BCP Council Blue Flags awarded but one beach misses out
The coastline managed by BCP Council, encompassing the popular seaside destinations of Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole, has once again been recognised for its exceptional quality, with six of its stunning…
Rare Kentish plant makes comeback from brink of extinction.
A remarkable seven-fold increase in the population of the Kentish milkwort (Polygala calcarea), a delicate and distinctive native plant, is being celebrated by a coalition of conservationists, marking a triumphant…
How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community
The gravity of the situation prompted a swift and collaborative response from dedicated conservation groups. The Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS), an organization at the forefront of orangutan protection, partnered with…
Sotheby’s: 17th Century ‘supercomputer’ once owned by Jaipur royal family heads for auction
Benedict Carter, head of the department of Islamic and Indian Art at Sotheby’s, highlighted the astrolabe’s unprecedented scale and historical importance to the BBC. Its provenance is as illustrious as…
Where, when and how can you get involved in Manx Wildlife Week?
Organised meticulously by Manx National Heritage (MNH), the week brings together a remarkable coalition of experts and passionate enthusiasts from across the island’s leading environmental and conservation charities and groups.…
BBC Inside Science – Forty years on from nuclear disaster – BBC Sounds
The latest episode of BBC Inside Science, broadcast on April 16, 2026, delves into the enduring scientific fascination with the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exclusion zone, marking four decades since…
Minister considers banning over-the-counter flea treatments for pets.
Pet owners across the nation could face significant changes in how they access essential parasitic treatments, as the government seriously considers banning the over-the-counter sale of monthly flea and tick…
Surrey Wildlife Trust fundraises to bring back wildlife to area.
Guildford, Surrey – The Surrey Wildlife Trust has officially launched an ambitious new fundraising campaign, "Wilder Surrey Neighbourhoods," aiming to inject vitality back into the county’s local ecosystems and reverse…
UK butterflies declining after 50 years of data
Experts are unequivocal in their assessment, attributing these long-term declines, particularly among the nation’s rarer and more specialist species, to a potent trifecta of environmental pressures: relentless habitat loss, pervasive…
Interstellar A&E: The Scottish doctor who is an expert on space medicine
The stark reality of space travel is that it offers no readily available hospitals, ambulances, or even dedicated doctors, especially on long-duration missions. This profound absence of conventional medical infrastructure…













