One of 60 Diamond Woodlands to be planted in Derbyshire
One of the 60 new woodlands across the country in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee will be planted in Derbyshire
Top 5 dangerous 'non-native species'
A relative of the so-called 'Killer Shrimp', has been found in Worcestershire. The seriousness of the invasion is not yet known.
Government, "Results show culling reduces spread of TB"
The Government says the latest results of a badger culling trial show it is effective with preventing the spread of TB to cattle.
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Facts about the badger cull
- The first licence to kill badgers was issued for a pilot cull in Gloucestershire.
- Farmers will be licensed to shoot up to 70% of the badgers in a 300 square kilometre area in Gloucestershire.
- A second licence for a pilot cull in Somerset is still being considered.
- A long-term study found that culling over a number of years on a large scale could reduce the incidence of TB in cattle herds by 16%.
ONLINE POLL: Do you agree with a culling of Badgers?
Are you for or against the culling of Badgers? The government and farmers say shooting the animals will help to tackle rising TB rates in cattle.
Campaigners say the culls are unethical and unscientific. Trial culls are taking place in Somerset and Gloucestershire and results could determine whether badgers are shot here in the Midlands. Take part in our poll here.
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Rock star Brian May says badger cull is 'disgusting'
Rock star Brian May is leading a campaign against a badger cull in England and Wales which is being trialled in Cornwall and Gloucestershire.
The Government and farmers say the cull is needed to stop the spread of TB in cattle, but Mr May says he's disgusted by the plans which he says have 'little scientific justification.'
ONLINE POLL: Do you agree with the culling of Badgers?
Are you for or against the culling of Badgers? The government and farmers say shooting the animals will help to tackle rising TB rates in cattle.
Campaigners say the culls are unethical and unscientific. Trial culls are taking place in Somerset and Gloucestershire and results could determine whether badgers are shot here in the Midlands. Take part in our poll here.
Protesters in Nottingham against badger cull
Animal rights activists against the proposed badger cull are holding a protest in Nottingham.
Read the full storyUK's biggest flood defences go up in Nottingham
Britain's largest inland flood defence scheme has been opened in Nottingham.
The £45 million project has been completed under budget and ahead of schedule.
The Environment Agency has built new defences along the River Trent after the disastrous floods of 2000.
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MP says new flood defence in Nottingham will bring prosperity to the region
Britain's biggest inland flood defence scheme has been opened in Nottingham.
The 45 million pound project will protect sixteen thousand homes and businesses along sixteen miles of the River Trent. Work began three years ago following the disastrous floods of 2000.
The Secretary for state for DEFRA and North Shropshire MP Owen Paterson says it will bring prosperity to the region.
Markings on Trent Bridge showing the extent of past flooding in Nottingham
Nottingham's new flood defence opened today.
The £45 million defence stretches nearly 17 miles along the River Trent, from Sawley to Colwick.
More details can be found here.
Where does the new flood defence in Nottingham protect?
Nottingham's new flood defence opened today and covers more inland properties than any other in the country.
The £45 million defence stretches nearly 17 miles along the River Trent, from Sawley to Colwick. More details can be found here.
Plaque marks opening of Nottingham flood wall
A plaque has been unveiled to mark the opening of one of the biggest inland defences in England. The £45 million defence stretches nearly 17 miles along the River Trent, from Sawley to Colwick. The plaque covers a number of areas in Nottingham.
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