Bird flu 'carnage' warning for Australia's seals and sea lions
Scientists warn H5 bird flu could cause 'carnage' for Australia's seal and sea lion populations after a second suspected case in long-nosed fur seals in South Australia.
Category : Environment
Tory MP's net zero lines 'dissolve on contact with reality'
On BBC Radio 4's Any Questions?, a Tory MP's climate crisis responses were met with disbelief, as audience members demanded action amid record heat and crop failures.
Harry Green obituary: Naturalist championed Worcestershire wildlife
Harry Green, a self-taught naturalist and conservationist, has died aged 92. He dedicated his life to Worcestershire's wildlife, from rare birds to insects and ancient woods.
160 tyres dumped in Anfield alleyway sparking fire risk fears
More than 160 tyres were dumped in an Anfield alleyway last weekend, prompting fears of a major fire risk and a council investigation.
Binman Warns Recycling Trick Will Get Bin Rejected
A binman warns that hiding general waste under recycling won't fool crews. Bins found contaminated are labelled, refused collection, and may lead to fines of £60-£80.
Stirling Council launches tree and woodland strategy consultation
Stirling Council seeks public feedback on its draft tree and woodland strategy, aiming to expand the region's treescape and build on nearly 3.5 million trees planted since 2020.
Binman warns recycling trick never works and bins get rejected
A binman says people who hide general waste under recycling always get caught, and repeat offenders' houses are flagged for manual checks before collection.
Why dogs sniff each other's urine: self-awareness clue
Scientists suggest dogs sniffing each other's urine may reveal self-awareness, as a study shows dogs recognise their own scent and show more interest in others'.
Meerkats die after tunnel collapse at Leicestershire park
A mob of meerkats has died at Leicestershire's Tropical Birdland after their tunnel network collapsed in what staff called a 'catastrophic turn of events'.
Fox found hiding in MP's stationery cupboard at Westminster
A fox was discovered hiding in the stationery cupboard of Tory MP George Freeman's office at Portcullis House on Monday morning, after his caseworker heard noises around 9am.
Meerkats killed in tunnel collapse at Leicestershire park
A number of meerkats died after a tunnel collapse at Tropical Birdland in Desford, Leicestershire, following heavy rainfall. Only one survived.
Nature's Struggle in Record-Breaking Summer 2026
Summer 2026's heat has stressed wildlife, with River Wye temperatures hitting 27.7C, threatening salmon, trees turning brown, and bumblebees overheating.
South Lanarkshire invests £24m in leisure and community facilities
South Lanarkshire Council has approved a £24m investment programme to upgrade leisure and community facilities, including £1m each for Hamilton Water Palace and Blantyre Leisure Centre over the next three years.
Plastic bottles turned into biscuits to fight global food crisis
Scientists have turned waste plastic bottles into protein-rich biscuits using microbes, a breakthrough they believe could help tackle the global food crisis and feed astronauts.
London Zoo weigh-in: 10,000 animals measured
Penguins, capybaras and squirrel monkeys were among 10,000 animals weighed at ZSL London Zoo's annual weigh-in on Monday, with scales hidden in habitats.
Green Party fury over 'mad' call to ban police Tasers
Green Party draft motions to ban police Tasers and pepper spray and scrap counter-terror powers have sparked fury, with critics calling them a threat to public safety.
Seven wildfires still burning across Wales as smoke warning issued
Fire crews in Wales are still tackling seven wildfires, with smoke expected to affect communities for days as the major incident response continues.
Ultra-rare Nazi tank found buried under Russian university
A rare German Panther V tank, captured during WWII and later used for explosives testing, has been discovered buried beneath Kazan National Research Technological University in Russia.
Mysterious 'lost continent' Lemuria may finally be located
Scientists believe they have finally discovered where the advanced civilisation of Lemuria once lived, with its true location now known after a series of tests.
Children's charity handed £86k donation at Dutch Grand Prix
Spieren voor Spieren, a Dutch children's charity, has received £86,000 (€100,000) in lottery funding after winning the F1 Allwyn Global Community Award at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Alan Titchmarsh's top seven garden plants revealed
Alan Titchmarsh names his seven must-have garden plants, from the Japanese Maple to azaleas, plus two honourable mentions.
Ex-cops blast Green Party plan to ban Tasers and pepper spray
Former police officers have condemned a Green Party motion to scrap Tasers, pepper spray, and the Prevent programme, warning it would endanger officers and give criminals a 'free pass to conduct a reign of terror'.
Merthyr Tydfil synagogue restoration gets £6m funding boost
Work on the £6m restoration of Merthyr Tydfil Synagogue will start in 2027, with the Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre opening in autumn 2028 after grants from the National Heritage Lottery Fund and Welsh Government.
Prune lavender now or risk woody, leggy plants, warns Monty Don
Monty Don urges gardeners to prune lavender before September to avoid woody, leggy growth and ensure strong regrowth next year.
Brits' most fun age is 27; 3 minutes of fun boosts mood
Research by Three Mobile finds Brits have the most fun at age 27, and 56% deprioritise fun as they age. A new 'Raving Slabs' installation in London aims to encourage spontaneity.
Prince Harry quits African Parks board before UK return
Prince Harry has stepped down as a trustee of African Parks, days before his planned return to the UK with Meghan and their children.
Mary Berry's 15-Minute Pasta Is the Perfect Weekday Meal
Mary Berry's 15-minute pasta recipe, topped with crispy Parma ham and a crème fraîche sauce, is the perfect fuss-free weekday meal for six.
London Zoo's annual weigh-in captures adorable animal moments
London Zoo's annual weigh-in saw capybaras, penguins, monkeys and snails measured for health checks, with keepers coaxing animals onto scales for conservation data.
London Zoo's annual weigh-in captures adorable animal snaps
London Zoo's annual weigh-in saw capybaras, penguins, monkeys and snails measured for health checks, with keepers recording data for the global ZIMS database.
London Zoo weigh-in: 10,000 animals measured annually
More than 10,000 animals across 4,000 species were weighed at ZSL London Zoo on Monday as part of the annual health check, from snails weighing under one gramme to capybaras.
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