The mirrored pillar was discovered on Compton beach on Sunday 

Designer claims to have created the Isle of Wight Monolith 'purely for fun'

Record numbers of dolphin strandings along the region's coastline have led campaigner to call for action to stop 'super trawlers' they insist are responsible.

Record dolphin sightings lead to record strandings off south coast

It's been called a 'Noah's Ark for plants' - with more than two billion seeds in its vaults, collected in a global conservation effort.

Twenty years of Millennium home for two BILLION seeds

Image of Pooh Bridge which has been damaged by a falling tree 

The popular tourist spot was made famous in the Winnie-the-Pooh books 

Poohsticks bridge damaged by falling tree

The zoo near Winchester is closed but still faces daily costs of caring for its animals. 

Marwell Wildlife facing 'toughest challenge in 50 year history'

The region's parks have seen a surge in visitors in recent weeks as we all try to escape the pandemic blues - to enjoy the most colourful time of year.

The region's parks bask in kaleidoscopic autumn colours

Ambitious plans to transform a former golf course in the heart of the South Downs have taken a step forward.

Ambitious plans to transform former South Downs golf course

The national landmark, famous as a symbol of wartime defence, has uninterrupted views across the Channel.

Section of iconic White Cliffs of Dover on sale for £50,000

There are reports that the number of bottlenose dolphins seen on the south coast have doubled.

Excitement as dolphin sightings double on south coast

25082020 Library photo of a brown marmorated stink bug

Researchers in Kent have successfully captured an invasive insect, which decimates crops of apples and pears, in the hope of estimating the damage it could cause. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug has been a global pest for at least 15 years.

Invasive stink bug which threatens fruit crops caught for first time in UK 

He was created six months ago by an entomologist from Brighton, with the aim to promote wildlife recording.

Meet TinyRecorder, the 43mm tall south coast explorer!

The species has been on the critically endangered list since 1996. Keepers have described the foal as "an extremely important addition" to the zoo.

'Incredibly rare' African wild ass born at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire

A mother is calling for signs warning about the presence of Giant Hogweed to be posted on public footpaths, after her children ended up in a specialist medical unit needing treatment for burns and blisters.

Giant Hogweed leaves children with burns and blisters

There's growing concern over the rise of Dutch Elm Disease in our region

There's growing concern over a massive rise in Dutch Elm Disease in East Sussex which is affecting the elm tree population. Brighton Council is now urging the public to tell them if they see trees showing the classic symptoms of the disease.

Concern over rise in Dutch Elm Disease in East Sussex

Photo of a fire spreading along a cliff at a beach in Bournemouth 

People are being reminded to beware of the dangers of fires in open spaces such as beaches or parks or forests, particularly on hot days. The alert follows a number of fires. New Forest rangers are asking visitors not to set camp fires or use barbecues.

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