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North Wessex Downs Seeks £1m Boost for Rural Enhancement

One of southern England's most treasured landscapes is positioned to obtain a £1 million investment after Wiltshire Council threw its weight behind a major funding...

Mar 30, 2026 · admin

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Ancient jawbone reveals dogs befriended humans 15,000 years ago

A fragment of jawbone discovered in a Somerset cave has dramatically changed our understanding of when dogs became our closest animal companion. DNA analysis reveals...

Mar 29, 2026 · admin

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England’s Sewage Crisis Shows Signs of Improvement Amid Weather Reprieve

England's wastewater emergency has shown tentative signs of improvement, with water companies discharging untreated sewage into rivers and seas for nearly half the hours documented...

Mar 28, 2026 · admin

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Public consultation launched on controversial trail hunting prohibition

The government has initiated a public consultation on banning trail hunting in England and Wales, marking a significant step towards delivering on a key election...

Mar 27, 2026 · admin

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Butterfly Monitoring Reveals Secrets of Wales’s Peatland Recovery

A conservationist in Wales is midway through a groundbreaking two-year study that could revolutionise how we track the condition of the nation's peat bogs. Georgina...

Mar 26, 2026 · admin

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Global push to save vanishing migratory fish species from extinction

Fish species inhabiting freshwater ecosystems that travel extensive distances across freshwater and marine environments are facing catastrophic decline, with populations declining by approximately 81 per...

Mar 25, 2026 · admin

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New Homes Must Have Solar Panels and Heat Pumps from 2028

From 2028, all new homes constructed in England will be required to have solar panels and heat pumps fitted as standard, the government has announced....

Mar 24, 2026 · admin

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Earth’s Climate Crisis Deepens as Scientists Warn of Dangerous Energy Imbalance

The Earth's climate has hit a critical threshold, with the planet now accumulating more heat energy than at any time in recorded history, the United...

Mar 23, 2026 · admin

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Natural History Museum Reclaims Crown as Britain’s Premier Visitor Destination

The Natural History Museum has regained its position as Britain's leading tourist destination, drawing a record 7.1 million visitors over the past 12 months. The...

Mar 22, 2026 · admin

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Taxpayers Face £Millions Bill to Clear England’s Worst Illegal Dumps

Taxpayers are dealing with a multi-million-pound cost to clear three England's worst unauthorised waste sites as part of a government crackdown on illegal dumping. The...

Mar 21, 2026 · admin