Wednesday July 29, 2026
Birth of pine marten kits 'a fantastic sign'
Pine marten babies have been born on Exmoor for the first time in a century, new footage shows.
Can a heatwave cause trees to fall?
Don't sit under a tree during a heatwave - here's why.
More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
Spain and France have so far borne the burnt of this summer's wildfires, caused by a succession of heatwaves and prolonged dry spells.
Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.
How to see July's Buck Moon light up the night sky
July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky on Wednesday.
Jodrell Bank cuts 'a disappointing gamble'
Dr George Dransfield says the decision to cut funding is "short-sighted".
