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greatbritishlife.co.uk > magazines > hampshire > 25991287.bbcs-inside-britains-national-parks-shines-light-new-forest

New Forest takes centre stage in BBC Two show

15+ hour, 1+ min ago  (204+ words) The New Forest took centre stage in a new BBC Two documentary, Inside Britain's National Parks. The 52minute film now available to watch on BBC iPlayer opened its fourpart series with a sweeping look at one of England's most distinctive protected…...

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greatbritishlife.co.uk > magazines > cumbria > 25856737.nina-matsunaga-elevates-black-bull-national-acclaim

How the Black Bull in Sedbergh has gone from strength to strength

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (1156+ words) Tucked away just off the M6 behind Killington Lake is Sedbergh. A typically quaint English market town with a parish church dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Old English word, "setberg" meaning "flat top hill", and…...

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greatbritishlife.co.uk > magazines > kent > 25855576.hoo-peninsula-north-east-corner-kent

Making a better habitat for waders in Kent

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (276+ words) The Hoo Peninsula sits in the north-eastern corner of Kent, dividing the Medway and Thames estuaries. A key feature of the peninsula is the large expanse of marshland, which makes up the North Kent Marshes and part of the South…...

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greatbritishlife.co.uk > magazines > hampshire > 25881588.smooth-coated-otter-cubs-born-new-forest-wildlife-park

Rare otter species making comeback at New Forest Wildlife Park

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (355+ words) A rare otter species is making a comeback thanks to two new arrivals. Two male smooth-coated otter cubs were born at New Forest Wildlife Park on December 7, 2025, to the UK's only successful breeding pair, Soriah, aged 11, and Song, aged 13. Jason…...

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greatbritishlife.co.uk > magazines > hampshire > 25930616.wildlife-photographer-year-exhibition-greenham

Awe-inspiring world renowned photography exhibition showcasing natural world opens

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (181+ words) Shining a light on powerful and fascinating images taken across the globe, it captures hidden animal behaviour, spectacular species, and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. A special preview event was held ahead of the opening on February 26, when…...

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greatbritishlife.co.uk > magazines > derbyshire > 25856408.derbyshire-wildlifes-making-space-nature-programme

Why Derbyshire Wildlife is Making Space for Nature

3+ week, 14+ hour ago  (659+ words) We are nature. From the Peak District's moorlands and rivers to Derby's streets and gardens, we're all part of the same living system. Nature provides clean air, water, climate stability, food, and meaning. Yet the UK is one of the…...

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greatbritishlife.co.uk > magazines > somerset > 25878569.exmoor-national-park-improving-accessibility

How Exmoor National Park is working hard to improve access for everyone.

3+ week, 14+ hour ago  (404+ words) How Exmoor National Park is working hard to improve access for everyone.Great British Life How Exmoor National Park is improving accessibility The beautiful landscape of Exmoor National Park is a wonderful place to explore and enjoy, whatever your level…...

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greatbritishlife.co.uk > magazines > cumbria > 25856743.julian-cooper-heaton-cooper-studio-grasmere

Artist Julian Cooper releases book on his six decades on painting

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (681+ words) The Heaton Cooper Studio in Grasmere has been showcasing the work of the Cooper dynasty since 1938. In a new book, Julian details his work, travels and inspiration over six decades of painting This is a beautiful, authentic and accessible account…...

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greatbritishlife.co.uk > magazines > national > 25748301.look-fauna-floras-10-species-watch-2026

A look at Fauna & Flora’s 10 species to watch in 2026

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (897+ words) From a psychedelic tarantula to one of the world's rarest primates, conservationists are highlighting some of the extraordinary but highly threatened wildlife they aim to help in 2026. Fauna & Flora's 10 species to watch in 2026 includes extremely venomous vipers, highly prized falcon,…...