Historic manor house suffers £10k honey spill from beehive.

A 19th-century manor in New Forest incurred a £10,000 expense after honey leaked through its ceiling. Staff at Minstead Lodge, a wedding venue in Minstead village, discovered a bee colony in the roof when honey began dripping into the reception area, prompting its closure. The lodge, operated by the Minstead Trust, which aids individuals with learning disabilities in Hampshire and Dorset, had to raise funds to cover the repair costs, as insurance did not apply.