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Community Group Opposes Kidderminster Harriers’ Green Belt Football Pitch Plans

A community group opposes Kidderminster Harriers' plan to build football pitches on Burlish Meadows, citing ecological concerns over rare species and habitat loss.

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A man with short grey hair, a white goatee and black-rimmed glasses standing on a patch of grassland on a sunny day. Many trees are in the distance. He is wearing a black Motorhead t-shirt and has a pair of binoculars hanging around his neck.

Pembrokeshire Couple Approved to Breed Guinea Pigs for Sustainable Meat

Dave and Mayu Phillips received council approval to breed large guinea pigs for meat on their Pembrokeshire land as part of an off-grid, sustainable living plan including honey production and other livestock.

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UK Golf Course Built on Toxic Chemical Waste Site for Over 100 Years

Malkins Bank golf course in Cheshire sits atop a toxic chemical waste landfill dating back over 100 years, with ongoing contamination concerns and a complex industrial history revealed through recently uncovered documents.

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Men tending to the greens at a golf course with a contaminated waterway in the foreground

How to Reduce Your Environmental Impact After Death: Sustainable Farewells

Australians are exploring eco-friendly deathcare options like natural burials, aquamation, and sustainable coffins to reduce environmental impact. Planning ahead is crucial to making greener end-of-life choices.

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A wicker casket filled with white flowers sits on a green catafalque outdoors

Hull's 'Right to Grow' Initiative Sparks Wildflower Revival

Hull's 'right to grow' initiative, launched in September 2023, enables communities to cultivate wildflowers and food on unused council land, revitalizing green spaces and benefiting wildlife and mental health.

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BBC/Sally Fairfax A man in a black T-shirt is smiling as he stands in front of a large patch of wild flowers - mostly ox-eye daisies - on a sunny day. Behind the patch is a brown wooden fence and the back of a house.

South-West London’s Hedgehog Highway Supports Vulnerable Urban Wildlife

A community initiative in south-west London, known as the hedgehog highway, helps vulnerable hedgehogs navigate urban barriers, supporting their survival amid significant population declines.

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BBC Hedgehog drinking from a shallow dish on a wooden deck, with dense green foliage behind.

Church Pulverbatch Nature Project Boosts Wildlife and Community Spirit

Volunteers in Church Pulverbatch, Shropshire, have transformed local spaces by planting wildflower meadows and creating habitats, benefiting wildlife and community events while preserving historical sites.

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BBC Photo of David looking into the camera and smiling. He is wearing a blue and white striped rugby shirt with a dark khaki gilet over the top. He is stood on the edge of a meadow with wild grasses - the sky is bright blue and there is plenty of sunshine.

Volunteers Complete 12-Hour Cleanup of Fly-Tipped Waste on Bwlch Mountain

Volunteers from the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team removed over a tonne of fly-tipped waste from Bwlch Mountain in a challenging 12-hour operation, with council support condemning the illegal dumping and pledging future enforcement.

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Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team Close up drone image showing people cleaning up piles of rubbish on the side of a mountain. The volunteers are attached to ropes, with crews supporting them on the top of the hill.

Cromer Beach Litter Sparks Outrage and Calls for Responsible Waste Disposal

After a hot bank holiday weekend, Cromer beach was left heavily littered, prompting extensive clean-ups and public calls for responsible waste disposal to protect the area's natural beauty.

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Alex Dunlop/BBC/Julia James A composite of two pictures side by side. On the left is a picture of Jill Boyle standing on the beach at Cromer. She is looking directly at the camera and smiling. She is wearing a blue floral patterned T-shirt with a green lanyard round her neck. The picture has been taken on a sunny day and the pier is behind her. On the right is a picture of a black and green bin with rubbish flowing out of it and onto the floor surrounding it

Pentyrrau Sbwriel Ofnadwy ar Draethau Cymru Ynys y Barri a Phorthcawl

Golygfeydd ofnadwy o bentyrrau sbwriel ar draethau Cymru, gan gynnwys Ynys y Barri a Phorthcawl, wedi achosi pryder mawr. Mae timoedd glanhau yn ymladd i gadw'r traethau'n lân wrth i'r tywydd poeth a'r gwyliau gynyddu'r sbwriel.

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Sbwriel wedi'i adael ar draeth Ynys y Barri

Bees Safely Removed from Gatwick Airport Gate After Swarm

A swarm of bees was safely removed from a Gatwick Airport gate after six hours of work by local beekeepers, with no flight delays reported.

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Gerry James Bees nestled onto a square box with a vent on it. An airplane is parked behind the box.

How to Choose Sustainable and Durable Cookware for Your Kitchen

Discover how to make your kitchen more sustainable by donating unused items, borrowing equipment, and choosing durable, eco-friendly cookware materials.

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Cast-iron cookware, wooden spoons and wooden chopping boards