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Wales plans to ban steel pylons as government launches consultation
The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.
Wales plans to ban steel pylons as government launches consultation
The Welsh government says it is consulting on an "undergrounding-first approach" to electricity lines.
Thousands without power and travel disruption as Storm Austen batters southern UK
On Saturday, Storm Boelo is forecast to bring more strong winds and heavy rain to Scotland and parts of northern England.
Scotland to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo alert upgraded to amber
It is due to be the second of two storms to hit Scotland over the weekend, with Storm Austen bringing heavy rain on Friday.
Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike
Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife
Oil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strike
Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife
Weather warnings in place ahead of Storm Boelo
The amber Met Office alert for counties Antrim and Londonderry lasts from 21:00 BST on Saturday until 21:00 GMT on Sunday.
Why should I stockpile and what will I need?
The UK government has warned households to have three days of essential supplies on hand.
October's full Hunter's Moon to light up night sky this weekend
October's full Moon, known as the Hunter's Moon, will rise on Sunday night. Will the weather be in your favour?
Denmark nurdles may be from Tyne spill, agency says
The Danish Environment Protection Agency says nurdles it has tested are similar to the Tyne pellets.
Fund to help businesses switch to green vehicles
Council leader Stephen Place says it will help businesses counter the rising cost of fuel.
Storm Austen hits UK as yellow wind warnings in effect
Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday.
BBC presenter battles strong winds as Storm Austen hits Newquay
BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is in Newquay as the "full force" of the storm arrives.
Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.
Could experts have a solution to toxic algae?
Experts from the University of Bath are testing out a new invention at a lake in Wiltshire.
'Shock' of first England farmer hit by bird flu this season
The first farmer in England hit by bird flu this season tells of the "emotional roller coaster" of losing 32,000 hens.
Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrong
The sequence is part of the latest Blue Planet series from Sir David Attenborough.
Blue Planet III: Moment octopus escapes death after hunt gone wrong
The sequence is part of the latest Blue Planet series from Sir David Attenborough.
Gasps as Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.
Gasps as Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
The Prince of Wales was marking his Earthshot Prize, to which all of Norton's guests were linked.