England's 'Blue Belt' expansion and the Environment Agency orders water chiefs to plan for shortages
This morning's blog looks at the creation of new Marine Conservation Zones and the upcoming National Drought Group meeting.
This morning's blog looks at the creation of new Marine Conservation Zones and the upcoming National Drought Group meeting.
Today Farming Minister Robert Goodwill attended the Royal Bath and West Show, one of the biggest agricultural shows for the West of England.
Today we're looking at coverage on Gloucestershire Live of a Natural England-supported initiative to rescue curlew eggs from RAF airbases.
Today we're looking at coverage of an announcement by the Malaysian Government of their intention to repatriate more than 3,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste to the UK and other countries.
Minister for Biosecurity, Lord Gardiner, and the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, host a One Health Science reception at the British Embassy in Paris.
Today we're looking at coverage of a large increase in seabird populations on the island of Lundy and the news that Wine Week has begun with a big success for UK wine making.
This afternoon's blog looks at the 50th anniversary of the Cleveland Way National Trail.
Today's blog looks at Minister Rutley's recent visit to Coalville, Leicestershire to launch the new Urban Tree Challenge Fund.
Today's blog looks at the announcement to ban plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds.
In today's blog we look at coverage of the Resilience Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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