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An artisit impression of the centre perched on the side of the hill. The building is silver with large viewing windows and is on stilts.

Blow for Mournes Gondola plans after National Trust raises concerns

The trust says it is pausing engagement until it received comprehensive environmental assessments.

Northern Ireland

Dry grass, weeds and other overgrowth sprouts up from the base of a disused section of Castlefield Viaduct.

Plan to extend sky park along viaduct approved

The second phase of a project to transform a viaduct into an sky park is given the go-ahead.

An aerial view over Birling Gap beach. The white cliffs are in the background.

Coaches banned from Birling Gap as cliffs crumble

Visitors have ignored warnings from the coastguard and continue to stand on the edge of the cliffs.

A silver peacock sitting on the ground.

Escaped peacock found in neighbouring village

The peacock was found in nearby Fletching – about three miles away from Sheffield Park and Garden.

The image shows burned moorland stretching for several hundred yards.

Plea for public to help prevent moorland fires

A recent fire near Sheffield devastated land containing wildlife habitats, the National Trust says.

Three men in gloves and work boots and are building a jump ramp in a wood. They have built-up the ramp with sand and one of the men is on his knees, sawing-off one of the upright posts which are helping support the structure.

Fixing the 'big blank spot' for mountain biking

The group is recruiting volunteers to help create more opportunities for mountain biking locally.

Tom Millmore (left) stands alongside Mr Darcy, a golden retriever. To their side, Charlie Wainwright is kneeling next to Bear, a mioritic shepherd dog. Remains of Housesteads Fort can be seen behind them along with a grassy area.

Bid to boost Hadrian's Wall dog ranger volunteers

It is hoped enough volunteers will be secured to help run a daily service to welcome visitors.

A puffin has several sand eels in its mouth. It has distinct black and white markings on its head and chest and has an orange beak.

Signs puffins 'building immunity' from bird flu

The National Trust say seabirds were free of bird flu in 2024, giving "hope immunity was building".

The view from the top of Brean Down - a section of land which stands about 91 metres (300ft) above the remaining coastline. The long, sandy beach can be seen stretching out alongside murky sea water. Luscious green fields can be seen all the way to the horizon.

Goats at coastal site culled due to poor health

The last remaining goats at the coastal site had to be culled due to tuberculosis.