A nest of narrow-headed ants, described as England’s rarest ant species, is stolen from Chudleigh Knighton Heath nature reserve in south Devon. Devon Wildlife Trust says the nest was dug up and taken, and the theft is said to set back years of conservation work.

All outlets report that the reserve is the last place in England where the species still survives. They also state that the nest contained thousands of ants, though only one source specifies the upper estimate. Coverage largely relies on Devon Wildlife Trust’s account, focusing on the impact on conservation efforts and the location of the theft.