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Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Rare Day Out with Daughter

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban were spotted enjoying a low-key family day in Sydney with their teenage daughter, Sunday Rose, offering a rare look at their life away from the spotlight.

Curlew Crisis: The Controversial Fox Culls Dividing UK

As Britain's curlew population faces a perilous decline, a contentious conservation strategy involving licensed fox culls is dividing experts and igniting a fierce ethical debate about saving our most treasured birds.

Melbourne sewage farm becomes bird haven for 300 species

Discover the remarkable transformation of the Western Treatment Plant in Melbourne from a utilitarian sewage facility into a globally significant sanctuary for over 300 species of birds, rivalling some of the world's most famous wetlands.

London's 'Sponge City' Turns Polluted Water Drinkable

Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.

Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point

Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.

Prince William's Surprise Visit to Natural History Museum

The Prince of Wales made an unannounced visit to London's Natural History Museum to champion the Urban Nature Project, highlighting his commitment to UK conservation and creating accessible green spaces for communities.

Treasure Hunting on Britain's Chalk Downlands

Join a journey across the UK's chalk grasslands, where a simple scan reveals a hidden world of rare orchids, butterflies, and a rich tapestry of biodiversity fighting for survival.

Somerset's fight to save its vanishing eels

A groundbreaking project in Somerset is blending cutting-edge environmental DNA testing with centuries-old local folklore to rescue the region's critically endangered eel population from the brink.

NYC Tree Census Shows 5% Growth in Urban Canopy

A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.

Photographing the UK's vanishing garage culture

Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.

Andrew Saint, Architectural Historian, Dies at 83

Renowned architectural historian Andrew Saint, whose work preserved and celebrated London’s urban legacy, has died at 83. His contributions to architectural scholarship and heritage conservation remain unparalleled.

Kate Jackson's motorway art exhibition

Former Long Blondes frontwoman Kate Jackson reinvents herself as a motorway artist, capturing the overlooked beauty of Britain's flyovers in a bold new exhibition.

Londoners moving to Sussex amid climate concerns

New data reveals a growing trend of London residents moving to Sussex, driven by rising temperatures and urban pollution. Experts warn of long-term impacts on local communities.

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