Pensioner defies court order in £113k fence dispute
A 77-year-old woman in Poole refuses to leave her £420k home despite a court order to pay a neighbour £113,000 after a bitter five-year boundary dispute. Read the full story.
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Bean Family Farm faces closure in land trust battle
A 14th-generation Massachusetts farm, run by an L.L. Bean descendant, fights to survive. A local land trust blocks expansion onto conserved land, sparking a legal battle and fears of a community food desert.
National Trust buys land around Cerne Abbas Giant
The National Trust has purchased 25 acres of chalk downland surrounding Dorset's famous Cerne Abbas Giant for £1.5 million, safeguarding the ancient site's setting. Support their conservation work.
Bristol garden makeover sparks neighbour row
A bitter dispute erupts in Bristol's Redland over 'ludicrous' garden plans. Neighbours fear a 'concrete pit' while the homeowner insists it's for family. Discover the full story.
Chinese man injured by land mine on Thai-Cambodia border
A Chinese national was wounded by a land mine while allegedly crossing illegally from Cambodia into Thailand, reigniting a dispute between the nations over new mine placements. Read the full report.
Mike Alexander's lifelong conservation legacy remembered
Discover how Mike Alexander's childhood dream of becoming Skomer Island warden led to global conservation impact and lasting environmental legacy in Wales.
How Turkey Trades Became a Conservation Success
Discover how US states traded wild turkeys for other animals like moose and otters, reviving populations from just thousands to 7 million birds. Explore this ingenious conservation story.
Prince William at Tusk Conservation Awards with Ronnie Wood
Prince William hosted the 2025 Tusk Conservation Awards, honouring African wildlife protectors. The royal shared a light-hearted moment with Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood and his wife.
William's children love Fawlty Towers, he tells Cleese
Prince William shared a light-hearted moment with John Cleese, revealing his children adore the classic comedy Fawlty Towers. The exchange occurred at the Tusk Conservation Awards in London.
William tells John Cleese his children love Fawlty Towers
The Prince of Wales shared a charming moment with John Cleese, revealing his children are huge fans of Fawlty Towers. Discover the highlights from the Tusk Conservation Awards in London.
Prince William hosts Tusk Conservation Awards 2025
The Prince of Wales hosted the 13th Tusk Conservation Awards, celebrating African conservationists. He was seen sharing a joke with Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood. Discover the winners.
Prince William meets young marine conservationists
The Prince of Wales visited Colwyn Bay to commend the Marine Conservation Society's Youth Ocean Network for their vital work protecting Wales' precious coastline and marine life.
Lego heiress buys Scottish estate for £25m amid land reform
Sofie Kirk Kristiansen, Lego heiress, purchases Scatwell Estate for £25 million, sparking debate about land ownership concentration in Scotland while pursuing conservation goals.
Scientist leads fight to protect sacred Pacific island
Respected ocean scientist Dr Katy Soapi helped lead a successful community campaign to protect Tetepare Island from logging, creating a model for Pacific conservation. Discover how traditional knowledge and science unite to preserve heritage.
Neighbour demands £35,000 in property boundary dispute
A Warwickshire couple's dream home turns into a financial nightmare after their neighbour demands £35,000 for a garden wall built on disputed land. The shocking property dispute reveals how boundary confusion can cost homeowners thousands.
Trump's public lands nominee sparks conservation fury
Donald Trump's controversial pick to oversee America's public lands faces intense scrutiny as environmental groups warn of unprecedented threats to national conservation efforts.
Scottish landowners fear SNP land reform "unworkable"
MSPs face fierce backlash as proposed legislation to break up large estates threatens rural economy and sparks constitutional concerns across Scotland's agricultural sector.
Heroic woman saves stranded shark in Cornwall rescue
In an extraordinary display of courage and compassion, a woman wades into dangerous waters to rescue a beached shark and return it safely to the ocean off Cornwall's coast.
Radio DJ battles sister over mother's £1.5m inheritance
Prominent radio presenter Mark Goodier is locked in a High Court legal fight with his sister over their mother's substantial estate, revealing family tensions over property and inheritance decisions.
Trump's radical plan to transfer federal lands to states
Donald Trump reveals radical strategy to transfer federal lands to state control during Albuquerque rally, targeting Biden administration policies.
NFL Monday Night Football faces YouTube TV blackout
Millions of American football fans face potential blackout of Monday Night Football as YouTube TV and Disney clash in high-stakes carriage dispute affecting ESPN and ABC channels.
Beth Pratt's Mission to Save Yosemite Wildlife
Discover how Beth Pratt, California's unlikely wildlife champion, is leading groundbreaking conservation efforts to restore Yosemite's natural balance through innovative corridors and community engagement.
Marmite shop stripes spark council planning battle
A defiant boutique owner in Somerset painted Marmite-inspired stripes on her shop front, triggering a bitter planning dispute with local authorities over conservation area rules.
Canadian official's 'private property doesn't exist' claim sparks fury
BC Prosecution Service's Niki Sharma faces backlash after controversial comments about private land ownership and Indigenous rights during tense meeting with residents.
Family farm faces seizure in tribal land claim battle
A Richmond farming family's century-old homestead is threatened with compulsory purchase after a tribal court ruling recognised the land as ancestral Native American territory, sparking a bitter property rights dispute.
Goats Deployed as Natural Bushfire Defence in NSW
Discover how New South Wales is deploying herds of goats as a sustainable, cost-effective solution to reduce fire hazards by clearing dry vegetation in high-risk areas.
Wildlife detectives hunt for missing rare animal with cameras
Wildlife experts have launched a major investigation after a rare and elusive mammal disappeared from its woodland home, deploying hidden cameras and tracking technology to solve the mystery.
BBC antiques expert's neighbour dispute nightmare
Distinguished BBC antiques dealer Adrian Higham reveals how a bitter neighbour dispute over parking and noise has transformed his peaceful £800,000 Surrey home into a daily battle, with police interventions and council complaints becoming routine.
Genetic Engineering: The New Frontier in Wildlife Conservation
Conservationists are turning to radical genetic engineering techniques to save wild animals from extinction. Explore the ethical dilemmas and scientific breakthroughs shaping the future of wildlife preservation.
David Edwards: Guardian of Britain's Ancient Forests
Tribute to environmental champion David Edwards, whose groundbreaking research and passionate advocacy transformed forest conservation policies across the UK and beyond.
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