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Beavers prevent flooding at Greenford station after being reintroduced to Ealing
After heavy rain frequently flooded the area around Greenford Tube station, the Ealing Beaver Project released five beavers into the nearby…
Three new pumped storage hydropower projects approved for Scotland
Regulators have given the go-ahead for three new pumped storage hydroelectric stations in northern Scotland, marking the first such project…
Construction begins on Twyn Hywel wind farm after £160m funding deal
Work is starting on the Twyn Hywel Energy Park on the border of Rhondda Cynon Taf and Caerphilly after securing £160m in funding. Once oper…
Thousands of seagrass shoots planted in the Thames Estuary to restore marine habitats
Conservationists have transplanted thousands of seagrass shoots from Essex to mudflats in Kent to help restore vital marine habitats. This …
Study confirms swifts return to the same nesting sites each year
A 15-year study in Devon has shown that 94% of swifts return to the exact same nest site annually, demonstrating a stronger loyalty to thei…
Honey bee colony gathers on a Liskeard park swing
A large swarm of honey bees has temporarily clustered on a basket swing in Castle Park, Liskeard, while the colony searches for a new perma…
Northumberland's American black tern Nigella hatches first chick with Arctic tern partner
Nigella, the only American black tern ever recorded in the UK, has hatched her first chick at Long Nanny Nature Reserve in Northumberland a…
Deaths linked to London air pollution fall by 40% since 2019
New analysis from Imperial College London estimates that deaths associated with air pollution in the capital have dropped by 40% over the l…
Prince William arrives by electric bus for climate event at London's Guildhall
Prince William used an electric bus to attend a climate change event at London's Guildhall, where he highlighted progress made through the …
Farmers use new prediction maps to reduce slug pesticide use
A group of farmers has partnered with scientists on the Slimers project to develop computer models that predict slug activity in arable fie…
Rupert Grint receives planning permission for eco-village in Kimpton
Actor Rupert Grint has been granted permission to transform his Hertfordshire estate into a carbon-neutral development featuring fifteen ho…
Cornwall Heritage Trust acquires Prince of Wales Engine House on Bodmin Moor
The Cornwall Heritage Trust has taken ownership of the Grade II listed Prince of Wales Engine House to ensure its long-term preservation. B…