Clean up work completed in Salisbury
On today's blog we're looking at the announcement that the final site of decontamination in Salisbury now is safe, and has been handed to the South Wiltshire Recovery Coordinating Group.
Weekly stories
Natural England opens England Coast Path, and Environment Secretary discusses Deposit Return Scheme
We look at Natural England's opening of the new England Coast Path from Skegness to Mablethorpe, and Environment Secretary discussing Deposit Return Scheme with schoolchildren.
Year of Green Action ambassadors, Government action to improve air quality, and Communities receive free tree saplings
On today's blog we're looking at Year of Green Action ambassadors, Government action to improve air quality: response to Friends of the Earth analysis and Schools and communities receiving a million free tree saplings.
Natural England unveils plans to extend Isles of Scilly Special Protection Area for seabirds
On today's blog we're looking at Natural England outlining plans to extend the Isles of Scilly Special Protection (SPA) by almost 13,000 hectares.
Blanket bog on BBC One’s Countryfile, and church bells to be used as flood warning system
We look at BBC Countryfile's coverage on protecting blanket bogs, as well as church bells in Devon becoming the first to be used as a flood warning system.
The Sunday Times on Grey Squirrels
The Sunday Times is today (Sunday 24 February) running an article incorrectly accusing the Environment Secretary of ordering the slaughter of thousands sick squirrels and deer which is completely untrue.
Bristol's Clean Air Zone Plan
In today's blog, we report on coverage of Bristol's Clean Air Zone Plan.
Conservation covenants, and the movement of equines in a no-deal Brexit
In today's blog we look at conservation covenants - a new tool for protecting the environment, and the movement of equines in a no-deal Brexit.
Animal imports and exports in a no-deal Brexit
On today's blog we're looking at the publication of important guidance for businesses that import and export animals, animal products, fish and feed. This guidance is specifically to help businesses prepare in the event of a no deal Brexit.
Great British Spring Clean 2019 and GovTech Catalyst competition winners
On today's blog we look at the Daily Mail's coverage of the upcoming Great British Spring Clean, reporting nearly 100,000 people have signed up to litter clear-ups so far. We also report on Defra's announcement of the GovTech catalyst competition winners.