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Six Kent beaches awarded Blue Flag status
Six beaches across Kent have been recognised with prestigious Blue Flag awards for their excellent water quality and high standards of mana…
Plans for large-scale battery storage facility in Kent set for approval
A new battery energy storage facility is set to be built on farmland in Kent. Once completed, it will be one of the largest sites of its ki…
UK government approves 4GW of new offshore wind capacity
The government has granted planning permission for two major offshore wind projects, Dogger Bank South and North Falls. Together, these win…
River Thames at Ham designated as official bathing site
The Thames at Ham has become the first spot in London to be officially recognised as a bathing water area. This new status means the water …
Twenty-year nature recovery project begins in Duddon Valley
A major new conservation project is launching in Cumbria to restore 2,800 hectares of woodland, peatlands, and rivers. By working closely w…
Europe's largest vanadium flow battery system installed in East Sussex
A new energy hub in East Sussex has installed Europe's largest vanadium flow battery system, capable of powering around 3,000 homes. By sto…
Wild beaver population confirmed in Cumbria
A wild population of beavers has been discovered living along the River Lowther in Eden, marking the first time the species has been spotte…
Wildlife nesting in a Northumberland garden
A resident in Allendale has observed a variety of birds, including a tawny owl, a woodcock, and a mallard, choosing to nest within their ga…
Wind and solar power reduce UK gas import costs by £1.7bn
Record-breaking wind and solar energy generation has significantly reduced the UK's reliance on imported gas since the start of the conflic…
Government commits to funding nature-friendly farming by 2027
The UK Government has introduced a new Land Use Framework that promises to better support nature-friendly farming practices. By carefully p…
RHS Chelsea garden showcases England's edgelands
Sarah Eberle's RHS Chelsea garden highlights the beauty and fragility of the spaces where towns meet countryside. Featuring native plants a…
Monty Don urges gardeners to turn kitchen waste into compost
TV presenter Monty Don has encouraged gardeners to make their own compost from kitchen and garden waste, calling it 'black gold' that can e…