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'Worrying' pollution in Cotswolds river - volunteers

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 18:11
Volunteers record high phosphate and nitrate levels and call on the Environment Agency to investigate.

The fight to stop animals dying in fishing nets

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 17:17
Thousands of sea mammals and birds are killed as a result of fishing nets every year.

Rare butterfly population increases by 9000%

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 16:53
A record number of Duke of Burgundy butterflies were recorded in Kent last year, a charity says.

Rare tiger cub from litter of four dies

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 08:29
These Sumatran tigers are the first of this breed to be welcomed at the animal park in Kent.

'Our nature project has been amazing for wildlife'

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 05:26
Residents have spent the past year sowing wildflower meadows and encouraging no mow areas.

Women prepare for 'space jobs that don't exist yet'

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 05:21
Hundreds of women attend the annual AeroWomen women event in Yeovil.

Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 05:12
Bird lovers flock to North Wales to see Western reef heron

Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 18:44
The crew, who are all men, are scheduled to blast off in 2027 to test systems ahead of a planned Moon landing.

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 17:46
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 17:46
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.

Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 17:45
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.

Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 17:45
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.

What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 14:50
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.

What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 14:50
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.

Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:42
The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.

Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:42
The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.

'Value of trees' in council's healthy spaces plan

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:40
The authority wants a more consistent approach to trees and woodlands with more protections.

Simple tips to help the UK's butterflies

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:40
Simple tips to help the UK's butterflies

UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejected

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:19
Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.

UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejected

Tue, 06/09/2026 - 11:19
Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.