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Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in the UK
Households without roof access can now purchase DIY solar systems that plug directly into standard wall sockets to generate electricity. By…
Beacon Fen energy park receives approval for 400 MW solar and 600 MW battery storage in Lincolnshire
The government has granted a Development Consent Order for the Beacon Fen Energy Park near Sleaford, which will combine a 400 MW solar farm…
Conservation groups raise £5.5m towards purchase of Northumberland's Rothbury Estate
The Wildlife Trusts have secured £5.5m in new pledges, bringing them within £4m of the £30m needed to purchase the 3,800-hectare Rothbury E…
New mapping tool helps farmers reduce pesticide use by targeting slug hotspots
A three-year project led by the British On-Farm Innovation Network has developed a digital tool that identifies specific areas of a field w…
Strathclyde Watersports Centre to undergo £1.18m sustainable refurbishment
The 1970s-era watersports centre at Strathclyde Country Park is set for a major overhaul, replacing old gas boilers with a water source hea…
York Minster solar panel installation highlights regional shift to clean energy
York Minster has installed 184 solar panels on its roof, demonstrating how historic sites can integrate sustainable technology. This projec…
Escrick Park Estate to support nature recovery as part of National Grid's Yorkshire GREEN project
National Grid has partnered with Escrick Park Estate to deliver biodiversity improvements for its Yorkshire GREEN infrastructure scheme. By…
Yorkshire records 9,700 new solar installations in the first half of 2026
The region saw a record number of solar panels fitted between January and June, providing enough energy to power roughly 16,300 homes. The …
Rare Montagu's harrier successfully raises ten chicks over two seasons
A male Montagu's harrier, known as AU, has successfully fathered ten chicks across two nests in England over the past two years. This is a …
Cotswolds farmer Henry Astor restores biodiversity by returning to heritage wheat
Henry Astor has replaced modern monocultures on his farm with heritage wheat varieties and agroforestry to support local wildlife. His effo…
Rare Nathusius’ pipistrelle bat recorded at a Yorkshire Water reservoir
A Nathusius’ pipistrelle has been identified at a Yorkshire Water reservoir, marking the first confirmed record of the migratory species in…
Scottish Water installs solar-powered remote monitoring at Borders reservoir
Scottish Water has introduced a solar-powered camera system at a reservoir in the Scottish Borders, allowing staff to monitor water levels …