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Rare plants thrive in Northumberland's former lead mining sites
Specialist plants like mountain pansies and alpine pennycress are flourishing in rare calaminarian grasslands created by centuries of lead …
Reading bus depot to host 600 community-owned solar panels
A new community-led project is installing over 600 solar panels on the roof of the Reading Buses depot. This initiative will generate enoug…
Sandgate beach granted official bathing water status
Sandgate Granville Parade near Folkestone has been awarded official bathing water status, ensuring regular water quality testing by the Env…
£13.6m funding boost for Yorkshire Dales National Park
A new £13.6 million investment will help improve walking routes, support local farmers, and provide outdoor learning opportunities for youn…
Barrow green hydrogen project receives final approval
A new green hydrogen project in Barrow has been given the green light, with construction set to begin in the coming weeks. The facility wil…
Reading to install 2,600 new on-street electric vehicle charging points
Reading Borough Council is launching a 15-year project to install thousands of new charging points on residential streets. This initiative …
British flower farms see growth in market share
British flower farmers are enjoying a boost in popularity as more people choose seasonal, locally grown blooms over imports. The sector has…
River Mease restoration project wins 2026 UK River Prize
After thirteen years of dedicated restoration work, the River Mease has been transformed from a straightened waterway into a thriving, wild…
Go-Ahead London expands electric bus fleet
Go-Ahead London has introduced 13 new electric buses to serve route 322 between Crystal Palace and Clapham Common. These zero-emission vehi…
The growth of the UK offshore wind industry
Since the installation of the first turbines off the Northumberland coast in 2000, the UK has transformed into a global leader in offshore …
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust acquires meadow to protect River Meon
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has purchased Court House Meadows to create a protected sanctuary for rare chalk stream wild…
Tweed Forum project to control invasive Himalayan balsam
The Tweed Forum is working to protect local riverbanks by managing the spread of invasive Himalayan balsam, which threatens native biodiver…