How to spot Comet NEOWISE in the West Country night sky

How to spot Comet NEOWISE in the night sky

17 ports in the South West have signed up to a recycling scheme to stop nets being sent to landfill or, even worse, just dumped. They could end up as new fishing gear or even be turned into kayaks.

Cornish fishing net recycling project fights plastic pollution

The valley is right in the heart of the area which inspired the novel Lorna Doone.

Exmoor valley which inspired classic novel bought by National Trust

City to Sea says demand for single use plastics has increased dramatically since the start of the coronavirus outbreak.

Environmental crisis warning as lock down eases

The levels have risen in the weeks following the easing of lockdown.

Council puts up posters labelled 'don't be a tosser' as litter levels soar

The temporary closures will be introduced to help people maintain social distancing.

Streets in Bristol and Bath to be pedestrianised from 3 July

The giant cubes were returned to protesters in Bristol after being seized by police in London.

Extinction Rebellion ‘cubes’ displayed in Bristol following police seizure

Wildlife experts say they have noticed an increase in antisocial behaviour during lockdown, as vandals wreck bird hide in Gloucestershire

Vandals target wildlife haven in Cotswolds

Endangered shark breached several times in front of a sea safari boat crew and passengers.

Long-tailed thresher shark spotted in waters off Torbay

"The cliffs pose a very real danger - landslides are unpredictable events and can cause serious injury or death.”

Public warned to stay off Devon beach after spate of cliff falls

Thousands of trees have been planted by volunteers around a reservoir to improve water quality and create a haven for wildlife

Planting trees for better drinking water helps nature too

One fire service was called out to 52 fires in one night. 

Barbecues, bonfires and beers: eased lockdown fun sparks fresh warnings

The activists stood three metres apart and wore face masks.

Extinction Rebellion activists protest outside Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Hundreds, possibly thousands, of animals and plants will have perished in a ‘devastating’ forest fire according to Dorset Wildlife Trust.

Animals will have perished in ‘devastating’ forest blaze according to trust

Cornwall Council set to reopen tips - but you'll need to check your car registration to see what day of the month you can make a trip.

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