Five secretarybird chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo in a landmark breeding breakthrough that experts hope will help secure the future of the endangered species. The arrival of the chicks marks the first time secretarybirds have bred at the zoo in its 95-year history. Conservationists have hailed it a ‘major breakthrough’ for the highly endangered species.

There's a sunny windowsill in most homes doing nothing but holding a candle or a stack of post. With the UK in the middle of another summer heatwave and temperatures pushing well into the high thirties, that patch of light is hotter and stronger than it's been all year, and it's wasted on anything but the plants that actually crave it.

Northern rivers will play a key role in a national project to save England’s only native freshwater crayfish from disappearing from our rivers and streams. A major conservation effort is underway across the North of England to help save the UK’s only native freshwater crayfish from disappearing from rivers and streams.

RSPB Bempton Cliffs has recorded its 1,000th marine mammal watch, just 16 months after becoming the first official Shorewatch location in England. Shorewatch is a citizen science programme run by Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation of whales and dolphins.

Experts warn UK could face permanent establishment of the invasive predator, with a single nest capable of consuming up to 150,000 bees Sightings of Asian hornets across the UK have risen by 666% in a single year, prompting fresh warnings from beekeepers and pollinator experts that Britain's bee population faces a mounting and potentially permanent threat.

As new figures show a rise in agricultural deaths, the NFU is urging British farmers and growers this Farm Safety Week to prioritise good on-farm safety practices. According to data from the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), 29 people died while working in agriculture between 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, an increase of six from the previous year.

In a town famous for vampires, some mysterious ‘garlic stones’ will be a highlight of Whitby Fossil Day, a Yorkshire Day event at Whitby Museum celebrating the amazing range of fossils found on the North Yorkshire coast.

The Met Office, government officials and the heads of 16 of the UK's biggest visitor attractions will gather at Chester Zoo on Monday (13 July) for talks aimed at fixing how weather forecasts are shown to the public.

Communities across the Forest of Bowland are set to benefit from a major new project to restore nature, improve access to green spaces, and support those who live and work in the landscape.

The RSPCA is renewing its appeal for people to not forget wildlife as another heatwave brings soaring temperatures across many parts of the country. The renewed appeal follows a previous bout of hot weather which saw the RSPCA experience its busiest day of the year, on 24 June, with 4,135 calls from members of the public concerned about animals.

The North York Moors National Park Authority has launched the first stage of preparing a new Local Plan and is inviting residents, businesses, communities and landowners to help shape its future direction.

The adoption of the Yorkshire Dales Local Plan on 30th June 2026 marks a significant shift for landowners across the National Park, with a new policy recognising the valuable role that rural estates play in the fortunes of the Dales and introducing Rural Estate Plans as a material consideration in planning decisions.

Britain’s longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel celebrates 25 years since landmark restoration and reopening With a constant year-round temperature of around 8°C, a trip through Standedge Tunnel provides the perfect escape from the summer heat and this year the Canal & River Trust is hosting celebrations to mark 25 years since the reopening of the UK's longest, deepest and highest canal tun…

The RSPCA is urging concerned animal lovers to call the police, not the animal welfare charity, if they spot an animal in a car during the UK’s mega heatwave - saying every second counts to save lives.

Ask anyone what flower they’d most like in their garden and the answer is almost always the same. Roses are the quintessential British flower with their attractive colour, the scent, the way they look climbing over a fence or tumbling out of a pot, there’s nothing quite like them.

Climate change could push UK rivers to dangerous extremes and see more frequent rapid swings between wet and dry conditions - a phenomenon known as hydroclimatic whiplash - according to research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA). Researchers analysed almost 700 river catchments across the UK to project how river flows may change at 2°C and 4°C of global warming.

Nestlé is teaming up with regenerative food and farming brand Wildfarmed, working with a community of British farmers to trial regeneratively farmed wheat in the nation’s favourite chocolate bar. As KitKat marks more than 90 years as a much-loved British staple, Nestlé is proud to be working with Wildfarmed to bring their environment-restoring wheat into the unmistakable KitKat wafer.

Most people who have ever stood in a garden centre in June with a trolley full of plants and absolutely no plan will know the unique panic of getting home and realising they have no idea where anything goes. While trial and error is half the fun, the team at British Garden Centres is stepping in this summer to take the guesswork out of gardening.

Chester Zoo and Malagasy conservationists are carrying out the biggest ever butterfly survey in Madagascar – and they have high hopes of “uncovering what an extraordinary forest is hiding”.

North Yorkshire is leading national innovation in health and wellbeing as the home of the UK’s first Protected Landscape-led Natural Health Service in delivery, according to a new regional report launched today (Wednesday 3 June) at Bolton Abbey in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Three giant otter pups have started learning how to swim at Chester Zoo. Born to first-time parents Bonita and Manu, the adorable triplets have remained tucked away in their den for the first few weeks of life. Now, at 15 weeks old, the youngsters have had an unforgettable introduction to life in the water as they experience their very first swimming lessons.

Three spectacular species are neck-and-neck in Yorkshire for the coveted title of Britain’s Favourite Butterfly and every vote could make the difference. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is calling on the people of Yorkshire to back their favourite butterfly as the race to crown the nation’s champion reaches its final stages.

Whether you’ve been nurturing houseplants for years or you’re thinking about buying your very first one, there has never been a better time to bring the beauty of the garden indoors.

A tree-planting project is providing a big boost to biodiversity and plant science in the North West. The Mersey Forest, Chester Zoo and the Environment Agency have created more than five hectares of new woodland in Cheshire, roughly the size of 40 Olympic swimming pools.