Matilda Knowles: a woman’s life in lichen

Matilda Knowles was an expert on lichens, those crusty growths you see on rocks, walls and trees. Here, the director of the National Botanic Gardens, Dr Matthew Jebb shows us specimens from her collection.

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Why France's local elections matter

Naomi O'Leary reports from Paris, where nationwide mayoral elections are being seen as a barometer for France's 2027 presidential election. Video: Naomi O'Leary


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