32 h. ago National Trust to take on Ironbridge Gorge museums with £9m Government grant

The move aims to secure the future of a key British heritage asset that marks the ‘birthplace of the industrial revolution’.

Politics

51 h. ago Museum staff describe ‘magical’ moment hoard’s silver colour was revealed

The Peebles Hoard was found by a metal detectorist in 2020 before being excavated in a single block in 2024.

Politics

4 d. ago Nature targets will be missed without more support for tree growing, experts say

Leading organisations in the tree production sector are calling for a designated action plan to boost the number and diversity of species being grown.

Events

4 d. ago AD FEATURE: National Trust Cymru unveils packed programme of autumn adventures

Halloween illuminations, pumpkin carving, and folklore trails - autumn adventures await in South Wales this half term

Politics

4 d. ago National Trust and TV wildlife expert team up on autumn nature campaign

People urged to savour sights, sounds and smells of the season as poll shows a disconnect during darker monthsThere may be a bite in the wind and the nights are certainly drawing in but a conservation charity and a television wildlife champion have launched a campaign aimed at getting more people connecting with nature in the autumn and winter months.The National Trust is launching a “Wild Senses” campaign on the back of the new BBC series Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles in which the wildlife expert and camera operator Hamza Yassin celebrates the UK’s seasons and encourages viewers to notice, appreciate and reconnect to wildlife everywhere. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago National Trust puts vegan tampons in the men's toilets at castle near Lake Windermere

A large box hanging from a wall was pictured, positioned next to the urinals, at the men toilets at Sizergh Castle in the Lake District,' leaving a 79-year-old visitor 'confused.

Politics

1 week ago How the warm weather has created a ‘mast year’ with bumper crop of berries and acorns

The UK is experiencing a ‘mast year’ as trees produce an abundance of crops

Events

1 week ago Abundant acorns, conkers and berries likely this autumn, National Trust says

The recent rain has put the brakes on a ‘false autumn’ after fears the hot, dry conditions of summer might cause plants stress.

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1 week ago MIKEY SMITH: 10 unhinged Donald Trump moments as museum boss fired for refusing King Charles gift demand

Trump wanted to give the King a very special artefact, owned by the US government, during his state visit. A museum director who refused the request was fired this week. Also, Trump's branded Gaza deal, Kristi Noem's bathroom breaks and more

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2 w. ago Labour conference live: Reeves signals plan to go back on ‘no tax rises’ pledge

Rachel Reeves said pleas from the left and right to spend more money were “siren calls”, as she insisted voters could trust her with the nation’s finances

Politics

2 w. ago Reeves hints at tax rises in Budget as she unveils youth unemployment plan: Labour conference live

Rachel Reeves said pleas from the left and right to spend more money were “siren calls”, as she insisted voters could trust her with the nation’s finances

Economics

3 w. ago The loyal volunteer gardeners cancelled by the National Trust... who tell JANE FRYER they still haven't been told why

For decades, Mottistone Manor garden, on the Isle of Wight, has been the pride and joy of the National Trust and all the happy volunteer gardeners who work there.

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3 w. ago Families face unfair ‘luck of the draw’ over NHS continuing healthcare – report

Some families have taken local health organisations to court to win funding after being turned down.

Society

3 w. ago Bumper crops of apples and pumpkins despite drought and record hot summer

National Trust said it is seeing bumper year in its orchards, while the RHS says it has seen a surge in ‘mystery’ fruit enquiries from gardeners.

Politics

3 w. ago National Trust in new woke row as 13 volunteer gardeners are terminated for failing to be 'inclusive'

The gardeners, who have spent their retirement tending gardens at Mottistone Manor on the Isle of Wight, were devastated to learn the trust was 'terminating the volunteering agreement'.

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