Llandrindod Repair Café Marks Great Big Green Week
Llandrindod Repair Café marked Great Big Green Week with repairs, demos, and a focus on sustainability. Volunteers fixed items to reduce waste.
Category : Conservation
Major Oak Confirmed Dead After 1,000 Years
Nottinghamshire's legendary Major Oak, Robin Hood's hideout, has been confirmed dead. Experts blame centuries of tourism for soil compaction, which made it vulnerable to climate change.
Belted Galloway Bullocks Arrive at Wilding Site
A herd of Belted Galloway bullocks has arrived at Northumberland Wildlife Trust's West Chevington coastal wilding site as part of conservation grazing efforts.
Wildlife Trust Supports Nottingham City Vision 2050
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust welcomes the new Nottingham City Vision 2050, praising its nature-first approach and the £4m plan to transform Old Market Square with new greenspace.
Carmarthen River Festival cancelled over river health concerns
The Carmarthen River Festival will not take place this summer due to environmental concerns about the River Towy and lack of funding. Organisers cite high phosphate levels and risk to fish stocks.
Saving bog bush cricket through home breeding
A new nature project led by Citizen Zoo aims to save the rare bog bush cricket by breeding them in people's homes, following a successful grasshopper initiative.
Huntspill River Flood Relief Channel Improvements Proposed
The Huntspill River, built in 1940, may be desilted to boost flood capacity. Somerset Rivers Authority proposes lowering water levels pre-flood to protect homes and businesses.
Over 40 Rare Hazel Dormice Released in Leicestershire
More than 40 hazel dormice have been released in Bradgate Park to boost the declining native species, part of a 30-year national recovery programme.
UK Dog Breed Ban: Expert Update on 67 Breeds List
An update on the proposed ban of 67 dog breeds in the UK. PDSA's chief vet clarifies that breeds won't be banned but extreme features targeted to improve welfare.
Peak District Moorlands Revived by Severn Trent Project
Severn Trent's partnership in the Moors for the Future project has revived Peak District moorlands and peatland, boosting water quality, wildlife, and biodiversity through nature-based solutions like Sphagnum Moss planting.
Farmer's 'Ecological Vandalism' Devastates River Lugg
Striking before and after photos reveal the destruction of the River Lugg by farmer John Price. Ecologists warn it could take 20-30 years for the site to fully recover from the damage.
Intelligent Bear on Loose in Japan Opens Windows, Attacks Four
A highly intelligent bear in Fukushima, Japan, has attacked four people, opened windows, and turned on taps. Despite hunters and drones, it remains at large.
Sefton Coast Summer Rules: BBQ Ban, Dogs, and Wildlife
As summer visitors flock to the Sefton Coast, authorities remind everyone of key rules: no BBQs or fires, dogs under control, and litter disposal. Protect this fragile habitat and wildlife.
Balearic Islands Face Snake Invasion Threatening Lizards
The horseshoe whip snake threatens to wipe out the Ibiza wall lizard across 100% of the Balearic Islands by 2027, ecologists warn.
Dragonflies Electrify Sefton Dunes as Summer Heats Up
Rising temperatures bring dragonflies and damselflies to Sefton's dunes. Experts urge dog owners to keep pets out of pools to protect delicate ecosystems.
Highland cyclist, 69, pedals 500 miles to spot all native butterflies
Pete Moore, 69, from Strathspey, is cycling 500 miles to spot all 29 native Highland butterfly species, raising funds for Butterfly Conservation and highlighting climate change impacts.
Tesco Reveals Simple Freezer Hack for Longer-Lasting Bananas
Tesco shares a straightforward storage method to keep bananas fresh longer, freeze them to reduce food waste and save money.
Wild Ground launches conservation projects in North East Wales
Wild Ground announces two new projects from spring 2026 to 2028, improving habitats and making volunteering accessible across Wrexham, Flintshire, and Denbighshire.
Why You Should Think Twice Before Composting Tea Bags
Many tea bags contain hidden plastics that harm soil and wildlife. Learn which common compost items to avoid for a healthy garden.
Wallasey Pupils Win Ruby Robin Award for Bird Conservation
Nineteen Reception pupils at St Alban's Catholic Primary School in Wallasey earned the Ruby Robin Award from SongBird Survival for winter bird conservation activities.
13 Banned Garden Items: £80 Fines for Wrong Green Bin Use
New rules under Labour's Simpler Recycling scheme ban 13 items from green bins, with households facing £80 fines for non-compliance. Full list revealed.
Bat Boxes Installed by Welshpool Interact Club
Welshpool Interact Club receives 10 bat boxes from Llanfyllin Men's Shed, joining 10 bug hotels. Funded by Powys Nature Partnership, boxes will be installed in Welshpool and along the railway.
Longhorn Cattle Leave, Dunes Thrive on Sefton Coast
English Longhorns leave Sefton dunes after winter grazing, boosting wildflowers and rare species like Natterjack Toads and Sand Lizards.
Volunteers Collect 100+ Bags of Litter in Cefn Mawr
Dedicated volunteers in Cefn Mawr collected over 100 bags of rubbish in less than a month, transforming local streets and parks with support from Cefn Community Council.
RSPB Bans Bird Seed Feeding Until November
The RSPB urges UK households to stop leaving seed out for birds from May 1 to October 31 to reduce disease risk, as natural food is abundant.
30,000 Tonne Waste Dump Probed at Midlands Beauty Spot
A criminal investigation has been launched after 30,000 tonnes of shredded domestic waste was illegally dumped at Cave's Inn Pits, a protected SSSI near Shawell, Leicestershire.
UK households urged not to cut grass in May
UK households are urged to avoid mowing lawns in May to support pollinators, keep bird feeders full, and promote wildlife-friendly gardens.
Cheshire Wildlife Trust £250K Appeal for New Reserve
Cheshire Wildlife Trust aims to raise £250,000 to purchase Fox Hill, a 58-acre site in the Peak District, to expand and connect existing reserves for wildlife recovery.
Invasive Himalayan Balsam Threatens UK Wildlife: How to Help
Himalayan balsam, an invasive plant spreading across the UK, damages riverbanks and outcompetes native species. Learn how to identify and remove it responsibly.
Drivers Face Licence Loss Under New Fly-Tipping Penalties
New Labour government rules empower courts to strip licences or add 9 points for fly-tipping, with repeat offenders risking disqualification under DEFRA's Waste Crime Action Plan.
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