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Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wight

Plea for help after major blaze caused by a campfire

Hindhead Tunnel

The 15th anniversary of the Hindhead Tunnel

Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wight

Firefighters to work throughout the night to tackle a huge gorse fire

Fans in London have the opportunity to take part in the Pokémon GO Summer Quest

Pokémon GO Summer Quest launching at National Trust sites

Blists Hill Victorian Town

Families can explore 500+ National Trust places from £9.10 a month

National Trust houses within an hour of Portsmouth - clockwise from top left Uppark House, Mottisfont, Petworth House and Hinton Ampner

Five National Trust properties within an hour of Portsmouth

Clockwise from top let, Mottisfont, The D-Day Story museum, Portsmouth Natural History Museum, and Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery

Seven free days out in Portsmouth and Hampshire next week

An “assertive” ewe has won the hearts of the public in the South Downs National Park’s annual photo competition.
“Feeling Sheepish”, by Ian Cairns, took the top spot in The People’s Choice poll, which attracted over 800 votes.
Ian, who lives in Seaford and wins £100, said: “I came across this assertive ewe at Chyngton Farm, a National Trust farm on the side of the Cuckmere Valley.

Assertive ewe takes top prize in photo competition

Root veggies, brassicas, apples and pears will all be in season this month

Root veggies 'back on the menu' - 9 others in season this November

From chillies to pears, beets to Jerusalem artichokes, there are plenty of exciting fruits and veggies in season now

26 hearty, flavourful fruits and vegetables in season this October

There are dozens of fruits and veggies in season this month

25 fruits and veggies in season now - why eating them helps the planet

(Clockwise from top left) Rudbeckia, asters, Japanese anemone, and cyclamen are all late-blooming flowers the National Trust recommends planting in autumn

4 flowers to plant in your garden this autumn - which help wildlife

(Photos: Getty Images)

Martin Lewis: free entry to 6,000+ UK historic sites this month

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

Beautiful scenes show first puffins return to Northumberland's Farne Islands.

Delightful scenes as adorable puffins return to British beauty spot

(Photo: Pexels)

Reviving 'Blossom Break' trend backed by the National Trust
Step outside this spring and enjoy the calming power of blossom 🌸
Alex Nelson

Kate Phillips plays Jane Seymour in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (photo: BBC/Playground Entertainment/Nick Briggs)

Where the BBC filmed Wolf Hall and the locations you can visit

Omaze House in the Wirral is up for grabs

What it's like living in Wirral village with Omaze new house giveaway

3M mid-century Hollywood inspired home with heated pool up for grabs in Omaze draw.

Watch: Tour of £3M Hollywood inspired home up for grabs in Omaze draw

Omaze latest house giveaway is a Hollywood style mansion in The Wirral

Gorgeous Omaze Wirral £3m home giveaway all you need to know

Mid-morning presenter LBC James O'Brien was left bewildered as Colin from Portsmouth called into the show.

Presenter James O'Brien slammed by Portsmouth man for "woke nonsense"

Ice cream.

Watch: UK’s worst holiday park and tips for travelling on a budget

Families enjoying 'Summer of Play' activities at National Trust's Attingham Park, Shropshire. Picture: National Trust Images/James Dobson

For affordable days out National Trust membership is our saviour

Work has now started chainsawing the felled tree into sections for its removal (Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Breaking Beloved Sycamore Gap tree to be cut up and removed from site

Six things to do this weekend.

6 things to do this weekend

Children climbing a tree in the grounds of Mottisfont. ©National Trust Images/John Millar

Visit a National Trust place for free this autumn - how to claim your pass

History enthusiasts can visit Southea’s roofless Royal Garrison Church - which recently reopened to the public following rennovations. Take a walk along the Southsea seafront where you can also visit Southsea castle. During its rich history, the church has acted as a 13th century hospital, a Tudor armoury, and the site of the royal wedding between Charles II and Catherine of Braganza in 1662. Entry is free.

Heritage open days - full list of local sites you can visit
A number of free special events are taking place at the area’s historic sites as part of the country’s largest festival of history and culture.
Kelly Brown

Evie Numan, 10, picked the piece up at a National Trust estate in Surrey, thinking it was a rock.

Girl on National Trust site walk discovers 6,000-year-old artefact

Get out into the great outdoors this Father's Day

Going Green: Go back to nature with your dad on Father’s Day

Portsmouth has been named as one of the best places to visit with a campervan
Picture: Adobe Stock

Portsmouth area named as one of the best places to visit with a campervan

100 cows deployed to reserve 50,000 acres of land

Children climbing a tree in the grounds of Mottisfont. ©National Trust Images/John Millar

9 National Trust sites for a perfect day out in the countryside

Cafe in the Park in Victoria Park, Portsmouth. Picture: The Society of St James

National Lottery Open Week: Places you can visit for free

Between March 18 and 26, anyone who presents a National Lottery ticket or scratch card will be able to access their favourite National Trust venues across the UK for free or at a discounted price.

National Lottery Open Week 2023 venues announced

Winston Churchill carrying out some brick work at his home in Chartwell, Kent, in 1928 (photo: Getty Images)

Chartwell: Where you get to know the man who is behind the myth

Chow, Theo and Alex Mezger. Jude's ice cream is based in Twyford, Hampshire

The Hampshire ice cream company trying to make the world a better place

Are these the best pubs in Hampshire. Picture: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

31 best pubs in Hampshire according to Good Pub Guide

Let children get out and about

7 half-term hacks to keep your kids entertained on a budget

Best parks and gardens to visit in Portsmouth

6 best parks and gardens to visit in Portsmouth

Anglepoise has created a new collection to raise funds for the National Trust

Anglepoise creates new collection to raise funds for National Trust

Easter is just around the corner, but with Covid restrictions still in place across the UK, festivities may look a little different this year (Photo: Shutterstock)

5 Easter ideas for kids: fun activities, crafts and games for children during th...

Monolith on the Isle of Wight. Picture: Alexia Fishwick/PA Wire

The Isle of Wight monolith has been sold

Savour the splendour of autumn’s colours with a National Trust day out

Chartwell in Kent is one of the properties featured in the report (Photo: Peter King/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

93 National Trust properties have links to historic slavery and colonialism - ac...

Entries will close on 9 September 2020 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Your child could win a year’s supply of free Lego sets this summer - here’s how ...

Does this photo really show a bat the size of a human? (Photo: @AlexJoestar622)

This photo of a human sized bat in the Philippines is confusing everyone - but i...

Check out top spots for summer staycations

New tickets are set to be released every Friday, giving customers an option of staggered entry times to choose from. (Credit: National Trust Kingston Lacey)

You can now pre-book a visit to these 38 National Trust sites - here’s how

Here's when National Trust parks, properties and car parks will reopen as UK loc...

What you need to know about being able to drive somewhere to walk your dog (Photo: Shutterstock)

Can I drive somewhere else to exercise or walk my dog? Lockdown rules in UK expl...

Locked-down Brits could face fines for picking wildflowers on daily walk

Beatles fan needed for 'once in a lifetime' tour guide job - here's how to apply

The Fox Goes Free pub

Owners of South Downs pub worth £2.5m to call time at the bar - for good

Sandymouth in Cornwall. Picture: Google Maps

Hampshire holidaymaker crushed to death by boulder as he set up hammock in Cornw...

Sandymouth in Cornwall. Picture: Google Maps

Hampshire holidaymaker crushed to death by boulder as he set up hammock in Cornw...