Sycamore Gap site shows new shoots three years on
Three years after the Sycamore Gap tree was felled, new shoots are sprouting from the stump at Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, as photos show the site still drawing visitors.
Category : Conservation
Hoylake Beach set for special status to protect town's 'back garden'
Wirral Council's planning committee is set to decide on registering Hoylake Beach as a Town or Village Green, a move that would protect it from future development.
11 expert tips to keep spiders out of your home this season
Experts share 11 ways to keep spiders out of your house this spider season, from citrus scents to shutting windows at night.
Sycamore Gap stump ringed by shoots three years on
Three years after the Sycamore Gap tree was illegally felled, a thick ring of shoots up to three feet high has grown around the stump beside Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.
No Need To Walk Alone: Nationwide Dog Walk Event Launches
MorePaws launches No Need To Walk Alone, a nationwide dog walk on October 25 at 6pm to boost safety and community for dog owners during darker winter months.
Woman found lump after Dalmatian took sofa, died six months later
Georgie Copeman, 50, found a lump only after sitting awkwardly on the sofa when her Dalmatian took the seat. She died six months after being told aggressive cancer had spread.
Sycamore Gap stump shows ring of shoots three years on
Three years after the Sycamore Gap tree was felled illegally, the National Trust has shared images of a thick ring of new shoots around its stump at Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.
Sycamore Gap tree shows new shoots three years after felling
The National Trust has shared images of new shoots growing at Sycamore Gap three years after the tree was illegally felled, with growth standing two to three feet tall.
Call for nature 'right next to where people live' amid green push
The Wildlife Trusts urge the Government to prioritise access to nature as research shows many lack green spaces within a 15-minute walk from home.
Black mould will wipe clean with 1 teaspoon of natural ingredient
Tea tree oil, a natural antiseptic and disinfectant, can remove and kill black mould. A solution of one teaspoon of tea tree oil and one cup of water is recommended.
Hafren Forest: One of UK's Best Autumn Walks in Wales
Hafren Forest in Mid Wales is regularly listed as one of the UK's best forest walks, offering cascading waters, marked trails, and the source of the River Severn.
Binman's tip to ensure your food waste bin gets collected
A TikTok binman advises households to leave food waste bins visible for collection workers, warning that hidden bins risk being missed and can smell if left for weeks.
Alan Titchmarsh fears Beth Chatto won't forgive garden snub
Alan Titchmarsh admits he hopes the late Beth Chatto will forgive him for not bringing a variegated ground elder plant to his new Isle of Wight garden.
Skylarks and sandwich terns among new birdies on reserve created from golf course
The National Trust has transformed Sandilands, a former Lincolnshire golf course, into a 2km-long nature reserve with wetlands, wading pools, rough grassland and coastal scrub.
Atwood Gives C$1m to Bird Research
Margaret Atwood has donated C$1m to Western University to create the Graeme Gibson chair in avian biology, honouring her late partner's love of birds. The gift aims to expand understanding of bird movement, adaptation and behaviour.
Drones to survey Stirling buildings for damaging plant growth
Drone footage will identify rooftops and gutters in Stirling’s historic centre where unwanted vegetation damages buildings, with removal planned for spring and early summer.
Banish fruit flies with simple garden trick from expert
Fruit flies can infest homes within days. A gardening expert shares a simple lawn method using grass to keep the pests away, plus vinegar trap tips.
Fire tears through community garden in Hackney, east London
Firefighters tackled a blaze that destroyed multiple structures at a community garden in Hackney, east London, on Wednesday night. No injuries were reported.
Citric acid 'better' than vinegar for toilet limescale removal
Cleaning expert Sophie says citric acid is more effective and cheaper than vinegar or bleach for dissolving toilet limescale, recommending an overnight soak method.
Homemade peppermint spray 'actually works' to repel spiders
A homemade peppermint oil spray 'actually works' to repel spiders from UK homes during September mating season, according to a TikTok content creator.
Wigan brook gets 'wiggle back' after 100 years
Work has started on 'rewiggling' Brookside Brook in Wigan, straightened a century ago by mining firms. The project aims to boost wildlife habitats and slow flood water.
Eyam Moor handed to wildlife trust as haven for biodiversity
Eyam Moor in Derbyshire has been gifted to Derbyshire Wildlife Trust by an anonymous benefactor to serve as a haven for biodiversity, a change of ownership celebrated in a new Country Diary entry.
Dunston Staiths repairs: £3,000 appeal to kickstart restoration
Heritage teams launch a £3,000 fundraising appeal to begin first-phase repairs on the historic Dunston Staiths in Gateshead, ensuring the landmark can remain open to the public.
Fury as unauthorised building work destroys wildlife habitat
Residents have railed against an unauthorised development on green belt land in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, after bulldozers moved in before a High Court injunction was issued.
Roughcast removed from Mackintosh Hill House
The roughcast that trapped water in Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Hill House has been removed, marking a significant step in the conservation project to dry out and protect the building.
Vandals smash Sefton Park synagogue as owners remain elusive
Teenage gangs are wrecking the Grade-II* listed Greenbank Drive Synagogue near Sefton Park, which has been empty since 2008. Campaigners urge absentee owners to end the 'wilful neglect' of what the 20th Century Society calls 'arguably the finest surviving
Gordonstoun pupils find '1,000-year-old Viking church' on island
Gordonstoun pupils have uncovered the remains of a medieval Viking church, about 1,000 years old, on the uninhabited Orkney island of Swona during an archaeological field trip.
Making the British Countryside More Accessible and Inviting to All
A new initiative aims to open up the British countryside to everyone, removing barriers and creating welcoming spaces for all visitors.
Ainsdale residents fight to save red squirrel habitat from housing
Ainsdale residents oppose potential housing on former school site, home to endangered red squirrels, citing ecological threats and lack of consultation.
Jane Goodall's Legacy Lives On, Say Supporters
A year after Dr Jane Goodall's death, supporters including actor Peter Egan and vice president Mary Lewis vow to continue her conservation and youth work.
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