Wednesday August 26, 2026
A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.
Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
Tuesday August 25, 2026
Does 'rewilded' land need better wildfire prevention measures?
RSPB is considering measures it can take to improve resilience in the wake of a five week long fire
Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary 'tip of the iceberg'
One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.
