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Record Seal Pup Births at Former Cold War Site in Suffolk

Record Seal Pup Births at Suffolk Cold War Site

A record 430 grey seal pups have been born this season at Orford Ness in Suffolk, nearly doubling last year's total. The National Trust reports the colony is thriving with reduced human disturbance.

Rushden Pupil's Owl Lantern Wins Twycross Zoo Conservation Design Competition

Pupil's Owl Lantern Wins Twycross Zoo Design Contest

Ten-year-old Saul Francolini from Rushden Primary Academy has won Twycross Zoo's 2026 Lantern Design Competition with his owl artwork, now displayed as a 3D lantern on the zoo's trail to promote wildlife conservation.

UK Councils Issue Fines Up to £1,000 for Bin Placement Errors

UK Councils Fine £1,000 for Bin Placement Mistakes

Homeowners and businesses across England and Scotland face fines up to £1,000 for leaving bins obstructing pavements after collection. Councils are enforcing accessibility rules under the Highways Act 1980, targeting pedestrian safety.

Spring Amphibian Activity Surges on Sefton Coast as Climate Changes

Spring Amphibian Activity Surges on Sefton Coast

As spring arrives, amphibian activity increases on the Sefton Coast, with Natterjack Toads soon to chorus and Common Frogs spawning earlier due to climate shifts. Green Sefton urges dog walkers to avoid waterbodies to protect fragile wildlife habitats.

Cheshire Families Invited to Join Timmy Time Hedgehog Walk for Wildlife

Cheshire Families Join Timmy Time Hedgehog Walk for Wildlife

Families, schools, and clubs across Cheshire are invited to walk, wheel, or roll 3km in The Wildlife Trusts' Hedgehog Walk, partnering with Aardman's Timmy Time. This fun fundraising challenge aims to protect hedgehogs, whose numbers have declined by 30%

UK Households Can Slash Energy Bills by Extra £917 Beyond April Price Cap Drop

Cut Energy Bills by £917 on Top of Price Cap Reduction

Energy bills are set to fall in April with a £117 price cap drop, but savvy switching could save households an additional £917 annually. Experts highlight a return of market competition and seamless switching processes.

West Midlands Unveils 5-Year Climate Action Plan to Protect Economy and Jobs

West Midlands Launches 5-Year Climate Plan for Green Jobs

The West Midlands Combined Authority has launched a comprehensive five-year climate action plan, aiming to mitigate economic losses projected at £600m annually by 2030 and £3bn by the 2050s while boosting green jobs and infrastructure.

Energy Bills to Drop 7% This Spring as Government Cuts Policy Costs

Energy Bills to Fall 7% This Spring with Government Help

Households across Britain will see energy bills fall by 7% starting April 1, with the price cap dropping to £1,641. The reduction comes from government interventions announced in the Budget, though network costs and wholesale volatility pose future challe

Energy Price Cap to Drop by £117 from April, Easing Household Bills

Energy Price Cap Falls £117 from April 1

Cornwall Insight forecasts a £117 reduction in the energy price cap to £1,641 from April 1, 2026, offering relief to millions of UK households amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

Machynlleth's Compost Crew Turns Food Waste into Fertile Soil for Local Farms

Compost Crew Transforms Food Waste into Local Farm Soil

In Machynlleth, a community composting project led by Steph Robinson and ffin Jordão converts 800 litres of weekly food waste into nutrient-rich compost, supporting local agriculture and inspiring similar initiatives across the UK.

New National Bin Collection Rules Start March 31: Households Receive Extra Bins

New Bin Rules Start March 31: Extra Bins Delivered

Households across England are receiving additional bins as they prepare for new universal waste collection rules starting March 31. Residents must separate food waste and recyclables more specifically, with potential fines for non-compliance.

Eurasian Lynx Rescued from Ukraine War Zone Arrives at UK Sanctuary

Eurasian Lynx Rescued from Ukraine Arrives at UK Sanctuary

A young female Eurasian lynx named Ursa has been successfully rescued from war-torn Ukraine and arrived at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent. The complex mission also saved an Amur tiger, with public donations exceeding £134,000 to fund a state-of-the-art hab

Labour Government Reaffirms 2030 Petrol and Diesel Car Ban Deadline

Labour Reaffirms 2030 Petrol and Diesel Car Ban

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirms the UK's 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars will proceed, despite Conservative calls for reconsideration. Electric vehicle sales rose significantly in 2025, with industry trials demonstrating consumer benef

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