A “special” pair of rare red pandas have been born as part of an international breeding programme for the endangered species. The twin males were born in the summer at Longleat Safari Park and handlers said they were developing well. Keepers said this was down to their...
The catastrophic earthquake in Morocco has destroyed entire towns and claimed almost 3,000 lives. In England, which is home to tens of thousands of Moroccans, families have had to endure anxious waits, devastating phone calls and traumatising images on screens. Members of these...
A wildlife charity said it will fight proposed changes to UK water pollution laws that it claims will hit habitats. Rishi Sunak, who visited Norwich on Tuesday, confirmed government wanted to enable house-building by seeking to amend rules on “nutrient neutrality”. The EU...
Butterfly numbers in Northern Ireland have increased but the long-term picture still shows a decline. Almost two thousand people took part in the Big Butterfly Count 2023, with more than 18,500 butterflies and day-flying moths spotted. The Small Tortoiseshell was the most spotted, defying...
Plans to introduce a zero-emission zone (Zez) in central London from 2025 have been shelved by City Hall. The scheme, which was detailed in the London mayor’s 2018 transport strategy, proposed a charge be introduced for all petrol and diesel vehicles. The existing Ultra Low Emission...
