Environment
An English estate the size of Athens is up for sale – and David Attenborough is supporting a pioneering proposal to save it
England’s most ambitious wildlife recovery project has been launched by The Wildlife Trusts – with the approval of legendary broadcaster David Attenborough.
1970s crisp packet found on UK beach "both fascinating and deeply concerning"
The 50-year-old crisp packet was among 3,516 kilograms of rubbish collected from British beaches in a recent cleanup event.
Yellow weather warnings issued across UK: here's what that means
Your quick guide to the UK's weather warnings system.
"We are dealing with unknown unknowns"expert warns: Should scientists be allowed to release genetically modified animals into the wild?
The world’s largest conservation organisation has voted and said a cautious yes.
Who owns Britain’s beaches? The answer might surprise you – and it depends on where the tide is
Is it really true that the Royal Family own Britain's beaches? Fergus Collins investigates
Seafood swaps: the fish we should we be eating right now, according to experts
These are the most sustainable seafood swaps right now – according to the Marine Conservation Society
“Every English river is dying.” But it’s not too late to save them from destruction – here's how
Robert Macfarlane’s Is a River Alive? is one of the year’s biggest – and most vital – book releases. In this exclusive interview, we discover why he’s campaigning to have rivers recognised as living beings
“The public outcry after Sycamore Gap tree’s destruction showed how much we care about heritage trees. But are we doing enough to protect them?” asks John Craven
Our ancient woodlands are in peril – but there is a way to help save them, says John Craven
Killer wave of 1607: UK's deadliest flood killed 2,000 in Somerset – could a tsunami hit Britain's coast again?
In 1607, a devastating tsunami swept through the Bristol Channel, killing hundreds of people. But could it happen again?
25 of the most epic weather photos on Earth revealed
The shortlist for the Weather Photographer of the Year 2025 has been announced - now it's your chance to vote for a winner.
Age of Sycamore Gap tree finally revealed after Historic England conduct ring-count
New research by Historic England has confirmed a minimum age for the famous Sycamore Gap tree that was felled in Northumberland
Sutherland Clearances: How brutal and ruthless evictions changed the landscape of the Scottish Highlands forever
The Highland Clearances was a time when people were forced from their homes – with the Sutherland Clearances being some of the most infamous.
The Great Barrier Reef, Machu Picchu – and a Scottish bog. Unearth the latest (and surprising) UNESCO World Heritage Site
Turn off Scotland’s North Coast 500 and you’ll find Europe’s largest blanket bog, a magical land that’s just gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Richard Baynes gets up close to the Flow Country
It weighed almost 1kg and was as big as a football – this is the heaviest hailstone ever recorded…
Think hailstones are tiny? Think again...
11 breathtaking photos of storms from around the British Isles
These incredible images of storms taken over the past 14 years will blow you away.
Revealed: The fly-tipping hotspots in England where councils bear the brunt of illegal waste dumping
Fly-tipping remains a growing challenge for councils across the whole of the UK. Government figures reveal the worst-affected areas around England
Dumped rubbish and criminal penalties: Everything you need to know about fly-tipping, the law, fines and how to report it
Fly-tipping blights our countryside, harms wildlife, and costs millions to clear each year. Here’s what you need to know about spotting it, reporting it and preventing it
‘Once-in-a-generation’ opportunity as Scottish island castle visited by King Charles is back on sale
During its Edwardian heyday it was used to host lavish parties and housed hummingbirds, turtles and even alligators
Wallaby spotted running loose in Suffolk
There have been several sightings of the wallaby – police are urging anyone who sees the animal to get in touch.
The UK's top 10 locations for solar panels – is your home in the right area?
Is your house in the right area for solar panels?
Could white storks return to London?
Conservationists ask residents for their views on mooted plans to reintroduce these long-legged birds to the capital.
Arthur's Seat fire: dramatic photos show blaze raging on famous Edinburgh landmark
On Sunday 10 August, a gorse fire broke out on the extinct volcano above the Scottish capital. Firefighters have been working through the night to battle the blaze.
Patrols ramped up to tackle fly camping in Lake District hot spots
Joint patrols are underway across England's largest national park to curb fly camping and littering during the busy summer season.
Lynx reintroduction in Northumberland backed by 72% of locals
Around three out of four locals back reintroducing lynx to Kielder Forest, according to a new study.