North Yorkshire Council has approved extraction of 23.5 million tonnes of ash from Barlow Ash Mound next to Drax Power Station. The committee imposed strict conditions including restricted working hours (08:00–20:00, excluding Sundays) and a requirement that 65% of material be transported by rail...
4 min readFarmers in East Yorkshire are asking residents to be patient with manure-spreading odours as they apply animal waste to fields as natural fertiliser. The practice improves soil health and reduces chemical fertiliser use, though it generates temporary but strong smells. The government is reviewing...
5 min readReporters Jillian Ambrose and Damian Carrington answered reader questions on 4 August 2026 about record fossil fuel profits, UK tax windfalls, renewable investment barriers and fossil fuel subsidies.
10 min readJessie and Joe Roper left Manchester to take over Jessie's late father's 80-acre Cumbrian farm, converting it into a 30-year wildlife restoration project with guaranteed income instead of traditional farming.
6 min readDevelopers of a £2bn data centre in southern Scotland have submitted environmental impact plans, pledging transparency amid local opposition and community concerns.
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