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East Riding Council to switch off more streetlights after pilot scheme improves road safety
Following a successful pilot that saw night-time collisions drop by a third, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is expanding a project to rem…
New £1m project aims to restore habitats in Eryri National Park
The National Trust has launched a £1m scheme to protect 4,040 acres of land in the Nant Ffrancon valley, where habitats have faced signific…
ScottishPower recycles 99.9 per cent of materials from Scotland's first commercial wind farm
Following the decommissioning of the Hagshaw wind farm, ScottishPower has successfully recycled or reused 99.9 per cent of the materials fr…
Aylesford treatment plant begins turning human waste into fertiliser for Kent farms
A new £1.4m facility in Aylesford has been certified to process wastewater from 8,000 off-grid homes into biosolids for agricultural use. B…
Rare trifid bur-marigold thrives in Ailsworth thanks to careful land management
The trifid bur-marigold, a plant currently listed as vulnerable in Great Britain, has seen a successful growth season along the River Nene …
Sheffield council pauses plans to fell eight redwoods on Eyre Street
Sheffield City Council has halted plans to remove eight redwood trees after 83 per cent of residents objected to the proposal during a publ…
First white-point moth recorded in Scotland after blowing across the North Sea
A white-point moth has been discovered at the St Abb's Head nature reserve in the Scottish Borders, marking the first time the species has …
How gardeners are using construction waste to create drought-tolerant rubble gardens
Gardeners are repurposing concrete, gravel and sand to build resilient, low-maintenance gardens that support biodiversity. By using these d…
Eyam Moor in Derbyshire moves into new ownership
Eyam Moor has transitioned to new ownership, marking a change for the landscape after centuries of use as a grouse moor. This shift offers …
East Riding Council to switch off 2,500 street lights on A-roads after successful safety trial
Following a successful pilot on the A1079 and A164 that saw night-time collisions drop by a third, the East Riding Council is expanding its…
University of Exeter researchers launch three-year project to study UK shark species
Scientists are partnering with anglers to track the movements and habits of porbeagle, tope, and blue sharks in British waters. By combinin…
Glowworms return to North Yorkshire nature reserve after two-year breeding project
After a century-long absence, glowworms have been spotted at Nosterfield nature reserve following a volunteer-led reintroduction programme.…