Ashwellthorpe

In the fight against the deadly Ash Dieback disease, researchers in the UK have identified a tree in the woods in Ashwellthorpe that could hold the key to genetic resistance against the disease. Chalara dieback of ash trees is one of the most serious ...

Norwich scientists will today announce the major breakthrough in their research after identifying a healthy tree in Ashwellthorpe Wood, near Wymondham – nicknamed Betty – which has a strong tolerance to the disease, despite being surrounded by the ...

The discovery of the fungus in Ashwellthorpe, near Wymondham, in October 2012 was the first to be confirmed in the natural environment. The latest Forestry Commission figures show the disease has since spread to almost 500 established woodland sites.

As these dramatic pictures show firefighters had to get into a field off the B1113 Norwich Road at Wreningham, south of Norwich between Mulbarton and Ashwellthorpe, to tackle the fire which had engulfed the vehicle. The crew from Carrow were called ...

Wymondham High School students who are doing both biology and art courses, study ash dieback at Ashwellthorpe Woods. Professor Allan Downie talks to Linda Garubova as she studies ash dieback mushrooms under a microscope. Picture: Denise Bradley.

The UK's first wild case of Chalara ash dieback was discovered in Ashwellthorpe, near Wymondham, last autumn. It has since been found at almost 400 other sites. The urgency of the problem was acknowledged yesterday with a £1.5m grant, fast-tracked by ...