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Our media centre provides the latest National Trust news, statements and supporting content for journalists.

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Inner Farne lighthouse on the Farne Islands, Northumberland

Farne Islands to close to visitors due to impact of Avian Influenza on internationally important seabird colonies  

The National Trust has announced it will be closing the Farne Islands, off the coast of Northumberland in the North Sea to visitors, from Sunday 3 July, due to the impact of the spread of Avian Influenza (bird flu), on its precious seabird colonies.

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Plans for Manchester’s new Sky Park spring to life with planting underway on Castlefield Viaduct 

A new urban sky park on Manchester’s Castlefield Viaduct is springing into life with thousands of plants being added to the derelict structure.

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Conservation Charities & Agencies combine forces to tackle the impact of climate change on the UK’s heritage  

Seven UK organisations have announced a new partnership to help tackle the impact of climate change on historical sites and our cultural heritage, and to share expertise.

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New talent bringing live music back to the childhood home of Mike and Paul McCartney 

The National Trust has selected four unique acts to perform at the “The Forthlin Sessions” in the childhood home of Mike and Paul McCartney on the eve of Paul’s 80th birthday, getting music back there for the first time in nearly sixty years.

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