Heatwave brings boom time for Bristol's professional mermaid
Bristol professional mermaid Hannah Pearl says the heatwave has made her busier than ever as she combines swimming with ocean conservation education.
Bristol professional mermaid Hannah Pearl says the heatwave has made her busier than ever as she combines swimming with ocean conservation education.
Urban explorer films inside UK's first SeaLife centre abandoned since 2018, with tanks still full and animal feed left behind.
Ladybirds are among the best natural helpers in the garden, feeding on common pests and reducing the need for chemical control, an expert explains.
Starved wood-sedge, one of UK's rarest plants, saved from trampling on a Somerset footpath and moved to a nursery for propagation.
Firefighters reduced appliances at Suffolk's Dunwich Heath wildfire after 'total devastation', as the National Trust launches a restoration appeal.
Blackberry pickers are being warned they could face fines of up to £300 for foraging in the wrong places, according to ecology experts at Arbtech.
Interactive maps show the scale of destruction at Dovestone Reservoir as a woman appears in court charged with arson and experts warn of an ecological emergency.
Dungeons & Dragons announced its first adults-only setting (Dark Sun, 18+), a full World of Warcraft crossover, and a two-year roadmap during Gen Con.
Dame Judi Dench leads campaign against Harrogate Spring Water’s bottling plant expansion, which threatens community woodland planted by children.
Reform-led Kent council voted to include Oaken Wood in mineral sites plan, potentially razing 40 hectares of ancient woodland for quarry expansion, sparking outcry.
Peak District bosses change road signs to 'Peaq District' for Skoda car advert, drawing criticism from locals over 'selling out' while citing funding cuts.
Beaver wetlands in Devon remain lush even during drought, providing refuge for wildlife and helping humans by holding water, slowing flow, and reducing fire risk.
White-tailed eagles return to Exmoor after 200 years as part of a reintroduction project led by Forestry England and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation.
Record 155 breeding pairs of Britain's rarest seabird, the Roseate tern, on Coquet Island in Northumberland, plus puffin numbers up 45%.
Pest experts advise the '9pm rule' to deter wasps: clear away leftover food, sugary drinks, and spills after outdoor meals to reduce attraction.
Seven rare species including corncrake chicks and a rare moth discovered at National Trust for Scotland sites in 2025, signalling conservation success.
Indonesia's first giant panda cub, Rio, is set to make his public debut later this month, thriving at 169 days old.
English Heritage plans up to 200 job cuts and winter closures of historic sites due to financial pressures, affecting curators and 43 properties.
NatureScot recommends against granting a licence for the guga hunt on Sula Sgeir, citing conservation concerns; charities call for a permanent ban.
Australia confirms local transmission of H5N1 bird flu among birds, with detections on Kangaroo Island sparking fears for endangered sea lion population.
Exclusive: Scientists report about 5,000 fewer southern bent-wing bats at key maternity site in Naracoorte cave this summer, a 16% decline with unknown cause.
Final phase of Swansea's Bascule Bridge restoration approved; 70-tonne span to be reinstated as footpath and cycle track.
Locals oppose a 200m-tall wind farm on peat moor near Yorkshire Dales, citing landscape harm and wildlife loss despite government renewable targets.
The Thames Unfiltered podcast series investigates the River Thames health, sewage problems, and future solutions through six episodes featuring experts and campaigners.
Chester Zoo launches Earn Your Stripes, a month-long fundraiser asking supporters to cover 5,000 miles and raise £10,000 to protect endangered tigers.
French wildfires near Bordeaux continue to burn as a heatwave peaks at 41°C, forcing 4,000 more tourists to evacuate the Atlantic coast. The blaze has consumed 42,000 hectares.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will give a major speech on social care reform, calling it 'critical' as Alzheimer's Society CEO backs his plans. A cross-party meeting will follow.
Forest ranger Gerry O’Brien says comfortable socks are the essential camping item to keep warm in Britain’s changeable weather, plus tips for enjoying the outdoors.
12-year-old Kansas boy discovers 80-million-year-old marine reptile fossil on 4H club trip; fossil over 15 feet long.
At least two beaver kits have been born in Glen Affric, Scottish Highlands, marking the first time in 400 years that beavers have bred in the region.