£10m raised to save Rothbury Estate following support from Sir David Attenborough

On the last day of 2025 thousands of people tipped the appeal to buy the historic estate in Northumberland over the £10m mark

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£10m raised to save Rothbury Estate following support from Sir David Attenborough

The Rothbury Estate appeal hit its £10m milestone on the final day of 2025 as thousands of supporters and well-wishers chipped in towards the £30m fundraiser. At 9,500 acres, the Rothbury Estate...

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