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BBC News
3 days ago
- Science
- BBC News
Volunteers sought to help survey glow worms in Cumbria
Volunteers are being sought to help survey for glow worms at a country estate. They will spend 10 weeks looking for the insects, which are beetles that use bioluminescence to attract mates, across the Lowther Estate near Penrith, Cumbria. The volunteers will be trained by experts from Manchester Museum to try and find glow worms, which are believed to be declining in insects are "voracious" predators of snail and slug populations, Lowther Conservation ecologist Elizabeth Ogilvie said. "[They help] maintain balance in our landscapes," she said. "They also contribute to soil health by cycling nutrients back into the ecosystem."Ms Ogilvie said their glowing signals which are vital for mating are often drowned out by artificial lights and their numbers appear to be declining across the country. The survey, which will be conducted in the evenings, will help scientists determine whether glow worms are present on the estate, assistant curator from Manchester Museum, part of The University of Manchester, Bethany Dean may provide an opportunity for long term monitoring on the site, she Ogilvie said no experience was necessary to volunteer – simply an "eagerness to help on summer evenings". Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
9 News
15-05-2025
- 9 News
Police officers injured in wild pursuit through Perth's western suburbs
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Two police officers have been injured and their car written when it was rammed in a wild chase through Perth's western suburbs last night. The driver, 29-year-old Joshua Rowson, allegedly had two kids in the back seat when he slammed into parked cars as he tried to get away last night. The chaos unfolded in Churchlands and ended in a usually quiet cul-de-sac. Two police officers have been injured and their car written off in a wild chase through Perth's western suburbs. (9News) "We were all getting ready for bed at the same time actually and I said, 'There's something going on out the front'," resident Elizabeth Ogilvie told 9News. After allegedly failing to stop for police on Pearson road at 10.40pm, the Holden Commodore hit a dead end. The driver's next move is hard to see on the CCTV footage but he's accused of ramming a police car. "There was six police cars I just saw them coming up and down," neighbour Vanessa told 9News. The driver's next move is hard to see on the CCTV footage but he's accused of ramming a police car. (9News) The 29-year-old's daring dash wasn't over there. He appeared to hit the accelerator, reversing into a parked Kia, pushing Ogilvie's vehicle sideways. "It was such a big kerfuffle I thought they'd smashed into every car in the cul-de-sac," the mother-of-four said. Rowson was arrested and faced court today. Not only was a police car written off but two officers were injured during the ordeal, experiencing whiplash plus neck, back and shoulder pain. (9News) He was accused of speeding 50km/h over the limit on the wrong side of the road with two kids inside the car. The police car was written off and two officers were injured during the ordeal, experiencing whiplash plus neck, back and shoulder pain. They were sent for medical treatment. CONTACT US Auto news: Australia's most dangerous regional roads revealed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Children's activity trail launched at Stourhead House
A new children's activity trail has been launched inside Stourhead House. The National Trust property, which is a Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden, has introduced the trail to engage its youngest visitors. The trail includes a spotter trail flip book and seven activity stations across the showrooms. The spotter trail flip book is filled with clues of items to find throughout the house. Read more: Arkell's pub in Swindon granted permission for housing The activity stations include reading, scented boxes, sketching, planning a Grand Tour, and playing games. The stations are colour-coded in vivid blue to ensure they are not missed. Elizabeth Ogilvie, senior visitor experience officer, said: "Stourhead house is filled with 300 years of stories and secrets that are for everyone to discover and explore – including kids. "From playing historical party games in the Saloon to settling down with a good book in the Library, the new children's trail has been designed to inspire our littlest visitors to spend a moment absorbed in Stourhead's history through the medium of creativity and play." The trail is free to take part in, but normal admission fees apply. Stourhead is a Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden. When it first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as 'a living work of art'. Read more: Swindon Kaspa's Desserts improve food hygiene rating The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees. The history of Stourhead can be uncovered in the house with its unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture, and inspirational paintings. The Palladian house is set amid 'picnic perfect' lawns and extensive parkland (2,650 acres), where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for wildlife.
