Beavers set to make a splash with reintroductions at National Trust sites
The National Trust is releasing beavers into large enclosures at two sites in the south of England in the spring to boost wildlife and help combat flooding.
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England spinner Jack Leach extends Somerset stay
England spinner Jack Leach has signed a contract extension with Somerset.
Jacob Rees-Mogg criticised over placement of poppy
Conservative candidate Jacob Rees-Mogg has been criticised for his poppy placement as he campaigned in his constituency.
Ex-Royal Marine sets up woodland retreat for PTSD sufferers
A former Royal Marine is using his woodland getaway to help soldiers and police recover from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Family leaves rat race to live off-grid in woodland community
A family which ran two businesses has left the “rat race” to live off-grid in a woodland community.
Sir Alastair Cook has plenty more to give county champions Essex
Sir Alastair Cook has promised title-winning Essex at least one more season after admitting his junior colleagues keep him young.
Ten Doeschate hails the hunger of his Essex side as they complete the double
Skipper Ryan Ten Doeschate pinpointed the desire of the Essex players as pivotal to adding the Specsavers County Championship title to Vitality Blast glory.
Hinkley nuclear power station costs increase by up to £3bn
The cost of building the new nuclear power station at Hinkley is estimated to increase by between £1.9 billion and £2.9 billion.
Simon Harmer spins Essex closer to reclaiming County Championship title
Simon Harmer spun Essex to the brink of the Specsavers County Championship title with seven wickets as reigning champions Surrey were despatched by an innings at Chelmsford.
Kyle Abbott takes nine wickets as Hampshire hamper Somerset’s title hopes
Hampshire paceman Kyle Abbott plundered nine wickets as Somerset’s Specsavers County Championship title hopes suffered a setback.
Darren Stevens’ remarkable 237 leads Kent recovery against Yorkshire
Darren Stevens hit a remarkable career-best innings of 237 to turn around Kent’s fortunes in Specsavers County Championship Division One against Yorkshire on a record-breaking day at Headingley.