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Radio Humberside,14 Apr 2026,10 mins

When East Yorkshire led the battle for birds

Hidden East Yorkshire

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East Yorkshire, it is a coastline known for puffins and towering cliffs but hidden in its history was a battle that reshaped Britain’s wildlife laws. This is the story of the men who fought to save our seabirds. Gill Sennett has been speaking to Dave O'Hara from RSPB Bempton Cliffs and Beverley historian David Neave.

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