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Islanders asked to 'track' not 'trample' Asian hornets
More than 200 Asian hornet queens have been caught and nine nests destroyed so far this year.
When can you see the Perseid meteor shower?
The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky, putting on a spectacular treat for skygazers.
When can you see the Perseid meteor shower?
The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky, putting on a spectacular treat for skygazers.
River levels approach all-time low as drought announcement looms
An announcement is expected from NRW as some river levels are reported to be nearing all-time lows.
River levels approach all-time low as drought announcement looms
An announcement is expected from NRW as some river levels are reported to be nearing all-time lows.
Butterfly city blooms in shadow of office blocks
A patch of land in Hull city centre has been allowed to grow wild to create a haven for insects.
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
Secret court documents reveal potential scale of illegal sewage spilling
The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.
Secret court documents reveal potential scale of illegal sewage spilling
The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.
Fate of massive 20m-high space radar in ministers' hands
The MoD wants to put 27 giant radar dishes in Pembrokeshire, which campaigners have strongly opposed.
Fate of massive 20m-high space radar in ministers' hands
The MoD wants to put 27 giant radar dishes in Pembrokeshire, which campaigners have strongly opposed.
UK's largest onshore wind farm to be rebuilt with fewer, larger turbines
Whitelee Windfarm has been producing electricity for about 20 years on a stretch of moorland near Eaglesham but is reaching the end of its life.
How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money
Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.
How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money
Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.
How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money
Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.
Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.