The Hyndburn Ramblers walking group has released its schedule of walks for April and May, featuring routes in local countryside and areas like Yorkshire and the Lake District. Walks cater to all abilities, with options on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Over 140 volunteers have planted more than two kilometres of native hedgerows across Hertfordshire this winter, supporting wildlife and carbon storage through the Hedgerow Heroes project.
Stricter livestock protection laws come into force on March 18, 2026, with unlimited fines for owners whose dogs worry or attack animals like sheep and alpacas.
Birmingham City Council proposes relocating the historic speed skate track from Birmingham Wheels to Castle Vale, using £2.6 million in Levelling Up Fund money, as the original site is sold to Birmingham City FC for a new stadium.
A proposed government crackdown could outlaw 67 popular dog breeds in the UK, targeting breeds with extreme physical characteristics deemed unhealthy by animal welfare experts.
Chris Doel, a 27-year-old engineer from Rugby, has created a functional electric vehicle battery pack using lithium cells salvaged from 500 disposable vapes. His innovative project highlights the environmental waste of single-use vapes and demonstrates cr
A major clean-up operation in St Martins Queensway tunnel between New Street and Moor Street stations has begun after public outcry. This development underscores the vital role of local journalism in driving community change and holding authorities accoun
Pet owners keeping primates like monkeys and lemurs must obtain a licence from April 6, with costs varying by council and potential penalties for non-compliance.
Rossendale Rotary collaborates with Incredible Edible Rossendale to plant community containers at Lumb Millennium Green, offering free produce to residents while seeking volunteers for ongoing maintenance and events.
Spring in Hyndburn sees purple crocuses planted by Church and Oswaldtwistle Rotary blooming to support global polio eradication. Volunteers also cleaned Tinker Brook Woodland, with free membership offered for new joiners.
The Ongar Academy in Essex has received a £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes to enhance outdoor learning and play areas, including replanting, pond revamping, and creating welcoming spaces for students.
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh shares his selection of seven resilient plants that thrive in dry, sunny conditions, requiring minimal watering once established. Perfect for creating vibrant, low-maintenance garden borders.
Rossendale Ramblers report two successful dry walks this week, with details on upcoming March routes including pub walks and countryside explorations in the Lancashire area.
A new seasonal law requires UK dog walkers to keep dogs on leads from March 1 to July 31 to protect ground-nesting birds, with unlimited fines for violations.
Civic Pride Rossendale's AGM at Rawtenstall Cricket Club gathered nearly 50 attendees to review a successful 25th Jubilee year, including Green Flag awards and new projects. The charity announced expansion plans and ongoing community beautification effort
Pupils, parents, and staff at West Barns Primary School in East Lothian are collaborating with Sustaining Dunbar's Pledgehog Project to achieve a Hedgehog Friendly School Award by protecting hedgehogs, enhancing habitats, and educating others.
Manchester-based web hosting company 34SP.com is funding a major restoration project for the ancient semi-natural woodland in Phillips Park, Bury, which dates back to at least 1600AD.
Horticultural experts reveal the crucial late February to early March window for pruning shrubs and fruit bushes. Learn which plants need attention now to avoid disappointing summer displays.
A herd of 16 English Longhorn cattle has been moved to Birkdale Local Nature Reserve for winter grazing, playing a crucial role in managing invasive scrub and boosting biodiversity in the dune ecosystem.
Families in Fylde can join the ShoreLens programme to photograph the coastline, aiding in climate change research and habitat restoration as part of a £200m national flood innovation project.
A lawn expert advises waiting until temperatures consistently exceed 8-10°C before the first cut to avoid stressing grass, which can lead to die-back, soil compaction, and weed invasion.
Despite wet weather, Rossendale Ramblers completed two historic walks in the valley, with highlights including Quaker sites and friendly Swiss sheep. The group announces upcoming pub walks and family-friendly hikes for late February.
Illshaw Heath Farm in Cheswick has secured planning permission to convert agricultural land into a dog exercise field, responding to local interest and supporting farm diversification.
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.
A former surface mine in County Durham is being converted into a new nature reserve named Billingside Meadows, thanks to a land donation and funding from Banks Mining to Durham Wildlife Trust.
The Royal Horticultural Society urges gardeners to report rare pink daffodils as part of its Daffodil Diaries project, aiming to map diversity and preserve declining varieties.
Homebuilder Bellway has donated bird boxes and bug and hedgehog hotels to Undy Primary School's Forest School area, enhancing outdoor learning and promoting biodiversity on the school grounds.
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.
Walsall Council's planning committee has unanimously approved major redevelopment plans for King George V Playing Fields in Bloxwich, including a new pavilion, 3G football pitch, and outdoor gym, despite objections from Bloxwich Hockey Club over pitch sui
Chester Zoo has become the first zoo in the UK to be accredited as an internationally important botanic garden by Botanic Gardens Conservation International, highlighting its plant conservation efforts.