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Sixty watervoles were released in summer 2022 into the water meadows of the River Avon south of Ringwood to try to re-establish the population. 

Reintroduction of water voles boosts other wildlife, says conservation charity

Almost 110,000 homes were affected from loss of power to structural damage.

Storm Arwen: Revisiting the devastation one year on

Farmers in West Penwith say plans for a Site of Special Scientific Interest on productive farm land will cost them tens of thousands

Farmers say Natural England 'land grab' will threaten livelihoods 

The Whitby fishing community is calling on government to halt dredging in the River Tees following the publication of a scientific report in crab deaths.

Whitby fisherman's 'absolute torture' as crab deaths 'decimated' his industry

Heavy rain in Northumberland left the driver of a vehicle stranded in a beck near Wooler, on Thursday 17 November. 

Mountain Rescue teams urge caution in heavy rain after driver rescued

Visitors are being encouraged to walk around the one-mile trail and explore some of the intricate lanterns that staff have constructed.

Lantern trail lights up at the Lost Gardens of Heligan 

ITV News Central has learnt the Government hasn't committed to the future funding of the body that maintains the UK’s waterways. 

Canals 'will go to wreck and ruin' over failure to commit to funding upkeep

Bosses at the park are having to consider selling off land, making redundancies and closing visitor centres.

National Park faces 'painful cuts' due to funding crisis

The Waverley Abbey yew near Farnham is believed to be more than 500 years old.

‘Magnificent’ yew in Abbey's grounds crowned Tree of the Year

The head of East Sussex Wildlife Rescue says look out for animals this Bonfire Night and take precautions if lighting wood piles.

   Wildlife warning - watch out for animals this Bonfire Night

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DNA analysis of droppings found in the church confirmed the presence of the rare species.

One of UK's rarest bats discovered roosting in a church

Ahead of COP27, A climate scientist from the University of Sussex says what we eat and drink will now have to change.

Simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint ahead of COP27 climate conference

Although people are often encouraged to leave old pumpkins in the woods, the Woodland Trust warns they can cause serious harm.

Why you should never dump your pumpkins in the woods

Vultures and hyenas are thriving, carrion dots the landscape, and elephants are among the dead.

Drought-induced famine leaves trail of wildlife death and starvation in Kenya

The astronomical event could be best observed in the north-east of Northern Ireland

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