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New bespoke Scottish Borders alcohol launched to help fund River Tweed conservation
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (393+ words) A new gin inspired by the River Tweed has been launched in the Scottish Borders to help fund conservation work along one of Scotland's most famous rivers. River Tweed Gin has been created through a collaboration between the Tweed Forum…...
Fridge collections in Dudley borough suspended - what residents have been told to do
3+ hour, 8+ min ago (334+ words) Dudley residents are the latest to be hit by a crisis which means old fridges and freezers cannot be collected. People with arrangements to drop off unwanted items at the council's household waste recycling centre in Stourbridge, or have items…...
Is My Cat Normal? These Behaviors Are Completely Typical
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (434+ words) Does your cat suddenly dash through the house, knock things off the table, or ignore its name? What many owners consider problematic is often completely normal, according to researchers. A new study has examined which behaviors are actually typical for…...
Sensor network to monitor pollution across Wiltshire
8+ hour, 50+ min ago (428+ words) A new network of air sensors is helping build a clearer picture of pollution in communities across Wiltshire. The Wiltshire Community Air Network (WCAN), launched by Wiltshire Council, aims to improve understanding of PM2.5 air pollution, which consists of fine particles…...
Bill Revans: How to safely enjoy a solar eclipse in Somerset
8+ hour, 50+ min ago (695+ words) There is something magical about a solar eclipse, writes Cllr Bill Revans. For a short time, the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, creating the impression that a giant bite has been taken out of our nearest star....
Rare orchid conservation scheme sees 200 wild flowers relocated across Teesside
17+ hour, 50+ min ago (491+ words) Around 200 rare wild orchids are set to be carefully relocated across Teesside in a major conservation effort to protect plants for future generations. Conservationists, ecologists and volunteers will join forces on Friday (July 31) to rescue around 200 Northern Marsh and Pyramidal…...
Half of England plunges into ‘flash drought’ after low rain and hot weather
22+ hour, 43+ min ago (63+ words) Yahoo News UK Swathes of England are suffering from "flash drought" as a result of very low rainfall and high temperatures, the Environment Agency has said.The government agency said seven areas of central, eastern and southern England – around half…...
Somerset is officially in drought, Environment Agency confirms
1+ day, 29+ min ago (707+ words) SOMERSET has been listed among several areas in the country officially in drought following a hot and dry Summer, according to the Environment Agency. Places across England are suffering from "flash drought" as a result of very low rainfall and…...
More than half of England 'officially in drought': UK govt
1+ day, 40+ min ago (324+ words) Just over half of England has been declared in drought after "record-low rain and exceptionally high temperatures", the UK government said Wednesday. It follows what is set to be the driest July on record, with just seven percent of expected…...
Historic Scottish island ferry store to be turned into venison butcher
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (652+ words) A DISUSED ferry store on a Scottish island is to be transformed into a community-owned venison processing facility as part of efforts to make Raasay carbon neutral. Almost £129,000 has been awarded to convert the former East Suisnish Ferry Pier Store…...