Fungi ‘protects’ land

MORE than 170 acres of land rich in fungi have been protected with the designation of two new sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs).

Conservation agency Natural England has designated the two SSSIs, in Dorset and the West Midlands, specifically for the rich array of fungi they support, doubling the number of sites protected.

It will provide protection for an additional 70 hectares of land supporting spectacular fungi, as well as grasslands and meadows.

RICHARD Madden, left, will reprise his Bodyguard role for Comic Relief, it has been announced.He will return as David Budd to protect the Red Nose for the charity special.Madden recently won a Golden Globe for his performance in the BBC drama.