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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 …
Volunteers begin work to restore 'missing mile' of Cotswolds canal
Volunteers from the Cotswold Canal Trust have started digging a new channel to reconnect a section of the Stroudwater Navigation that was f…
Restoring natural ecosystems could help make British landscapes more fire-resistant
Experts suggest that rewilding projects can create wetter, more diverse habitats that naturally slow the spread of wildfires. By moving awa…
Network Rail completes 273-hectare peatland restoration project near Dunblane
Network Rail has partnered with the Forth Rivers Trust and NatureScot to restore 273 hectares of peatland at Knoxfauld Farm. By blocking dr…
UK rooftop solar panels provide enough energy for five hours of daily air conditioning during heatwaves
During the June 2026 heatwave, typical UK homes with solar installations generated 15 kWh of electricity per day, enough to power five hour…
Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for the first time in over 500 years
Two beaver kits have been born at the Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham, marking the first wild birth of the species in Norfolk since…
Norfolk farmer restores wildflower meadow by letting nature take its course
After farmer Derek Sayer stopped intensive farming on a four-acre field in north Norfolk, the land naturally transformed from a single-crop…
Onshore windfarm applications in England reach a ten-year high
Following the removal of previous planning restrictions, developers submitted 45 applications for new onshore windfarms in the year to Marc…
Children's lung health improves in London following expansion of ultra-low emission zone
A study from Queen Mary University London has found that children's lungs have grown stronger since the introduction and expansion of the c…
Bowman's Harbour solar farm supplies New Cross Hospital with renewable energy
Since opening in 2024, the solar farm in Wednesfield has provided enough electricity to power the entire New Cross Hospital site during the…