Major Fire at Methil Harbour in Fife Extinguished
A significant fire involving multiple heavy goods vehicles sent thick black smoke over Methil Harbour in Fife. Emergency services attended, with no injuries reported. Read the full story.
Category : Environment
Solar plans for Archbishop's home spark heritage row
Plans to install solar panels on the Grade I listed Canterbury residence of the new Archbishop have ignited local fury. Critics call it a 'disgrace' that threatens heritage.
Thinnest Dog Ever Seen by RSPCA Makes Christmas Recovery
Peanut the lurcher, found near death weighing just 12kg, has made a full recovery and will spend her first Christmas in a loving new home. Read her incredible rescue story.
Wild Horses, The Rockies And Me: Buchanan's Intimate BBC2 Documentary
Gordon Buchanan spends three weeks with wild horses in Canada for a deeply personal BBC2 wildlife film. Discover his unique approach to gaining their trust.
Luxury Hotel Plan Threatens Public Access to Coastal Path
A controversial plan to reroute part of the South West Coast Path near a Cornwall hotel could restrict public access. Locals fear it sets a dangerous precedent for Britain's stunning coastline.
Rare Takahe Chick Hatches in New Zealand
A critically endangered takahe chick has hatched in New Zealand, a significant victory for conservationists. Discover how this rare bird is defying extinction.
Tony Edwards, 'Father of the Mersey', Dies at 83
Visionary environmentalist Tony Edwards, whose work transformed the River Mersey from an industrial sewer into a thriving ecosystem, has died aged 83. Discover the legacy of a true conservation hero.
Adam Henson feared 'heartache' with surprise Christmas kitten
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson reveals he worried he'd made a mistake bringing home a sickly kitten as a Christmas gift for his wife. Discover the heartwarming story of Twiglet's rescue.
Lethal Plant Found on Cumbria Beaches, Coastguard Warns
A highly poisonous plant, Hemlock Water Dropwort, has been found on beaches in Cumbria. The coastguard warns it 'can kill in hours'. Stay vigilant and report sightings.
Rare polar bear adoption filmed in Canada
A wild polar bear mother's rare adoption of a cub, captured on video in Manitoba, offers a glimmer of hope as climate change threatens the species with extinction by 2050. Discover the heartwarming story.
Gardener's urgent task to protect plants before winter
Gardening expert Tom Strowlger urges action to protect sensitive plants like fig and olive trees with fleece before harsh winter weather arrives. Essential advice for UK gardeners.
Mass Oyster Reef Restoration Launches on Norfolk Coast
A former Newsnight producer leads Europe's largest natural oyster reef project off Norfolk, deploying millions of oysters to revive marine ecosystems and clear North Sea waters. Discover this ambitious conservation drive.
Keep Your Poinsettia Alive Beyond Christmas With These Tips
Discover three essential care tips from a houseplant expert to ensure your festive poinsettia stays vibrant and healthy long after the holidays have ended.
Queen Victoria statue vandalised in Sheffield park
A statue of Queen Victoria in Sheffield's Endcliffe Park has been splattered with red paint and the words 'END THE HUNGER'. The vandalism appears linked to six Palestine Action activists on hunger strike.
Family's recycling hacks save £2,000+ a year
A Greater Manchester family named Britain's top 'binfluencers' reveals how simple household swaps saved them thousands and helped the planet. Get their essential Christmas recycling tips.
70 wild geese killed in Christmas dinner raids
Police investigate after 70 geese are found butchered in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, with fears of organised poaching for festive tables. Residents in Wales launch Goose Watch.
Trail Hunting Ban Announced by Government
The UK government will ban trail hunting, fearing it's a smokescreen for illegal fox hunting. A consultation starts next year. Read the full details.
Lancashire village plagued by blood-sucking flies in winter
Residents of Firsby, Lancashire, describe life as 'hell' due to a persistent plague of biting stable flies, with a local business blamed. One dog may need ear amputation.
Scottish Water kept E. coli reservoir open for a year
Scottish Water failed to shut a contaminated reservoir for nearly a year, posing a 'clear risk to public health'. Read the shocking details as bills are set to soar.
10.25lb Canary Rockfish May Break World Record
A Mendocino County angler's massive 10.25lb canary rockfish, caught off the Californian coast, is set to challenge longstanding state and world records. Read the full story.
XR protests in London over missed climate targets
Extinction Rebellion activists gathered in Westminster, declaring the 1.5C global warming goal dead. Their protest targeted think tanks and government sites as new temperature forecasts emerge. Read the full story.
Gaza Solidarity Nativity Scene Recreated in Dublin
Activists in Dublin staged a powerful Nativity scene highlighting the Gaza conflict, calling for Irish government action. Read about the event and its urgent message.
7 Elephants Killed by Train in Northeast India
A high-speed passenger train in Assam, India, has collided with a herd of wild elephants, killing seven and injuring a calf. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife incident.
US Ski Resorts Struggle with Warm Weather, Low Snowpack
Western US ski resorts face a severe snow shortage, impacting tourism and water supplies. Discover the stark contrast with the snow-rich Northeast and the climate implications.
Bermuda Triangle Find Ignites Wild Conspiracy Theories
A massive geological discovery beneath Bermuda has reignited bizarre online theories about Atlantis, aliens, and secret portals. Experts explain the psychology behind the conspiracies.
Sick dog abandoned in bitter cold with note
A golden retriever with epilepsy was abandoned in a Canadian park in sub-zero temperatures. Rescuers are now fundraising for her medical care. Read her heartbreaking story.
Cornish farmer fined over dangerous cow attacks
A Cornish farmer has been ordered to pay over £11,000 after a series of cow attacks on a public footpath left a man hospitalised. Read the full story.
Paragliders narrowly miss polar bears at Peak Wildlife Park
Two paragliders had a terrifyingly close call, almost landing in a polar bear enclosure at Peak Wildlife Park. Read how staff prepared for a potential tragedy.
Four bins mandatory for English homes from 2026
New Simpler Recycling rules require every household in England to sort waste into four separate bins by March 2026, ending the postcode lottery. Find out what you need to know.
UK Net Zero Ambitions Falter as Businesses Retreat
From automotive to banking, UK firms are watering down climate pledges. Explore the industries retreating from net zero and the political shifts driving this change. Read the full analysis.
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