Large blue butterfly returns to Cotswolds site for first time in 150 years

Good News Notes: “The biggest reintroduction to date of the large blue has led to the rare butterfly flying on a Cotswold hillside where it has not been seen for 150 years. About 750 butterflies emerged on to Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire this summer after 1,100 larvae were released last autumn following five years of innovative grassland…

Bristol boxing charity gets grant to help ‘at risk’ children

 Good News Notes: “Empire Fighting Chance has been given £737,359 to continue helping vulnerable people have access to education and therapy over the next two years.” “It hopes its projects will help vulnerable 10 to 14-year-olds to stay away from a life of crime.” “The charity will roll out its projects across Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire…