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Extinct Chequered Skipper butterfly returns to England 29/05/2018 The Chequered Skipper butterfly has been extinct in England for 40 years, but last week was reintroduced to Northamptonshire. Naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham was on hand to witness …

Stunning Lough Erne area receives £2.6million boost Crome Estate, Lough Erne 30/05/2018 A major new initiative to protect and conserve Lough Erne and its surroundings is underway thanks to a £2.6m National Lottery grant. The award to the Royal Society for …

Help to recreate history at the Piece Hall’s Big Sing! Children get together before The Big Sing at Halifax's recently restored Piece Hall Calderdale Museums 23/05/2018 This Friday, May 25, sees the award winning Piece Hall in Halifax bring 1000 children …

UK's sole surviving D-Day landing craft saved 01/11/2018 LCT 7074 will now be restored in time for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The story of LCT 7074 is a tale of survival against the odds. She’s the only known tank landing craft (LCT) left in the UK to …

Help celebrate the launch of the new Middlesbrough Town Hall Inside Middlesbrough Town Hall 22/05/2018 Middlesbrough Town Hall has hosted performers from Elgar to Bowie. As it opens its doors following a major National Lottery restoration, you can get …

How have communities been marking the First World War Centenary? 31/10/2018 As the Centenary of the First World War draws to a close, our new film explores how the National Lottery has helped communities across the UK take part in this national event. …

Take a look at these exciting events in parks this weekend Houghton Hall Park 16/05/2018 Royal weddings, BBQs and lots of ways to play – there’s lots going on in National Lottery funded parks this weekend. Where will you go? Watch the football and the …