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National Trust takes back land for nature restoration The trust hopes to restore the site, create new wildlife habitats and improve access to green space.

How many sewage spills have happened in your part of Scotland? More than 76,000 sewage spills were recorded at overflow sites previously unmonitored by Scottish Water, BBC Scotland News analysis has found.

Flood victim, 95, lived in Wetherspoons after her home was destroyed and died before she could return Jean Powell kept asking when she could go back to her flat, which was flooded when the River Monnow burst its banks.

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Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership' PM Andy Burnham was addressing delegates at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.

Campaigners want more land protected from housing After parkland was safeguarded from development, residents want the council to change a housing plan.

Art trail celebrates arrival of black bears at zoo Jersey Zoo says the art trail will celebrate the world's "largest inhabitants to its smallest.

Nurdle impact to be researched for a year Research will be carried out on sea-birds and marine life following a microplastic spillage in July.

Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in England's rivers The decline has been put down to severe restrictions placed on the substances' use.

'Summer was a wake-up call, winter could be dire' warning over food supplies Wales needs to grow more fruit and veg or it will be at the mercy of wars and climate change, says expert.

Toby Jones stars in film about UK Mars mission Mackenzie Crook directs the story of the British professor whose probe lost contact upon touchdown.

Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mum and daughter The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.

Bid to restore rare Atlantic rainforest secures £6m lottery grant Hubs offering training in conservation work are to be set up in Torridon, Morvern and mid-Argyll.

Artist creates world's biggest soil painting Phil Lambert used four types of soil, including some collected from his mother, to create his work.

Duchy tenants may have to buy farms or leave as Prince William plans sell-off A ten-year strategy to raise £500m from the Duchy of Cornwall will see farms sold off across England.

'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.

Sales of tinned food and bottled water jump after 'Be Ready' campaign launch Sales of essential goods such as hand sanitiser soar after the government called on households to be prepared for emergencies.

Locals launch campaign to buy ancient wood Locals have a year to raise the money needed to buy Ruscombe Wood near Stroud.

House martin artificial nests scheme set to expand The artificial nests are more robust than the endangered migratory birds' own mud creations.

The swan sanctuary wetland fighting climate change The global campaign to restore the "soggy secret weapon" that can combat against climate change.

The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?

Rising cost of living tests UK's net zero ambitions From floods to wildfires to heatwaves, 2026 is the year it became hard to ignore the impact of climate change on UK weather. But will soaring living costs affect the government's commitment to tackling climate change?

Birds return to waterfowl park after oil vandalism The vandalism of a nearby home heating oil tank resulted in the death of 13 birds from the park.

Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.

Print commissioned by Nasa uncovered for exhibition The Pop Art at Cartwright Hall exhibition tells the story of the British International Print Biennale.

How yesterday's waste is becoming tomorrow's fashion Brands including Dr Martens, Nike and Coach are among those using recycled materials.

Charity wants bee, bird and butterfly population boost Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust aims to raise £70,000 for the project.

A glimmer of good news for Britain's sleepy dormouse New figures suggest hazel dormice may be recovering after decades of decline, with warmer summers boosting survival.

Dormice 'thrive' at National Trust site Killerton National Trust has 100 nest boxes across its estate in Devon.

Countryside managers prepare for climate change North Pennines National Landscape's plan includes restoring peatland and wildfire preparedness.