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World - / Nov 1, 2026 - Beavers set to return to Loch Ness after 500 years, with 15 family groups approved for release. In an exciting development, wild beavers are about to return to Loch Ness after centuries of absence. The Scottish nature agency NatureScot has sanctioned their release as part of a transformative rewilding project. Over the next three years, conservationists will introduce family groups of beavers to the area's waterways, focusing on enhancing biodiversity and wildlife habitats, while also implementing strategies to resolve any conflicts with local farmers and landowners.

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World - / Nov 1, 2026 - Florence Pugh's parents put £1.65 million Oxfordshire barn where the Oppenheimer star grew up on sale - Florence Pugh's parents, Clinton Pugh and Deborah Mackin, have listed their Grade II-listed Oxfordshire barn for £1.65 million. The Oppenheimer actress grew up in the 17th-century property, which her parents purchased for £950,000 in 2011. The couple are reportedly considering downsizing as their children have gradually moved out of the family home.

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