Children from ALP Sittingbourne discovered local wildlife in a hands-on workshop with Kent Wildlife Trust, part of Barratt David Wilson Homes' sustainability drive. A new bird song panel was also unveiled.
A heart-warming encounter at Yorkshire Wildlife Park saw a friendly robin nestle into a visitor's hair for warmth. See the adorable photos and read the full story.
Alan Wright from Lancashire Wildlife Trust urges dog owners to keep pets on leads in sensitive areas to protect pregnant sheep and ground-nesting birds this spring. A vital message for 2026.
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life events return to Leicestershire & Rutland in 2026. Sign up in January for 30% off entry. Join the fight against cancer.
West Midlands Safari Park has completed its 2026 animal census, counting every creature from elephants to ants. The tally includes new 'N'-named babies like tiger cubs and a giraffe calf. Book your visit online now.
A new project in Leeds will create eight wildlife havens for pollinators and people, backed by community grants and volunteer power. Get involved to help reverse the 80% butterfly decline.
Enjoy a night of Mozart, Schumann & Haydn at St Mary's Church, Hinckley on Jan 31. Support Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland's vital work helping people rebuild lives after homelessness. Tickets from £7.
Vibrant ring-necked parakeets are thriving across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Discover the hotspots and reasons behind their surprising urban success. Send your photos to [email protected]
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust celebrates 70 years of conservation, 50 years of Rutland Water reserve, and 30 years since osprey reintroduction. Discover their journey and 2026 events.
Leicestershire households can apply for fresh support from the DWP's Household Support Fund from Monday, including £98 fuel vouchers and weekly payments to tackle hardship.
Discover the crucial gardening tasks for January to protect plants, clear debris, and plan for spring. Act now to create a thriving, wildlife-friendly garden this year.
Leicestershire County Council is providing weekly supermarket vouchers of up to £140 to families facing hardship. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
A fire at Queen's Medical Centre's Emergency Department forced an evacuation on Friday night. The department was fully operational by Saturday afternoon with no casualties.
Leicestershire Police launch urgent appeal to find Ivan Finney, 53, missing since New Year's Eve. Last seen heading to Morrisons in Leicester. Public urged to call 101 with information.
Police are appealing for witnesses after three men were injured, some with a hammer, in a mass fight on Grantham Road, Scraptoft, on Boxing Day. Three suspects have been bailed.
Ten-year-old Jamie Smart wins a Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 category with a stunning spider shot. Discover her journey from her garden to global acclaim and her mission to inspire conservation.
A mother-of-three pleads for help after builders left a vital extension for her disabled son unfinished and 'riddled with damp' for two years. Read her story.
Discover the magic of early morning wildlife walks in Greater Manchester this New Year. Learn how to spot roe deer, birds of prey, and why supporting the Lancashire Wildlife Trust in 2026 is vital for local habitats.
The RSPCA has shared its most unusual rescues from 2025, including a lost puffin, a snake in a chippy, and a kitten in a sewer. Read the heart-warming tales and support their vital work.
Jamie Smart, a 10-year-old home-schooled Instagram star, wins a major wildlife photography award with a stunning spider shot. See her incredible work in Wolverhampton until 25 January.
A Malvern resident's CCTV captured a dog-sized 'big cat' prowling a driveway. Experts suggest up to 100 such predators could be loose in the UK countryside.
From Amur leopard cubs to rescued Ukrainian lions, discover how Yorkshire Wildlife Park celebrated a landmark year for global wildlife conservation in 2025. Plan your visit.
Three narrowboats remain trapped a week after a 50m breach on the historic Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch. See the latest rescue efforts and official updates.
A giant gorilla statue named Gerald has appeared on a canal-side tree stump in Wiltshire. The mystery was a 60th birthday gift that raised over £250 for charity. Discover the heartwarming story.
David Darke died days after an alleged attack outside The Crown Inn. Leicestershire Police have launched a murder investigation. Read the family's tribute.
The family of David Darke, 66, pay emotional tribute after he died from injuries sustained in an assault outside The Crown pub in Appleby Magna. Police have re-arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
A murder investigation is underway after David Darke, 66, died from a head injury sustained in an alleged punch outside The Crown Inn in Appleby Magna. Police urge witnesses.
A rare Smew duck delights visitors at Southport Marine Lake, while unseasonal blooms on the Sefton Coast highlight climate concerns. Discover winter wildlife wonders this festive season.
A murder investigation is underway after a man in his 40s was found dead at a flat in Syston, Leicestershire. A 49-year-old man is in custody. Police say the victim and suspect were known to each other.
A fox with mange was rescued from Pure Gym in Worcester after a three-day operation. Vale Wildlife Hospital staff finally caught the animal on the gym floor. Read the full story.