Peak District urges public to be aware of ash dieback
People in the Peak District are being asked to notify park authories if they have planted any ash trees in the past six years.
Worries as ash tree disease found across Midlands
More worrying developments for the future of the ash trees so many people love.
Bat hunt in Nottingham
The search is on for a creature once known as the hairy armed bat.
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Ash tree imports banned from today after cases found in the Midlands
Imported ash trees will be banned from today following outbreaks of a tree disease in Leicestershire and parts of Lincolnshire.
In August, 500 infected trees in Leicestershire had to be removed. It's feared native varieties could be wiped out.
Ash trees under threat of killer disease
Importing ash trees from abroad will be banned from today. It is thought they are bringing in disease, and could wipe out native ash trees.
In August, 500 infected trees in Leicestershire had to be removed, because of an outbreak at a car park.
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Bat hunt in Nottingham
The search is on for a creature once known as the hairy armed bat.
Read the full storyDiamond Jubilee wood for Chatsworth Estate
A wood to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee is to be planted on the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire.
Read the full storyForestry Commission statement about crossings changes
Generally this is an activity which is supported by the Forestry Commission because it encourages people to exercise and because it brings benefits such as jobs and visitor spend to the local economy.
The Forestry Commission has been working productively with a number of partners, including Network Rail, to come up with a long term solution which eradicates the risk, whilst still allowing users to cross the railway.
While this long term solution is being developed and is progressed through the appropriate consultations and planning channels, some short term improvements have been put in place.
These include an improved crossing, improved signage and a crossing attendant being on site to help advise users during peak periods.
We would ask that all cyclists and other users of the crossing act responsibly and adhere to all signage and instructions.
Cyclists warned of train near-misses
by Keith Wilkinson
A series of near-miss accidents involving cyclists have been reported by train drivers using a remote railway crossing in Staffordshire.
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