BIZARRE: 3 - What They Never Told You

Climate Emergency Algae Outbreak Threatens To Erase Historic Cerne Giant Outline As Dorset Volunteers Struggle

The Cerne Giant is fighting a battle against climate change and algae as volunteers and workers battle against the heat to re-chalk the giant to ensure that he can still be seen.

International Business Times UK · May 28

Dorset's 100-Year-Old Cerne Giant Faces Climate-Fuelled Wear—Volunteers May 'Chalk Him More Often'

The Cerne Giant, a historic chalk figure in Dorset, faces accelerated erosion due to climate change, prompting more frequent restoration efforts by the National Trust.

International Business Times UK · May 28

Rechalking beloved Cerne Giant is a sticky process – and climate crisis is making it worse

Volunteers head to Dorset countryside to restore the figure, but increasing heat means techniques have had to be adapted

The Guardian - UK · May 28

The best holiday homes for a UK summer staycation

The best places to book during the hotter months, from Airbnb, National Trust, Sawdays and more

The Independent UK · May 20

Influencer fees: why the National Trust is making TikTokers cough up

The charity is in the headlines yet again, this time for asking people filming paid-for content on its sites to pay a fee. Is it all just a storm in a tea room?

The Guardian - UK · May 19

From drab partitions to haute couture host: how a Sydney civic masterpiece was rescued

Redevelopment of the former Department of Lands building on Sydney’s Bridge Street wins National Trust heritage award

The Guardian - AU · May 15

Story of enslaved boy featured in 1748 Joshua Reynolds portrait emerges in new study

Exclusive: Until now nothing was known about ‘Jersey’, depicted with naval officer, but research raises hopes he may have won freedom

The Guardian - UK · May 8

‘Puffin-cam’ goes live on Farne Islands to give public bird’s eye view of seabird breeding spectacle

The National Trust is offering a live stream that clocked a quarter of a million views last breeding season

The Independent UK · May 5

‘Puffin cam’ returns to give viewers bird’s eye view of the Farne Islands

The National Trust is bringing back a live stream that clocked a quarter of a million views last breeding season.

Evening Standard · May 5

Revealed: The best UK holiday cottage companies, according to experts

Exclusive: Getaway providers such as the Landmark Trust, Unique Cottages and English Heritage all feature on the list

The Independent UK · May 1