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5 d. ago Countryfile's Matt Baker says 'they weren't cut out for it' as star quits new BBC series

Countryfile favourite Matt Baker has opened up about the harsh realities of filming his new BBC One series, National Trust: Our Dream Farm

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6 d. ago Countryfile's Matt Baker opens up on star quitting series 'they weren't cut out for it'

Countryfile star Matt Baker has opened up about the harsh realities of filming for his new show, National Trust: Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker

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6 d. ago Countryfile star Matt Baker admits 'they weren't cut out for it' after co

Countryfile star Matt Baker has opened up about the harsh realities of filming for his new show, National Trust: Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker

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6 d. ago The stunning forest walks and adventure trails in Scotland still closed due to Storm Eowyn damage

National Trust for Scotland said up to 1,000 trees had blown down across its whole estate, as forestry managers warned several outdoor trails remain closed due to storm damage.

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7 d. ago Even on dull days, subtle updates to your outfits can kickstart spring | Jess Cartner

Celebrate the new season with sunglasses, coloured tights and dresses with bootsThere may be blossom on the trees, or at least tulips in the supermarket. There is daylight during hours that are your own. Gift shops are a sea of Mother’s Day pink and Easter yellow. You have only the vaguest recollection of what your new year ins-and-outs were, possibly something to do with a lapsed gym membership, but have acquired a new favourite bench in the park. You remember how much you like mini eggs. The first iced coffee of the season is not far off.All of which means one thing: spring is here. What is less certain, however, is how spring-like the weather will be. Some years spring comes all at once, the weather shifting gear in rhythm with the vibe shift. Other years, spring is a state of mind for weeks before it becomes tangible in the air. Most often, we get a bit of both: a few false dawns when it is warm enough to venture out without a coat, and then chilly spells that catch you out...

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8 d. ago Cleaning plastic from beaches after sea collision could take weeks, says council

An operation is under way in west Norfolk to remove nurdles released from a container ship which collided with a tanker in the North Sea.

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1 week ago The enchanting UK village that looks like a scene from a fairytale

East Horsely is surrounded by woodland and National Trust grounds, and has a striking building with turrets

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1 week ago Countryfile's Matt Baker opens on emotional show decision 'hard to say goodbye'

EXCLUSIVE: Matt Baker will be returning to screens tonight for his new Channel 4 series, National Trust: Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker.

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2 w. ago National Trust creates living gene bank of endangered native black poplar

Cuttings of tree captured by John Constable being planted on restored Devon floodplainCaptured by John Constable in one of his most celebrated paintings, the black poplar tree was once as common as oak and beech in Britain.Now the rarest and most threatened native species in the country, the National Trust is creating a living gene bank of the black poplar to ensure Constable’s The Hay Wain does not become a tribute to an extinct breed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago West Lothian Leisure trust will have to cover cost of National Insurance increase

Kenneth Ribbons, the acting head of finance, said the arms length operator of the county’s leisure and swimming facilities would be expected to cover the increased staff costs from its own budget.

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2 w. ago 'Rachel Reeves must make space for nature alongside new roads, railways and homes'

Spring is nearly here, but as we admire nature's greenery, it's time to think about what more we need to do to reconnect with the natural world, writes Hilary McGrady, Director General of the National Trust

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3 w. ago National Trust members warned of 25 per cent rise in just three years

Organisation blamed 'soaring operating costs' for the price increases which some fear is driving people away

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3 w. ago UK weather latest: Warm sunshine set to make parts of Britain feel positively balmy

As spring flowers provide welcome cheer and the first tree blossom is now starting to appear, forecasters are predicting widespread fine conditions across England and Wales in the coming days.

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3 w. ago Peak bloom for the iconic cherry blossom trees of Washington, DC, is predicted for late March

The National Park Service has announced that peak bloom this year for the signature cherry blossom trees of Washington, D

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