Sophie Ellis
Recent articles by Sophie Ellis
What is Blue Monday, and when is it?
We take a look at the phenomenon that is Blue Monday – but what is it, and why does it make us feel so blue?
"Trees are our most powerful tool": National Trust to plant equivalent of 800 football pitches of woodland
An ambitious community woodland planting scheme by the National Trust has begun across England
Who is Monty Don? Everything you need to know about the TV presenter and horticulturalist
Everything you need to know about the TV presenter, horticulturalist and writer Monty Don
Wet, wild and wonderful – why an ancient rainforest is being brought to the world’s most prestigious flower show
Britain's rainforests used to cover its length and breadth, but are now under threat. A charity hopes to change this, through the power of gardening
BBC Winterwatch 2025: when is Winterwatch on TV and where is it visiting?
All you need to know about Winterwatch, including when it's on TV and where it is filmed
Who is Sandi Toksvig? Everything you need to know about the broadcaster and comedian
All you need to know about Sandi Toksvig, the popular TV presenter, broadcaster and comedian – and now, woodland restorer
Best windmills to visit in the UK – plus ones you can stay in
We explore the history of windmills in the UK, the best windmills to visit and windmills you can stay in
What are the different types of windmills and how do they work?
Learn about the different types of windmills found in the UK, as well as how the work, and well-known examples to visit
Where is The Great Pottery Throw Down filmed?
We take a look at where the competition programme The Great Pottery Throw Down is filmed – and how to visit, too
These are the most hilarious wildlife photos on Earth in 2024
The funniest wildlife images of the year have been revealed in the Comedy Wildlife Awards
Where is Call the Midwife filmed? A guide to the heartwarming period drama's filming locations
We take a look at the filming locations used for the long-running BBC period drama set in the East End – including Nonnatus House
Rare Roman knife handle discovered at Hadrian's Wall proves ‘celebrity cult’ of gladiators, say experts
A rare Roman discovery at Hadrian's Wall has furthered speculation of gladiator's celebrity status
Who is Mya-Rose Craig? Everything you need to know about 'Birdgirl'
Meet Mya-Rose Craig, the ornithologist also known as 'Birdgirl'
Where was Gladiator II filmed? A guide to the Ancient Roman epic's filming locations – including a valley near Brighton
Explore the filming locations used in Ridley Scott's Gladiator II, including Malta and Morocco – and a valley near Brighton
Where is Wolf Hall filmed? A guide to the historical Tudor drama's filming locations
We take a look at the filming locations of the BBC's popular historical drama, set during the reign of Henry VIII
Where is The Yorkshire Vet filmed? A guide to the well-loved TV series
We take a look at where the popular Channel 5 TV programme The Yorkshire Vet is filmed, and its links to its famous former setting.
Shock study results reveals cats understand us better than babies – scientists are baffled about why
Is your pet cat listening to you? They might understand more than you think
Conservation charity urges public to report young gannets in trouble
The public is being asked to report young northern gannets in trouble along the Firth of Forth coastline as the species begins to fledge from Bass Rock.
Prescribing nature is good value for money, finds report
Green prescribing is an effective way for improving low levels of mental wellbeing, according to a new report.
'Hedgehog Housing Census' launched in response to falling population
One of the most quintessentially British animals - the beloved hedgehog - is under threat, according to conservation charities
Sea eagle in long-distance 'love triangle'
A male eagle has successfully raised chicks with two different females for the first time in Scotland
'Pure breed' Scottish wildcat caught on video for first time
A Scottish wildcat, previously thought to be extinct, has been captured on video, and is the first living wildcat to be identified as a 'pure breed', according to a conservation group.
Could your photo star on The National Trust handbook?
Just in time for summer, The National Trust have launched this year’s photo competition – and yours could be on the 2018 handbook or membership card.
Common pesticides putting bumblebees at risk of extinction, finds research
Bumblebees are less able to start colonies when exposed to a common neonicotinoid pesticide – which is putting them at risk of extinction, according to new research.