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Volunteers unearthed the striking 2,000-year-old piece during work at a fort in Northumberland.

The Dalmatian pelican, once hunted to extinction, could be reintroduced to wetlands in England.

A wildlife trust feared Spurn would become an island after a tidal surge in 2013.

An appeal was launched after storms left a barn for 18 vulnerable donkeys, badly damaged.

This is the second time the monarch has surprised joggers at a Parkrun on the royal estate.

Take a look at some of the winning entries from The British Ecological Society’s Capturing Ecology photo awards.

The abbey has become known as a key site in the beginnings of English Christianity.

A date is set for the next statue for the Forth Plinth - a representation of “every women”.

It was discovered on a wooden floorboard during renovations at Doddington Hall near Lincoln.

Yuam said his favourite place so far has been Antarctic and next he is keen to explore Egypt.

Paul Lemmon says the paintings examine the relationships people have with the online world.

Missing two-year-old dachshund Toffee prompted a huge Manx community response to bring him home.

Roly, a 16-year-old gelding, beat 17 others to claim the prestigious honour.

Discoveries in Northumberland suggest hill farming is older than historians previously believed.

Four pieces by one of the founding members of The Beatles go on public display for the first time.

“If there was ever a dog who needed a home, it’s Teddy,” his new owner from Gillingham says.

Shop owners say the frowning toys - originally made in error - are resonating with young workers.

A self-defence class is helping those who have experienced abuse regain their confidence.

The find in 1986 is described as one of the most significant ever in archaeology in Europe.

Lincolnshire Wildlife Park says Aleks should begin his journey from Ukraine in the next few weeks.

Freelands Foundation will give £100,000 to three projects every year ‘against the backdrop of 15 years of cuts’

A researcher has found the woman in the century-old “black flower seller” postcard from Hastings.

For many of the works at Lakeside Arts it is a rare opportunity to view them outside of London.

A new exhibition at Bundanon celebrates generations of Boyd women whose artistic careers have been overlooked. On show are 48 photographs taken by Arthur’s sister Lady Mary Nolan that showcase a family dedicated to art, travel, creativity and the outdoors

The exhibition features eight Ukrainian women from across Warwickshire and their stories.

A US immigration judge has granted asylum to a Chinese national who he said had a “well founded fear” of persecution if sent back to China after exposing alleged human rights abuses against Uyghurs there.

Guatemala has opted out of renewing a lease agreement on a 7,000-acre oil field in order to use the land for better protection of the surrounding Laguna del Tigre Biosphere Reserve.

Sculptor Nicolas Moreton’s work is on show at the town’s museum and art gallery.

The loggerhead turtle was taken to New Era Vets after it was found on a beach.

Two great bustard nests were spotted in a field of crops in Cranborne Chase last year.

The exhibition showcases Robert Race’s work, combining humour, fascination and repurposed objects.

Across Yorkshire, people are doing amazing things every week - find out more about them here.

“Fancy grave goods” were found with a princely burial, but other finds are also amazing experts.

The rediscovered portrait by Sir Henry Raeburn was found in an auction house following a house clearance last March.

First-time mum Kora has been keeping a close eye on the newborn since it arrived on 17 January.

Michael Helps, who set up a letter writing service, wants strangers to feel they’re not alone.

A giraffe calf has been born at West Midlands Safari Park in England – making it the park’s first baby of the year.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

The new arrival and its parents are doing well, zookeepers say.

Salisbury Women’s Refuge described the response to its funding appeal as “phenomenal.”

A flood warning system is on trial in Lincolnshire, giving residents quicker access to information.

The horse dates back to between 1920 and 1930, and is estimated to be worth about £2,000.

The East Lancashire Railway charity is partnering with Network Rail to expand its activities.

Doorbell footage caught the delivery man picking up the cat and walking off from a house in Elland.

The multi-sensory experience is being screened in a Winchester planetarium dome in a world-first.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has purchased the site after receiving a grant and 2,300 public donations.

Culture secretary says national institutions will receive £600m but they must extend influence outside London

Across Yorkshire, people are doing amazing things every week - find out more about them here.

A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world’s oldest known cave painting, researchers say.

A dog had to be rescued from a cliff after he “got carried away” when exploring his family’s garden.

An anonymous donor is seeking to gift a bronze statue of Susie the cat to Dorchester.

NatureScot says it is not known why the plants grow in doughnut-shapes on the seabed.

The seals, Sal and Bean, go back into the sea after being rescued in November 2025.

BBC South’s Weather Watchers explain how they captured some stunning shots.

Sumatran tigers, like those born at West Midlands Safari Park, are close to extinction in the wild.

Grace Murray says she feels “lucky and grateful” to have taken part in the WriteNow scheme.

The Environment Agency says it is believed a container was deposited in the pond.

Andrew Sharp, 55, wants to help servicemen adapt to civilian life and seek help when they need it.

Father-of-two Vai Meng Chan captured the striking image at sunset.

James Lintern from Gloucestershire only started acting lessons to boost his confidence.

Planting on the 8.6 hectare site is set to begin this month, Charnwood Borough Council said.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

This picturesque fishing village in Yorkshire offers a quieter seaside escape with beautiful beaches, caves and cliff-top cottages - and it’s less than 20 minutes from Whitby

Set amongst the Yorkshire Dales, this charming village offers the ideal escape for walkers and cyclists keen explore the countryside

“Languages represent thousands of natural experiments: ways of seeing, understanding and living that should form part of any meaningful account of what it is to be human”

Hundreds of whooper swans from Iceland have landed on a wetland in Lancashire.

Endangered eels could thrive again across the wetland between Tewkesbury and Gloucester.

Towns of all sizes are encouraged to showcase their culture for a chance to win a £3m prize.

The event was the first at The Harris museum after its four-year closure for a £19.2m refurbishment.

Icicle was rescued near the Fairy Ring and was found to be half her ideal bodyweight.

BBC Sport and the World Sport Photography Awards present a selection of the world’s finest sporting images from this year’s competition.

Zac, 12, is commended for his actions in steering the car to safety after his mum fainted.

Reclining Woman: Elbow has been a familiar landmark in Leeds city centre for more than four decades.

Folly Wildlife Rescue in Tunbridge Wells says the bird is moving to an aviary to recover further.

A deadly fungus has already wiped out 90 species and threatens 500 more but Anthony Waddle is hoping gene replacement could be their salvation

A homeless charity says it has noticed a rise in young thrifters who are proud to buy second-hand.

After a four-year wait, the abundant fruiting of the rimu tree could inspire the world’s heaviest parrots to boost their population

Wildcats are so elusive, they were thought to be extinct in parts of Europe. But they are making a comeback in some areas.

The year-long programme will see artists take part in a mentoring scheme and display their work.

Plants and furniture grown and crafted by inmates are being sold at the charity’s shop in Trinity.

Jacqueline LeMar, from North Carolina, is fundraising to buy Scrooby Manor in Nottinghamshire.

The footballer and author are supporting a nationwide campaign, Go All In, which aims to reverse the ‘worrying decline’ in reading for pleasure among children in the UK

Aaron Horsey says measures in Employment Rights Act will give support ‘at one of most difficult moments imaginable’

Dr Margaret Bradshaw receives a card from King Charles and Queen Camilla on her 100th birthday.

The Boardroom Gaming Cafe aims to be a place that is “safe, welcoming, and accessible for everyone”.

A search to find a six-month-old missing puppy on the Isle of Wight ends in success.