government
Environment Bill: what's in it and what does it mean for the countryside?
A new Environment Bill promises which promises to protect the UK's natural environment and take measures to tackle pollution has been released by the government - we explore what this means for the countryside.
General Election 2017: manifesto guide on where each party stands on rural issues
Ahead of the upcoming General Election, here is our short bullet point guide to each party's manifesto, looking at where they stand on rural, environment and animal welfare issues
Rare harvest mice make a comeback in Hampshire
Rare harvest mice have returned to a Hampshire village more than 25 years after the species was thought to be locally extinct.
MPs approve fracking under national parks
MPs have voted to allow fracking to take place under the UK’s National Parks – a move Labour and Liberal Democrats have slammed as “back door” tactics, as no time was given for a Commons debate.
John Craven: how can the next government protect nature?
John Craven on how nature is our most valuable economic asset.
What does a badger cull really mean?
The whole badger cull story is a complex one – so we’re aiming to simplify it here.