National Trust Saves Land Around Cerne Abbas Giant
A fundraising appeal to preserve land around Dorset's iconic Cerne Abbas Giant has successfully raised £330,000, with support from Sir Stephen Fry and donors worldwide.
Category : Conservation
Cerne Abbas Giant Land Saved by National Trust Campaign
The National Trust has successfully raised over £2 million to purchase 138 hectares around Dorset's Cerne Abbas Giant, with backing from Stephen Fry and international donors.
Global Donations Save Cerne Giant and Dorset Wildlife
An international fundraising campaign has successfully raised funds to protect the Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset, ensuring conservation of the ancient chalk figure and local habitats for rare species.
Elderly Dog Survives Icy Cliff Fall in Virginia Rescue
A 16-year-old dog named Oakley survived a terrifying fall down an icy cliff in Virginia after a multi-agency rescue operation involving drones and road graders.
A38 in Willington Named Britain's 'Most Repulsive Road'
Campaigners brand a stretch of the A38 in Willington as Britain's 'most repulsive road' due to severe litter blight, sparking a blame game between National Highways and the local council.
Whitby Whalebone Arch Row: Conservation vs Heritage
A fierce debate has erupted in Whitby over plans to replace the town's decaying whalebone arch. Conservationists oppose using real bones, while council officials consider options including Inuit-sourced remains or replicas.
Lady Milbank Faces Rebellion Over Wind Farm on Estate
Natalie Hicks-Lobbecke, now Lady Milbank, faces nearly 500 objectors opposing a wind farm on her husband's 7,000-acre Barningham estate, which straddles North Yorkshire and County Durham.
Liberia Gold Miner Repeatedly Spilled Toxic Chemicals
An investigation reveals Liberia's largest gold miner repeatedly leaked cyanide, arsenic and copper, contaminating rivers and forcing villagers to relocate, with weak government enforcement.
Florida Aquarium Burglary: Men Charged After Tarpon Dies
Two men face burglary charges after surveillance footage captured them illegally removing a 55-inch tarpon from a Florida Keys aquarium lagoon, leading to the fish's death.
Missing Dog Reunited with Owner After Year Thanks to Microchip
A Michigan woman's year-long search for her missing puppy ends in joyful reunion after he's found 50 miles away, highlighting the crucial importance of pet microchipping.
Puffin Counting Volunteers Needed on Welsh Island
Skomer Island in Wales is offering free accommodation and a bursary for volunteers to help count its 40,000+ puffin colony as part of vital conservation efforts this spring and summer.
King Charles Gets Slurry Pit Approval Near William's Home
King Charles has secured planning permission to construct a 4,000 square-metre slurry pit near Prince William's Sandringham estate, sparking local health and pollution concerns.
Florida Men Charged Over Aquarium Break-In Killing Tarpon
Two Florida men face burglary and illegal fishing charges after allegedly breaking into a Keys aquarium, catching a 55-inch tarpon for photos, leading to its death.
Cat Graduates Quarantine After Coyote Attack in San Diego
An orange tabby cat named Kyle has completed a mandatory six-month rabies quarantine at San Diego Humane Society after surviving a coyote attack, with staff throwing a graduation ceremony to mark the occasion.
Canada's Beluga Whale Relocation: Saving 30 Captive Mammals
Canada has tentatively approved moving 30 beluga whales from Marineland to US aquariums, involving Valium, health checks, and intricate logistics to ensure their safety during transport.
Explorer Visits Scotland's Forbidden Anthrax Island
A British YouTuber named Ellie explores Gruinard Island, once contaminated by anthrax weapons testing, uncovering its eerie history and current state.
McCartney Criticises Ecologist Over Mansion Plans
Fashion designer Stella McCartney and husband Alasdhair Willis have launched a scathing attack on an ecologist who objected to their planned £5million seafront mansion in the Scottish Highlands.
Crowborough's Marilyn Hill Summit in a Front Garden
A letter reveals the quirky controversy of Crowborough's Marilyn hill, with its summit located in a private front garden, sparking guilt among hill baggers.
Chagos Islands' Pristine Ecology Under Threat from Mauritius
The Chagos Islands' near-natural ecosystem, a unique tropical wilderness, is at risk as Mauritius plans fishing and exploitation, threatening irreversible biodiversity loss.
Sunken Barges Form Essex Bird Island in First-of-its-Kind Project
The National Trust has sunk three 1950s Thames lighters in the Blackwater Estuary to create a new island habitat for declining bird species, using marine recycling to combat erosion.
National Trust Sinks Barges to Form New Bird Island in Essex
The National Trust has transformed three decommissioned Thames lighters into a new island habitat for vulnerable bird species in the Blackwater Estuary, Essex.
Volunteering to Save Albania's Vjosa Wild River
A volunteering trip to Albania's Vjosa River, now a wild river national park, focuses on tree planting to combat erosion and preserve its fragile ecosystem amid threats from tourism and development.
Toad Patrollers Save 2 Million Amphibians in 50 Years
Froglife volunteers have rescued over two million common toads from roads during spring migrations, with a record 156,227 moved in 2025 amid a 41% population decline over 40 years.
Newport's Fly-Tipping Crisis: Residents Fight 'Losing War'
Newport has been dubbed Wales' fly-tipping capital, with incidents soaring 6,000% in two decades. Residents describe being 'at war' as illegal dumping blights communities and devalues homes.
California Beach Report Cards: Cleanest and Dirtiest Revealed
Heal the Bay's 2025 analysis grades 523 California beaches from A+ to F based on sewage bacteria levels, with Santa Monica Pier topping the dirtiest list.
YouTuber Explores Forbidden Scottish Anthrax Island
A brave YouTuber has ventured to Gruinard Island, a remote Scottish location erased from maps due to secret WWII biological weapons testing, uncovering its horrifying history.
Hiker Discovers Hidden Abandoned Building in Welsh Woods
A Welsh hiker exploring her regular route in Craig Yr Aber woods near Bridgend stumbled upon a mysterious abandoned building that had remained unnoticed for years, sparking intrigue and speculation among viewers.
King's Estate Owns Part of UK's Worst Illegal Waste Dump
The Duchy of Lancaster, King Charles's private estate, owns a portion of the UK's worst illegal waste dump in Bickershaw, Wigan, claiming exemption from cleanup under ancient feudal law.
UK's First SeaLife Centre Abandoned with Tanks Still Full
Urban explorer reveals haunting images of Barcaldine SeaLife Centre in Scotland, closed since 2018, with tanks still containing water and supplies left untouched.
Bunnings ACCC Probe Over Illegal Timber and Greenwashing
The Wilderness Society has lodged a formal complaint with the ACCC, alleging Bunnings may be selling unlawfully logged timber while promoting responsible sourcing policies.
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