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Litter Crisis Worsening, Says 81-Year-Old Anti-Littering Campaigner

An 81-year-old anti-littering campaigner has toured all 39 BBC radio stations across England over 55 days, warning that litter problems are worsening across the country.

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An aerial shot of a polluted riverbank covered with plastic waste and debris highlighting environmental issues.

Belfast Garden Group Transforms Community Space Into Award-Winning Haven

Annadale Community Centre's volunteer gardening group has transformed a bare patch into a thriving community space, earning recognition as a finalist in the BBC Make a Difference Awards. Members report improved wellbeing and social connection through weekly gardening sessions.

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Saumarez Park pond restoration will cost £100,000, officials warn

Officials estimate that restoring the algae-covered pond at Saumarez Park will cost more than £100,000, with budget pressures limiting the island's ability to fund the project.

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Centuries-old Welsh coracle fishing tradition faces collapse as river pollution kills fish stocks

Coracle fishermen on the River Tywi report that pollution has devastated fish stocks, with only 12 fish caught by four licensed fishermen during the entire 2026 season. The centuries-old Welsh tradition faces potential collapse as investigations into multiple pollution sources continue.

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Black and white photo, an elderly man in a flat cap making a round boat out of straw with a baby sat inside along the banks of the river.

Devon Council Places Preservation Orders on Historic 300-Year-Old Oak and Five Other Sites

West Devon Borough Council has issued Tree Preservation Orders on six Tavistock sites, including a 300-year-old oak with links to the Napoleonic Wars and the 1832 cholera outbreak.

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A large tree with many branches, covered with green leaves and surrounded by leafy bushes.

Guernsey's Conservation Herd Welcomes Royal Golden Guernsey Goats

Three Royal Golden Guernsey goats have joined Guernsey's conservation grazing herd, diversifying a group previously made up only of cattle, as officials work to safeguard the rare, royally titled breed.

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Three golden coloured goats, with horns, graze in a field of tall yellow grass. In front of them is two white strips of electric fence.

Peers urge tighter controls on pet flea treatments

A House of Lords committee has urged tighter controls on pet flea treatments, warning that widespread use may harm rivers, aquatic life and wider ecosystems.

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In the foreground, a cat squints at the camera. Behind her and out of focus, a vet can be made out, smiling and wearing blue scrubs as she uses a bright green flea comb to inspect the fur on the cat's head.

National Trust adds 32 hectares to Saltram park

The National Trust has added 32 hectares of former farmland to Saltram in Plymouth, creating new park space, a 2.5km trail and plans for more wildlife habitat.

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A wooden wayfinding sign stands beside a rural path bordered by grass, trees and fenced fields. The sign points to “Wixenford Way,” “Meadow Path,” and “Turnpike Trail.” In the background, hay bales dot a golden field, with trees and a distant town visible beyond.

How to check how clean the sea is before swimming

A guide to checking sea water quality in the UK, including official ratings, sewage spill alerts, Blue Flag beaches and local testing efforts in Devon and Cornwall.

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Two men in wetsuits are walking into the sea at Bude, Cornwall. they are both holding surf boards and

Campfire likely sparked rare Isle of Wight habitat blaze

A National Trust ranger says a campfire almost certainly sparked a five-day blaze at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight, damaging nine hectares of rare habitat.

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A man standing in a scorched heathland after a wild fire

Butterflies thrive at Great Comp micro-reserve garden

Great Comp Garden in Kent says it hosts 16 butterfly species, about 25% of the UK's total, and has become a successful micro-reserve as overall butterfly numbers fall.

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An orange and black Painted Lady behind a pink flower.

Frontline battle against the UK’s most dangerous plant

County Tyrone conservationists say they are making progress against giant hogweed, while anglers and a runner describe painful burns caused by the invasive plant.

6 min read

A man with short brown hair is pictured in a wooded area. He's dressed in a blue polo shirt, behind him is a lot of grass and greenery.

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