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University of York researchers aim to restore ancient wildflower site at Heslington Fields
Ecologists have identified Heslington Fields as a former biodiversity hotspot that supported rare plants before 19th-century agricultural e…
Broughton Sanctuary near Skipton sees return of all five British owl species
Since 2021, the Broughton Sanctuary estate has planted over 340,000 native trees and restored wetlands to encourage biodiversity across 2,5…
First electrification masts installed on the Borders Railway
Work has begun to install electrification masts between Edinburgh and Tweedbank, marking the first physical step in transitioning the line …
Rewilded land at Somerset's Holnicote estate remains green during summer heatwaves
Aerial footage shows that restored wetlands and rivers at the National Trust’s Holnicote estate have stayed lush despite recent heatwaves, …
All 95 foundations installed at East Anglia THREE windfarm off the Suffolk coast
ScottishPower Renewables and Masdar have completed the installation of 95 foundations for the East Anglia THREE windfarm. Once fully operat…
Bluefin tuna caught off the Yorkshire coast for the first time since the 1960s
Two giant bluefin tuna have been caught off the coast of Whitby, marking the first time the species has been landed in the North Sea in ove…
Atlantic bluefin tuna return to the northeast coast after 60 years
Atlantic bluefin tuna have been spotted off the coast of Whitby for the first time since the 1960s, prompting researchers from the Universi…
Atlantic bluefin tuna caught off the coast of Whitby for the first time in 60 years
The crew of the vessel The Dominator have landed two bluefin tuna weighing over 300kg each near Whitby, marking the first recorded sighting…
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust secures 600-acre Eyam Moor site for conservation
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has been gifted 600 acres of land at Eyam Moor, the largest site the organisation has ever acquired. The trust pl…
UK cities become unexpected havens for threatened wildflowers
Urban environments are providing a vital refuge for native plants as intensive farming and rural development continue to reduce countryside…
Children's lung growth improves following London's Ultra Low Emission Zone introduction
A five-year study of over 3,400 primary school children has found that lung growth improved after the introduction of London's Ultra Low Em…
London’s Ulez expansion linked to improved lung health in children
A new study from Queen Mary University of London indicates that cleaner air resulting from the Ulez expansion is directly benefiting childr…