‘Cheeky’ Mangalitsa pigs restore heathland on Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island, a jewel in the crown of the Purbeck National Nature Reserve, is an internationally significant area renowned for its rich tapestry of wildlife, including iconic red squirrels, rare…
Longtown weir demolished to help endangered eels.
A vital £50,000 conservation initiative is actively underway at Glinger Burn, near Longtown, in a concerted effort to reverse the fortunes of the critically endangered European eel and foster a…
BBC Inside Science – How might we spot nukes in space? – BBC Sounds
The vast, unforgiving expanse of Earth’s orbit, once seen as a realm of scientific exploration and peaceful cooperation, increasingly presents a new frontier for geopolitical tension. A few years ago,…
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks
A significant investigation has been launched by the UK’s media regulator, Ofcom, into whether the immensely popular video-sharing platform TikTok is implementing sufficiently robust measures to prevent underage users from…
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation.
Beijing has vehemently condemned the nationalisation of British Steel, asserting its "firm opposition and strong dissatisfaction" with the British government’s contentious decision. The move, announced on Thursday by the UK…
Pipe sewage leaks may explain poor Cullercoats water quality, firm says
For an extended period, Northumbrian Water, the utility company responsible for water and sewerage services in the region, attributed the beach’s persistently low score to "polluted groundwater." This general explanation…
At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area as Camp Mystic.
Central Texas is once again grappling with a catastrophic flood event, claiming at least one life and triggering widespread evacuations, eerily mirroring the devastating flash floods that killed more than…
UK weather: Heatwave approaches two-week mark
This current period marks the third heatwave of 2026, an alarming frequency that prompts immediate comparisons with recent history. At the same point last year, the UK had also experienced…
Andy Burnham to promise new path when he becomes new Labour leader
In his inaugural address as leader, Burnham is expected to articulate a clear vision for his administration, stating that once in Downing Street, the government will be "unashamedly Labour in…
Teenagers from 15 should be given free meningitis B vaccine, say experts
A significant shift in public health recommendations has emerged, with experts now advocating for the free provision of the meningitis B (MenB) vaccine to teenagers aged 15 and older. This…

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