Time to bin excess packaging, say consumers
Shoppers are tired of too much packaging, polling by YouGov for the Local Government Association has found.
The research found that 71 per cent of...
Kinder Scout National Nature Reserve extended in size to continue important research into tackling...
As from today, Kinder Scout, the National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Derbyshire cared for by the National Trust, will be extended in size by...
Delayed smart meter programme fails to hit targets and secure public support
Progress on rolling out smart energy meters remains too slow, and the Government has not done enough to convince the public of their benefits....
New global record ‘likely’ within five years
Latest predictions from the Met Office suggest that Earth’s global average temperature is likely to reach record warmth during the five-year period 2020-2024.
The current...
Official figures reveal not one river or lake in England is in good health
New figures from the Environment Agency have been released today revealing that 0% of river, lakes and streams are classed as in good health...
Asian Hornet spotted in Bury
The National Bee Unit has confirmed a sighting of the Asian hornet in Bury.
It was spotted by a member of the public in an...
Therme Manchester wellbeing resort development at TraffordCity is underway
New footage shows the completed demolition of a former events venue to make way for Therme Manchester – a new c.£250m development at TraffordCity...
Urban crops can have higher yields than conventional farming
As urban populations boom, urban agriculture is increasingly looked to as a local food source and a way to help combat inequitable food access....
Northern Roots secures £191K from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver ‘Beautiful Oldham...
Northern Roots, which is developing the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park in Oldham has a grant of £191,630 from The National Lottery Heritage...
Precious parrots hatch for the first time at Chester Zoo
Bird experts at Chester Zoo have successfully bred two great green macaw chicks – a first for the zoo.
The precious pair, which hatched in...