Environment15 hrs agoHundreds of wildflowers to be planted at meadowFriends of the Lake District wants to reintroduce species lost to some farming practices.15 hrs ago2 days agoStrategy will safeguard nature for generationsLocal Nature Recovery Strategy is approved for one of England's "most nature-depleted areas".2 days ago2 days agoWhat are my children exposed to? Why I want testing for cancer-causing chemicalsPeople living near a lagoon branded "a shame on Britain" want to be tested for cancer-causing PCBs.2 days ago2 days agoToxic waste: 'Every person that played in the pool is dead'Michael Phillips played at a lagoon as a child, oblivious to the toxic chemicals within.2 days ago2 days agoApple Day called off after poor harvestIt is the first time the event has been cancelled in 24 years. 2 days ago5 days agoDivers spend six hours clearing river of wasteDivers from the Northampton Scuba School team up with other local organisations for a clean-up.5 days ago6 days agoIllegal off-road vehicles to be seized on the spot as police warn of 'long walk home'With damage to protected habitats reportedly rising, police have powers to seize illegal off-road vehicles on the spot.6 days ago7 days agoNew £1m grant to help groups protect green spacesThe cash can be used by local communities to protect threatened green spaces and wildlife sites.7 days ago7 days ago'You never quite know what you're going to pull out'The group is marking a decade of fishing everything from an inflatable doll to a Nintendo out of the harbour.7 days ago...
