Millionaire Fined for Felling Cliff Trees for Illegal Pool
Property developer Bill Buckler fined £20,000 after illegally felling 28 clifftop trees to build luxury pool house on protected Dorset coastline, with High Court dismissing his appeal.
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Millionaire fined £20k for felling 28 clifftop trees
Property developer Bill Buckler has been fined £20,000 after illegally felling 28 protected trees to create space for a clifftop pool house in Poole, Dorset, damaging a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Norfolk Broads Storm: Windpump Battles Elements
A dramatic photograph captures Horsey windpump enduring a fierce storm on the Norfolk Broads, evoking the region's wild, watery history and resilient ecosystem.
Rescued Hikers Urged to Pay Hotel Bill and Return Gear
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team appeals for two rescued walkers to settle a hotel bill and return borrowed head torches after a treacherous winter rescue on Scafell Pike.
Cold War Bunker Collapses into Sea on Eroding Yorkshire Coast
A 70-year-old nuclear monitoring post near Tunstall, East Yorkshire has collapsed into the sea due to coastal erosion, highlighting the area's rapidly disappearing coastline.
Instagram Fame Sparks Conservation Crisis at Delta Lake
The once-secret Delta Lake in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park faces environmental strain as social media influencers flock to its shores, prompting local outrage and urgent restoration efforts.
England's Biggest Illegal Waste Dump Exposed
A massive 50-acre illegal waste site near Northwich, Cheshire, containing 280,000 tonnes of construction debris has been identified as England's largest. The dump is linked to increased flooding and highlights a nationwide problem with hundreds of active
Over 200 Dogs Rescued from Mississippi Property Before Storm
Animal welfare groups race to save hundreds of dogs from squalid conditions in Tupelo, Mississippi, as severe winter weather approaches the United States.
Tenerife Beaches Closed Due to Sewage Pollution
European Court condemns 12 Tenerife locations for wastewater regulation breaches, with beaches closed due to sewage pollution and health risks to tourists and locals.
Three Deaths at Welsh Waterfall Prompt Coroner's Safety Warning
A coroner has called for urgent safety improvements at Ystradfellte waterfalls in Powys following three tragic deaths within 18 months, highlighting poor phone signal and confusing signage.
Safety Concerns at Welsh Waterfall After Three Deaths
A coroner has issued urgent safety warnings following three deaths in 18 months at Ystradfellte Falls in Wales, citing poor phone signal and signage as critical risks.
Safety Warning After Three Deaths at Welsh Waterfalls
A coroner has issued urgent safety warnings about Ystradfellte waterfalls in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park following three fatalities in 18 months, highlighting poor phone signal and confusing signage.
Couple Drown at Welsh Waterfall on New Year Hike
A married couple drowned after slipping into a waterfall while hiking in the Brecon Beacons National Park during a New Year break, an inquest has heard.
Toby Carvery Faces Eviction Over Historic Oak Felling
Enfield Council has initiated eviction proceedings against Toby Carvery owners Mitchells & Butlers after the partial felling of a 500-year-old oak tree, calling it criminal damage and a breach of lease.
Toby Carvery Faces Eviction Over Ancient Tree Damage
Mitchells & Butlers, owner of Toby Carvery, faces eviction from Enfield site after unauthorised felling of 500-year-old oak tree in Whitewebbs Park, described as criminal damage.
Sydney's Sewage Crisis: 12,000 Businesses Suspected of Illegal Waste
A secret Sydney Water report reveals up to 12,000 food businesses may be illegally discharging fats and oils into the sewage system, contributing to a massive fatberg at the Malabar plant and causing pollution on beaches.
Judi Dench Backs Campaign to Protect London's Parks
Dame Judi Dench urges action to safeguard London's parks as a report reveals over 50 green spaces are at risk from development, including Whitewebbs Park and Wimbledon Park.
Social Media Influencer Races to Save Thailand's Dugongs
Amateur conservationist Theerasak 'Pop' Saksritawee uses drones and social media to fight for Thailand's vanishing dugongs. Discover his urgent work on habitat restoration and climate change.
Half of Thailand's dugong population lost in crisis
A mysterious seagrass die-off along Thailand's Andaman Coast has decimated the dugong population, with numbers halving in recent years. Scientists race to understand the cause as local conservationists fight to protect the last survivors.
Florida town uses sea turtles to block developers
Residents of a Florida barrier island have successfully fought off overdevelopment, using endangered sea turtles to secure powerful state protections. Discover how grassroots activism saved their coastline.
Fly-tippers damage critical power cables near GCHQ
Illegal diggers caused millions in damage to cables powering 500,000 homes and GCHQ. The nine-month repair highlights a national fly-tipping crisis. Read the full investigation.
First HD footage of world's biggest uncontacted tribe emerges
Exclusive high-definition footage shows spear-wielding Amazonian hunters interacting with Western explorers. Conservationist warns contact could be fatal due to lack of immunity.
Spey Dam Criticised for Threatening Endangered Salmon
A Highland aluminium smelter's green claims are under fire. Its power source, the Spey dam, obstructs migratory fish and abstracts 66% of the river's water, endangering iconic Scottish salmon.
Jane Eyre's Lancashire village frozen in time
Explore Wycoller, the abandoned Lancashire hamlet that inspired Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre. Discover its Stone Age origins, ruined hall, and ancient bridges in this free country park.
Australian habitat loss doubles, microplastics study doubted
Conservationists are alarmed as Australia's threatened species habitat destruction approvals more than double. Meanwhile, scientists cast doubt on alarming microplastics research.
Philippines Landfill Collapse Death Toll Hits 11
The death toll from a massive landfill collapse in Cebu City, Philippines, has risen to 11, with 25 still missing. Read the latest on the rescue efforts and the safety concerns raised.
Biologist's frog saunas fight deadly fungus, plan gene editing
Conservation biologist Anthony Waddle's innovative frog saunas combat a deadly fungus. Now, his team is pioneering gene replacement to save hundreds of amphibian species from extinction. Discover the groundbreaking science.
Biologist uses frog saunas and gene editing to fight deadly fungus
Conservation biologist Anthony Waddle's innovative 'frog saunas' combat a deadly chytrid fungus. Now, his team is pioneering gene replacement to save hundreds of amphibian species from extinction. Discover the groundbreaking research.
National Trust Opens Historic Libraries to Public
The National Trust is making its historic houses more welcoming, inviting visitors to sit on furniture and use libraries. Discover the properties involved and new conservation initiatives.
Mountain Rescue volunteer abused at Pen y Fan
Emergency teams were called to two serious incidents on Pen y Fan. A volunteer was subjected to 'unacceptable' abuse while keeping routes clear. Read the full statement.
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