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Happy reunion for three rehomed ponies 02 Sep 2010

A recent reunion brought together three ponies who had been nursed back to health and successfully rehomed by The Blue Cross equine centre in Rolleston read more..

Hundreds of new archaeological sites recorded on film 02 Sep 2010

The dry early summer weather has helped bring a bumper harvest of archaeological sites revealed by aerial survey photographs. read more..

'Wonderful Wasps' campaign launched 02 Sep 2010

A new campaign urging the public to be friendly to wasps and stop swatting them has been unveiled. read more..

Britain feels good about farmers 26 Aug 2010

The importance of farming in the UK is increasingly being recognised by the British public, a survey has found. read more..

Conservationist re-appointed 26 Aug 2010

The chairman of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) has been re-appointed. read more..

Time bomb warning for horse owners 26 Aug 2010

Horse owners are being urged to ensure they take extra care when dealing with dormant parasites that can threaten the life of their animal. read more..

The Waterways Trust welcomes new vice president Miranda Krestovnikoff 26 Aug 2010

Natural history expert and TV presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff has been appointed a vice president of The Waterways Trust. read more..

European forum on improving welfare of horses in transit 26 Aug 2010

Improving welfare of horses being transported in Europe through better enforcement of legislation will be discussed by a special veterinary-led forum. read more..

Historic medieval house re-opens to public after major restoration 25 Aug 2010

Tretower Court and Castle near Crickhowell, Powys, has been fully re-opened to visitors following a two-year conservation programme. read more..

Cornwall hosts workshop on orchard management 25 Aug 2010

Orchards will be the subject of a special workshop being hosted by Cornwall Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) read more..

Pakistan floods - how you can help 24 Aug 2010

The country's farmers are among the worst affected, with over 200,000 livestock dead or missing and great swathes of once fertile farmland under water. read more..

North East narrow-gauge railway on track with line extension 23 Aug 2010

A track extension to northern England’s highest narrow-gauge railway is steaming ahead with the help of a £75,000 grant. read more..

Africa !00 Appeal bringing food security benefits in Western Kenya 23 Aug 2010

   Food security in Western Kenya has been given a massive boost after fundraising from the NFU and the rest of the agriculture industry.  read more..

Government creates 15 new marine protected areas 20 Aug 2010

Reefs, sea caves and sandbanks are among important habitats in UK waters to be protected by the creation of 15 new Marine Protected Areas read more..

'Hero' rescue horse is lifesaver for foal 20 Aug 2010

A seriously ill four-day-old foal owed its life to a blood-donating rescue horse hero loaned by the Blue Cross animal charity. read more..

Birdfair 2010 flies into Rutland 20 Aug 2010

Rutland will welcome a large flock of birdwatchers this weekend. read more..

Conservation project enlists traditional skills to safeguard rare wildlife 19 Aug 2010

Traditional hand cutting techniques used by local marsh men in times past have been helping conserve an area of fenland in the Broads supporting various species of rare wildlife. read more..

Flood defence scheme at Boscastle is helping local fish numbers 18 Aug 2010

Record numbers of young salmon have been found in the main river flowing through Boscastle read more..

Big splash helps Newport celebrate the 2010 Ryder Cup 17 Aug 2010

Members of the Xtreme Action Jet Ski team will be making suitably big splashes doing stunts and acrobatics along the River Usk in Newport on 4 September. read more..

Time Team examine prehistoric site on Dartmoor 17 Aug 2010

Archaeologists from Channel 4’s Time Team programme have been in the Dartmoor National Park examining a recently discovered prehistoric complex. read more..

Upcoming Events

Fri
Sep 03

The National Gardening Show

Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset read more..

Fri
Sep 03

Suffolk Autumn Garden Show

Trinity Park, Ipswich, Suffolk read more..

Fri
Sep 03

Walking with Wolves

After the phenomenal success of the NFU Countryside Walking with Wolves trip last October we are delighted to be able to offer this trip again in 2010 This is a truly unique opportunity to meet wolves up close and personal read more..

Fri
Sep 03

Chatsworth Country Fair

Chatsworth Park, Bakewell, Derbyshire read more..

Sat
Sep 04

Kingsbridge Show

Kingsbridge Showground, Kingsbridge, Devon read more..

Sat
Sep 04

Arlesford Show

Tichbourne Park, Arlesford, Hampshire read more..

Sat
Sep 04

Keighley and District Agricultural Show

King George Playing Fields, Keighley read more..

Sat
Sep 04

The Moreton Show

Batsford Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire read more..

Sat
Sep 04

Dorset Country Show

Dorchester Showground, Dorchester, Dorset read more..

Sat
Sep 04

Scotland's Countryside Festival

Glamis Castle, Forfar, Angus read more..

Sat
Sep 04

Alresford Agricultural Show

Alresford Agricultural Show held on Tichborne Park is a great day out for all the family. read more..

Sun
Sep 05

Battle of Britain and Allied Services Day

Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, York read more..

Tue
Sep 07
Thu
Sep 09

Westmorland County Show

Crooklands, Kendal, Cumbria read more..

Thu
Sep 09

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxon read more..

Thu
Sep 09

English Heritage Open Days

Bentley Priory, Stanmore, London read more..

Fri
Sep 10
Fri
Sep 10

Wisley Flower Show

RHS Wisley, Woking, Surrey read more..

Fri
Sep 10

Southampton Boat Show

Make the most of the last days of summer at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. From 10 – 19 September 2010, the UK’s leading outdoor boat show returns to Mayflower Park, bringing hundreds of boats, exhibitors and visitors together on read more..

Fri
Sep 10

Ludlow Food Festival

The Ludlow Food and Drink Festival takes place over the weekend 10th 12th September and guarantees a host of new taste experiences with over 140 local food and drink producers. There is lots on offer including free talks and demonstrations read more..

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